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Validation of Multi-contrast, High-resolution Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging

This study is looking at a new, faster, and more automated way to do special heart scans called Cardiac MRI (CMR). Heart disease is a major health concern, and CMR scans are great for seeing the heart's structure and how well it's working without using harmful radiation. However, current CMR scans can be slow, complicated, and need highly trained staff. This makes it harder for more people to benefit from them. This study aims to create a new way to do these scans that's quick, easy (almost 'one-click'), and automatically gives a full picture of the heart. The hope is that this new technology will help doctors diagnose, monitor, and decide on treatments for heart conditions more effectively, leading to better care for patients.

At a glance

Status

Recruiting

Phase

Sponsor

University Hospital, Bordeaux

Enrolment target

200

Start

15 Apr 2025

Estimated completion

31 Mar 2030

Cardiac Disease

What is this study about?

Heart disease is a very serious health issue in the UK and worldwide. To understand and treat it, doctors often use a special scan called Cardiac MRI (CMR). Unlike some other scans, CMR is great because it can show a lot about your heart's structure and how well it's working, and it doesn't use any harmful radiation. It's a very powerful tool.

However, the way CMR scans are done right now can be quite slow and complicated. They also need expert staff to operate them. This means that not as many people who could benefit from these scans are getting them. Our study wants to change this. We're developing a brand-new way to perform these heart scans that will be much faster, simpler to use (almost like a 'one-click' system), and more automated. This new technology will collect all the necessary information quickly in onego.

The main goal of this research is to discover if this new, improved CMR scanning method works well. We believe it could 'unlock' the full potential of heart MRI scans, making them more widely available and easier for doctors to use. This could lead to quicker and more accurate diagnoses, better ways to predict how heart conditions might progress, and help doctors choose the best treatments for each individual patient. Ultimately, we hope this will significantly improve care for people with heart disease.

Key takeaways

This study is testing a new, quicker, and easier heart MRI scan.
It aims to make advanced heart imaging more accessible for more people.
The new method could help doctors diagnose and treat heart conditions better.
Participation involves having the new scan method used during your already planned MRI.
There are no extra appointments or medications required.
Your medical care will not be affected whether you join or not.

Who may be eligible?

To take part in this study, you need to be an adult, aged 18 or over, and be having an MRI scan as part of your normal medical care. We welcome both men and women to participate. You must also be covered by a social security scheme, like NHS services. After reading the study information, you'll need to verbally agree to take part.

There are some reasons why you wouldn't be able to join. For example, if you can't understand or speak, or if you are unable to give your consent (such as if you have a legal guardian). You also cannot be taking part in another medical trial that involves a new treatment, or if you're in a waiting period after finishing another trial.

Finally, if there are any medical reasons why you cannot safely have an MRI scan, you won't be able to join. This includes if you're pregnant, or if you have a condition that might affect the scan results (like Parkinson's disease), or if you have any metal implants or other issues that make MRI unsafe for you. Your doctor will be able to tell you if an MRI is safe for you.

Could this study suit you?

Answer these quick questions to see if you may be eligible. This is a guide only — the research team makes the final call.

Am I 18 years old or older?
Am I already scheduled for an MRI scan as part of my medical care?
Do I understand and can I verbally agree to take part?
Am I able to safely have an MRI scan (e.g., no pregnancy, no unsafe metal in my body)?
Am I not currently in another medical trial that involves a new treatment?

Answer every question to see your result.

What does participation involve?

If you decide to take part in this study, it won't involve any extra visits beyond your planned medical appointments. You will be having an MRI scan as part of your usual care. During this scan, we will be using our new, faster MRI scanning method to get images of your heart. You won't need to take any new medications as part of the study, and there won't be any specific follow-up appointments directly related to the research. The process will be integrated into your existing scan experience, aiming to make it quicker and simpler. The total duration of your involvement would be the time it takes for your MRI scan, which we hope will be shorter with the new technology.

Potential risks and benefits

A potential benefit of joining this study is that you would be contributing to the development of a new technology that could make heart MRI scans faster, simpler, and more widely available for future patients. This could lead to better and more personalised care for people with heart conditions. The risks associated with this study are very low, as you would already be having an MRI scan for your medical care. We will be using a new way to acquire images during this standard scan. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time without giving a reason, and this will not affect your medical care.

Locations (1)

Chu de Bordeaux
Verified postcode
Pessac, France· Recruiting

Common questions

What is a Cardiac MRI (CMR) scan?

It's a special type of scan that uses strong magnets and radio waves to create detailed pictures of your heart, showing its structure and how well it's working, without using X-rays.

How is this study different from a normal heart MRI?

This study is testing a new way to do heart MRI scans that aims to be faster, simpler, and more automated. It's looking to improve the current process.

Will I get any special treatment if I join?

No, this study is about improving the scan process itself. You will continue to receive your usual medical care, and the scan will be part of that.

Do I have to do anything extra if I participate?

No, you'll be having an MRI scan as part of your normal medical care. The study will involve using the new scanning method during that existing appointment.

Can I change my mind after saying yes?

Yes, you are free to withdraw from the study at any point, and your decision will not affect your medical care.

How to find out more

BUSTIN Aurelien, PHD

aurelien.bustin@ihu-liryc.fr +33 6 16 29 05 91 Official trial record

Always speak to your GP or specialist before deciding to take part in a study.