Heart scans after COVID shot: new study aims to uncover hidden risks

NCT ID NCT04967807

First seen Mar 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looks at 57 people who received a COVID-19 vaccine to understand why some develop heart injury or myocarditis. Researchers use advanced heart scans (PET/MRI) and blood tests to find early warning signs. The goal is to better identify those at risk and improve follow-up care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Health Network

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada

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 study could help doctors identify people at risk for heart injury after COVID-19 vaccination and guide follow-up care.

What could go wrong

This is a small observational study (57 people) that does not test a treatment. It may not lead to changes in practice without larger studies.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

COVID-19 myocarditis

As listed by the trial registrant

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