MRI Technique for Coronary Atherosclerosis Evaluation
Coronary Atherosclerosis T1-Weighted Characterization (CATCH)
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 150 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · Other
This trial is looking for healthy individuals and patients who have not been diagnosed with coronary artery disease. Participants will help test a new MRI technique that aims to improve how doctors evaluate heart health.
You may be able to join if
- I am a healthy volunteer aged 18 or older with a BMI under 30.
- I have no history of heart disease.
- I am a medically stable patient aged 18 or older.
- I have not been diagnosed with coronary artery disease.
- I have not undergone stenting or bypass surgery.
You may not be able to join if
- I have an implant or foreign body that is affected by MRI.
- I am pregnant.
- I cannot hold my breath briefly or have claustrophobia.
- I do not follow visit and procedure instructions.
- I have a severe allergy to animal dander.
- I have poor kidney function (GFR less than 45 ml/min).
- I have had a previous allergic reaction to gadolinium contrast agents.
- I have had four or more gadolinium contrast scans before.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Check Your EligibilityThis study proposes to develop an MRI technique named Coronary Atherosclerosis T1-weighed Characterization (CATCH) that will improve the quality and reliability of coronary atherosclerosis evaluation, as well as simplify the scanning process and significantly shorten imaging time compared with conventional imaging methods.
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