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Applicability of 3T Shoulder MRI in Detection of Labral Pathology
Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System
Summary
The purpose of this observational study is to compare image quality between 3 Tesla magnet (3T) non-contrast MRI to the current standard of MR arthrogram (1.5T magnet) in detecting shoulder labral and cartilage pathology. An orthopedic surgeon on the research team will screen for patients with high probability of labral and/or cartilaginous pathology and the need for advanced imaging. The orthopedic surgeon's inclusion of patients will be based on a thorough clinical exam and obtained history. Patients included in the study will be imaged using both protocols - the current standard of MR arthrogram with a 1.5T magnet and non-contrast imaging with a 3T magnet. Both sets of images will be interpreted by multiple fellowship-trained musculoskeletal radiologists for adequate intra and inter-rater reliability.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
78
Start Date
2025-09
Completion Date
2026-09
Last Updated
2025-02-21
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
1.5 Tesla magnet MR arthrography
MR arthrogram is an invasive procedure where the patient's joint is injected with a mixture of dilute gadolinium, iodinated contrast medium, local anesthetic, and saline solution followed by imaging with 1.5 Tesla MRI.
3 Tesla magnet non-contrast MRI
3T MRI uses very powerful magnets that produce a 3-tesla magnetic field. A 3-tesla magnetic field is twice as powerful as the fields used in conventional high-field MRI scanners, and as much as 15 times stronger than low-field or open MRI scanners. This results in a clearer and more complete image. Studies have shown that it is highly sensitive and specific in detecting labral and cartilage pathology
Locations (1)
Henry Ford Health
Royal Oak, Michigan, United States