Understanding Skeletal Growth with DTI P/M
Sponsor: |
Society for Pediatric Radiology Research and Education Fund |
Enrolling: |
Male and Female Patients |
IRB Number: |
AAAT1876 |
Contact: |
Diego Jaramillo, MD, MPH: 212-304-7919 / radclinicalresearch@cumc.columbia.edu |
The purpose of this research study to find out if diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) of the growth plate and metaphysis of the knee can help people who have problems with growth of the entire skeleton or a limb. In this part of the study, we will study normal subjects to see if we can predict normal growth using diffusion tensor imaging. We want to find out if diffusion tensor imaging can predict how tall you are going to be and how much you are going to grow in the next year. There will be three sessions, one at the beginning and 4 and 12 months later. In each session, participants will complete a short questionnaire and have an MRI. Participants will receive reimbursement on completion of the study. After this, we will make yearly phone call to check child's height for 5 years.
This study is closed
Investigator
Diego Jaramillo, MD, MPH
Is your child a girl aged 9-11 years or boy aged 11-13 years? |
Yes |
No |
Does your child have a history of cancer or any major disease? |
Yes |
No |
Is your child taking medications for growth such as growth hormone? |
Yes |
No |
Is your child obese? |
Yes |
No |