New MRI technique could spot hidden heart damage early

NCT ID NCT05654272

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will use a new type of cardiac MRI to look at the heart's microscopic structure in 1,000 people—both healthy volunteers and those with various heart conditions. The goal is to see if this advanced imaging can detect early signs of heart damage better than standard tests. Researchers hope this will lead to earlier diagnosis and better care for heart disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cardiac MRI (diagnostic test)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to better early detection of heart damage using MRI, potentially improving diagnosis and treatment planning.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The new MRI techniques may not prove more useful than current methods, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

aortic disorder atrial fibrillation cardiovascular disorder congenital heart disease heart failure heart valve disorder myocardial ischemia ventricular fibrillation

As listed by the trial registrant

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

AORTIC DISEASES ATRIAL FIBRILLATION CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE HEART FAILURE ISCHEMIC HEART DISEASE METABOLIC CARDIOMYOPATHY NON-ISCHEMIC CARDIOMYOPATHY VALVULAR HEART DISEASE VENTRICULAR FIBRILLATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Cardiovascular Innovation Research Center
RECRUITING

Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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