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Advanced heart imaging to improve cardiovascular disease diagnosis

Plain-English translation of NCT07617844 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated July 2026 · Translation generated August 2026 · How we translate trials

What is this trial?

This study is testing advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart to better understand and diagnose different types of heart disease. Researchers will scan about 2,000 patients with suspected or confirmed heart problems using specialized MRI technology that looks at the structure, function, and tissue health of the heart. The goal is to build a large database that helps doctors improve how they diagnose and predict outcomes for heart disease patients.

Currently, doctors don't have enough research comparing how well this advanced imaging works across different types of heart disease. This study aims to fill that gap by creating a standardized database and testing newer imaging techniques that could make scans faster, easier, and more useful without always needing contrast dye.

Do you qualify?

You likely qualify if…

you are 18 years of age or older
you have been diagnosed with or are suspected to have heart disease (such as ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, or valve disease)
you are able to hold your breath during the imaging scan
you do not have medical implants or metal objects in your body that would prevent MRI scanning
you are willing to sign a consent form and participate voluntarily

You likely don't qualify if…

you have an older pacemaker, implantable defibrillator, aneurysm clip, or other non-MRI-compatible metal implant in your body
you have severe claustrophobia that would prevent you from completing the MRI scan
you have severe kidney disease
you are pregnant or breastfeeding
you have severe irregular heartbeats that would make it difficult to get clear images

What participation looks like

You would come to the hospital for one comprehensive heart imaging appointment using a 3.0T MRI scanner. During this visit, you'll receive a specialized heart MRI scan that takes pictures of your heart's structure, function, and tissue health—the scan may involve receiving a contrast dye injection to help create clearer images. The appointment is a single "one-stop" visit as part of your routine clinical care, and researchers will use your imaging results to build a large database to improve heart disease diagnosis for future patients.

AI-generated summary from trial data · Aug 1, 2026 · Not medical advice

Advanced heart imaging to improve cardiovascular disease diagnosis

What is this trial?

Do you qualify?

What participation looks like

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