Arterial disorder
MONDO:0000473An impairment of the structure or function of the blood vessels which carry blood away from the heart.
Also known as: arterial disease, arterial disorder, arteriopathy, artery disease, artery disease or disorder, disease of artery, disease or disorder of artery, disorder of artery
5015 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New device aims to clear lung clots fast
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will test a device called EkoSonic in 30 Chinese patients with acute pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs). The device uses ultrasound to help break up clots while delivering clot-busting medicine. The main goal is to see if it improves heart function within 48…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Old drug, new hope? spironolactone trial targets lung blood vessel damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests whether spironolactone, a drug already used for fluid retention, can improve exercise capacity and blood vessel function in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). About 70 adults with PAH will receive either spironolactone or a placebo for 24 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Can a new heart valve match the safety of proven ones?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a new transcatheter heart valve (Myval) works as safely and effectively as two existing valves (Sapien and Evolut) in people with severe aortic stenosis, a condition where the heart's main valve narrows. About 768 patients who are eligible for valve repla…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Meril Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Could a simple scan replace invasive heart imaging before bypass surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether planning coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) using a non-invasive CT scan (CCTA) works as well as the standard invasive angiography (CAG). About 826 people with blocked heart arteries will be randomly assigned to have their surgery planned with one of …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Heart patients may need only one blood thinner after balloon treatment, major trial tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking just one blood thinner (a P2Y12 inhibitor) is as safe and effective as taking two blood thinners (dual antiplatelet therapy) for people with stable heart disease who have a drug-coated balloon procedure without a stent. About 2,170 adults will b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gan Lijun • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Sound wave device aims to crack hardened heart arteries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis first-in-human study tests a new device called Pulse IVL that uses sound waves to break up calcium buildup in heart arteries. Up to 15 people with coronary artery disease will receive the treatment before getting a stent. The goal is to see if the device is safe and helps op…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amplitude Vascular Systems, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Can a new injection slow pulmonary arterial hypertension?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental drug called HS235, given as a shot under the skin, in adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition where high blood pressure in the lungs makes it hard to breathe and can strain the heart. The study aims to see if adding HS2…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: 35Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Can a new injection ease heart and lung strain in obesity?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental drug called HS235 in obese adults who have both pulmonary hypertension and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. The study aims to see if the drug is safe, how it moves through the body, and whether it can improve heart and lung fun…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: 35Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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New stent graft for aortic arch disease tracked for 10 years
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 125 people who received a special stent graft (GORE TAG TBE) to treat a tear or bulge in the main artery near the heart (aortic arch). The goal is to see how well the device works and how safe it is over 5 to 10 years. Participants are treated as part of their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Twice-Yearly shot aims to cut heart attacks and amputations
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether inclisiran, a twice-yearly injection that lowers cholesterol, can prevent major heart and limb events in 6,000 people who recently had artery-opening procedures. Participants receive either inclisiran or a placebo shot at the start, at 90 days, and every …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Can a Clot-Removal procedure turn the tide in severe stroke?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is investigating whether adding a clot-removal procedure, called endovascular treatment, to standard medical care can improve outcomes for people who have had a severe stroke caused by a blockage in the basilar artery, a major vessel at the back of the brain. The study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Hainan Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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New heart stent under review in 3,000-Patient study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking how well a new drug-coated stent (Coroflex ISAR NEO) works in people with coronary artery disease. Researchers will follow 3,000 patients who get the stent during a routine procedure to see if it keeps arteries open safely. The goal is to confirm the stent …
Sponsor: Fundación EPIC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could yearly Low-Energy laser replace daily eye drops for glaucoma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a gentle laser treatment (SLT) works as well as the standard version for people with glaucoma or high eye pressure. It also tests if getting the gentle laser once a year can delay or prevent the need for daily eye drops. About 790 adults will take part…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound wave device zaps artery calcium, could save limbs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device that uses sound waves to break up calcium buildup in the leg arteries of people with peripheral artery disease. The goal is to improve blood flow, reduce pain, and help people walk better. About 50 participants will be followed for one year to see i…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug avacopan under Long-Term safety review for vasculitis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking the long-term safety of a drug called avacopan for people with ANCA-associated vasculitis, a rare disease where the immune system attacks blood vessels. About 300 adults who need treatment for a new diagnosis or flare-up will take avacopan or a placebo. The…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a stem cell transplant tame tough scleroderma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a stem cell transplant using the patient's own blood cells to treat severe scleroderma (systemic sclerosis) that hasn't improved with standard drugs. The goal is to see if this high-dose therapy is safe and can stop the disease from getting worse. The trial enrol…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Less invasive heart valve replacement put to the test against Open-Heart surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two standard procedures—minimally invasive TAVR and open-heart surgery (SAVR)—for replacing a diseased aortic valve in people with a bicuspid aortic valve. About 1,200 participants aged 50 and older with severe aortic stenosis will be randomly assigned to one …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a stent double the chance of a good recovery after severe stroke?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether placing a stent in a narrowed or blocked neck artery during emergency stroke treatment helps people recover better than just removing the clot in the brain. About 15-20% of severe strokes involve both a brain clot and a neck artery blockage. The study wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to lower blood pressure for months
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single dose of an experimental drug called ALN-AGT01 in adults with mild to moderate high blood pressure who have already been treated with another drug, zilebesiran. The goal is to see if it safely helps control blood pressure by measuring changes in blood pre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Second Time's the charm? new study tests replacing heart valves again without surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 550 patients whose first TAVI heart valve has failed. Researchers will compare a second TAVI procedure (redo TAVI) with open-heart surgery or medication alone. The goal is to see which approach works best and why, helping doctors make better decisions for futur…
Sponsor: The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled drug aims to help lung patients breathe and move easier
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests an inhaled drug called treprostinil palmitil in 344 adults with pulmonary hypertension caused by interstitial lung disease. Participants take the drug or a placebo once daily for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug helps them walk farther in six…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Insmed Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10-Year study tracks stent graft safety in 1,500 aortic patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,500 people who received a GORE® TAG® stent graft to treat aortic conditions like aneurysms or dissections. Researchers will monitor device performance and patient outcomes for up to 10 years. The goal is to confirm that this minimally invasive procedure remai…
Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes pill strengthen the right heart in lung hypertension?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether empagliflozin, a diabetes medicine, can improve right heart function in 78 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Participants continue their usual PAH treatments and receive either empagliflozin or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustavo A Heresi, MD, MS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a higher dose of adenosine sharpen heart scans?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether a higher dose of adenosine, a drug used during cardiac MRI to stress the heart, improves blood flow imaging compared to the standard dose. The study includes 180 adults with suspected or known coronary artery disease or heart failure. By comparing th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Inhaled drug tested for long-term safety in lung-related high blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests the long-term safety of an inhaled drug called treprostinil palmitil for people with pulmonary hypertension caused by interstitial lung disease. About 344 adults who completed an earlier trial will take the drug for up to 2 years. Researchers will track s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Insmed Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame rare blood vessel disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding BDB-001 to standard treatments (cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, rituximab, or prednisone) helps more people with ANCA-associated vasculitis achieve remission. The study plans to enroll 300 adults with active GPA or MPA. Participants wi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Staidson (Beijing) Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to tackle deadly lung clots
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called FlowTriever that removes blood clots from the lungs in people with a severe, high-risk pulmonary embolism. About 200 participants will be randomly assigned to get either the device or standard care. The goal is to see if the device reduces de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inari Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter blood thinner combo may cut bleeding risk in heart patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized blood-thinner plan can reduce bleeding in people with coronary artery disease who have received a heart stent. About 3,944 participants will either get the usual dual antiplatelet therapy (two blood thinners) or a shorter course followed by…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Doctor-Tailored stent graft aims to tame deadly aortic aneurysms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a stent graft that doctors modify to fit each patient's unique aneurysm in the chest and abdomen. The goal is to see if this less invasive approach is as safe and effective as traditional open surgery. About 80 people aged 50 and older with large aneurysms will t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Melatonin may tame blood pressure during menopause transition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking melatonin for 12 weeks can help lower blood pressure in women going through menopause who already have high blood pressure. Researchers will measure nighttime blood pressure and check for changes in stress markers. The goal is to find a simple, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New balloon treatment for heart disease under real-world watch
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that follows about 960 people with coronary artery disease who are treated with a special balloon coated with a drug called sirolimus. The balloon is used to open blocked heart arteries. Researchers will track heart-related events like death, heart attack…
Sponsor: Fundación EPIC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Talking it out: could motivational interviewing lower blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether nurse-led motivational interviewing—a counseling style that helps people find their own motivation to change—can improve blood pressure control in adults with hypertension. Participants are randomly assigned to usual care, individual counseling, or counse…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Clot-Removing device shield the Brain's thinking power after stroke?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether successfully restoring blood flow in the brain using the Tigertriever device, a tool that removes clots during a stroke, may also help protect cognitive abilities like memory and attention. Researchers will follow 424 adults aged 18 to 75 who had a lar…
Sponsor: Rapid Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial aims to protect Moms' hearts after preeclampsia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a 9-month program for women who had preeclampsia during their first pregnancy. The program includes online screening, group meetings, and a smartphone app to help monitor blood pressure and weight. Researchers want to see if it improves heart health and promotes …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home blood pressure monitoring: which delivery and training method works best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares different ways to give blood pressure cuffs and training to adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure during routine primary care visits. Participants receive a cuff either in the clinic or by mail, and training either hands-on or through written instructio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing is everything: could physiotherapy minutes after extubation prevent lung complications?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether starting respiratory physiotherapy within one hour of breathing tube removal after elective coronary artery bypass surgery improves lung function and reduces complications compared to waiting until the next day. Forty adults undergoing planned heart surge…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dijana Filipović • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple algorithm help doctors write better exercise prescriptions?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new digital tool called P3-EX that helps doctors create personalized exercise plans for patients with heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will recruit 24 doctors and 48 patients to compare the new tool with a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Connecticut • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart valve procedure could offer safer alternative to Open-Heart surgery for seniors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a newer, less invasive procedure called transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) using the J-VALVE device is as safe and effective as traditional open-heart surgery for people with severe aortic regurgitation (a leaky heart valve). About 1,250 adults…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Stent-Graft aims to fix aneurysms without cutting off blood flow
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early trial tests a new device called the iHub stent-graft in 10 adults with iliac artery aneurysms. The device is placed through a small incision to seal off the aneurysm while keeping blood flowing to the internal iliac artery. Researchers will check for serious problems w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Archo Medical S.A • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Implantable device could offer new hope for patients with untreatable chest pain
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an implantable device called the Shockwave Reducer for people with severe, persistent chest pain (refractory angina) who cannot have standard treatments like stents or bypass surgery. About 380 participants will either receive the device or a sham procedure. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shockwave Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device zaps kidney nerves to lower blood pressure in Real-World study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 1,000 patients with high blood pressure who receive the Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation treatment. The procedure uses ultrasound energy to calm overactive nerves near the kidneys, which can help lower blood pressure. Researchers are monitoring blood p…
Sponsor: ReCor Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New balloon could improve treatment for blocked leg arteries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new balloon coated with everolimus to standard paclitaxel-coated balloons for opening blocked leg arteries in people with peripheral artery disease. About 410 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two balloons. The goal is to see if the new ba…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cook Research Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal implant may tackle pain and blood pressure together
