Non-invasive detection and characterisation of DVT by FFC-MRI
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Non-invasive detection and characterisation of Deep Vein Thrombosis by Fast Field Cycling-MRI
IRAS ID
259673
Contact name
Nicola J Mutch
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Aberdeen
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Fast Field Cycling MRI (FFC MRI) is a new scanning technology which is being developed at the University of Aberdeen. Previous pilot studies by our team on osteoarthritis, breast cancer, musculoskeletal cancer, liver fibrosis, thrombosis and muscle damage have demonstrated that FFC MRI provides useful information for clinical diagnostics in a variety of pathologies.\n\nWe propose to explore the specificity and sensitivity of FFC-MRI in detecting DVT in patients admitted with onset of symptoms. As a secondary outcome we aim to visualise and predict the presence of old versus new clot which will impact on the response to anticoagulant treatment.
REC name
North of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 1
REC reference
19/NS/0170
Date of REC Opinion
4 Nov 2019
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion