The Scripps Research Institute
Clinical trials sponsored by The Scripps Research Institute, explained in plain language.
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New registry aims to open MRI access for thousands with heart devices
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis registry will enroll 1,500 adults with pacemakers or defibrillators to see if it is safe to have an MRI in situations not yet well studied, such as using a 3-tesla scanner or having abandoned leads. Participants will undergo a clinically needed MRI, and researchers will moni…
Sponsor: The Scripps Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 24, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Heart surgery vs. stents: which is safer for your brain?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 600 people who need either bypass surgery (CABG) or a stent (PCI) to open blocked heart arteries. Researchers will test memory and thinking skills before the procedure and again at 1 month, 1 year, and 2 years after. The goal is to see if one approach leads…
Sponsor: The Scripps Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 22, 2026 11:56 UTC