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether spinal cord stimulation, a device already used for chronic pain, can also reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension and low back pain. Researchers will measure blood pressure changes and pain levels, and explore how different stimulation patter…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Low-Dose clot buster boost recovery after stroke clot removal?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether giving a low dose of the clot-busting drug alteplase directly into the brain artery, right after successful mechanical clot removal, can improve recovery in people with a severe stroke caused by a large vessel blockage. About 416 adults who have ha…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: 115 People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart valve could save lives without Open-Heart surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a new heart valve called SAPIEN X4/X4S in over 1,200 people with severe aortic stenosis, a condition where the heart's aortic valve narrows. The valve is inserted through a catheter, avoiding open-heart surgery. Researchers are measuring how many patients di…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Edwards Lifesciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug hopes to ease breathing and heart strain in lung disease patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called mirivadelgat in people with high blood pressure in the lungs caused by lung scarring (PH-ILD). The goal is to see if it improves blood flow in the lungs, exercise ability, and overall well-being. About 126 participants will take the drug or a placeb…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Foresee Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CRISPR injection could rewrite the future of blood pressure control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental therapy called CTX340, which uses CRISPR gene editing to disable a gene in the liver that regulates blood pressure. It is designed for adults with uncontrolled hypertension despite taking multiple blood pressure medications. The study will first a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: CRISPR Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could treating mild hypertension in pregnancy help babies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether treating mild high blood pressure (stage 1 hypertension) during pregnancy can improve baby birth weight. 74 pregnant people with blood pressure between 130-139/80-89 mmHg will be randomly assigned to either active treatment with blood pressure medication …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to protect dialysis Patients' hearts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called CSL300 in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis and have signs of inflammation. The goal is to see if it can reduce the risk of heart attacks or heart-related death. About 3110 adults will take part, and half will get the drug whi…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: CSL Behring • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple drug combo stop heart disease before it starts?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will screen 1,500 people with early signs of heart disease (plaque in arteries) to see if two common drugs—rosuvastatin and colchicine—can reduce or stabilize that plaque over two years. Participants will take pills daily and get heart-healthy lifestyle advice. The goa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to unclog stents in leg veins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called the RevCore Thrombectomy Catheter to treat blocked stents in the leg veins. About 100 adults with stents that have been in place for at least 6 weeks will be enrolled. The device is inserted into the vein to remove the blockage and restore blo…
Sponsor: Inari Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tailored Blood-Thinner combo prevent second heart attacks without causing bleeding?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding a low-dose blood thinner (rivaroxaban) to standard antiplatelet therapy for the first three months after a heart stent procedure can reduce the risk of future heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular events in high-risk patients. Participan…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart valve study seeks best blood thinner to prevent clots and bleeding
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two blood-thinning strategies in people with severe aortic regurgitation who have had a new heart valve placed without open surgery. Participants receive either daily aspirin for a year or warfarin for six months followed by aspirin. The goal is to see which appr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Giant cell arteritis patients may be able to reduce treatment, study suggests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with giant cell arteritis (GCA) who are in remission can safely stop or lower their dose of tocilizumab (Actemra). About 78 adults who have been on high-dose tocilizumab for at least a year and off steroids for three months will either stop the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for PAH patients: Long-Term sotatercept trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis long-term study follows people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) who previously took part in sotatercept trials. Sotatercept is a targeted therapy that aims to stop PAH from getting worse. Researchers will monitor safety, side effects, and how well patients tolerate…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which blood thinner is safer for heart patients? a Head-to-Head test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two blood thinners, edoxaban and apixaban, in people who have both atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) and coronary artery disease (narrowed heart arteries). Both drugs help prevent blood clots, but they are taken differently and may have different ri…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New balloon tackles tough heart blockages in major registry
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a special balloon called the OPN balloon is used to open severely hardened or blocked heart arteries. Researchers will track 300 adults who need this procedure to see how well it works and what problems might happen. The goal is to learn the best ways to u…
Sponsor: Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new exercise plan aims to get pulmonary embolism survivors back on their feet
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized, home-based exercise program can help people who have had a moderate-to-severe pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) improve their physical capacity and quality of life. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive the exercis…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart stent showdown: which medicated device keeps arteries open best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two medicated stents (tiny mesh tubes) used to open blocked heart arteries in people having a heart attack or unstable angina. About 2,100 participants will receive either a sirolimus-eluting stent (ihtDEStiny) or an everolimus-eluting stent (Xience). Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundación EPIC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple pill stabilize blood pressure after spinal cord injury?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two blood pressure medications—midodrine and droxidopa—against compression stockings and a placebo to see which best stabilizes blood pressure in people with spinal cord injury. Participants have a traumatic injury between C1 and T6, are at least a year post-i…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CT scans could make heart stent surgery safer and faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a CT scan to guide heart stent placement is better than the current standard (IVUS ultrasound) for people with hardened, calcified coronary arteries. About 700 adults with evidence of reduced blood flow to the heart will be randomly assigned to one …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundación EPIC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill hopes to ease breathing in rare lung conditions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called ROC-101 in 40 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) or pulmonary hypertension linked to interstitial lung disease (ILD-PH). Participants take the drug alongside their standard care for 24 weeks, with a long-term follow…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AllRock Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device zaps kidney nerves to tame stubborn high blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new device called HyperQure that uses a keyhole surgery to disable certain nerves around the kidneys. The goal is to help people with resistant hypertension—high blood pressure that stays high despite taking three or more medications. The study will enrol…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: DeepQure Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cholesterol drugs shield the heart during melanoma immunotherapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether aggressive lipid-lowering therapy can reduce plaque buildup in the heart arteries of melanoma patients starting immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). Participants with plaque detected on a heart CT scan are randomly assigned to either usual care or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets hidden heart risk in people with high lp(a)
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called lepodisiran in 252 adults with high levels of Lp(a), a protein linked to heart disease. Participants must have heart disease or be at risk for a first heart event. The drug is given as an injection and compared to a placebo to see if it reduces plaq…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could training one limb at a time boost heart health better than both?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing strength exercises one limb at a time (unilateral) or both limbs together (bilateral) makes a bigger difference in heart rate variability, muscle strength, and daily function for adults with high blood pressure. Adults aged 40-75 with hypertension w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to shield hearts in diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large phase 3 trial is testing whether adding vicadrostat to the existing drug empagliflozin can reduce the risk of heart problems in adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. About 11,800 participants will take either the combination or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to clear leg artery clots without major surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called the Artix Thrombectomy System to remove blood clots from leg arteries in people with sudden blockages. About 250 adults with symptoms lasting up to 14 days will be enrolled. The goal is to see if the device can safely restore blood flow and preven…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inari Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to cut heart attacks in people with 'Hidden' cholesterol risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests an oral drug called muvalaplin in over 10,000 adults with high levels of lipoprotein(a), a genetic risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Participants either have had a prior cardiovascular event or are at high risk for a first one. The study measures …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to slash heart disease risk by targeting hidden cholesterol
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding pelacarsen to inclisiran can further lower a type of cholesterol called Lp(a) in people with heart disease. About 340 adults with high Lp(a) and LDL-C will receive either pelacarsen or a placebo, plus inclisiran. The main goal is to see if Lp(a) le…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug help delay preterm birth in preeclampsia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether metformin, a diabetes drug, can safely prolong pregnancy in women with preterm preeclampsia. Currently, the only treatment is early delivery, which risks the baby's health. The study will enroll 294 women across Nordic countries, giving them metfo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Lina Bergman • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could skipping the breathing tube speed heart surgery recovery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether using a supraglottic airway (a mask-like device) instead of a breathing tube during heart surgery can reduce lung complications and speed recovery. Adults having elective heart valve surgery or bypass will be randomly assigned to either the nonintubated a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can community hospitals in zambia master severe disease care?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new model of care called PEN-Plus, which brings specialized treatment for severe chronic diseases like diabetes, heart conditions, and sickle cell disease to first-level hospitals in Zambia. The goal is to train local health workers and set up clinics to manage…
Sponsor: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for bleeding stroke: can clevidipine save brains?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug clevidipine can lower blood pressure quickly and steadily in people having a bleeding stroke (intracerebral hemorrhage). High blood pressure can make the bleeding worse, so getting it under control fast is critical. The trial will compare clevidi…
Sponsor: Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a double-barrel cholesterol drug shrink artery plaque better than statins alone?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches for people with mild-to-moderate carotid artery stenosis (narrowing of the neck arteries): a standard statin regimen versus a statin plus a PCSK9 inhibitor (evolocumab) given as biweekly injections. The main goal is to see whether the combinatio…
Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to shield heart and kidneys from major events
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily pill called orforglipron to see if it can prevent major heart problems (like heart attacks or strokes) and slow kidney disease in people who already have heart or kidney disease. About 7,140 adults will take either the drug or a placebo for up to 5 years.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients: experimental drug aims to stop dangerous blood clots
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug, REGN7508, to see if it works better than the standard blood thinner apixaban for treating and preventing blood clots in people with cancer. The trial will include about 1,600 participants with or without cancer who have deep vein thrombosis …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Experimental liquid drug tested in ventilator patients with rare lung bleeding disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether a liquid form of the drug avacopan can be safely given through a feeding tube to critically ill patients with ANCA vasculitis who have severe lung bleeding and need a ventilator. The main goal is to measure how the drug levels change in the blood ov…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New stent aims to cut bleeding risk for heart patients on blood thinners
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of stent (a small mesh tube) for people with heart disease who also take blood thinners. These patients have a high risk of bleeding when they also need anti-clotting drugs after stent placement. The new stent is designed to allow a shorter course of a…
Sponsor: Fundación EPIC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New study tests enalapril to shield new moms' hearts after preeclampsia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving enalapril, a standard blood pressure medicine, to women who had preeclampsia during pregnancy can help control their blood pressure after childbirth. Researchers will enroll 60 postpartum women and randomly assign them to enalapril or usual care…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Heart artery showdown: balloon or stent for big vessels?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at two ways to treat blocked large heart arteries (≥3.5 mm) in people with coronary artery disease. One method uses a drug-coated balloon, the other a drug-releasing stent. The goal is to see which helps the artery relax and function better 8 months after treatme…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundación EPIC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart valve registry aims to confirm Real-World success
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will track 100 people with severe aortic stenosis who receive the Hydra THV heart valve through a less invasive procedure (TAVR). The goal is to see how well the valve works and how safe it is in everyday practice. Participants will be followed for short- and mid-term …
Sponsor: Fundación EPIC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to ease lung blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called REGN13335 in 99 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition where high blood pressure in the lungs makes the heart work harder. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, on top of their usual PAH medica…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tiny dose of norepinephrine prevent organ damage during emergency surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a 5-microgram or 10-microgram bolus of norepinephrine is better at quickly raising dangerously low blood pressure during emergency abdominal surgery. Low blood pressure after anesthesia is common in these surgeries and can harm organs if not treated fast.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drugs aim to prevent deadly clots in PAD patients after leg surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing two experimental drugs, REGN7508 and REGN9933, to prevent serious blood clots in people with peripheral artery disease who recently had leg surgery to improve blood flow. The study will enroll about 7,050 participants and compare the drugs to a place…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Balloon vs stent: which works best for Rock-Hard heart plaques?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two ways to treat hardened calcium deposits in heart arteries. After using sound waves to break up the calcium, doctors will either place a drug-coated balloon or a drug-coated stent. The trial will follow 128 patients for 9 months to see which approach keeps art…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundación EPIC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug YN001 aims to shrink artery plaque in heart disease trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called YN001 in 456 adults with coronary atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in heart arteries). Participants receive weekly injections of YN001 or a placebo for 13 weeks. The main goal is to see if YN001 reduces plaque volume in the arteries, as measured by a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Inno Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shockwave therapy could crack tough heart blockages
