Massachusetts General Hospital
This research study wants to learn more about improving the attainable image quality for ultra-low field MRI of the breast using new data acquisition methods(also called MRI pulse sequences) and image reconstruction algorithms. For this pilot study, are testing a new method to image breast cancers at ultra-low magnetic field. The findings from this breast imaging technique will be compared with results obtained from standard mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs, clinical examinations, and pathology evaluations, when available. The ultra-low field breast MRI performed for this study will be for research purposes and will not be used to guide clinical care.
This research study is a Feasibility Study, which is the first-time investigators are examining the use of ultra-low field MRI to image breast cancer. The purpose of the study is to develop, test and improve new software techniques for our magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems. In developing new, ultra-low field MRI scanners develop sequences and other software algorithms from time to time. This study will enroll both healthy participants and persons with breast cancer. This investigation will also compare these images to standard mammograms, ultrasounds, MRIs, clinical examinations, and…
Inclusion Criteria: * Informed consent will be obtained from the adult volunteer subjects by the principal investigator, the coinvestigators, or the study staff prior to the imaging session. The investigator obtaining consent will explain in detail the protocol of the study, its purpose, and potential benefits to the society. * Subjects will be informed about the minimal risks of ultra-low magnetic fields) and of low-frequency nonionizing RF radiation involved in ultra-low field MR imaging. Subjects will also be informed about small space within the magnet. Unlike high-field scanners, there i…
MR images will be acquired using an ultra-low magnetic field 6.5 mT scanner located at the Martinos Center. The study time is estimated to be a maximum of 90 minutes with a maximum of 60 minutes of imaging time
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