Diagnostic Fetal Imaging on a Novel MRI Scanner

Purpose

We are seeking pregnant adults to participate in a study evaluating a novel, quieter MRI scanner. We hope to develop better ways for doctors to screen pregnancies for possible fetal problems and to make MRI of unborn babies more comfortable and even safer. Images will be collected at 3-6 fold lower magnetic field strength (0.55 Tesla) than a standard MRI. Participation in this study will involve being imaged on a lower field strength MRI scanner located in the Michelson Building at the USC University Park Campus. Participants will be compensated for their time.

Keywords: pregnant, pregnancy, fetus, fetal, baby, mri, magnetic resonance imaging

Study Sites

Dynamic Imaging Science Center, 1002 West Childs Way, LL130, Los Angeles, CA 90089

 
  • Women
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18 +
 
 

You can contact the study team below:

Mary Yung

213-764-4991

maryyung@usc.edu

 

What's involved?

Study length

  • 1 visit for an MRI scan lasting approximately 60 minutes

Number of visits

  • One visit

Prescription

  • n/a

Procedures

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan

Compensation

  • Participants will be compensated $100 in the form of a digital gift card that will be emailed to a subject-provided email address within 2 days of participation in the scan.

Medical cost coverage

  • There are no costs to participants to participate in the study.

Why participate?

Help develop better ways for doctors to screen pregnant mothers for possible fetal problems using magnetic resonance imaging. The new MRI is quieter and more comfortable for both mother and baby and is expected to provide better quality images than current methods.

Eligibility

Must have

  • Adults age 18+
  • 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy

Can't have

  • Prior work as a machinist or metal worker, or history of metal being removed from the eyes.
  • Cardiac pacemaker or internal pacing wires.
  • Non-MRI compatible vena cava filter, vascular aneurysm clip, heart valve, spinal or ventricular shunt, optic implant, neuro-stimulator unit, ocular implant, or intrauterine device.
  • Claustrophobia or uncontrollable motion disorder.
  • Children, individuals unable to consent for themselves, and institutionalized individuals.

Study Team

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Principal Investigator
John C. Wood, MD, PhD

For questions about this study, contact:

  • IRB number: HS-22-00011
  • Study posted on: September 12, 2022
  • Recruitment period: TBD

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