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device that uses sound waves to break up calcium deposits in heart arteries before placing a stent. About 408 adults with coronary artery disease will receive this treatment. The goal is to see if the device is safe and effective at clearing blockages to im…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shockwave Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a fitness app boost recovery after heart valve replacement?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an eight-week digital cardiac rehabilitation program using the Peloton app can improve physical activity and recovery in people who have had a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Participants are randomly assigned to either the digital rehab pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which pill combo tames Post-Birth hypertension best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of nifedipine and enalapril controls high blood pressure after childbirth better than nifedipine and labetalol. It involves 200 postpartum women with persistent hypertension. The goal is to reduce hospital stays, readmissions, and severe blo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Inhaled sirolimus trial aims to ease breathing in lung scar patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an inhaled drug called LAM-001 (sirolimus) in 85 adults who have pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) along with interstitial lung disease (lung scarring). The study compares the drug to a placebo to see if it improves blood flow in t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: OrphAI Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Cholesterol-Lowering drug stop brain arteries from narrowing further?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether pemafibrate, a drug that lowers triglycerides, can prevent the worsening of narrowed brain arteries in people who have already had a stroke or mini-stroke. About 270 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either pemafibrate plus standard care o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tokyo Women's Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to tame rare bleeding disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests an experimental antibody called DIAG723 in 93 adults with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a condition that causes abnormal blood vessels and frequent nosebleeds. The study will check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it, with…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Diagonal Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new catheter make heart stenting safer and more effective?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing a new coronary extension catheter designed to help doctors deliver balloons and stents more easily during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for coronary artery disease. The study will enroll about 69 adults who need PCI and for whom the catheter is pl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: BrosMed Medical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cheap vitamin shield the aging brain during heart surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving thiamine (vitamin B1) during coronary artery bypass surgery can reduce the memory and thinking problems that sometimes follow the procedure. Older adults with coronary heart disease who are scheduled for bypass surgery and have low thiamine levels …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene-Editing shot could slash cholesterol for good
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single IV dose of VERVE-102, a gene-editing drug designed to permanently lower LDL (bad) cholesterol by turning off a specific gene in the liver. It involves 85 adults with inherited high cholesterol or early heart disease who still need lower chole…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Verve Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could water pills be the key to protecting kidneys and hearts?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a blood pressure treatment plan that focuses on diuretics (water pills) works better than usual care for people with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease and uncontrolled high blood pressure. The study will include 720 participants and t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wall squats at home could be the new way to lower blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing wall squats at home, along with lifestyle advice, is a practical and acceptable way for people with high blood pressure to manage their condition. Seventy adults with hypertension will do supervised wall squat exercises three times a week for 12 wee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northumbria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves to zap hypertension? new trial tests ultrasound treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys, which can drive high blood pressure. About 261 adults with hypertension will either get the real procedure or a sham (fake) one. The goal is to see if this approach safely lowers blood pressu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: SoniVie Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital coach for the heart: app aims to keep risk factors in check after a heart attack
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a smartphone app called HeartCheck can help people who have recently survived a heart attack better manage their blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, and smoking habits. The app provides education, reminders, and easy-to-understand goals to support m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One shot to tackle two heart risks? new combo drug enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests a new drug called HDY015, which combines two medicines (QCZ484 and inclisiran) into a single injection. The goal is to see if it can safely lower both blood pressure and cholesterol in people who have both conditions. About 120 adults aged 18-75 with hype…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an old arthritis pill keep brain arteries open and prevent stroke?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether low-dose colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug typically used for gout, can reduce stroke risk and artery plaque in people with intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD). ICAD is a leading cause of stroke in Asia, and even with standard treatment, the r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which PAH treatment strategy works better: adding a third drug or increasing the dose?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to intensify treatment for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) who are not doing well enough on standard dual therapy. One group adds a third type of medication (a prostacyclin pathway agent), while the other group increases the dose of …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single eye implant replace years of glaucoma drops?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new implant that slowly releases the glaucoma drug timolol inside the eye. It is for people with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension who are already having cataract surgery. The study compares three doses of the implant against standard timolol eye drops…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: EyeD Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community health workers take on hypertension: a culturally grounded trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a community health worker-led education program, called Heart Health and Nutrition for Life (HHNL), can help people with high blood pressure lower their numbers. The program covers healthy eating, physical activity, medication adherence, stress reduction,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of New Mexico • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which heart stent works best? a large registry aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis registry tracks 5,000 people with coronary artery disease who receive one of three drug-eluting stents during angioplasty: Biolimus, Everolimus, or Zotarolimus. Researchers will compare rates of heart-related death, heart attack, and repeat procedures over two years. The goa…
Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone coaching and home monitoring aim to tame high blood pressure in women after preeclampsia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile health program—combining home blood pressure monitoring with virtual coaching—can help midlife women control high blood pressure after having had a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (like preeclampsia). About 50 women who had such a pregnancy 10…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple gas flush before aortic repair might prevent strokes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether flushing a stent-graft with carbon dioxide before implanting it in the aorta can reduce the number of tiny air bubbles that travel to the brain during the procedure. These bubbles are a major cause of stroke and silent brain damage in patients undergoing …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Bologna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wall squats tested as a blood pressure hack for sleep apnea patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple isometric wall squat exercise can lower blood pressure in adults with both hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea treated with CPAP. Each participant will complete one session of wall squats and one rest-only session, with blood pressure monito…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aveiro University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single antiplatelet drug beat aspirin after heart valve replacement?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two single antiplatelet therapies—ticagrelor versus aspirin—in people who have just undergone transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) for severe aortic stenosis. The goal is to see which drug better prevents serious complications like stroke, heart atta…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Fundacin Biomedica Galicia Sur • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple arm cuff may lower blood pressure without drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a device called remote ischemic conditioning can safely help lower blood pressure in people with essential hypertension. The treatment involves inflating a blood pressure cuff on the upper arm to briefly stop blood flow, then releasing it, in repeated cyc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yi Yang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A diet designed for puerto rico: can traditional foods fight heart disease and diabetes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a diet adapted to Puerto Rican culture can lower the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Researchers will compare culturally tailored nutrition advice—emphasizing traditional healthy foods and limiting unhealthy ones—with standard healthy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Beetroot juice and exercise: a new hope for leg pain from clogged arteries?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a 12-week supervised treadmill exercise program can improve blood flow and walking distance in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). It also explores whether adding nitrate-rich beetroot juice helps those who don't respond to exercise alone. Two hu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI tailors lifestyle tips to tackle high blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a digital health tool that uses artificial intelligence can help people with high blood pressure lower their numbers. The AI analyzes daily habits and blood pressure readings to give each person personalized lifestyle suggestions. Researchers will compare…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Squeeze away hypertension? handgrip device put to the test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether using a handgrip device for isometric exercise can lower blood pressure in people with elevated blood pressure or hypertension who are not on medication. Half the participants will use the Zona Plus handgrip device, while the other half will listen to rel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zona Health, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pre-surgery exercise program may help high-risk heart patients leave the hospital sooner
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a structured physiotherapy program started at least two days before coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and continued after surgery can improve recovery in high-risk patients. Participants are adults scheduled for elective CABG who meet at least three …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Placental clues from a past pregnancy may guide treatment to prevent future complications
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot trial tests whether using placental tissue analysis from a prior complicated pregnancy can guide treatment with the blood thinner enoxaparin to reduce the risk of recurrent adverse outcomes. The study enrolls women who had a previous pregnancy affected by early deliver…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Endeavor Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Metaverse meets microsurgery: XR platform aims to sharpen brain bypass precision
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a metaverse-based surgical platform that uses extended reality (XR) to help surgeons precisely locate blood vessels during brain bypass surgery. The trial includes 30 adults with moyamoya disease or chronic cerebral ischemia who need an extracranial-intracranial …
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug help the lungs? pioglitazone put to the test for pulmonary hypertension
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether pioglitazone, a drug used for diabetes, can improve how cells use oxygen in people with pulmonary hypertension caused by chronic lung disease. Participants take pioglitazone or a placebo daily for 28 days, then switch after a 2-week break. The stu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood pressure drug HJB647 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called HJB647 in Japanese adults with elevated blood pressure or mild-to-moderate hypertension. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. About 74 participants will receive either HJB647 or a placebo, with do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lung condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called IMC-003 in 120 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious lung condition that makes the heart work harder. Participants receive multiple injections of the drug or a placebo, alongside their usual treatments. The go…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ImmuneCare Biopharmaceuticals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Structured diet coaching may improve control of multiple chronic diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a structured nutrition counselling program can improve diet, blood sugar, blood pressure, and quality of life in adults who have both type 2 diabetes and hypertension. About 308 participants from 14 hospitals in Ethiopia will either receive six individual…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bahir Dar University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Adding strength training to cardiac rehab may boost recovery after bypass surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining aerobic exercise with strength training helps people recover better after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. Participants, aged 30 to 60 and cleared for phase II cardiac rehab, are randomly assigned to aerobic exercise alone or aerobic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cloaked clot-buster: platelet coating may sharpen attack on arterial blockages
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new version of the clot-dissolving drug tenecteplase, coated with platelet membranes, to see if it targets blood clots more effectively. Researchers will apply the coated drug to blood clots made from samples taken from people with coronary artery disease and h…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a trained eye match ultrasound for heart stent placement?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an experienced doctor's eye, guided by standard X-ray images, can place a heart stent as well as using a special ultrasound probe inside the artery. The study focuses on the left main coronary artery, a critical vessel. All patients receive the same type …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Federal State Budgetary Institution, V. A. Almazov Federal North-West Medical Research Centre, of the Ministry of Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart device under study for aortic valve and aorta repair
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will follow up to 250 adults who receive the KONECT RESILIA device, which replaces both the aortic valve and the ascending aorta in one surgery. The goal is to see how safe and effective the device is in real-world use. Participants must have a diseased aortic valve an…
Sponsor: Edwards Lifesciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone coach after heart attack may slash cholesterol and save lives
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a 'care champion' — a person who calls patients after they leave the hospital following a heart attack or stent procedure — can help them get their LDL cholesterol to a healthy level. Participants also receive education for their doctors. The study compar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common gout pill protect hearts in HIV?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug used for gout, can reduce inflammation in the coronary arteries of people with HIV who have high cardiovascular risk. Participants take either colchicine or a placebo daily for 96 weeks, and changes in artery inflamma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La Paz • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain artery stent coated with drug may cut stroke risk better than pills alone
