Can tiny bubbles make heart scans crystal clear?
NCT ID NCT07740421
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether an experimental contrast agent called NH002 can improve the quality of heart ultrasound images in adults with suspected or known heart disease. The agent is given as an injection or infusion and contains tiny microbubbles that help outline the heart's inner chambers. Researchers will compare images taken with and without the contrast to see if it makes the heart's borders easier to see, which could help doctors diagnose heart conditions more accurately.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- NH002 (perflutren lipid microspheres), an injectable microbubble contrast agent
- What this could lead to
- If successful, NH002 could become a standard contrast agent to improve heart ultrasound clarity, helping doctors see heart chambers better without more invasive tests.
- What could go wrong
- This is a phase III trial, but results may not confirm benefit or safety in all patients. Contrast agents carry risks like allergic reactions or rare serious side effects.
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