Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) of the Spinal Cord
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Description
This study aims to explore a special type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) called Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) in children aged 0-6 months and 6-17 years. The study will enroll 24 participants and will include children with spinal cord disorders, children receiving spinal radiation for central nervous system tumors, and children without spinal cord disorders. An MRI is a machine that takes detailed pictures of the spine. Researchers are looking to see if DTI can help doctors better understand and treat spinal cord disorders. The procedure is safe and does not require any sedative or contrast agent injections.
Eligibility and criteria
What to expect
Participants will go through a screening process and give consent. Medical records will be reviewed to confirm study eligibility. A physical exam (vital signs) and if applicable, a urine pregnancy test (for females) will be performed. If a participant already has a clinical MRI scheduled as part of their care, the DTI will be added to that appointment. If no clinical MRI is planned, a separate research visit will be scheduled for the DTI. The MRI session will take approximately 60 minutes, and participation in the study requires only one visit.
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