Heart scans may unlock hidden risks in minority communities
NCT ID NCT06610019
First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is looking at whether advanced heart imaging, especially cardiac MRI, can help identify the cause of cardiomyopathy and predict risks like death or heart failure in a diverse group of patients. The research focuses on adults in the Bronx, including many from Hispanic and African American backgrounds, who are referred for a heart MRI. By tracking health outcomes over time, the study aims to build better risk models for these often-underrepresented groups.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging and other advanced imaging modalities
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better risk prediction and tailored treatment strategies for cardiomyopathy in minority populations.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to other regions or ethnic groups.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 10,000 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2031
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All adult patients who receive a CMR study within the Montefiore Health System.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Any adult patient (18 years or older) referred for a cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging study in the Montefiore Health System Exclusion Criteria: * Any patient who does not meet above criteria
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Montefiore Health System
RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, 10467, United States
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