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two strategies to prevent another stroke in people with severe narrowing of a major brain artery. One group receives a drug-eluting stent (a mesh tube that releases medication to keep the artery open) along with aggressive blood-thinning medication. The other …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI health coach aims to lower blood pressure without a clinic visit
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an AI-powered digital health platform can help people manage their blood pressure better than support from a human case manager. Adults aged 18 to 75 with high blood pressure use the platform to get reminders, health education, and alerts for abnormal rea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter aims to treat dangerous blood clots in the lungs without ICU stay
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a special catheter that delivers clot-dissolving medication directly into the lung arteries of people with intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism. The goal is to see if this targeted approach can safely treat the clot without needing intensive care or a continuous …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Thrombolex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple nudge after childbirth could transform lifelong health for moms with chronic conditions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program to help new mothers with chronic conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, or depression transition smoothly from obstetric to primary care after giving birth. The program includes automatically scheduling a primary care visit, sending personalized…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom Stent-Graft aims to fix aortic aneurysms without open surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a stent-graft that doctors modify before use to treat complex aortic aneurysms. It involves 20 high-risk patients who cannot have standard open surgery. The goal is to see if the device is safe and prevents aneurysm growth or rupture.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Emergency room could be key to taming high blood pressure with smartphone support
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile health program, including self-measured blood pressure monitoring and help scheduling doctor visits, can lower blood pressure better than usual care. It enrolls adults who have very high blood pressure during a safety-net emergency department vis…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart valve study aims to improve treatment for aortic stenosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety and performance of the Navitor TAVI system, a device used to replace a narrowed heart valve (aortic stenosis) without open-heart surgery. About 1,000 participants who are eligible for the procedure will receive the Navitor valve and be followed fo…
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart stent showdown: which technique wins for left main blockages?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to place stents in the left main coronary artery when there is a blockage at the opening of a branch. One method places a stent only in the blocked branch, while the other extends a stent from the main artery into the branch. Researchers will track 10…
Sponsor: Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Educational and Training Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texts and calls could be key to beating high blood pressure in nepal
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether regular phone calls and text messages with lifestyle advice can help adults in Nepal with uncontrolled high blood pressure lower their numbers. Five hundred participants will receive either the mobile health program or usual care for six months. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Central Department of Public Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug may offer safer option for Hormone-Driven high blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a newer drug, finerenone, works better and is safer than the standard drug spironolactone for people with high blood pressure due to primary aldosteronism—a condition where the adrenal glands make too much of the hormone aldosterone. About 104 adults with…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bangladesh Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Five minutes a day: breathing training may tame pregnancy blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple breathing exercise, called Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST), can safely lower blood pressure in pregnant women during their third trimester. Participants do 5 to 8 minutes of breathing against light or moderate resistance each day for …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart drug showdown: which statin spares your blood sugar?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares three cholesterol-lowering treatments—pitavastatin alone, pitavastatin plus ezetimibe, and atorvastatin—to see how they affect blood sugar control in people with heart disease and metabolic syndrome (but not diabetes). The main focus is on insulin resistance a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to calm inflammation in kidney dialysis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a drug called CSL300 (clazakizumab) in 24 Chinese adults with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. The drug is an antibody that blocks interleukin-6, a protein involved in inflammation. The main goal is to see how the drug moves through the b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: CSL Behring • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Squeeze your way to better blood pressure? handgrip exercise tested as a simple solution
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing simple handgrip exercises—squeezing a device for two minutes at a time—can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. Participants will perform these exercises either two or four times a week for six weeks. The goal is to find the smallest ef…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Swansea University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which blood pressure combo works best after a heart stent?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two different dual blood pressure medications in people aged 50–70 with high blood pressure and heart disease who have just received a heart stent. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two drug combinations: losartan plus hydrochlorothiazide or amlodip…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo pill for blood pressure and cholesterol moves to safety testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial studies two experimental drugs, UIC202601 and UIC202602, designed to treat high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It enrolls healthy adults aged 19 to 55 to see how the drugs interact when taken together, focusing on safety and how the body processes them. Participa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Korea United Pharm. Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Intermittent dieting may reverse early heart risks in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether intermittent dietary restrictions—either low-carb or calorie-restricted diets on two days per week—can reverse early signs of heart and metabolic problems in school-aged children aged 7 to 18. Participants have at least one risk factor like prediabetes, a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a once-daily pill replace warfarin for kids with rare heart aneurysms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two blood thinners—rivaroxaban (Xarelto) and warfarin—in children over 2 years old who have giant coronary artery aneurysms caused by Kawasaki disease. The goal is to see if rivaroxaban is safer and as effective as warfarin at preventing blood clots, major ble…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual stenting tech aims to improve heart artery procedures
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a computer simulation (virtual stenting) before placing stents in heart arteries can lead to better outcomes than the usual method guided by X-ray images alone. About 1,472 adults with coronary artery disease will be randomly assigned to either the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalizing blood thinners after carotid stenting could prevent heart attacks and strokes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with narrowed carotid arteries who are getting a stent. Some people do not respond well to the common blood thinner clopidogrel. The study compares giving these 'non-responders' a different drug, ticagrelor, versus continuing clopidogrel in those who re…
Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug shield kidneys from autoimmune attack?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether pioglitazone, a drug used for diabetes, can help protect the kidneys in people with ANCA-associated vasculitis—a rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation of blood vessels, often damaging the kidneys. Participants receive either pioglitazone…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which heart stent works best? massive study compares old and new
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well different drug-eluting stents work in real-world patients with coronary artery disease. Researchers are comparing newer stents to older ones to see which are safest and most effective. The study includes up to 50,000 people who need a stent to open bl…
Sponsor: Seung-Jung Park • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Food as medicine: study tests free groceries for pregnant women
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will give 800 pregnant women biweekly food kits with fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods to see if it improves their diet and pregnancy outcomes. Participants will be followed from early pregnancy through birth. The goal is to learn whether providing healthy fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Texas A&M University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Customized grafts could repair dangerous aortic aneurysms without open surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a physician-modified stent graft to treat juxtarenal aortic aneurysms—a bulge in the aorta near the kidneys—in people who are too high-risk for open surgery. The graft is altered during the procedure to create openings that keep blood flowing to vital branch vess…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Minimally invasive stent graft for aortic aneurysm under Real-World scrutiny
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows about 200 people with abdominal aortic aneurysms who receive the Minos stent graft, a device placed through small groin incisions to reinforce the weakened aorta. Researchers track how well the device works and its safety over up to 5 years in everyday hospital…
Sponsor: Shanghai MicroPort Endovascular MedTech(Group)Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New plavix rival enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial compares a new investigational drug, CG-0255, to the established blood thinner Plavix in 136 healthy adults aged 18-55. The goal is to see if CG-0255 is processed by the body similarly to Plavix and has the same effect on preventing blood clots. Participant…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai CureGene Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter steroid course may be just as effective for giant cell arteritis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a shorter, lighter course of corticosteroids (28 weeks) works as well as the standard longer course (52 weeks) for giant cell arteritis, a condition that inflames blood vessels. The study aims to reduce side effects from long-term steroid use. 150…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart valve design aims to simplify replacements and cut risks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of biological heart valve that features an 'easy change' system, designed to make future replacements simpler. Researchers will implant these valves in 500 people with aortic valve disease and track complications like blood clots, infections, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stent study aims to improve heart disease treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 2,000 people with coronary artery disease who receive Ultimaster stents during routine care. Researchers want to see how often serious heart problems like death, heart attack, or the need for another procedure happen within a year. The goal is to understand…
Sponsor: Duk-Woo Park, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New digital heart rehab could help patients recover at home
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a 12-week home-based digital cardiac rehabilitation program for people with coronary artery disease. It aims to improve heart health, reduce hospital visits, and enhance quality of life, especially for older adults, women, and those with other health issues. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New heart stent put to the test in 1,000 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new heart stent called Coroflex ISAR NEO in 1,000 people with narrowed heart arteries. The goal is to see how safe and effective it is compared to other stents in everyday medical practice. Researchers will track major heart problems like death, heart atta…
Sponsor: Seung-Jung Park • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could zapping nerves in lung arteries ease pressure after heart valve surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called pulmonary artery denervation (PADN) for people who still have high blood pressure in their lung arteries after a mitral valve repair. The procedure uses a catheter to deliver radiofrequency energy to specific nerve points in the main pulmonary …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xiamen Cardiovascular Hospital, Xiamen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New eye drop TFC-003 aims to lower glaucoma pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests TFC-003, a new eye drop, in 188 adults with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Participants use the drops twice daily for up to 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if TFC-003 lowers eye pressure better than an active control. The study is c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kukje Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New decision aid aims to cut heart disease risk in women after complicated pregnancies
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a decision aid—a tool that provides information and goal-setting exercises—to help women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy take steps to protect their heart health after childbirth. The goal is to improve engagement in preventive care like blood pressu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Shock therapy: can a heart device save lives in rare angina?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) to standard medication helps people with variant angina who have survived a sudden cardiac arrest. About 140 adults will be randomly assigned to get either an ICD plus medication or medication alone. …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Kee-joon Choi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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AI-Powered heart scans aim to prevent repeat surgeries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze ultrasound images during heart stent placement can reduce future heart problems. About 3,000 adults with coronary artery disease will receive a stent guided by AI-enhanced intravascular ultrasound. Researchers…
Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Wall squats may lower blood pressure and slow artery damage, new study suggests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing wall squat exercises for 14 minutes, three times a week, can lower blood pressure and slow the buildup of plaque in arteries. Researchers will compare 100 people doing the squats with 100 people doing gentle stretching, all with high blood pressure.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New stent grafts tested for aortic repair in european registry
Disease control Recruiting nowThis registry is tracking how well two stent grafts, Castor and Cratos, work for treating aortic conditions like dissections and aneurysms. About 100 patients across European hospitals will be followed for up to 5 years. The goal is to see if these devices are safe and effective …
Sponsor: Shanghai MicroPort Endovascular MedTech(Group)Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Yoga may tame hypertension and sharpen the mind, trial hints
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether 16 weeks of yoga—including breathing, postures, relaxation, and meditation—can improve blood pressure, heart health, mental well-being, and thinking skills in adults aged 40 and older with high blood pressure. Participants are randomly assigned to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New Preservative-Free eye drop could match leading glaucoma treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a preservative-free version of bimatoprost eye drops works as well as the standard Lumigan drops for lowering eye pressure. About 600 adults with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension in both eyes will receive either the new formulati…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: YS Life Science Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Heart rehab at home: App-Based program aims to shrink artery plaque
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a home-based cardiac rehab program delivered through a mobile app can reduce plaque buildup in the heart arteries of people with mild to moderate blockages. 176 participants will either get the app-based program (with exercise plans, diet advice, and ment…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Diabetes drug could help weak hearts after bypass surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the diabetes drug dapagliflozin can improve how well the right side of the heart works after off-pump coronary bypass surgery. Researchers will measure heart function in 72 patients with weak hearts before and after 6 months of taking the drug. The goa…
