Heart scans could spare patients from invasive catheter procedures
NCT ID NCT02845518
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
Summary
This study compares cardiac MRI to the standard right heart catheterization for monitoring people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition that strains the heart. Researchers want to see if the non-invasive MRI can reliably detect when a patient's condition is worsening. If successful, it could reduce the need for repeated catheterizations, which are uncomfortable and carry risks.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (cMRI)
What this could lead to
If MRI proves as accurate as catheterization, patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension could avoid repeated invasive procedures, making monitoring safer and more comfortable.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. MRI may not be sensitive enough to replace catheterization in all cases, and results may not change current practice.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Professor Ari CHAOUAT
Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, 54511, France