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What this study is

In this research study, the investigators want to learn about new ways to use MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) to take clearer pictures of the lungs. The investigators will be using types of MRI called UTE (Ultra Short Echo Time) and bSSFP (balanced Steady-State Free Precession) as well as traditional MRI. The investigators also want to collect images and health information about lungs that are healthy or those in people with different kinds of lung, muscular, and bone diseases. This collection will help us in the future to better understand lung variations in health and disease.

What's being tested

  • MRI

    Intervention · DIAGNOSTIC TEST

    This intervention uses specialized MRI sequences, UTE and bSSFP, alongside traditional MRI to capture high-resolution images of lung structure and function. These sequences are optimized for imaging pulmonary tissues and airspaces, which is not typical in standard clinical MRI protocols. The study focuses on both healthy participants and those with lung, muscular, and bone diseases to evaluate variations in lung imaging.

Study details

Official title
Ultra-Short Echo Time 1H MRI in Individuals With Thoracic Musculoskeletal Disorders
Sponsor
Laura Walkup
Conditions
Muskuloskeletal Diseases · Healthy · Respiratory
Enrolling
100 people
Starts
2025-06-17
Est. completion
2030-06
Record
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