New MRI technique could spot hidden heart risks in fabry patients

NCT ID NCT04856059

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether a special type of cardiac MRI can find early signs of heart damage in people with Fabry disease. Researchers will follow 300 adults with Fabry disease over time, using MRI, ECG, and blood tests to see which patients later develop serious heart problems like dangerous heart rhythms or heart failure. The goal is to improve how doctors monitor and predict heart complications in this condition.

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 help doctors identify heart problems earlier in Fabry disease and better predict who is at risk for serious cardiac events.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly improve health. The MRI findings may not reliably predict outcomes in all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fabry disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FABRY DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Health Network
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada

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