Sponsor: Pyatigorsk City Clinical Hospital Number 1 • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for stubborn high blood pressure: experimental drug SAL0140 enters phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SAL0140 in people whose high blood pressure remains high despite current treatments. About 252 adults aged 18-75 with uncontrolled hypertension will receive either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if SAL0140 safel…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Salubris Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New stent grafts aim to fix aortic aneurysms without major surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two types of branch endografts (Zenith t-Branch and Terumo Arch Branch) to treat aortic aneurysms in the chest and abdomen. The devices are placed inside the aorta to reinforce the weakened vessel wall and keep blood flowing to vital organs. Researchers will trac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain catcher: new device may prevent stroke during heart procedure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called CHORDS that catches loose debris during a heart valve replacement procedure (TAVR). The debris can travel to the brain and cause a stroke. The trial will compare CHORDS to an existing device in 240 people with severe aortic stenosis. Participa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Resonova (Shanghai) Medtech Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a Cholesterol-Lowering shot reverse brain artery blockages?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a PCSK9 inhibitor (Recaticimab) to standard statin therapy can reverse plaque buildup in brain arteries of people with asymptomatic intracranial atherosclerosis. About 300 participants will receive either the drug combo or statins alone for 24 week…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New stent mends torn heart arteries in emergency
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special stent called PK Papyrus to repair holes (perforations) that can happen in heart arteries during procedures. About 41 people with such tears will receive the stent. The goal is to see how safe and effective it is at sealing the artery and preventing comp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Couples who sleep together, get healthy together? new study tests sleep program for partners
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a sleep health program designed for couples can improve sleep and blood pressure. Fifty couples will take part in an 8-week program that includes sleep education, coaching, and a Fitbit to track sleep. The goal is to see if working together as a tea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New coaching program aims to boost medication adherence in older hypertensive patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a health coaching program called STAR-MAP to help older adults (age 40+) with high blood pressure take their medication regularly. About 402 participants with uncontrolled blood pressure and low medication adherence will be recruited through a Louisiana health in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug combo aims to halt artery plaque after heart attacks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding evolocumab, a cholesterol-lowering drug, to standard care can slow or stop plaque buildup in heart arteries after a heart attack. About 233 adults aged 40-75 who recently had a heart attack or unstable angina will receive either evolocumab plus sta…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New ultrasound technique aims to save limbs in artery disease patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a tiny ultrasound camera inside the leg arteries during a procedure to open blockages can prevent major problems like amputation or the artery narrowing again. About 772 adults with severe peripheral artery disease (chronic limb-threatening ischemia…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Text messages and coaching aim to reduce pregnancy complications
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program called BETTER can help pregnant women have healthier births. The program includes a one-on-one coaching session and regular text messages to help women connect with resources for housing, food, and transportation. Researchers will compare outcom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Cleaner air, healthier heart? trial tests HEPA filters against atherosclerosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using HEPA air filters at home can slow the progression of heart disease in adults aged 65-84 who have a history of ischemic heart disease. Over 112 participants in Los Angeles will use real or sham filters for several months, and researchers will measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Which pill works best for postpartum high blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common blood pressure medications, labetalol and nifedipine, in 110 new mothers with postpartum hypertension. The goal is to see which drug controls blood pressure better and reduces the need for ongoing medication beyond six weeks after delivery. Particip…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cooling down blood pressure: new study tests simple fixes for seniors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving older adults with high blood pressure practical advice and air cleaners can reduce their exposure to heat and air pollution. About 100 people aged 65 and older from Barcelona and Nicosia will take part. They will wear sensors to track temperatur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Cyprus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Ultrasound treatment for high blood pressure under Long-Term watch
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 3000 people with high blood pressure who have been treated with the Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation System, a device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive kidney nerves. The goal is to see how safe and effective the treatment is over many years by m…
Sponsor: ReCor Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can pressurized oxygen boost stroke recovery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber) soon after emergency clot removal can improve recovery in people with severe stroke. Researchers plan to enroll 420 adults aged 18–80 who had a large-vessel blockage stroke …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can two steroids shield heart surgery patients from kidney and lung failure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two steroids (hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone) to high-risk patients before heart surgery can lower the chance of serious complications like kidney injury and lung problems. The trial will include 196 adults with a EuroSCORE II above 4% who are …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Ancient herb takes on hypertension: new trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Yufeng Ningxin, a traditional Chinese medicine, can safely lower blood pressure in adults with mild hypertension. About 350 people aged 18-65 with untreated or washed-out high blood pressure will receive either the herbal tablet or a placebo for 8 weeks. …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a home BP monitor and a support team close the hypertension gap for black patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 864 Black adults with uncontrolled high blood pressure to see if a home monitoring program with pharmacist and community health worker support works better than usual clinic care. Participants will either get a home BP monitor plus remote medication management …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Should you pause your blood thinner before a heart procedure? a new study investigates.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether it is safer to stop or continue taking direct oral anticoagulants (blood thinners) during planned heart procedures like angiography or stent placement. About 1,270 adults with atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease will be randomly assigned to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zuyderland Medisch Centrum • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Tailored blood thinners could save limbs in PAD patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized blood-thinning plan, guided by a blood test, can prevent dangerous blood clots better than the standard one-size-fits-all approach in people with peripheral artery disease who have had leg surgery. About 484 adults will be randomly assigned…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Heart valve fix without a surgery center? major trial tests safety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a common heart valve procedure called TAVI can be performed safely in hospitals that do not have on-site cardiac surgery backup. About 1,600 patients with severe aortic stenosis will be randomly assigned to get TAVI either at a center with or without…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital of Ferrara • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New device aims to catch surgical debris, prevent stroke and kidney damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a special cannula that captures debris during high-risk heart valve surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces the chance of stroke, kidney injury, and delirium. About 842 patients aged 60 and older will be randomly assigned to receive either the new device or a s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes pill protect your heart?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether dapagliflozin, a diabetes medication, can slow or reverse plaque buildup in the heart arteries of people with type 2 diabetes. About 144 adults with stable heart disease will take either the drug plus standard care or standard care alone for 18 months. Re…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Junjie Yang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New stent device aims to fix dangerous aortic bulge without major surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study is testing a new stent graft system designed to treat thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms, a dangerous bulge in the main artery that runs through the chest and belly. The device has special branches to keep blood flowing to vital organs. Researchers will enroll 11 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for young heart patients: less invasive valve replacement under study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how safe and effective a less invasive heart valve replacement (called Sapien 3 TAVR) is for younger patients (ages 50-70) in China with severe aortic stenosis. Researchers will track 450 participants for up to 5 years to see survival rates and complications. …
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a common antibiotic boost stroke recovery? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the antibiotic minocycline can improve recovery in people who have had a major stroke and undergone a procedure to remove a blood clot from a large brain artery. Even when the clot is successfully removed, many patients still have significant disability. …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Xiang Luo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Heart drug camzyos may do more than clear Blockages—New study investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the heart medication Camzyos (Mavacamten) can improve blood flow to the heart muscle in people with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). Researchers will use special PET-CT scans to measure blood flow before and after 12 months of treatment.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could a common antibiotic help stroke patients walk again?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the antibiotic minocycline to standard stroke treatment can improve recovery in people who had a severe stroke in the back of the brain. After a clot is removed, brain inflammation can limit healing. Minocycline may reduce that inflammation. The tr…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Xiang Luo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Blood thinners may be unnecessary for minor lung clots, new trial suggests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches for low-risk patients with small blood clots in the lungs (isolated subsegmental pulmonary embolism). Half will receive standard blood-thinning medication (rivaroxaban), while the other half will get a placebo and be closely monitored. The goal …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Drahomir Aujesky • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a traditional chinese herb pill help Lung-Heart patients breathe easier?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding Qishen Yiqi Dropping Pills, a Chinese herbal medicine, to standard therapy can improve exercise ability and quality of life in 120 adults with severe pulmonary hypertension. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the herbal pills …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study tests better ways to fix dangerous aortic bulges
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two advanced, less invasive surgical methods to treat abdominal aortic aneurysms (a bulging blood vessel) in people with a short neck area. About 204 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see which approach is safer and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: FCRE (Foundation for Cardiovascular Research and Education) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could a peptide help control obesity and blood pressure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study aims to see if a natural substance called angiotensin-(1-7) can improve how the body uses insulin in people with obesity, insulin resistance, and high blood pressure. About 26 adults aged 18-60 will receive the peptide or a placebo infusion, and researchers…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Blueberries and exercise: a simple recipe to fight frailty and heart disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a year-long program of daily blueberries, protein powder, and three weekly exercise sessions can reduce frailty and lower the risk of heart disease in older adults. Researchers will enroll 240 people aged 65 and older in Nova Scotia. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Bee product tested as Anti-Inflammatory for hypertension patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether royal jelly, a substance made by bees, can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in people with high blood pressure. Researchers will give 34 participants royal jelly or a placebo for two months and measure changes in blood markers. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidade Federal Fluminense • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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CT scan could guide safer blood thinner use after TAVI
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a CT scan 3 months after TAVI (aortic valve replacement) can help doctors decide who needs blood thinners and who can stop them. Currently, patients take aspirin for life, which can cause bleeding. The trial will enroll 2,500 people and compare this perso…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Antonius Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Bee products take on high blood pressure inflammation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking propolis and royal jelly supplements for two months can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in people with high blood pressure. Researchers will measure inflammatory markers in blood samples from 48 participants. The goal is to see if these na…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidade Federal Fluminense • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Dissolvable heart stent could replace permanent implants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of heart stent that dissolves over time, unlike permanent metal stents. The trial will enroll 117 people with stable coronary artery disease to see if the new stent, placed with special imaging guidance, works safely and effectively. The goal is to red…
Sponsor: Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis, Netherlands • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help tame the 'Three Highs'? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial in New Taipei City will test whether a mobile digital health platform with interactive modules helps people better control high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and high cholesterol. It will also compare taking blood pressure medication at night versus in the mo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New Taipei City Medical Association • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Custom graft offers new hope for aneurysm patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a custom-made stent-graft device to repair a type of aortic aneurysm that is close to the kidneys. The device is modified by the surgeon to fit each patient's anatomy. The study will enroll 15 people and follow them for up to 5 years to see if the device is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cali Johnson • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Bee products take on blood pressure and kidney disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking green propolis extract and royal jelly together can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in people with high blood pressure or chronic kidney disease. Over two months, 153 participants will take capsules of the supplements or a placebo. Re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidade Federal Fluminense • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Diabetes drug may calm inflamed arteries in heart patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether canagliflozin, a diabetes medication, can reduce inflammation in the arteries of people with type 2 diabetes and stable coronary artery disease. Researchers will compare the drug to a placebo over 6 months in 16 participants. The main goal is to mea…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden scarring in heart and lungs before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radioactive tracer called 18F-FAPI-74 that may help detect scar tissue (fibrosis) in the heart and lungs earlier than current methods. Researchers will compare this new PET/CT scan to standard imaging in 210 adults with conditions like lung disease or heart…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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New heart scans aim to slash radiation while boosting accuracy
