HealthyNCT00640107
Evaluation and Optimization of Ultrasound and/or MRI Hardware and Software
An observational study of Healthy, run by State University of New York - Upstate Medical University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate and optimize ultrasound and/or MRI hardware and software in both existing ultrasound/MRI units as well as in newly installed commercially available ultrasound/MRI units. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 70 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Oct 2007to Sep 2030
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 70 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study population is comprised of healthy volunteers aged 18-70 who are able and willing to sign an informed consent disclosure (ICD) form to undergo an MRI scan if they meet all screening criteria.
Who may be able to join
- Able to Understand and Sign Informed Consent Disclosure (ICD)
- Healthy Volunteers Aged 18-70
- Healthy Volunteers with No History of Aneurysm Clips, Cardiac Pacemakers, Claustrophobia, Neurostimulators, and Pregnancy.
Who cannot join
- Subjects > 300 Pounds
- Subjects < 18 Years Old
- Subjects > 70 Years Old
- Subjects w/ Aneurysm Clips
- Subjects w/ Cardiac Pacemakers
- Subjects w/ Claustrophobia
- Subjects w/ Neurostimulators
- Subjects w/ Pregnancy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Syracuse, New York, 13210
Donna Bolourchi, BS, 315-464-7424, bolourcd@upstate.edu
Kyra Crossett, BS, 315-464-5098, crossetk@upstate.edu
About this study
Official title: Evaluation and Optimization of Ultrasound and/or MRI Hardware and Software in Existing SUNY Ultrasound and/or MRI Units and Newly Installed Commercially Available Units
The purpose of this study is to evaluate and optimize ultrasound and/or MRI hardware and software in both existing ultrasound/MRI units as well as in newly installed commercially available ultrasound/MRI units. The study also serves to familiarize the ultrasound/MRI technician staff with how to operate newly installed software sequences or hardware. The information obtained from this study will be utilized to optimize new software sequences and hardware that have been installed on the UMU ultrasound/MRI scanners. This will offer ultrasound/MRI technologists ample time to become familiar with the operation of new equipment. More specifically, the objectives of this study are to maximize contrast to noise (CNR) and signal to noise (SNR) ratios for new imaging sequences and hardware to obtain high quality images, maximize the potential of new machines and associated software/hardware to obtain the highest quality of images, and obtain the highest quality images in reasonable scan time to minimize patient motion.
Read the detailed description
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has been utilized for 20 years as a clinical and research tool at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Currently, there are five (5) MR (1 low-field 0.2 Tesla, 3 high-field 1.5 Tesla and 1 3.0 Tesla) units in use on the university campus. During this time, new imaging sequences and hardware including smaller more powerful magnets and faster computers have been developed that assist in the diagnosis of many disease processes. MR Angiography, MR Spectroscopy, diffusion weighted imaging and a dedicated combination Neurovascular head and neck coil are just several of the many imaging sequences and specialized coils that have been developed over the last several years.
New imaging sequences and hardware including 4.0 and 7.0 Tesla magnets are currently undergoing development and testing at several universities in the United States and worldwide. As a consequence of the many new innovations in MR imaging we must periodically upgrade our existing MR units and on occasion replace one of our existing MR units or purchase a new MR unit. This will ensure that we have the most up to date MR equipment to provide state of the art diagnostic imaging capabilities at University Hospital. The new imaging sequences and/or hardware must be optimized for each MR unit to achieve the highest signal to noise (SNR) and contrast to noise (CNR) ratios in a reasonable scan time. This practice is routinely performed at every university and private hospital as well as outpatient imaging center when a new MR unit is installed and when an existing unit is upgraded.
Ultrasound imaging has been a component of the Radiology Department since 1975 and used as a clinical and research tool. Presently our machines include the GE's models: Logic E9, S8, Logic (, P5, P6, Logic Book, Phillips IU22, SonoSite Turbo (multiple units), Siemens Acuson (x3 units) and a Siemens X300. There are updated ultrasound machines that allow color Doppler images and elastography acquisition ability. Upgrades for software and hardware are on an ongoing basis along with new applications and imaging protocols.
