Breathe easy: new heart MRI lets patients relax during scan
NCT ID NCT07395843
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested a new heart MRI method that allows patients to breathe normally during the scan, instead of holding their breath. Researchers enrolled 605 people and compared the free-breathing scan to the standard method. The goal was to see if the new approach is faster, easier, and still produces clear images.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Free-breathing cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) scan
- What this could lead to
- If this method works, it could make cardiac MRI more comfortable and accessible for patients who have trouble holding their breath.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed feasibility study, not a large-scale trial. The new method may not be as clear or reliable as standard scans in all cases.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fuwai Hospital
Beijing, China