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Optimization of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (CMR)

Recruiting
Conditions
I25
Chronic ischaemic heart disease
Registration Number
DRKS00015649
Lead Sponsor
niversitätsklinikum Ulm, Kliniken am oberen Eselsberg
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
400
Inclusion Criteria

healthy volunteers
patients with cardiovascular disease
patients with pulmonary disease

Exclusion Criteria

• Non-consenting patients / subjects
• The presence of pregnancy or unsafe contraception
• Patients / subjects with cardiac instability (acute myocardial infarction < 7 days, decompensated heart failure)
• Patients / subjects with pronounced claustrophobia
Patients / subjects with pacemakers or implanted defibrillators (ICD)
• Patients / subjects with metal splinter injury to the eyes or MRI-incompatible metallic inclusions or implants
• Patients / subjects with larger tattoos
• Patients / subjects with non-removable piercings
• Patients / subjects participating in another study

Study & Design

Study Type
observational
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The aim of the study is the evaluation of new MR sequences for thoracic and cardiovascular imaging. In this context, new measurement techniques (in particular methods for the quantification of myocardial function and tissue properties, the assessment of the lung parenchyma and lung function) will be implemented and initially evaluated in volunteers and patients. Contrast agents will not be administered.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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