Checking Heart MRI Scans Against Standard Blood Tests in Heart Disease
Compares a new heart MRI method with blood tests in adults with heart conditions.
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Registry title: Longitudinal Validation of CIRC Technologies
Key facts
- Where
- Cleveland, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- Cleveland ClinicCleveland, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- The Cleveland Clinic
- Trial code
- NCT07081711
- Record updated
- 31 July 2026
- Original description
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Advanced cardiovascular imaging using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has proven to be effective in providing gold standard myocardial tissue characterization. Moreover, the intrinsic advantage of MRI's lack of exposure to ionizing radiation is particularly beneficial. At the same time, blood work can be very useful in early detection of certain cardiomyopathy, such as amyloid. However, there is a lack of agreement of on which markers are the most sensitive. This multi-study will allow the unique opportunity to form a more comprehensive understanding for various cardiovascular diseases.Read full original descriptionShow less
Longitudinal Validation of CIRC Technologies
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Advanced cardiovascular imaging using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has proven to be effective in providing gold standard myocardial tissue characterization. Moreover, the intrinsic advantage of MRI's lack of exposure to ionizing radiation is particularly beneficial. At the same time, blood work can be very useful in early detection of certain cardiomyopathy, such as amyloid. However, there is a lack of agreement of on which markers are the most sensitive. This multi-study will allow the unique opportunity to form a more comprehensive understanding for various cardiovascular diseases.
The study team has developed novel cardiac MRI techniques that leverages endogenous tissue properties to reveal a milieu of deep tissue phenotypes including myocardial inflammation, fibrosis, metabolism, and microstructural defects. Among these phenotypes, myocardial microstructure has proven to be most sensitive to early myocardial tissue damage and is predictive of myocardial regeneration. In this study, the investigators aim to further study the importance of cardiac microstructure revealed by MRI in patient and healthy population and compare this novel technology with conventional clinical biomarkers.
Inclusion: Age ≥ 18 years of age; Provision of written informed consent.
Exclusion: Decisionally impaired (e.g., dementia or cognitive disability); Vulnerable populations will be excluded from this study including Prisoners; Other contraindications to CMR imaging to be determined by standard MRI protocols.