Measuring Brain Health Using Low-Field Portable MRI

Description

The purpose of this study is to develop a new grading scale and utilize automated segmentation for measurement of White Matter Hyperintensity (WMH) volume using a low field MRI.

Conditions

White Matter Hyperintensity

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Study overview

The purpose of this study is to develop a new grading scale and utilize automated segmentation for measurement of White Matter Hyperintensity (WMH) volume using a low field MRI.

Measuring Brain Health Using Low-Field Portable MRI

Measuring Brain Health Using Low-Field Portable MRI

Condition
White Matter Hyperintensity
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

New Haven

Yale Magnetic Resonance Research Center (MRRC) at The Analyn Center (TAC), New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06520

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * One vascular risk factor, from the following:
  • 1. Hypertension (defined as taking an antihypertensive medication)
  • 2. Hyperlipidemia (defined as taking a statin or PCSK9 inhibitor)
  • 3. Diabetes (defined as taking a medication to prevent hyperglycemia)
  • * 1. History of stroke
  • * History of dementia or other cognitive impairment
  • * Pacemaker or other MRI contraindications according to the American College of Radiology guidelines

Ages Eligible for Study

50 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Yale University,

Adam H de Havenon, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Yale School of Medicine

Study Record Dates

2026-11