Clinical Study Information

Procedure:

Participation in our study involves a one-time visit to our center. When you arrive, we will review the MRI safety form, scan procedure, informed consent form, and have you fill out a research payment form. We will then have you change into a hospital gown and pants. Please remember to bring sneakers or shoes without metal to pedal the bike. In the scanning room, we will attach monitoring equipment and an MRI antenna or coil over your chest. We will give you disposable foam ear plugs and a headset for communicating with our staff and listening to music. We will do preliminary scans for approximately 20 minutes, and then slide you out. You will then pedal a bike while lying on the table for approximately 5-10 minutes at increasing resistance to raise your heart rate. Once your heart rate is within the target, we quickly get your feet off the pedals and slide you back in the scanner for the remainder of the scans for 10 min.

* There is no IV or contrast administration involved in this study.

Duration:

The total scan time is approximately 30 minutes, with 10 minutes of exercise biking while lying on the scan table but outside of the scanner. We book Monday through Friday in 2 hour appointment slots to allow sufficient time for reviewing paperwork.

How Can I Prepare for the Scan?

We recommend no alcohol, caffeine, or flavonoid containing foods for at least 12 hours before your appointment. Please avoid the following foods:

• Everyday Foods Rich in Flavonoids:

  • Apples

  • Blueberries

  • Cranberries

  • Blackberries

  • Black Grapes

  • Raspberries

  • Cherries

  • Red Grapes

  • Pomegranate

  • Bananas

  • Peaches

  • Pears

  • Plums

  • Apricots

  • Red Peppers or Sweet Peppers

  • Strawberries

  • Citrus Fruits

  • Broccoli

  • Tropical Fruits – Mangoes, Papayas

  • Herbal Teas

  • Nuts and beans

  • Onion (bulb)

  • Lettuce (whole plant)

  • Basil (leaf)

  • Garlic (bulb)

  • Cabbage (leaf)

  • Kale (leaf)

  • Brussels sprouts (axillary bud)

  • Kohlrabi (shoot)

  • Spinach (leaf)

  • Asparagus (root)

  • Fennel (fruit)

  • Soy (seed)

  • Scarlet runner bean (whole plant)

  • Lima bean (leaf)

  • Kidney bean (fruit)

  • Garden pea (shoot)

  • Adzuki bean (seed)
     

• Everyday Herbs Rich in Flavonoids:

  • Dill (seed)

  • Tea (whole plant)

  • Basil (leaf)

  • Thyme (whole plant)

  • Cayenne (fruit)

  • Coriander (fruit)

  • Peppermint (whole plant)

  • Chamomile (whole plant)

  • Anise (seed)

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