New MRI coil could revolutionize heart attack imaging
NCT ID NCT04458883
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a new type of MRI scanner coil designed specifically for the heart. Researchers want to see if it can take clearer pictures of heart damage in people who have had a heart attack. The study will involve 150 participants, including healthy volunteers and heart attack survivors, at the University of Aberdeen.
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 heart scans that help doctors see heart damage more clearly after a heart attack.
What could go wrong
This is an early technical study, not a treatment trial. The new scanner coil may not work better than standard MRI, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Cardiovascular Research Facility
RECRUITINGAberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB25 2ZD, United Kingdom
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University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian
RECRUITINGAberdeen, Aberdeenshire, AB25 2ZD, United Kingdom
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