Heart MRI may spot hidden risk in patients with chest pain

NCT ID NCT01821924

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked back at over 2,300 people with known or suspected heart disease who had a stress cardiac MRI. Researchers wanted to see if certain MRI findings could predict future heart attacks or death from heart disease. The goal is to better understand how these scans can help doctors identify high-risk patients.

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 better identify which patients are at highest risk for heart attacks or death, leading to more personalized care.
What could go wrong: This is a retrospective analysis, not a controlled trial, so it can only show associations, not cause and effect. The findings may not change current practice without further prospective studies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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