New Low-Energy MRI could make heart scans safer for people with metal implants
NCT ID NCT03331380
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study is testing a new type of MRI scanner that uses less energy than standard machines. The goal is to see if it can still take clear pictures of the heart, which could help people with metal devices in their body. Healthy volunteers and people with heart disease will have scans, sometimes with a dye or a drug to improve images. The study is still recruiting and is focused on technical development, not treatment.
What this could mean
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Active substance
MRI scan (low SAR scanner)
What this could lead to
If successful, this low-energy MRI could become a safer option for heart imaging, especially for people with metal implants or during procedures using metal tools.
What could go wrong
This is an early technical development study, not a treatment trial. The new scanner may not produce images as clear as standard MRI, and results may not apply to all patients.
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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