Heart Imaging Exams for Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The purpose of this research study is to use heart imaging exams in order to gain an improved understanding of heart and lung complications that often occur in sickle cell patients. In this study, data gathered from the healthy volunteers will be compared to data from sickle cell patients in order to help further our understanding.

Participation in this study will last one day and includes:

• A physical exam
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the heart (uses a large magnet, radio waves, and a computer to produce detailed images of the heart)
• Ultrasound of the heart and blood vessels in the wrist (ultrasound uses sound waves to produce pictures of structures inside the body)
• Electrocardiogram (ECG) which measures the electrical activity of the heart

You will be compensated for your participation in this study.

Benefits

You are not expected to benefit directly from participation in this study. We hope the information learned from this study will benefit sickle cell patients who are at risk of heart disease in the future and help doctors take better care of their patients.

Participation Details

Initial selection criteria include:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must not be pregnant
• Must meet study medical criteria as evaluated by Dr. Amit Patel

Study Director: Dr. Amit Patel
Department: Cardiology

For more information contact:
Dr. Amit Patel
(773) 702-1843

IRB: #16653A