General Investigative MRI Protocol

Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.100 enrolled

Overview

This study is a feasibility study to evaluate new technology to improve the MRI experience, with coils, sequences and software. Patients from the Principle Investigator's exam schedule are given the opportunity to participate in this study is their MRI exam is appropriate for the specific coil, sequence or software being evaluated. If they agree, they can receive their MRI exam with the new coil, sequence or software instead of the standard one.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

100

Conditions

Multiple MRI Exams, Including Cardiac Abdominal Lumbar Neck Pelvis

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 6 MonthsMax age: 18 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients that are scheduled for a clinically necessary MRI exam provided the subject meets the criteria of the department MRI screening procedure and their study is appropriate for the use of the 4 Channel Flex SPEEDER coil of the 16 Channel Metaflex SPEEDER coil. Exclusion Criteria: * Any contraindication to MRI procedures

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

16 Channel Flex Coil

The 16 Channel Flex Coil will be evaluated for how well it performs on pediatric patients.

Time frame: May 2012-May 2013

Secondary Outcomes

8 Channel Value Breast Coil

clinical evaluation to determine if an 8 channel mri breast coil meets industry standards.

Time frame: 6 months