Personalized risk prediction for functional mitral regurgitation using cardiac imaging

Improving Phenotypic Classification and Prediction of Treatment Outcomes in Patients With Non-ischemic Cardiomyopathy and Functional Mitral Regurgitation

The Cleveland Clinic · NCT05965258

This study is testing if advanced heart imaging can help predict how well patients with functional mitral regurgitation will respond to treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment360 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorThe Cleveland Clinic (other)
Locations1 site (Cleveland, Ohio)
Trial IDNCT05965258 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This research aims to develop personalized risk prediction models for patients with functional mitral regurgitation (FMR) by utilizing advanced cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging biomarkers. The study will recruit 360 adult patients with reduced ejection fraction and significant FMR, who will undergo CMR evaluations and follow-up assessments after treatment optimization. By analyzing CMR data, the study seeks to identify predictors of reverse remodeling following modern therapies for FMR, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with an ejection fraction of less than 55% and significant functional mitral regurgitation.

Not a fit: Patients with moderate to severe aortic regurgitation or stenosis, acute myocarditis, or those under 18 years of age may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to more accurate risk assessments and treatment strategies for patients with functional mitral regurgitation.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for similar conditions, indicating a promising approach for this research.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1 CMR LVEF \<55% 2.FMR Fraction\>20% or echo criteria consistent with at least moderate mitral regurgitation with adequate image quality

Exclusion Criteria:

1. \>moderate aortic regurgitation/stenosis,
2. \<18 years of age,
3. acute myocarditis,
4. eGFR\<15
5. HCM
6. cardiac amyloidosis/sarcoidosis
7. prior mitral valve intervention
8. myocardial infarction within 8 weeks of CMR

Where this trial is running

Cleveland, Ohio

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.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Nonischemic Congestive Cardiomyopathy, Functional Mitral Regurgitation, Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.