Evaluating cardiac imaging techniques for heart diseases
Official title: Novel Magnetic Resonance Imaging Techniques for Quantitative Cardiac Parametric Mapping
Run by Medical University of South Carolina · NCT02855554 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing new heart imaging techniques to see if they can help doctors better diagnose and treat people with different heart diseases.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Medical University of South Carolina Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Charleston, South Carolina) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 20, 2014 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 5, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT02855554 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include adults aged 18-90 who have been diagnosed with or are suspected to have myocardial ischemia, cardiomyopathy, or myocarditis.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with implanted devices contraindicated for MRI, acute psychiatric disorders, or those in unstable conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to assess the clinical potential of advanced cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (CMR) techniques for the quantitative characterization of myocardial tissue. It focuses on aiding the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with various myocardial diseases, including ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis. By utilizing fast CMR imaging, the study seeks to improve the understanding of heart conditions and enhance patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment strategies for patients with myocardial diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies utilizing advanced cardiac imaging techniques have shown promise in improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subject must be 18-90 years of age. * Subject must be previously diagnosed with or suspected to have one of the following conditions. * Myocardial ischemia or infarction (group 1) * Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (group 2) * Infiltrative cardiomyopathy (group 3) * Myocarditis (group 4) * Subject must have been referred for a clinically indicated CMR. Exclusion Criteria: * Subject has any implanted device or condition in which an MR scan would be contraindicated. * Subject has an acute psychiatric disorder or is cognitively impaired. * Subject is using or is dependent on substances of abuse. * Subject is unwilling to comply with the requirements of the protocol. * Subject has previously entered this study. * Subject has an allergy against MRI contrast agents. * Subject is in acute unstable condition.
Where it's running
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Akos Varga-Szemes, MD — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Mark Ghent, BA
- Email: ghent@musc.edu
- Phone: 843-876-7148
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.