Heart MRI may reveal who really needs a shock device
NCT ID NCT04908306
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 502 people with heart failure who were getting an implantable defibrillator (ICD) to prevent sudden cardiac arrest. Researchers used a special MRI to see if heart scarring patterns could predict who would later need a shock from the device. The goal was to learn more about which patients truly benefit from these devices.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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502 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2011
- Finished
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Jul 2024
- 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
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Who is studied
Patients referred for or being considered for primary prevention ICD, with or without CRT, will be recruited from the Electrophysiology services at each enrolling site
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Anyone
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Inclusion Criteria: * .Any patient accepted for primary prevention ICD (+/-) CRT) Exclusion Criteria: * Known contra-indications to MRI. * Recent myocardial infarction or revascularization procedure within the past 3 months. * GFR (glomerular filtration rate) ≤ 30 ml. / min/ m2.
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