Investigating heart imaging techniques to understand stroke causes related to atrial conditions.
Official title: Cardiac Imaging of Neuro-Embolic Mechanisms in Atriopathies causing Stroke (CINEMAS)
Funded at University of Miami School of Medicine · NIH-11080953 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how advanced MRI technology can help us understand the link between heart problems, especially in the left atrium, and the risk of stroke, so we can find better ways to predict and prevent strokes in patients with atrial cardiopathy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $1,693,139 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HL170019-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11080953 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with atrial fibrillation or those who have experienced cryptogenic strokes.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without any history of atrial conditions or those who have not experienced strokes may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on using advanced 4D flow MRI technology to explore how certain heart conditions, particularly those affecting the left atrium, contribute to the risk of stroke. By examining blood flow and potential thrombus formation in patients with atrial cardiopathy, the study aims to identify new biomarkers that could help predict stroke risk. Patients will undergo noninvasive imaging to assess their heart's structure and function, which may lead to improved prevention strategies for strokes that currently have no clear cause.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better identification and management of stroke risk in patients with atrial conditions, potentially reducing the incidence of strokes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using advanced imaging techniques to understand stroke mechanisms, suggesting that this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami School of Medicine
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goldberger, Jeffrey J — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Goldberger, Jeffrey J
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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