Welcome

Welcome to the web portal for the public & patient volunteers undergoing MRI scans as part of research conducted by the research institutes at University of Leeds and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. This web portal intends to enhance and improve your research engagement experience, which is an important element related to the outcomes of the research that is being carried out.

If you have been sent an ID and password from the clinical trial or research study you are are participating, you can click here to log in.

If you wish to participate in medical research conducted by the research institutes at University of Leeds and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, for more information please follow the link here.

Scroll down to find helpful resources related to preparing for and undergoing an MRI examination.

Having an MRI Examination

Watching the following videos will help you to understand more about MRI scanning and what to expect during the MRI exam.

Feeling relaxed and comfortable during an MRI examination

Guided meditation can help you to feel calm and relaxed, before and during an MRI examination.

The two clips below will play the same video guide for meditation, but with different background music.

A range of cushions and pads are available for patient comfort. Feel free to ask for an extra blanket if you feel the room temperature is low. Staff will be very happy to help you to stay comfortable during the MRI exam.