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Heart MRI may spot hidden risk in patients with chest pain

NCT ID NCT01821924

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked back at over 2,300 people with known or suspected heart disease who had a stress cardiac MRI. Researchers wanted to see if certain MRI findings could predict future heart attacks or death from heart disease. The goal is to better understand how these scans can help doctors identify high-risk patients.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better identify which patients are at highest risk for heart attacks or death, leading to more personalized care.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective analysis, not a controlled trial, so it can only show associations, not cause and effect. The findings may not change current practice without further prospective studies.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

2,347 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2012

Finished

Aug 2018

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Patients above the age of 21 who are clinically referred for stress cardiac MRI.

Ages

21 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age \>/= 21 years old * No contraindications for cardiac MRI (by renal function or metallic hazards)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Coronary artery disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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