An observational study in Normal Physiology, sponsored by National Institute on Aging (NIA). Recruiting at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 18 Years to 99 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-11-09.
Sponsored by National Institute on Aging (NIA) · Observational
Background:
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies provide important information on the structure and function of various body systems, including the brain, muscles, joints, heart, and blood vessels. Scientific applications of MRI scans often use techniques that need to be modified or refined before they are used in clinical studies. To develop and modify these techniques for the new Philips 3T Achieva whole-body MRI scanner, researchers are interested in conducting trial MRI scans on healthy individuals and individuals with conditions that require imaging studies.
Objectives:
- To conduct preliminary trials of the 3T MRI facility to develop and refine MRI scanning procedures.
Eligibility:
- Individuals at least 18 years of age who are able to have magnetic resonance imaging.
Design:
Study Description:
The purpose of this protocol is to permit use of the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) facility for the development and refinement of MRI and spectroscopy (MRIS) scanning procedures. The information obtained through these methodological assessments will be essential future clinical research investigations conducted through the NIA under specific protocols. Additionally, this data can be utilized in already approved NIA studies for comparison purposes.
Objectives:
Primary Objective: To develop and refine specific MR imaging and spectroscopy methods.
Secondary Objectives: To allow pilot tests of procedures for development and refinement of motor or cognitive activation paradigms.
Endpoints:
Development of noninvasive MR biomarkers to assess longevity, healthy longevity, physical disability, cognitive impairment, and frailty.
National Institute on Aging (NIA) is the lead sponsor of 160 studies on the registry; 13 are open to participants now.
Of its 7 completed or terminated interventional studies of FDA-regulated products, 2 (29%) have results posted.
Counted across the registry records on this site, refreshed daily.
Healthy volunteers, male and female, 18yrs and older
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To be eligible to participate in this study, an individual must meet all the following criteria:
EXCLUSION CRITERIA:
An individual who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
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Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.
A reason a treatment, test or procedure should not be given to a particular person, such as an allergy, another illness or a medicine they take.
Informed consent
Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
You can keep asking questions during the study, you are told of new information that matters, and you can choose to leave at any time.
Explained by clinicaltrials.gg, not part of the registry record. The study team decides who can take part.
Contraindication
A reason a treatment, test or procedure should not be given to a particular person, such as an allergy, another illness or a medicine they take.
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Healthy Volunteers, 18 or older years
Develop and refine scanning procedures
To develop and refine specific imaging and spectroscopic methods.
Time frame: 2 months
Plan to share: Undecided — There is ongoing discussion within the NIA IRP and a plan has not been finalized yet.
Started Nov 2008 (actual).
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