New MRI technique aims to catch radiation heart injury early

NCT ID NCT04044872

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study tested whether a special type of MRI can detect early signs of heart damage caused by radiation therapy. It included people with left-sided breast cancer or other chest cancers receiving standard radiation. The goal was to see if changes in heart cell energy use could be spotted before symptoms appear.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Radiation Oncology; UT Southwestern Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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