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MR Evaluation of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Dynamics
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
Summary
The Researchers are trying to test a MR imaging method for detection of Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) flow in the brain to help diagnosis and better understand diseases that affect brain function.
Official title: MR Evaluation of Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Dynamics and Association of Intracranial CSF Flow With Brain Function
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2019-10-31
Completion Date
2027-01
Last Updated
2026-01-06
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
MRI screening form
Participants will be asked to complete a MRI screening form to check for the presence of metallic implants and materials. People with pacemakers, aneurysm clips, and cochlear implants, or metal/foreign objects in their eyes cannot have an MRI and will not be able to participate in the study.
Urine pregnancy test
Pre-menopausal females will be asked if they think they may be pregnant. If yes, a urine pregnancy test will be performed.
MR brain
You will be asked to lie down on the bed of the MRI scanner. Then a MRI coil/"antenna" will be placed over your head. This will allow us to get clearer pictures of the tissue of interest. The MRI machine makes loud knocking sounds. Because of this you will be asked to wear earplugs. You will receive a "squeeze ball" alarm in case you need urgent help. We will be able to talk with you and hear you during the MRI exam. The entire MRI scan will last about 45-60 minutes. The MR exam will include standard clinical images as well as the CSF flow imaging.
Locations (1)
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, United States