Heart imaging study for children with myocarditis
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial uses special heart imaging tests (MRI or CT scans) to look at the hearts of children with myocarditis, a condition where the heart muscle is inflamed. The goal is to better understand the inflammation and help guide treatment.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 1 and 18 years old.
- Your child must have been diagnosed with or is suspected to have myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle).
- A child with a known heart condition (like a heart defect or weak heart muscle) cannot join.
- Your child must be able to have an MRI or CT scan safely (no metal implants, no severe kidney problems, no allergy to contrast dye).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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