Foot/Ankle At 7T MRI

Last updated: September 2, 2024
Sponsor: Balgrist University Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

7 Tesla MRI of the foot

Clinical Study ID

NCT04441983
R449
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

  • To evaluate standard clinical sequences for 7 Tesla MRI of the foot and/or ankle to improve detailed depiction of the complex anatomy of this region.

  • To evaluate various pathologies of the foot and/or ankle (plantar plate tears, Morton neuroma, tendon tears, ligament tears etc.).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Informed consent as documented by signature (Appendix Informed Consent Form)

  • at least 18 years old

  • Study group: Patients with specific pathologies (i.e. Morton neuroma, tendon tears,plantar plate tears) as proven by 1,5 or 3T MRI or asymptomatic subjects (to look atthe normal microanatomy of different structures, mainly the plantar plate)

  • Control group: No evidence of the respective pathology.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • previous foot surgery with metal in vivo

  • pregnancy or breast feeding

  • any MRI contra-indications

Study Design

Total Participants: 80
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: 7 Tesla MRI of the foot
Phase:
Study Start date:
February 01, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
October 31, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • Balgrist University Hospital

    Zurich, 8008
    Switzerland

    Site Not Available

    4.44 miles

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