Plain-English translation of NCT02855554 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers are testing new cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) techniques that can take detailed pictures of your heart muscle faster than current methods. If you have or are suspected of having a heart condition like cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, or heart disease, this study invites you to receive an additional 5-minute research scan as part of your regular heart imaging appointment. The goal is to see whether this new imaging approach can help doctors diagnose and monitor heart diseases more effectively.
Current heart imaging scans can take a long time and don't always give doctors all the detailed information they need about heart tissue damage or disease. Researchers developed faster imaging techniques that could provide better information in less time, which could help doctors diagnose and treat heart conditions more quickly and accurately.
You likely qualify if…
You likely don't qualify if…
You will come in for your regularly scheduled heart MRI scan as your doctor ordered. As part of that appointment, you'll also complete one additional 5-minute research scan using the new imaging technique. The entire process is non-invasive — you simply lie still inside the MRI machine while it takes pictures of your heart. Participation takes about one visit, with the research scan adding just a few minutes to your appointment.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 19, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States