Investigational MRI Clinical Software and Hardware

Study Evaluation of Feasibility and Reproducibility of Investigational MRI Clinical Software

Patients and healthy volunteers will be scanned in order to test new sequences.

The aims of this study are to:

1. Conduct clinical protocol development and validation: The settings of an MRI machine are commonly adjusted according to the body part being scanned and the reason for the exam. When testing out new sequences and settings or adjusting existing settings, human subjects (patients and healthy volunteers) may be scanned in order to make sure that the quality of the images produced by the MRI machine is adequate for diagnostic purposes and to obtain normative values.
2. Demonstrate and train: In some cases, human subjects may be scanned for the purposes of demonstrating equipment or for training operators on the safe and effective use of MRI systems.

Inclusion Criteria:

• • At least 18 years of age

  • Able to complete the MR safety questionnaire.
  • Able to comprehend and provide informed consent in English.
  • When contrast is being administered: healthy volunteers with a GFR≥60 ml/min
  • When contrast is being administered: patients with a GFR ≥30 ml/min

Exclusion Criteria:

• • When contrast is being administered: subjects with a GFR < 30 ml/min

  • When contrast is being administered: subjects with acute kidney injury
  • When contrast is administered, allergy to gadolinium-containing contrast media
  • Contraindication to MRI (implanted device, claustrophobia, dyspnea precluding the ability to follow breath-hold instructions)
  • Adults unable to consent
  • Individuals who are not yet adults
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Prisoners