Super MRI could spot hidden heart damage
NCT ID NCT03534726
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a new, more powerful 7 Tesla MRI can better detect scarring and swelling in the heart muscle of people with cardiomyopathy. Researchers will scan 13 adults aged 20-70 to see if the higher-resolution images improve diagnosis. The goal is to see if this advanced MRI is feasible and useful for clinical care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 7 Tesla MRI device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to more accurate diagnosis of heart muscle diseases using advanced MRI technology.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 13 participants. The new MRI may not prove better than standard scans, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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