Heart imaging study for cancer patients with catheter clots
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Cancer, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study uses a special heart imaging test (cardiac MRI) to look for and understand blood clots that may form around central catheters (tubes placed in veins) in people with cancer. The imaging helps doctors see if clots are present and what type they are, which could improve how they care for cancer patients.
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Who can take part
- You have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer (any type or stage)
- You have a central catheter (like a port, PICC line, or Hickman catheter) in place for at least 7 days
- You are 18 years or older
- Your kidneys work well enough (creatinine clearance ≥30 mL/min)
- You have no serious allergies to contrast dye (gadolinium) used during the imaging
- You are able to safely have an MRI scan (no metal implants, pacemakers, or severe claustrophobia)
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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