Diffusion Tensor Imaging at 0.05 T

Motivation: The employment of DTI in ULF MRI systems demonstrates considerable potential for examining microstructural variations in neuropathology and therapy. Although confronted with the inherent obstacle of low SNR at ULF, incorporating DTI yields an array of benefits. These advantages involve heightened accessibility, diminished costs, and superior patient care, while simultaneously extending the range of application possibilities for this crucial imaging modality throughout diverse healthcare contexts. Goal(s): The implementation of DTI on an ULF MRI scanner. Approach: DTI protocol was successfully implemented at 0.05 T. Results: This study demonstrated the successful implementation of DTI protocol on an ULF MRI system. Impact: This study explored the potential of a 0.05 T MRI system to increase MRI accessibility. Successful DTI implementation demonstrated the scanner's capacity to examine microstructural changes, highlighting its promising application in this field.