Plain-English translation of NCT03504956 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 at Cedars-Sinai are developing a new type of MRI scan that can better see and understand the buildup of plaque in heart arteries. This study will test the scan in about 110 healthy people and 40 people who have or may have coronary artery disease to see how well it works and how clear the images are.
Heart artery disease is a major health problem, but current imaging methods have limitations. Researchers believe this new MRI approach could provide clearer, safer pictures of the arteries without using invasive procedures, helping doctors diagnose heart problems earlier.
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You will come to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for one or more MRI scans of your heart. Depending on the study focus and your health, you may receive an intravenous dye (a safe dye that helps images show up better) and possibly a medication to help your heart rate during the scan. The MRI itself is painless and involves lying still in a machine while it takes detailed pictures of your coronary arteries.
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United States
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Enrollment target
~150 participants
Started
July 2018
Primary completion
December 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2025.
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Central contact
Rosalia (Sally) A De Leon
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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