MRI scans reveal how heart energy levels affect failure
NCT ID NCT00181259
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Summary
This study uses magnetic resonance spectroscopy, a special MRI technique, to measure the heart's energy levels without needles or biopsies. Researchers will compare healthy volunteers, people with heart failure, and those with other heart conditions to see if low energy metabolism contributes to poor heart function. The goal is to develop better imaging tools for understanding and diagnosing heart disease.
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Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
RECRUITINGBaltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could lead to better ways to diagnose and monitor heart failure using non-invasive MRI scans.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not directly lead to new therapies, and results may not apply to all heart conditions.
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