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing new, lower-radiation CT scan methods for taking pictures of the heart and blood vessels. Researchers want to see if these scans are accurate at finding blocked arteries and predicting future heart problems like heart attacks. About 5,000 adults who need a he…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One scan, many answers: can a new CT predict heart risks after stenting?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new type of CT scan, called photon-counting CT, can do it all in one go for people who have had a coronary stent placed. The scan aims to check the stent and arteries, measure blood flow to the heart muscle, and assess heart function in a single ex…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new CT scanner see carotid plaques better?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of CT scans for imaging the buildup of plaque in the carotid arteries, which supply blood to the brain. The newer photon-counting detector CT (PCD-CTA) will be compared with the standard energy-integrating detector CT (EID-CTA) in 100 people with car…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI dye could spot dangerous artery blockages better
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a new contrast agent called gadopiclenol works as well as the standard agent (Dotarem) for MRI scans to find blocked arteries in the neck, legs, or abdomen. About 315 adults with suspected vascular disease will receive both agents in random order …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Guerbet • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No more cuff? new patch could track blood pressure all day
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a chest-patch that uses light to measure blood pressure without a traditional arm cuff. Researchers will compare its readings over 24 hours to the standard cuff-based method in 600 adults with or without high blood pressure. The goal is to see if the patch i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biobeat Technologies Ltd. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Back pain or blocked arteries? new study aims to tell them apart
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study will check how common peripheral artery disease (PAD) is in people who need surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Both conditions can cause leg pain, making PAD hard to spot. Researchers will use a special CT scan to find PAD and compare it with simpler tests like …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Contrast-Free MRI match ultrasound for spotting Stroke-Causing blockages?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at 200 adults who have had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Each participant will receive two types of imaging: a non-contrast magnetic resonance angiography (NC-MRA) and a carotid Doppler ultrasound. The goal is to see how well these two me…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Xenon MRI breathes new life into lung disease detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explored whether a special type of MRI using inhaled xenon gas could detect changes in the small blood vessels of the lungs in people with pulmonary hypertension. The goal was to see if this imaging method could track disease progression or response to treatment. Howev…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new multi-test approach may spot hidden blood vessel damage before symptoms appear
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis observational study is testing whether a combination of non-invasive measurements—including blood pressure monitoring, ultrasound, blood and urine tests, and a light-based technique called photoplethysmography—can detect early damage to blood vessels and organs in adults at …
Sponsor: Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple electrical scan spot dangerous lung clots without radiation?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a noninvasive imaging technique called pulsatile electrical impedance tomography (EIT) can accurately diagnose acute pulmonary embolism — a life-threatening blood clot in the lungs. Researchers will compare EIT readings with standard CT scans in 275 …
Sponsor: Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads your heartbeat to catch silent killer in lung patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that analyzes a simple ECG can help doctors find undiagnosed pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) in people with interstitial lung disease. About 900 adults with severe lung scarring will be random…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tempus AI • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging algorithm could spot hidden cause of chest pain without invasive procedures
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a non-invasive diagnostic algorithm using PET imaging and CT scans to identify microvascular angina in patients who have chest pain and signs of ischemia but no blocked coronary arteries. About 70 participants with symptoms of angina or shortness of brea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a neck ultrasound replace heart CT scans for chest pain patients?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether an ultrasound of the neck arteries can provide similar information to a CT scan of the heart for diagnosing blocked arteries in people with chest pain. Currently, CT scans are used but involve a small amount of radiation. The study will compare the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London North West Healthcare NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could predict clot risk after heart valve surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether a blood test measuring clotting and clot-busting markers can predict complications in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement. Researchers will follow 750 adults with aortic stenosis who receive either surgical or catheter-based valve replacem…
Sponsor: East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI could spot hidden stroke type that often worsens quickly
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is developing and testing an artificial intelligence (AI) model to help diagnose a specific type of stroke called branch atheromatous disease (BAD)-related stroke. BAD strokes are hard to identify because symptoms are not specific, and diagnosis requires combining clin…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple ultrasound check may replace complex stroke risk test
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a quick, routine ultrasound measurement (called the resistance index) can accurately identify people with narrowed neck arteries who have normal brain blood flow response. If it works, many patients could avoid a time-consuming, specialized test. The stud…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Less contrast, same clarity? study aims to make heart surgery prep safer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether using a lower dose of iodine contrast dye in CT scans can still produce high-quality images needed to plan a heart valve replacement procedure (TAVR). Normally, 100 ml of contrast is used, but reducing the dose may help avoid kidney injury and save…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic heart scan could spot hidden chest pain causes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a magnetocardiography (MCG) device can detect reduced blood flow to the heart muscle in people with acute chest pain but no major artery blockages. About 3,786 participants will undergo MCG scanning, and results will be compared to a standard ultrasound t…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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AI blood test could spot heart attacks faster
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence (AI) can predict or rule out a heart attack using data from standard blood tests. Researchers will analyze white blood cell properties from over 3,000 adults who come to the hospital with chest pain. The goal is to see if AI c…
Sponsor: RobotDreams GmbH • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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AI stethoscope aims to spot silent heart and lung disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a digital stethoscope, combined with artificial intelligence, can detect two serious conditions: high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) and a weak heart pump (low ejection fraction). About 3,850 adults will have their heart sounds …
Sponsor: Eko Devices, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart stent study aims to cut unnecessary procedures with a simple wire test
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a thin wire that measures blood flow in heart arteries can help doctors decide which blockages truly need a stent. About 107 people with severe-looking blockages will have the wire test before and after stent placement. The goal is to see if some blo…
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New PET/CT scan could spot hidden heart disease earlier than standard CT
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of CT scans—PET/CT and ultra-high-resolution CT—to see which one better detects early signs of coronary artery disease in people with symptoms like chest pain. Researchers will measure the amount of plaque in the arteries and check how accurately eac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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AI-Powered ultrasound could replace CT for heart valve diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether artificial intelligence can analyze standard ultrasound images of the heart to measure calcium buildup on the aortic valve. If accurate, this could help doctors diagnose severe aortic stenosis without the extra cost and radiation of a CT scan. The study w…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera "Sant'Andrea" • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could a ring replace the blood pressure cuff for heart patients?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a wearable ring that measures blood pressure, comparing it to the standard 24-hour monitor in 100 people with heart failure and reduced pumping ability. The goal is to see if the ring is accurate and easy to use. If successful, it could make blood pressure tracki…
Sponsor: Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Quick ultrasound may spot High-Risk PE patients in the ER
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple bedside heart ultrasound can help predict which emergency patients with a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung) are likely to have serious complications within the next few days. Researchers will perform the ultrasound on 250 patient…
Sponsor: WellSpan Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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AI breakthrough could spot hidden heart attacks in patients with tricky ECG patterns
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a computer program (machine learning) can help doctors diagnose severe heart attacks in patients who have a heart condition called left bundle branch block (LBBB). LBBB can hide the usual signs of a heart attack on an ECG, making it hard to tell if a…
Sponsor: Konya City Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can a smart cuff catch Pre-Eclampsia early?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the Withings BPM Pro 2, an automatic blood pressure cuff, gives accurate readings for pregnant women, including those with high blood pressure or pre-eclampsia. About 45 participants will have their blood pressure measured with both the device and a stand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Withings • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New imaging method could replace risky heart wire test
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new software-based method called Angio-IMR can diagnose coronary microvascular disease (blockages in tiny heart arteries) as accurately as the current standard test that uses a pressure wire inside the artery. About 192 adults with stable chest pain or …
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Blood test may replace anesthesia for heart valve fix
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a quick blood test (CT-ADP) can help doctors detect and fix leaks around a new heart valve during a minimally invasive TAVI procedure. Currently, doctors often use general anesthesia and an ultrasound probe in the throat to check for leaks, but this study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New blood test could spot dangerous pregnancy condition early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test called the MaiRa Preeclampsia Test to see if it can accurately predict preeclampsia early in pregnancy. Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can harm both mother and baby. The test looks at genetic material in the mother's blood to ident…
Sponsor: iPremom • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New study aims to speed up stroke diagnosis with a simple spit or blood test
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is looking for markers in blood and saliva that can quickly tell if a person is having a stroke, and what kind. Researchers will collect samples from 650 adults with suspected stroke within 24 hours of symptoms. The goal is to develop a fast, accurate test to help emer…
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Progesterone pill may stop dangerous pregnancy condition
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking progesterone early in pregnancy can prevent preeclampsia, a condition that causes high blood pressure and organ damage. Over 600 low-risk pregnant women will either receive nightly vaginal progesterone or standard care. Researchers will track who d…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Pilot fish study: bringing HIV prevention to routine clinic visits
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether patients and doctors in a family planning clinic find it acceptable to discuss and start PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. About 83 English- or Spanish-speaking patients aged 16 and older, along with their doctors, will take part. Patients will rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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One pill to shield the heart? a polypill aims to prevent heart failure in diabetes
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a single polypill combining three medications—finerenone, empagliflozin, and losartan—can help prevent heart failure and maintain exercise capacity in people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk. Participants will take either the polypill or the same…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spud-tacular study: potatoes may ward off diabetes in seniors
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a diet rich in whole white potatoes can improve blood sugar control and blood pressure in adults aged 50-70 who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Participants will eat either a potato-rich healthy diet or a typical Western diet for 12 weeks. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple aspirin pill replace daily shots to prevent postpartum blood clots?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether taking a low-dose aspirin pill every day for six weeks after delivery can prevent dangerous blood clots in the legs or lungs as effectively as the standard daily heparin injections. The study enrolls people who have given birth and have one or more risk f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blood vessel drug beat aspirin at preventing heart attacks in diabetes?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial compares two blood-thinning drugs—aspirin and cilostazol—to see which one better prevents major heart and blood vessel events in people with type 2 diabetes who are already at high risk. About 1,200 participants will be randomly assigned to take one of the two medicati…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Postpartum blood pressure control may stop preeclampsia from leading to lifelong hypertension
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether starting intensive blood pressure medication soon after childbirth can prevent chronic hypertension in women who had preeclampsia. Participants are randomly assigned to receive nifedipine ER when their blood pressure reaches different thresholds during th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could pregnant women safely stop aspirin earlier? new trial investigates
Prevention Recruiting nowThis trial looks at whether pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia can safely stop taking daily aspirin at 24-28 weeks instead of continuing until 36 weeks. Around 300 women will be randomly assigned to either stop or continue aspirin. The goal is to see if stopping early l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mail-Order heart screening could save thousands – but does it work?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a home-based screening kit can identify hidden heart risks better than standard doctor visits. 45,000 adults in Sweden aged 50-75 will either receive a home blood pressure monitor, a finger-prick blood test, and a health questionnaire, or continue wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johan Sundström • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could High-Dose vitamin D3 shield pregnant women from preeclampsia?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study compares two different doses of vitamin D3 supplements in pregnant women who have low vitamin D levels. The goal is to see if a higher dose (50,000 IU every two weeks) is better than a lower dose (5,000 IU weekly) at preventing preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sana'a University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart patients get flu shot at discharge to prevent future attacks
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the flu vaccine to heart patients just before they leave the hospital can lower their risk of infections, heart problems, and death in the next 6 months. About 400 adults hospitalized for serious heart conditions will be randomly assigned to get th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Wroclaw Medical University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Neck scan could predict heart attacks in arthritis patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a carotid ultrasound (a neck scan) to find hidden plaque in arteries can help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with inflammatory rheumatic diseases like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus. About 1,944 participants aged 50 and older will be spl…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Marqués de Valdecilla • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Shockwave before heart valve procedure may prevent bleeding in hardened arteries
