New Low-Energy MRI could make heart scans safer for people with metal implants
NCT ID NCT03331380
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 14 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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Institutes of Health Clinical Center
RECRUITINGBethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States
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