Advancing Portable Brain Imaging: The NextMRI Project's Role in Revolutionizing Diagnostic MRI

Mobile imaging diagnostic devices are extremely valuable for clinical diagnosis both inside and outside healthcare facilities. However, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-the gold standard for diagnosing many neurological and musculoskeletal conditions-is not easily portable. Moreover, due to its high cost (in the million-euro range) and limited availability, the average wait time in Europe for an MRI scan is from several weeks to months. The NextMRI project aims to take the technical, industrial, and commercial steps required to deploy portable low-field MRI systems in remote and developing regions, rural areas, sporting events, military or medical camps, and home healthcare settings, improving diagnostic capabilities. The specific goals of the NextMRI project are: 1. Expand current low-field MRI technology to brain imaging. 2. Enhance diagnostic accuracy using machine learning. 3. Improve portability and usability for end users. 4. Reduce production costs for broader affordability. 5. Collect clinical evidence through trials to validate medical performance. 6. Develop a sustainable business model for market commercialization.

NCT Number	NCT07037966
Lead Sponsor	Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria La Fe Collaborators: National Research Council, Spain
Conditions	Multiple Sclerosis
Enrollment	50 participants
Start Date	2025-11-07
Primary Completion	2026-09 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-09 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-07