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using shockwave therapy on the leg artery before a TAVR heart valve procedure can reduce bleeding and other complications. It involves 100 adults with severe aortic stenosis and heavily calcified arteries. The goal is to make the procedure safer by prepar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Warm legs, better steps? new study tests heat therapy for PAD
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether daily leg heat therapy can improve walking ability and quality of life in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). About 106 adults over 50 with PAD will use special heated trousers for 90 minutes a day at home for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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New pill could help PAD patients walk longer without pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a once-daily pill called orforglipron in about 1205 people with peripheral artery disease (PAD) who have leg pain when walking. The goal is to see if the drug helps them walk farther without pain and improves their quality of life. Participants will be followed f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New study tests safer tourniquet release for hypertensive surgery patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two methods of releasing a tourniquet (a tight band that stops blood flow) during arm surgery in patients with high blood pressure. The goal is to see which method causes less of a sudden drop in blood pressure. The trial will include 68 adults whose blood pre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study seeks best pain block for heart surgery patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of nerve blocks (ESPB and SPSIPB) to see which provides better pain relief after coronary artery bypass surgery. About 64 adults aged 45-85 will receive one of the blocks before surgery, and their pain levels, opioid use, and recovery speed will be t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nerve block may offer safer pain relief after major aortic surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nerve block (rectus sheath block) can control pain after open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair as well as the standard epidural analgesia, but with fewer complications. About 60 adults undergoing elective surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized muscle training may ease leg pain from blocked arteries
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized exercise program—focusing on the specific leg muscles affected by blocked arteries—can help people with peripheral arterial disease walk longer distances without pain. Participants are randomly assigned to either a tailored muscle-strengthe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier le Mans • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a portable pedal exerciser help people with severe leg artery disease walk better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a 12-week home-based exercise program using a small pedal exerciser can help people with moderate-to-severe peripheral artery disease (PAD) walk farther and feel better. Twelve adults with severe PAD will be randomly assigned to either the home exer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Laval University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind over matter: relaxation techniques aim to ease heart Patients' anxiety
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining progressive muscle relaxation and guided imagery can lower stress, anxiety, and depression in people with stable coronary artery disease. Forty adults will be split into two groups: one gets eight sessions of these mind-body techniques over four…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: şeyda candeniz • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New app aims to keep moms-to-be with high blood pressure safer at home
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a mobile health app called Moms@Home to help pregnant women with high blood pressure monitor their readings at home. About 100 women with gestational or chronic hypertension will use the app and share their home blood pressure data. The goal is to see if the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Breathing new life: rehab program aims to ease lingering symptoms after blood clots in lungs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 3-month pulmonary rehabilitation program (20 sessions of exercise and education) can improve quality of life and reduce breathlessness in people who have had a pulmonary embolism. Researchers will enroll 112 adults who still have symptoms at least 3 mon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gentle touch after Open-Heart surgery: can massage help you breathe easier?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether myofascial release, a gentle hands-on therapy, can help people recover after heart surgery that splits the breastbone. Fifty adults with heart disease will receive either standard physical therapy or standard therapy plus seven daily sessions of myofascia…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Siou-Pin Huang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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No-Opioid anesthesia may ease stress of major aneurysm surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares opioid-free anesthesia to standard opioid-based anesthesia in 40 adults undergoing open abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. The goal is to see if avoiding opioids reduces the body's stress response and inflammation during and after surgery. Researchers will meas…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Crete • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Beetroot juice boosts exercise benefits for menopausal women
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether drinking beetroot juice every day for 12 weeks can help postmenopausal women get more heart and blood vessel benefits from exercise. The researchers will compare two groups of women doing the same exercise program—one group gets real beetroot juice, th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Vienna • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could Pain-Free exercise help PAD patients walk better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, pain-free exercise program for people with peripheral artery disease (PAD), which causes leg pain when walking. Researchers will compare it to standard painful exercise over 3 months in 100 adults aged 40 and older. The goal is to see if the pain-free prog…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Chocolate compound tested to boost walking in older adults with leg artery disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking cocoa flavanols daily for six months can improve walking distance in people aged 55 and older with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that causes leg pain and limits mobility. Researchers will compare a cocoa flavanol supplement to a plac…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Squeeze away hypertension? handgrip exercise tested in pregnancy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple handgrip exercise can safely lower blood pressure and improve thinking skills in pregnant women with and without chronic hypertension. Thirty pregnant women will either perform short handgrip squeezes or rest quietly, and researchers will measure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Poitiers • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Breathing battle: which exercise helps heart surgery patients breathe better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two breathing techniques—segmental breathing and active cycle breathing—against standard care for people recovering from open heart surgery. Researchers want to see which method best improves oxygen levels, breathing rate, and shortness of breath. The trial wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Baghdad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New nerve block aimed at cutting opioid use after bypass
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a set of nerve blocks (injections of numbing medicine) right after anesthesia but before surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after coronary artery bypass grafting. 56 adults scheduled for elective bypass surgery will be rand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Simple breathing trick may ease dizziness in pregnant women with POTS
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether diaphragmatic breathing exercises can reduce heart rate, blood pressure, and dizziness in pregnant women with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). 44 pregnant women will be split into two groups: one doing breathing exercises, the other recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Massive malaria study aims to unlock secrets of infection in mothers and kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis large observational study in Mali is following up to 15,000 pregnant women and children to understand why some get malaria and others don't. Researchers are looking at immune responses, parasite features, and other factors that influence infection and disease severity. The g…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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New Low-Energy MRI could make heart scans safer for people with metal implants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of MRI scanner that uses less energy than standard machines. The goal is to see if it can still take clear pictures of the heart, which could help people with metal devices in their body. Healthy volunteers and people with heart disease will have …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Massive heart study seeks 5,000 volunteers to uncover hidden risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about heart and blood vessel diseases by observing people who have them or are at risk. Researchers will collect samples and perform tests like imaging and stress tests on up to 5,000 participants, including healthy volunteers and relatives of affect…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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NIH launches Long-Term study to uncover clues in rare lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study follows 270 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and healthy volunteers to track how the disease changes over time. Researchers will use blood tests, heart and lung imaging, and a six-minute walk test to find new markers of disease severity…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock mysteries of rare blood vessel disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 4,000 people with vasculitis (a group of diseases that cause blood vessel inflammation) and healthy volunteers over many years. Researchers collect blood, urine, imaging, and genetic samples to learn how the disease develops and changes. The goal is to fi…
Sponsor: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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New study investigates why heart disease hits african americans differently
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how obesity and body fat affect heart disease risk in 2,000 healthy African American men and women. Researchers will measure body fat, blood fats, and insulin function to see if risk factors differ by sex. The goal is to understand why heart disease rates are …
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Can immune cells heal the heart and brain after attack?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how certain white blood cells, called monocytes, react to injury from a heart attack or ischemic stroke. Researchers want to learn how these cells sense danger signals and produce substances that might help heart muscle and brain tissue heal. The study involve…
Sponsor: UConn Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Sickle cell study aims to uncover disease patterns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 3,500 people with sickle cell disease to learn more about how the condition progresses and what complications arise. Participants receive their usual medical care outside the hospital and visit the clinic for check-ups and research tests. No experimental …
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Smart eye drop tracker aims to boost glaucoma treatment adherence
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a smart device called CONNECTDROP® that clips onto eye drop bottles to track how often glaucoma patients use their medication. About 200 adults with open-angle glaucoma will use the device and a smartphone app for one year. The goal is to see if the technolo…
Sponsor: Laboratoires Thea • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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A 30-Minute nailbed scan could reveal how lung treatments work
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a simple, radiation-free scan of the nailbeds—called nailfold capillaroscopy—can help diagnose and monitor pulmonary hypertension (PH), a condition of high blood pressure in the lungs. Researchers will compare nailbed blood vessel measurements with inv…
Sponsor: University of Glasgow • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Can we stop early artery aging in kids with kidney disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates why arteries stiffen and harden faster in children and young people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and high blood pressure. Researchers will use non-invasive tests to compare arterial stiffness between those with CKD and matched controls, including heal…
Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 10:00 UTC
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Can a nudge in your chart unlock Life-Saving genetic clues?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether simple reminders—called nudges—sent to doctors and patients can increase the use of genetic testing for people with certain conditions like Parkinson's disease, ALS, or heart problems. The trial will compare different ways of prompting genetic testing, su…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a few short nights of sleep tip the scales toward high blood pressure?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how partial sleep deprivation affects blood pressure in healthy young adults whose parents have high blood pressure compared to those whose parents have normal blood pressure. Participants will spend 10 days in a sleep lab, with some nights allowing only 5 hou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict which heart aneurysms will grow?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at the medical records of 1,000 people with coronary artery aneurysms—bulges in the heart's blood vessels. Researchers want to understand how these aneurysms change over time, what factors increase the risk of progression, and whether different treatment str…
Sponsor: Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can balloon timing make or break heart artery success?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 500 adults with stable coronary artery disease or unstable angina who are undergoing a heart procedure called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using a drug-coated balloon. Researchers are looking at how procedural details—specifically how long the balloo…
Sponsor: Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches study to collect samples for future disease breakthroughs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and urine samples from healthy adults and patients with heart, lung, or blood vessel conditions. Researchers will use these samples to study genes, proteins, and other substances in the lab. The goal is to support basic and translational research that co…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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5,000 heart patients to wear smart patches for Years-Long observation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 5,000 adults with chronic heart conditions like heart failure, high blood pressure, or aortic stenosis. Participants will wear a Prolaio digital health patch that monitors heart rate, breathing, and other vital signs. The goal is to observe how these condit…
Sponsor: Prolaio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable device could warn you before you faint
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a wearable Holter monitor can detect early signs of fainting in people with orthostatic hypotension or reflex syncope. Forty adults who have already had a tilt-table test will wear the monitor for up to 21 days. The goal is to see if the device can pick u…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple CT scan may replace invasive heart tests for millions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special CT scan (CT-FFR) can help doctors predict heart attacks and other serious events in people with chronic coronary syndrome. About 3,000 participants in China will be followed for up to 5 years. The goal is to see if abnormal CT-FFR results are…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New decision aid aims to ease tough choices for rare heart defect
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a decision aid for people with a rare heart condition called right anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (R-AAOCA). The condition raises the risk of sudden cardiac death, but the best management—surgery or careful observation—isn't clear. The aid wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry to monitor Real-World use of blood clot devices
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry will follow 1000 adults with pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs) who are treated with Inari Medical devices. Researchers will track device-related complications and deaths to understand how safe these tools are in everyday use. The study is observational, …
Sponsor: Inari Medical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart drug enters early safety testing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is an early-stage trial to check the safety of a new drug called RO7763505. It involves 196 participants, first in healthy volunteers and then in people with stable coronary artery disease. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it, not …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device for leg clots tested in first human survey
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys doctors who use the Liberant system to remove fresh blood clots from leg arteries and veins. About 50 patients aged 22 or older will be treated within 72 hours of their procedure. The goal is to confirm the device is safe and works as intended.
