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New treatment option for Myocardial Infarction
Official title The Next Leap in Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging:Cycling the Field
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04458883
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The main aim of the study is to build and test a cardiac-specific coil purposely assembled in house to suit the FFC-MRI whole-body prototype and to test if it could be used for clinical cardiac scans in human subject populations.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 20 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Participant who is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study
- Healthy volunteers willing to give informed consent for participation in the study
- Patients diagnosed with a previous myocardial infarction
You likely can't join if
- Unwillingness to participate
- Claustrophobia
- Contraindication to MRI scanning such as implantable cardiac devices
- Participants who have had a previous myocardial infarction in the past of which they may not be aware and this is discovered whilst being scanned on...
- Pregnancy
- Body habitus that may preclude comfortable positioning of the volunteer in either of the MRI scanners (\>50cm in diameter)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Participant who is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study
- Healthy volunteers willing to give informed consent for participation in the study
- Patients diagnosed with a previous myocardial infarction
- Unwillingness to participate
- Claustrophobia
- Contraindication to MRI scanning such as implantable cardiac devices
- Participants who have had a previous myocardial infarction in the past of which they may not be aware and this is discovered whilst being scanned on the 3T MRI scanner, or who may have any other cardiology condition...
- Pregnancy
- Body habitus that may preclude comfortable positioning of the volunteer in either of the MRI scanners (\>50cm in diameter)
- Participants with abnormal kidney function that will preclude them from receiving a contrast agent
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, 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 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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