New MRI technique could reveal hidden muscle wasting in heart patients
NCT ID NCT04869813
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study uses two advanced MRI techniques to measure muscle health in heart failure patients with and without sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss). Researchers will scan 70 participants to compare muscle composition and energy recovery. The goal is to find better ways to detect and track sarcopenia in this high-risk group.
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 lead to better imaging tools for diagnosing and tracking sarcopenia in heart failure patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study (70 participants) focused on measurement, not treatment. Results may not apply to broader populations or lead directly to clinical changes.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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