HealthyNCT00353899
Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Pediatric Normal Volunteers
An observational study of Healthy, run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This study will examine ways to establish and standardize normal measurements for children, specific to gender, age, and body surface, when using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI, which was introduced in the 1980s, is being used more frequently for children. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 8 to 21 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy
- How many people
- 41 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 14 Jul 2006to 26 Apr 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 8 to 21 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Any normal volunteer between the ages of 8 and 21 years old, non-smoker who is capable of giving assent and has a legal guardian to give informed consent if under 18 years old.
Who cannot join
- A subject will be excluded if he/she has a contraindication to MR scanning.
- Brain aneurysm clip
- Implanted neural stimulator
- Implanted cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator
- Cochlear implant
- Ocular foreign body (e.g. metal shavings)
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- To assess whether subjects are indeed normal, the legal guardian will be asked to fill out a questionnaire. Subjects also will be excluded for a paralyzed hemidiaphragm, morbid obesity (BMI greater than 30%), claustrophobia, smokers, significant asthma (greater than one asthma attack per month for the past three months), pregnancy, major medical illness requiring regular medications (such as steroids that may alter muscle mass, sickle cell disease, thalassemia), history of cardiac disease (requiring SBE prophylaxis when visiting the dentist), and/or history of significant previous surgery that may alter cardiac anatomy (such as diaphragmatic hernia, tracheoesophageal fistula).
- Females of menstruating age will receive a pregnancy test as part of the screening process to participate in this protocol. If they do not wish to be tested, they cannot participate in this voluntary protocol.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, 9000 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, Maryland, 20892
About this study
Official title: Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Pediatric Healthy Volunteers
This study will examine ways to establish and standardize normal measurements for children, specific to gender, age, and body surface, when using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI, which was introduced in the 1980s, is being used more frequently for children. In this study, researchers seek to understand how a child's heart is different from that of an adult, when an MRI is used for tests. More children with congenital heart disease are living longer. Researchers are looking for a better way to assess their cardiac anatomy and function, and to compare findings with normal function.
Patients ages 8 to 21 in good health and who do not smoke may be eligible for this study. There will be a blood or urine test to check for pregnancy in female volunteers who have begun menstruating or who are over age 12. Pregnancy test results must be negative for those patients to stay in the study. The MRI technique uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to obtain images of body organs and tissues. For that procedure, patients will lie still on a table that slides into the enclosed tunnel of the scanner. They will be in the scanner from 20 to 60 minutes. As the scanner takes pictures, patients will hear knocking or beeping sounds, and they will wear earplugs to reduce the noise. Patients will be able to communicate with the MRI staff at all times during the scan. At any time, patients or their parents may ask that the patients be moved out of the machine. If they would like, patients can bring a music CD or listen to a radio station through headphones. Some MRI techniques require monitoring while the patient is undergoing the scan. For monitoring of the heart, an electrocardiogram (EKG) will be performed to make sure that the heart rhythm is normal and that heart disease is not present. Patients may be asked to wear adhesive patches that are attached to wires of the EKG machine on their chests. To monitor breathing, patients may be asked to wear a rubber belt that stretches as they take a breath. So that the best quality images are produced, patients may be asked to hold their breath for about 15 seconds.
During the MRI scan, patients may experience peripheral nerve stimulation, usually experienced as a muscle twitch. It is caused by rapid switching of magnetic fields and is not serious. Patients who feel a muscle twitch should report that sensation to the person performing the scan. It is possible, though unlikely, for a painful sensation to result from nerve stimulation. Patients should immediately report if they have pain so that the scan can be stopped.
Read the detailed description
A cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan will be performed on normal children and young adult volunteers. These studies will be conducted in the MRI systems located in the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The results will be used to establish the normal standard MRI measurements for the pediatric population; including left ventricular mass, ejection fractions and other standard cardiac measurements.
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Keywords
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Pediatric, Normal Volunteer, Electrocardiogram, Cardiac, Healthy Volunteer, HV
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Jul 2006 (estimated)
- Study start14 Jul 2006
- Study completion26 Apr 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (3)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for HealthyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)The sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Enrolment
- 41 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- US National Institutes of Health
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Andrew E Arai, M.D., Principal investigator, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00353899
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 060208
- Other IDs
- 06-H-0208
- Status last verified
- 26 Apr 2017
- First submitted
- 18 Jul 2006
- Last updated
- 9 Dec 2019
- Results posted
- No
Publications
Sierra-Galan LM, Ingkanisorn WP, Rhoads KL, Agyeman KO, Arai AE. Qualitative assessment of regional left ventricular function can predict MRI or radionuclide ejection fraction: an objective alternative to eyeball estimates. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2003 Jul;5(3):451-63. doi: 10.1081/jcmr-120022261.
