Using cardiac MRI to improve understanding and management of heart diseases
Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Study
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute · NCT04281823
This study is testing how cardiac MRI can help doctors better understand and manage heart diseases in patients with known or suspected cardiovascular conditions.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100000 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Methodist Hospital Research Institute (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Houston, Texas) |
| Trial ID | NCT04281823 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to explore the role of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging in understanding cardiovascular diseases. It will assess how CMR compares to other diagnostic methods, its impact on clinical management decisions, and its correlation with long-term patient outcomes. The study will enroll up to 100,000 patients presenting with known or suspected cardiovascular conditions at the Houston Methodist DeBakey CMR Laboratory over a 30-year period. Data will be collected through patient interviews, electronic health records, and annual follow-ups.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients with known or suspected cardiovascular disease who are referred for MRI studies.
Not a fit: Patients unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnostic and management strategies for patients with cardiovascular diseases.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies utilizing CMR have shown promise in enhancing the understanding and management of cardiovascular diseases, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * All patients presenting to the Houston Methodist CMR Laboratory with known or suspected cardiovascular disease. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide informed consent
Where this trial is running
Houston, Texas
- Houston Methodist Hospital — Houston, Texas, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dipan Shah, MD — The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Rachel Kronman-Gross, BS
- Email: rkronman-gross@houstonmethodist.org
- Phone: 7134416539
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiac Magnetic Resonance, Myocardial Fibrosis, Valvular Heart Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease, Cardiomyopathy