MRI scans reveal hidden heart risks in kidney patients
NCT ID NCT03749551
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study used advanced MRI scans to look at the hearts of 276 people with chronic kidney disease, including those on dialysis. The goal was to identify different types of heart damage and link them to patient outcomes. No new treatment was tested; instead, researchers aimed to better understand how kidney disease affects the heart to guide future care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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276 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2018
- Finished
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Jun 2021
- 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
patients with established diagnosis of chronic kidney disease
- 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: 1. Adults \>18 years of age 2. Able to provide informed consent 3. Chronic kidney disease stages G3-5 (eGFR\<59 ml/min/1.73m2) Exclusion Criteria: 1. Absence of absolute clinical indication for MRI studies (MR unsafe or incompatible devices, aneurysm clips, cochlear implants, loose metal foreign objects) 2. Absolute contraindications to gadolinium contrast agent (previous allergic reaction or pregnancy),
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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