Assessing normal cardiac values using MRI in healthy adults

A Multicenter Investigation of Cardiac Normal Values of Morphology, Function and Tissue Characteristics by Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Observational Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital · NCT05346094

This study is trying to find out what healthy hearts look like in Chinese adults by using MRI to create a guide for doctors to better understand heart health.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment938 (estimated)
AgesN/A to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorChinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
Trial IDNCT05346094 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study enrolls healthy volunteers to establish age and sex-specific reference values for normal cardiac structure and function in Chinese adults. Utilizing cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) techniques, including steady-state free precession (SSFP) and novel methods for myocardial strain and tissue characterization, the study aims to create a comprehensive database of normal cardiac parameters. This database will serve as a crucial reference for diagnosing and evaluating cardiovascular diseases, particularly in the Chinese population, where such standards are currently lacking.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults without any cardiovascular disease or related risk factors.

Not a fit: Patients with existing cardiovascular diseases or serious non-cardiovascular conditions will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide essential reference values that improve the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases in the Chinese population.

How similar studies have performed: While there are existing reference standards for normal cardiac values globally, this study is novel in its focus on a large sample of the Chinese population and the inclusion of advanced CMR parameters.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

Subjects without cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular related symptoms and risk factors judged by combining clinical manifestations, non-invasive imaging and laboratory examination

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subjects clinically screened or previously diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and risk factors
* Subjects with serious non-cardiovascular diseases
* Subjects with poor quality of magnetic resonance imaging
* Subjects refused to participate in the study
* Subjects with contraindications to MRI

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing Municipality

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Healthy ParticipantsReference Valuesreference valuesmorphologyfunctiontissue characterizationmyocardial deformationcardiocascular magnetic resonance imaging
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.