Physiological Effects Ketone Ester in Heart (NCT05924802)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The study is aimed to phenotype with cardiac MRI the physiological effects of ketone esters on the heart. Patients with heart failure will be recruited and given ketone esters or placebo in a randomized fashion. Cardiac MRI will be performed at baseline and after 12weeks follow up.
Who can join: To join this study, participants generally need to meet the listed inclusion criteria (1 items) and avoid the listed exclusions (3 items).
Location: Cardiovascular Innovation Research Center — Cleveland, Ohio
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistCheck every box below. If you can check all of them, you may meet the study's basic screening requirements (final eligibility is confirmed by the site team).
Usually NOT eligible if any of the following apply:
- Exclusion Criteria:
- Claustrophobia
- Contraindicated implanted device
🔍 Extracted verbatim from the official NIH eligibility criteria. Always confirm with the study coordinator.
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Cardiovascular Innovation Research Center — Cleveland, Ohio
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.