New MRI methods aim to spot heart disease without X-Rays

NCT ID NCT01399385

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 03, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study aims to develop better MRI techniques for imaging the heart and blood vessels, avoiding the radiation used in standard X-ray tests. Researchers will compare these new MRI methods with traditional angiography and CT scans in up to 4,000 adults, including healthy volunteers and people with or at risk for heart disease. No treatment is given; the goal is to improve diagnosis and understanding of conditions like atherosclerosis.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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