Clinical Health Imaging Portability Standards (CHIPS): Stability Across Scanner Models and Sites
The purpose of this research study is to assess MRIs completed on different scanner models to make the scans more comparable.
Purpose
All magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners have some errors in their measurements, so results may vary from scanner to scanner. Our study will assess MRIs completed on different scanner models to make the scans more comparable. This will hopefully help create a more efficient way of gathering the same imaging data for a patient regardless of the scanner used.
Methods
To accomplish this, we are performing MRIs on people with various brain conditions (e.g., traumatic brain injuries, stroke) and various scanner types. We are currently recruiting individuals who have had a traumatic brain injury in the past, and generally healthy individuals. This study will involve four 90-minute MRI sessions, as well as several surveys and cognitive tests to measure demographics, mood, and general brain function.
Inclusion criteria:
- 18–75 years old
- History of TBI that occurred at least three months prior OR generally healthy individuals
- Able to undergo four 90-minute MRI sessions
Contact info:
If you are interested in participating in the study, please contact us via phone or email:
- Phone: Hilary Russell (385-766-8232)
- Email: uuchipstbiproject@hsc.utah.edu
