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Official title Development of Novel Physiological CMR Methods in Health and Disease
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03854071
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Physiological cardiovascular stress test plays a crucial role in the assessment of patients with suspected heart disease. There are several methods of cardiac physiological stress tests and each of them offer varied insight into cardiac physiological adaptation: passive leg raise, intra-venous fluid challenge, pharmacological stressors and physical exercise stress test.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 to 80. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Healthy Volunteers age 20 to 80, recruited from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals staff members
- Patients age 20 to 80 with suspected or known heart disease (group 1 to 5)
- Capable of giving written informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Inability to perform the study protocol secondary to severe heart failure requiring IV therapy
- Patients recruited in the suspected CAD and acute myocardial infarction arms of the study and in need for detection of ischaemia should not have any...
- Patients with significant valvular heart disease will be excluded from any patient group
- Patient with in atrial fibrillation will be excluded
- Contraindication to MRI (as per standard MRI screening questionnaire issued to patients prior to clinical MRI procedures)
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 20 years to 80 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Sheffield, England, United Kingdom. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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