New MRI dye could sharpen view of heart damage in AF patients
NCT ID NCT07083115
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new MRI contrast agent called Gadopiclenol to see if it provides clearer images of heart damage in people with atrial fibrillation (AF). Researchers will compare it to standard contrast agents in 50 AF patients. The goal is to improve diagnosis and guide treatment for AF.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Gadopiclenol (a new MRI contrast agent)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to clearer MRI images of heart damage in atrial fibrillation patients, helping doctors diagnose and plan treatment more accurately.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase imaging study focused on image quality, not treatment. The new contrast agent may not prove significantly better than current agents, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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