Clinical trials: Imaging
Optical Coherence Tomography, Skin Cell Imaging
Research and System Development on Functional 3D Optical Tomography for Skin Cell Imaging
The investigators will obtain human skin specimen (sized approximately 1 cm x 1 cm) for dermatological surgical patients in National Taiwan University Hospital, after informed consent was obtained.
- Trial name
- NCT01557205
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
Omega 3 Fatty Acid Trial
This study is being done to detect the metabolic changes that Omega 3 fatty acid treatment has on the brain and to find out whether magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) scan can detect metabolic differences between bipolar…
- Conditions
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Pediatric Bipolar Disorder, Adolescent Bipolar Disorder, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Imaging
- Trial name
- NCT00586222
- Testing
- Omega-3 Fatty Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Infarction, Ischemia
CMR in the Assessment of Patient With ACS in the Emergency Room
In this study, we investigate the role of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in patients with suspected, but not yet proven, "acute cardiac syndrome ACS".
- Conditions
- Infarction, Ischemia, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Trial name
- NCT00564382
- Testing
- Cardiac magnetic Resonance study
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Quantitative Validation for Ventricular SPECT Imaging
Validation of Quantitative Ventricular Function Imaging Single Photon Emission Tomography (Spect)Using the D-SPECT Cardiac Camera
The purpose of this study is to validate the use of DSPECT camera for the performance of quantitative spect ventricular function imaging by comparison to a validated procedure performed on standard nuclear cameras.
- Trial name
- NCT01296737
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spectrum Dynamics
Diagnostic Imaging
Magnevist Post-marketing Surveillance in Japan
This study is a regulatory post-marketing surveillance in Japan, and it is a local prospective and observational study of patients who have received Magnevist at a dose of more than 0.2 ml/kg for MR angiography of peripheral…
- Trial name
- NCT01376739
- Testing
- Gadopentetate dimeglumine (Magnevist, BAY86-4882)
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 2,051 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Radionuclide Imaging (MIBG Scintigraphy), Exercise Test
The Effects of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) on Sympathetic Activity in Different Sites of Activation
Recent evidences suggest that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can contribute to cardiovascular disease even in the absence of hypertension.
- Conditions
- Radionuclide Imaging (MIBG Scintigraphy), Exercise Test, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory, Sympathetic Nerve Activity
- Trial name
- NCT01336335
- Testing
- CPAP
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Diagnostic Imaging
PMS Study Ultravist-IMAGE, IoproMide (UltrAvist) to Gain Further Information on Tolerability and Safety in X-ray Examination
The purpose of this study is to obtain data on the safety and efficacy of Ultravist application in usual daily use.The radiologist will administer the contrast medium to the patient as he/she would have done without the study.
- Trial name
- IMAGE (NCT00876083)
- Testing
- Ultravist (Iopromide, BAY86-4877)
- Where
- 21 sites in Bosnia and Herzegovina, China and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 44,920 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Perfusion Imaging, MRI
MRI Perfusion Imaging at 3Tx Compared to Invasive FFR Measurements
Coronary artery disease (CAD) has a great significance concerning prevalence and mortality in the western world. It is usually diagnosed by catheterization and coronary arteries are visually assessed by the examiner.
- Conditions
- Perfusion Imaging, MRI, Myocardial Fractional Flow Reserve, Myocardial Ischemia
- Trial name
- Vision MRT (NCT01277055)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Heart Center Bogenhausen
Pancreatic Mass on Imaging
Yield of Endoscopic Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspiration (EUS-FNA) With and Without the Use of a Stylet in the Biopsy Needle
Purpose: To compare the diagnostic yield of endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration biopsy (EUS-FNA) in patient with pancreatic masses with and without the use of a stylet in place within the biopsy needle.
- Trial name
- NCT01241799
- Testing
- Endoscopic ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration biopsy, Stylet out FNA first, Stylet in FNA second
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Adenomatous Polyp, New Imaging Techniques in Colonoscopy
Narrow Band Imaging Colon Polyp Study
In this study the investigators hypothesize that High Definition White Light colonoscopy and narrow band imaging (NBI) will detect a higher number of adenomas compared to standard definition white light colonoscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT00614770
- Testing
- standard of care colonoscopy, colonoscopy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 630 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kansas City Veteran Affairs Medical Center
Breast Cancer, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Pre-operative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Young Breast Cancer Patients
Young women with breast cancer have an increased breast tissue density and conventional imaging tests such as mammography and breast ultrasound are less sensitive and specific for detecting breast cancer than in older breast…
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Preoperative MRI
- Trial name
- NCT00801476
- Testing
- Pre-operative bilateral breast MRI
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Reward, Tetrahydrocannabinol
Investigating the Acute Effects of THC on Functional Brain Systems
The purpose of this study is to determine whether THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, affects functional brain systems underlying memory and reward.
- Conditions
- Reward, Tetrahydrocannabinol, Endocannabinoids, Memory
- Trial name
- FIX (NCT00628706)
- Testing
- Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UMC Utrecht
Neoplasm Metastasis, Liver
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Using Liverspecific Oral Contrast Agent in Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether MRI with manganese containing contrast agent detects more livermetastasis compared to CT scan
- Conditions
- Neoplasm Metastasis, Liver, Colorectal Neoplasms, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Trial name
- NCT00718055
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital at Herlev
Diagnostic Imaging
A Clinical Study of Iobitridol in Patients Undergoing Multislice Computed Tomography (CT) Abdominal Angiography
This is a clinical study of iobitridol in patients undergoing multislice CT (MSCT) abdominal angiography.
- Trial name
- NCT00382317
- Testing
- Iobitridol
- Where
- 2 sites in Austria, France
- Sponsor
- Guerbet
Labor Pain, Pain Relief
fMRI Measurements on Pain Relief Methods in First Stage Labor Pain
The purposes of this study is to integrate the objective tests into the subjective test, visual analog score (VAS), for evaluation and further understanding of relieving labor pain by TENS application on acupuncture points in the…
- Conditions
- Labor Pain, Pain Relief, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Trial name
- TENS (NCT00768014)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Diagnostic Imaging
NMR Scanning on Patients
This protocol is designed to investigate the use of novel techniques in MRI that may not yet be commercially available. Specifically, the protocol enables patients to take advantage of new pulse sequence software, coil design or…
- Trial name
- NCT00001194
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99,999 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Atrial Fibrillation, Neuropsychology
Silent Cerebrovascular Lesion and Cognitive Decline Prevention by Cholesterol Lowering in Elderly AF Patients
In elderly patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) the presence of silent brain infarcts and neurocognitive deficit is high despite adequate treatment with oral anticoagulation.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Neuropsychology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Inflammation
- Trial name
- SPACE (NCT00449410)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin, ezetimibe
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Radboud University Medical Center
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Intestine Small, Crohn Disease.
Comparison of MR Enteroclysis and MRI With Per Oral Contrast Using a 6 % Mannitol Solution.
The purpose of this study is to compare MRI enteroclysis with MRI of the small bowel with a per oral 6%mannitol solution.Our hypothesis is that the peroral technique preform the same way as MRI Enteroclysis.
- Trial name
- NCT00204165
- Testing
- MRI of the small bowel
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oslo