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Keywords
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Mar 2008 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2007
- Primary completionSep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionSep 2030 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for HealthyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Marzieh Nezamzadeh, State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
- Investigators
- Marzieh Nezamzadeh, PhD, Principal investigator, State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00640107
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SUNYUMU 247517
- Status last verified
- Jun 2024
- First submitted
- 12 Mar 2008
- Last updated
- 28 Jun 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: De-identified data will be the only information available for sharing purposes.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Jun 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation and Optimization of Ultrasound and/or MRI Hardware and Software in Existing SUNY Ultrasound and/or MRI Units and Newly Installed Commercially Available Units
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00640107
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SUNYUMU 247517
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Keywords
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2007 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Sep 2030 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Mar 2008 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate and optimize ultrasound and/or MRI hardware and software in both existing ultrasound/MRI units as well as in newly installed commercially available ultrasound/MRI units. The study also serves to familiarize the ultrasound/MRI technician staff with how to operate newly installed software sequences or hardware. The information obtained from this study will be utilized to optimize new software sequences and hardware that have been installed on the UMU ultrasound/MRI scanners. This will offer ultrasound/MRI technologists ample time to become familiar with the operation of new equipment. More specifically, the objectives of this study are to maximize contrast to noise (CNR) and signal to noise (SNR) ratios for new imaging sequences and hardware to obtain high quality images, maximize the potential of new machines and associated software/hardware to obtain the highest quality of images, and obtain the highest quality images in reasonable scan time to minimize patient motion.
Detailed description
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has been utilized for 20 years as a clinical and research tool at SUNY Upstate Medical University. Currently, there are five (5) MR (1 low-field 0.2 Tesla, 3 high-field 1.5 Tesla and 1 3.0 Tesla) units in use on the university campus. During this time, new imaging sequences and hardware including smaller more powerful magnets and faster computers have been developed that assist in the diagnosis of many disease processes. MR Angiography, MR Spectroscopy, diffusion weighted imaging and a dedicated combination Neurovascular head and neck coil are just several of the many imaging sequences and specialized coils that have been developed over the last several years.
New imaging sequences and hardware including 4.0 and 7.0 Tesla magnets are currently undergoing development and testing at several universities in the United States and worldwide. As a consequence of the many new innovations in MR imaging we must periodically upgrade our existing MR units and on occasion replace one of our existing MR units or purchase a new MR unit. This will ensure that we have the most up to date MR equipment to provide state of the art diagnostic imaging capabilities at University Hospital. The new imaging sequences and/or hardware must be optimized for each MR unit to achieve the highest signal to noise (SNR) and contrast to noise (CNR) ratios in a reasonable scan time. This practice is routinely performed at every university and private hospital as well as outpatient imaging center when a new MR unit is installed and when an existing unit is upgraded.
Ultrasound imaging has been a component of the Radiology Department since 1975 and used as a clinical and research tool. Presently our machines include the GE's models: Logic E9, S8, Logic (, P5, P6, Logic Book, Phillips IU22, SonoSite Turbo (multiple units), Siemens Acuson (x3 units) and a Siemens X300. There are updated ultrasound machines that allow color Doppler images and elastography acquisition ability. Upgrades for software and hardware are on an ongoing basis along with new applications and imaging protocols.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study population is comprised of healthy volunteers aged 18-70 who are able and willing to sign an informed consent disclosure (ICD) form to undergo an MRI scan if they meet all screening criteria.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Able to Understand and Sign Informed Consent Disclosure (ICD)
- Healthy Volunteers Aged 18-70
- Healthy Volunteers with No History of Aneurysm Clips, Cardiac Pacemakers, Claustrophobia, Neurostimulators, and Pregnancy.
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Subjects > 300 Pounds
- Subjects < 18 Years Old
- Subjects > 70 Years Old
- Subjects w/ Aneurysm Clips
- Subjects w/ Cardiac Pacemakers
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Jun 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. De-identified data will be the only information available for sharing purposes.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Marzieh Nezamzadeh, PhD principal investigator
State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Healthy, run by State University of New York - Upstate Medical University at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Jun 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Donna Bolourchi, BSc ((315) 464-7424, bolourcd@upstate.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Jun 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.