NCT06383585 · Mayo Clinic
3D DL Ozteo in the Detection of Osseous Changes in Patients With Inflammatory Arthritis
What this study is about
This project intends to explore and validate the utility of new MRI pulse sequence, 3D DL oZTEo, in the detection of osseous erosions of the hand in patients with inflammatory arthritis.
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This project intends to explore and validate the utility of new MRI pulse sequence, 3D DL oZTEo, in the detection of osseous erosions of the hand in patients with inflammatory arthritis. The detection of osseous structural changes, such as erosive disease, is routinely assessed in patients with rheumatic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, as it alters clinical management, and in some cases assists in diagnosis. Currently, this is most often assessed with radiography and conventional MRI.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Adult patients ≥18 years of age
- Hand radiographs performed within the past 3-6 months with imaging results available for analysis
- Hand radiographs confirm the presence of bony erosions
- Scheduled for a hand MRI as part of their routine clinical care at Mayo Clinic Rochester
Exclusion criteria
- \- Less than18 years of age
Where
- Rochester, Minnesota
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Dec 17, 2025 · Source of record for eligibility and locations