Plain-English translation of NCT05654272 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic are developing better MRI imaging techniques to take detailed pictures of the heart and understand how it works in both healthy people and those with heart disease. The study will compare how the heart's tiny structures look and function in different people, and test whether a newer, faster type of heart MRI scan could work better in clinics.
Current heart imaging takes a long time and doesn't always show doctors all the details they need about why hearts fail. This research aims to create faster, more detailed imaging that could help doctors diagnose and treat heart disease more effectively.
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You will receive either an extended MRI scan of your heart (about one hour total) or a research MRI scan (one to two hours), depending on which group you're assigned to. The researchers may review your medical records for up to five years after you enroll. You may also choose to give a blood sample (about 20 minutes) to help researchers compare your blood markers with your heart imaging results.
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United States
Enrollment target
~1,000 participants
Started
September 2022
Primary completion
September 2032
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in May 2026.
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The Cleveland Clinic
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