Super MRI could spot hidden heart damage

NCT ID NCT03534726

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study is testing a very strong 7 Tesla MRI scanner to see if it can better detect scarring and swelling in the heart muscle of people with cardiomyopathy. Researchers will scan 13 adults and compare the images to standard MRIs. The goal is to see if this new scanner can improve diagnosis of heart disease.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to more accurate diagnosis of heart muscle disease using a stronger MRI scanner.

What could go wrong

This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 13 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The 7T MRI is not yet widely available.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cardiomyopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.