Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluating a New Echocardiography Imaging Procedure for Evaluating Heart Function
Lead Sponsor:
Yale University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Ischemia
Myocardial Infarction
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and echocardiography are two imaging methods that are used to obtain pictures of the heart and assess heart function. This study will evaluate a new, four-dimensional ...
Detailed Description
MRI is a non-invasive method of obtaining images of the body. An MRI is conducted by having a person lie down on a narrow table, which then slides into a large tunnel-like tube. Powerful magnets and r...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- No evidence of underlying cardiac disease based on history or electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Adequate intravenous access in one arm
Exclusion
- Pregnant or breastfeeding; if pre-menopausal, not practicing acceptable method of birth control
- History of any other medical condition that is likely to hinder study conduct or pose a safety concern, in the opinion of the investigator
- History of cardiac disease, including heart attack or heart valve disease
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure, defined as systolic blood pressure higher than 160 mm Hg and/or diastolic pressure higher than 100 mm Hg
- Abnormal ECG or chest pain syndrome
- Claustrophobia
- Resting heart rate greater than 110 bpm
- Unable to undergo MRI procedure (e.g., pacemaker, metallic implants)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2010
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
1 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00661323
Start Date
July 1 2010
End Date
June 1 2013
Last Update
March 30 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Yale University/Magnetic Resonance Research Center (MR-TAC)/Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06520