PubMed 12882076Lorenz CH. The range of normal values of cardiovascular structures in infants, children, and adolescents measured by magnetic resonance imaging. Pediatr Cardiol. 2000 Jan-Feb;21(1):37-46. doi: 10.1007/s002469910006.
PubMed 10672613Lorenz CH, Walker ES, Morgan VL, Klein SS, Graham TP Jr. Normal human right and left ventricular mass, systolic function, and gender differences by cine magnetic resonance imaging. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 1999;1(1):7-21. doi: 10.3109/10976649909080829.
PubMed 11550343
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Dec 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Pediatric Healthy Volunteers
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00353899
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 060208
- Conditions
- Healthy
- Keywords
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Pediatric, Normal Volunteer, Electrocardiogram, Cardiac, Healthy Volunteer, HV
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 41 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)US National Institutes of Health
- Study start
- 14 Jul 2006
- Study completion
- 26 Apr 2017
- First posted
- 19 Jul 2006 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will examine ways to establish and standardize normal measurements for children, specific to gender, age, and body surface, when using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI, which was introduced in the 1980s, is being used more frequently for children. In this study, researchers seek to understand how a child's heart is different from that of an adult, when an MRI is used for tests. More children with congenital heart disease are living longer. Researchers are looking for a better way to assess their cardiac anatomy and function, and to compare findings with normal function.
Patients ages 8 to 21 in good health and who do not smoke may be eligible for this study. There will be a blood or urine test to check for pregnancy in female volunteers who have begun menstruating or who are over age 12. Pregnancy test results must be negative for those patients to stay in the study. The MRI technique uses a strong magnetic field and radio waves to obtain images of body organs and tissues. For that procedure, patients will lie still on a table that slides into the enclosed tunnel of the scanner. They will be in the scanner from 20 to 60 minutes. As the scanner takes pictures, patients will hear knocking or beeping sounds, and they will wear earplugs to reduce the noise. Patients will be able to communicate with the MRI staff at all times during the scan. At any time, patients or their parents may ask that the patients be moved out of the machine. If they would like, patients can bring a music CD or listen to a radio station through headphones. Some MRI techniques require monitoring while the patient is undergoing the scan. For monitoring of the heart, an electrocardiogram (EKG) will be performed to make sure that the heart rhythm is normal and that heart disease is not present. Patients may be asked to wear adhesive patches that are attached to wires of the EKG machine on their chests. To monitor breathing, patients may be asked to wear a rubber belt that stretches as they take a breath. So that the best quality images are produced, patients may be asked to hold their breath for about 15 seconds.
During the MRI scan, patients may experience peripheral nerve stimulation, usually experienced as a muscle twitch. It is caused by rapid switching of magnetic fields and is not serious. Patients who feel a muscle twitch should report that sensation to the person performing the scan. It is possible, though unlikely, for a painful sensation to result from nerve stimulation. Patients should immediately report if they have pain so that the scan can be stopped.
Detailed description
A cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan will be performed on normal children and young adult volunteers. These studies will be conducted in the MRI systems located in the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The results will be used to establish the normal standard MRI measurements for the pediatric population; including left ventricular mass, ejection fractions and other standard cardiac measurements.
Study design
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 8 to 21 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Any normal volunteer between the ages of 8 and 21 years old, non-smoker who is capable of giving assent and has a legal guardian to give informed consent if under 18 years old.
Key exclusion criteria (10 listed)
- A subject will be excluded if he/she has a contraindication to MR scanning.
- Brain aneurysm clip
- Implanted neural stimulator
- Implanted cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator
- Cochlear implant
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Dec 2019.
- Background: PubMed 12882076Sierra-Galan LM, Ingkanisorn WP, Rhoads KL, Agyeman KO, Arai AE. Qualitative assessment of regional left ventricular function can predict MRI or radionuclide ejection fraction: an objective alternative to eyeball estimates. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 2003 Jul;5(3):451-63. doi: 10.1081/jcmr-120022261.
- Background: PubMed 10672613Lorenz CH. The range of normal values of cardiovascular structures in infants, children, and adolescents measured by magnetic resonance imaging. Pediatr Cardiol. 2000 Jan-Feb;21(1):37-46. doi: 10.1007/s002469910006.
- Background: PubMed 11550343Lorenz CH, Walker ES, Morgan VL, Klein SS, Graham TP Jr. Normal human right and left ventricular mass, systolic function, and gender differences by cine magnetic resonance imaging. J Cardiovasc Magn Reson. 1999;1(1):7-21. doi: 10.3109/10976649909080829.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Andrew E Arai, M.D. principal investigator
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Healthy, run by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Dec 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT00353899, which also lists 3 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Dec 2019; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.