MRI scans could replace invasive heart tests for lung disease patients

NCT ID NCT05624242

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether cardiac MRI can accurately measure right heart function in 112 people with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Researchers compared MRI results with data from invasive heart catheterization. The goal was to see if MRI could be used to monitor disease and predict outcomes like need for transplant or death.

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 could help doctors use MRI instead of invasive catheterization to monitor heart function in pulmonary hypertension patients.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not change current practice if MRI does not prove reliable enough to replace invasive testing.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension pulmonary arterial hypertension

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Simon Valentin

    Nancy, Grand Est, 54000, France