Cardiomyopathy Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People whose heart is pumping at 35% or less of its normal capacity, and who have been referred by their doctor to have a defibrillator device (ICD) implanted to prevent a serious heart rhythm problem from happening in the future (not because one has already occurred)
- People between the ages of 21 and 80 years old
- People whose treating doctor has given permission for them to take part
Who may not be able to join:
- People who are unwilling or unable to give their consent to participate
- People who cannot have an MRI scan due to metal objects in their body, such as a previously implanted heart pacemaker, surgical clips in the brain, or metal fragments lodged in the body
- People under 18 years of age
- People who are pregnant
- People with the most severe stage of heart failure (known as NYHA Class IV), which means the heart is severely limiting everyday activity
- People with long-term kidney disease where the kidneys are not filtering at a sufficient level, or any level of sudden kidney problems (confirm with trial site for specific details)
- People who experience severe anxiety or distress in enclosed spaces (claustrophobia)
- People who have previously had a bad reaction to a type of MRI dye called gadolinium-based contrast
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Katherine Wu, MD, Johns Hopkins University
Phone: 410-502-7283
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
GP referral letter
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Composite SCD outcomes
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 27 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.