Real-time MRI Right Heart Catheterization Using Passive Catheters

Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2

Conditions studied: Caridovascular Disease, Congenital Heart Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension

In brief

Background: \- Currently, heart catheterization procedures are guided by X-rays. Researchers are developing new techniques to perform heart catheterization without the use of X-rays by investigating possible uses of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. To study these uses, researchers are interested in performing a part of the standard X-ray catheterization procedure using MRI on individuals who are scheduled to have heart catheterization. Objectives: \- To examine the safety and feasibility of right-heart catheterization using MRI-guided catheters. Eligibility: \- Individuals at least 21 years of age who are undergoing a medically necessary heart catheterization procedure. Design: * The research MRI procedure will be performed either before or after standard X-ray guided heart catheterization. * Participants will be transferred from an X-ray table onto an MRI table and advanced into the scanner. Under MRI guidance, a MRI-compatible catheter will be used to measure blood pressure and blood oxygen levels in the heart, and MRI scanning will be performed for approximately 30 minutes.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT01287026
Run by
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
People needed
150
Starts
2011-02-23
Expected to finish
2019-03-21
Last updated by the study team
2019-04-05

Who can join

Age: 2 and older, up to 99. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

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Where it is running

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