Heart device patients may soon get full-body MRI scans without worry
NCT ID NCT06038123
First seen Jan 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tested whether Medtronic SureScan pacemakers and defibrillators are safe during 3.0T MRI scans anywhere on the body. 64 adults with these devices received an MRI scan and were followed for one month. The goal was to see if any serious problems occurred, such as device malfunction or heart rhythm issues.
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Locations
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Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University
Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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Nanfang Hospital Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Shanghai Tongren Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
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Shanxi Cardiovascular Hospital
Taiyuan, Shanxi, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinjiang Medical University
Ürümqi, Xinjiang, China
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Medtronic SureScan CIED system (pacemaker or defibrillator)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could confirm that people with these heart devices can safely undergo 3.0T MRI scans without restrictions on which body part is scanned.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 64 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or other device brands. MRI-related risks like device malfunction or heart rhythm issues remain possible.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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