MR-MinMo
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Minimal Motion System For MRI
IRAS ID
326023
Contact name
David Carmichael
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Kings College London
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 0 days
Research summary
In England the NHS performs almost one million brain scans each year using
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).To obtain a good MRI scan, patients are required to lie very still for 2-10 minutes at a time and up to 60 minutes in total. This is not achievable for most and results in complications in diagnosis, repeat MRI scans or the use of anesthesia. Improving diagnosis whilst reducing the burden on patients is an important consideration.In this study, we aim to determine how effective the MR-Minmo head cushion ( a head stabilization device) is during MRI scans of unsedated participants aged 5-18 years old referred for a standard of care head MRI scan for a variety of reasons. The device easily adjusts to different head shapes, sizes, and fits perfectly and safely within different MRI scanners. We will compare these scans to those of patients in the same age group who will be using a standard of care head cushion in order to determine effectiveness i.e. improved image quality, patient comfort and tolerability of the Minmo MR device, reduction in scan duration and device usability by radiographers.
This is a single center study that will run for one year.
REC name
West Midlands - South Birmingham Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
25/WM/0069
Date of REC Opinion
28 May 2025
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion