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Multicentre Evaluation of Spinal Bone Pathologies Using Zero Echo Time (ZTE) Pseudo-CT MRI Sequences: a Clinical Implementation Study
Sponsor: Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain
Summary
Innovative sequences known as "pseudo-CT"-such as Ultrashort Echo Time (UTE) and Zero Echo Time (ZTE)-enable good visualization of mineralized bone. These new sequences appear to enhance MRI performance in the detection of fractures, spondylolysis, and other bone abnormalities. We would like to offer patients referred for a CT scan due to lumbar spine bone pathology the option of undergoing an MRI study, in order to compare the performance of the two techniques.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-04-15
Completion Date
2027-03-30
Last Updated
2026-09-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
MRI
Lumbar spine MRI using innovative sequences known as "pseudo-CT," enabling the capture of signals from tissues with very short T2 relaxation times and providing good visualization of mineralized bone.
Locations (1)
Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc
Brussels, Belgium