Sponsor: Medtronic Endovascular • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI and a pulse oximeter may predict dangerous blood pressure swings in spinal cord injury
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a measure called perfusion index (PI), taken from a pulse oximeter on the ear, finger, or toe, can reliably predict changes in blood pressure in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) during a cool temperature challenge. Participants with SCI and healthy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A fingertip sensor might foresee blood pressure crashes during spinal anesthesia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a simple, non-invasive measure called the perfusion index (PI) can predict a sudden drop in blood pressure (hypotension) that often happens during spinal anesthesia for knee surgery. The PI, measured with a standard pulse oximeter on the finger, reflec…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which ventilator mode is best for heart patients? a pilot study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether it is possible to run a larger trial comparing two ways of using a breathing machine (ventilator) in critically ill heart patients who need help breathing. The two modes are volume-controlled (delivers a set amount of air each breath) and pressure-control…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel mysterious metabolism disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about rare disorders that affect how the body processes chemicals called pyrimidines and purines. These disorders can cause problems in the brain, blood, kidneys, and immune system, ranging from mild to life-threatening. Researchers will compare test…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden heart condition may affect aortic stenosis outcomes – can imaging catch it?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether advanced imaging can detect a hidden heart condition called cardiac amyloidosis in people with severe aortic valve stenosis. The condition can complicate treatment and recovery. Researchers will use echocardiography, CT, and SPECT/CT scans to check for…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could low blood pressure be a hidden cause of thinking problems in Parkinson's?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how blood pressure changes when standing affect thinking and brain blood flow in people with Parkinson's disease. About 60 participants, with and without orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure on standing), will take thinking tests while lying down and st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists probe immune System's role in chronic disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the body's innate immune system responds to certain environmental exposures by measuring inflammation markers in blood. Researchers will collect blood samples from up to 725 healthy volunteers aged 18-45 to analyze how specific genes and proteins react. Th…
Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Artery plaque scans may reveal hidden stroke risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether high-resolution MRI can identify dangerous plaque features in the middle cerebral artery that might predict a second stroke. Researchers will follow 75 patients who had a first stroke due to significant narrowing of this artery, tracking which plaq…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City (UMC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Researchers check safety of stent grafts used in aortic aneurysm surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at medical records of 105 people who had a minimally invasive surgery called BEVAR to treat complex aortic aneurysms. Researchers want to see if two types of stent grafts (TUVA BX and iCover) are safe and work well. No new treatments are given; the study jus…
Sponsor: JOTEC GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Eye ultrasound may reveal brain risks during heart surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will compare two types of heart-lung machines used during coronary bypass surgery to see how they affect blood flow to the brain. Researchers will measure brain pressure using an eye ultrasound and brain oxygen levels with a forehead sensor in 70 patients. The goal is …
Sponsor: Kartal Kosuyolu High Speciality Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Should you pause your blood pressure pills before surgery? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether stopping certain blood pressure medications (ACE inhibitors or ARBs) before colorectal cancer surgery can reduce the risk of heart injury. Researchers will monitor 156 adults for signs of heart damage after surgery. The goal is to find the safest way t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI techniques aim to spot heart disease without radiation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to get clearer pictures of the heart and blood vessels without using radiation. Researchers will compare these new MRI methods to standard tests like angiography and CT scans. Up to 4,000 adults—including healt…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a placental protein unlock the mystery of preeclampsia?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether certain progesterone receptors in the placenta are linked to preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy condition marked by high blood pressure. Researchers will compare placental tissue from women with preeclampsia to that from healthy pregnant women, meas…
Sponsor: Samsun University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches study to uncover genetic roots of Hormone-Driven high blood pressure in black communities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of primary aldosteronism, a condition where adrenal tumors cause high blood pressure, in Black individuals. Researchers will enroll 1150 participants, including those with difficult-to-control blood pressure or known primary aldosteronis…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI study aims to sharpen heart imaging and check for gadolinium traces
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop better MRI methods for imaging the heart and brain, and to describe heart diseases using these new techniques. It will also investigate whether gadolinium, a common MRI contrast agent, stays in the body long after use. Up to 5,000 healthy volunteers and…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drop of blood predict disease years before it strikes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood samples and health data from 15,000 symptom-free adults over 40 to understand what healthy aging looks like at the molecular level. By tracking participants over time, researchers hope to establish normal ranges for thousands of blood markers and id…
Sponsor: Center for Molecular Fingerprinting Research Nonprofit LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can job frustration raise your blood pressure? a new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether work-related frustration and stress are linked to higher-risk blood pressure patterns, such as masked or white-coat hypertension. Researchers will monitor the blood pressure of working adults aged 40 to 65 over 24 hours and compare it with their percei…
Sponsor: University of Burgundy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Depression drug may mend blood vessels damaged by preeclampsia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowWomen who had preeclampsia are at higher risk for both depression and heart disease later in life. This study investigates whether antidepressant medication can improve blood vessel function in these women. Researchers will measure skin blood vessel responses in 40 women, compari…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Anna Stanhewicz, PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart rehab may tweak cell death pathways — a study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines whether a structured cardiac rehabilitation program — including exercise, education, and lifestyle changes — can influence ferroptosis, a form of regulated cell death, in people with coronary artery disease. Researchers will compare gene expression and blood m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: TC Erciyes University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye-Opening clue: ultrasound of the optic nerve may predict spinal headache after C-Section
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether measuring the optic nerve sheath diameter with ultrasound can predict post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) in women undergoing elective cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. Researchers will also monitor brain oxygen levels to see if drops in oxygen r…
Sponsor: Ordu University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny particles in blood may signal hidden heart risk in hypertensive children
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether microscopic particles shed from blood vessels, called endothelial extracellular vesicles, can serve as early warning signs of blood vessel damage in children with newly diagnosed, untreated high blood pressure. Researchers will compare these partic…
Sponsor: Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden heart risks in testicular cancer survivors: a closer look at chemotherapy's long shadow
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether testicular cancer survivors who received cisplatin-based chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant have hidden heart disease that standard checkups might miss. Researchers will use advanced blood tests and CT scans to measure cholesterol, plaque in t…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny particles in the blood may warn of dangerous pregnancy high blood pressure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether tiny particles shed from blood vessels, called endothelial extracellular vesicles, can serve as early warning signs for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as preeclampsia. Researchers will compare levels of these particles in pregnant women with…
Sponsor: Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny particles in the blood may signal early vessel damage from high blood pressure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares levels of tiny particles shed from blood vessels in people with newly diagnosed, untreated high blood pressure versus those with normal blood pressure. Researchers want to see if these particles can serve as early, non-invasive markers of blood-vessel injury. …
Sponsor: Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads blood flow to predict if heart stents will work
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a machine learning model can predict the outcome of a common heart procedure — placing a stent to open a hardened, calcified artery. Researchers will measure blood flow and pressure before and after the procedure in 100 adults with coronary artery disease…
Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does longer time on Heart-Lung machine mean longer ICU stay?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines whether the duration a patient spends on cardiopulmonary bypass (heart-lung machine) and with the aorta clamped during coronary artery bypass surgery is linked to how long they stay in the intensive care unit afterward. Researchers will review medical records …
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive asian TAVR registry aims to unlock secrets of long-term valve success.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that collects data from thousands of patients across Asia who have undergone transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for severe aortic stenosis. Researchers will analyze medical records to see how well the valves perform over time and what fac…
Sponsor: Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound clue vanishes days after steroids start in artery disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks how fast the 'halo sign' — a key ultrasound marker of inflamed arteries — disappears after starting steroid treatment in people with giant cell arteritis, a rare disease that can cause blindness. Researchers will scan the temporal arteries of 64 newly diagnosed …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier le Mans • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans could reveal hidden stroke risk in artery disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether special MRI scans can help predict which people with severe narrowing of brain arteries (70-99% stenosis) are most likely to have another stroke. Participants have already had a minor stroke and are enrolled in a larger treatment trial. They will get a…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test and CT scan predict bypass success?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 people who had heart bypass surgery guided by a special CT scan, to see if imaging details and a blood fat called Lp(a) can predict how well they do afterward. Researchers will track symptoms, quality of life, and major heart events like heart attacks or st…
Sponsor: Centro Cardiologico Monzino • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart disease and brain health: new study seeks clues in 2,352 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 2,352 adults with coronary heart disease to see how factors like blood sugar, sleep, and heart imaging relate to thinking and memory problems. Participants will take memory tests and undergo scans and blood work during a hospital stay. The goa…
Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Registry aims to uncover long-term outlook for rare blood-clot lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with chronic thromboembolic disease (CTD) or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) — conditions where blood clots scar the lungs' blood vessels. Researchers track survival, exercise ability, oxygen use, and quality of life over time using…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple cuff replace needles for blood pressure monitoring?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study checks how well a non-invasive blood pressure cuff matches the readings from an arterial line, the current gold standard. Adults aged 18 and older who already have an arterial line as part of their care may join. The goal is to see if the cuff-based device can provide …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GE Healthcare • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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La reunion health survey aims to uncover hidden disease patterns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study measures how common heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and infections like dengue and COVID-19 are among adults in La Reunion. Researchers will also look at possible risk factors, including gut bacteria, genetics, and social conditions. Participants provide blood, DNA, …
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain-Safe bypass: smart monitor aims to personalize blood pressure during heart surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new monitoring tool called the Cerebral Adaptive Index (CAI) that may help doctors set personalized blood pressure targets during heart surgery. The tool tracks brain blood flow in real time. Researchers will observe 120 adults aged 45 and older who are at high…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Becton, Dickinson and Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood pressure cuff aims to replace needles
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new non-invasive blood pressure device that uses a cuff and special algorithm to measure blood pressure. Researchers will compare its readings to those from an arterial line, which is the most accurate method but requires a needle in an artery. The study i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GE Healthcare • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood pressure cuff aims to replace needles for tiny patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) device in newborns and children up to 18 years old. The device uses a cuff on the arm or thigh to measure blood pressure without needles. Researchers compare these readings to standard invasive measurements to see how accu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GE Healthcare • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Thigh-Worn sensor outsmart dizziness questionnaires?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a small accelerometer worn on the thigh can objectively measure how well treatments work for neurogenic orthostatic hypotension—a condition causing dizziness and fainting upon standing. Participants wear the device for one week on placebo and one week …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple thermal camera spot blood flow changes in leg arteries?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a thermal imaging camera can detect changes in blood flow to the legs after a procedure to reopen blocked arteries. Researchers will compare temperature readings from the camera with standard ankle-brachial index measurements in 25 people with severe p…
Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Eye drops aim to boost blood flow in glaucoma suspects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two eye drop treatments—latanoprost alone versus a combination of netarsudil and latanoprost (Rocklatan)—to see if the combination improves blood flow in the veins around the eye. Researchers will use special imaging techniques to measure blood flow in adults …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab and body tests aim to find best heart valve for small aortic openings
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares different types of heart valve prostheses used to treat severe aortic stenosis in people with a small aortic annulus. Researchers will test the valves in the lab and then in patients using echocardiograms and a special MRI scan that measures blood flow. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immune and imaging clues predict heart valve disease progression?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates why some people with moderate aortic valve stenosis get worse while others remain stable. Researchers will analyze immune system markers and detailed heart images from about 938 participants to find patterns that predict disease progression. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can frailty predict stent failure? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 98 people with peripheral artery disease who had a stent placed in their iliac artery. Researchers want to see which patients later develop serious limb complications, like needing another procedure or amputation. They will also check if frailty plays a role. Th…
Sponsor: I.R.C.C.S Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home BP checks may replace 24-Hour monitors for kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether home blood pressure readings can correctly identify different types of high blood pressure (like masked or white coat hypertension) in children aged 6 to 18. Researchers will compare home measurements to 24-hour ambulatory monitors in 52 kids referred …
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Massive heart surgery database aims to save lives through data
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database of information from 10,000 adults undergoing heart surgery. Researchers will collect detailed data before, during, and after surgery to identify factors that affect recovery and complications. The goal is to improve risk prediction, persona…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Massive study tracks 3,450 patients with aortic stenosis to uncover prognosis clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 3,450 patients with aortic valve narrowing (aortic stenosis) to better understand their long-term outlook. Researchers will look at ultrasound measurements and other factors to find what predicts how the disease progresses. The goal is to improve how doctors as…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study aims to spot eye damage early in rare vasculitis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how ANCA-associated vasculitis affects the eyes. Researchers will use a special imaging test called OCT angiography to examine blood vessels in the eyes of 70 participants. The goal is to better understand and detect eye involvement early, which could help pre…
Sponsor: Military Institute od Medicine National Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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20,000 patients to help uncover best practices for wrist artery access
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 20,000 people undergoing routine heart or blood vessel procedures through the wrist (radial or ulnar artery). Researchers will track complications like artery blockage, spasm, and bleeding. The goal is to gather real-world data to improve safety and succes…
Sponsor: Mersin Medicalpark Hastanesi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Heart bypass breakthrough? new imaging may boost graft success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special imaging technique called Quantitative Flow Reserve (QFR) can help predict how well a blood vessel graft will work after coronary artery bypass surgery. Researchers will follow 110 patients for one year after surgery to check if the grafts sta…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Heart imaging may sharpen risk prediction for lung blood pressure patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether detailed heart scans (echocardiograms and MRIs) can improve how doctors predict short-term risks in people with a type of high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension). Researchers will follow 50 adults for 6 months to see if addin…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New registry aims to clarify best use of Clot-Sucking catheter for lung blood clots
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 2000 patients with moderate to severe pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs) who undergo a procedure called computer-aided vacuum thrombectomy, where a special tube sucks out the clot. Researchers want to see how well the procedure works and what com…
Sponsor: University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Simple exercise test may predict TAVI success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether a simple exercise test and other health factors can predict how well people recover after a procedure called TAVI, which replaces a narrowed heart valve. Researchers will follow 161 patients with severe aortic stenosis to see which factors before …
Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can we predict a deadly lung crisis? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 5000 people with pulmonary hypertension to understand a severe complication called pulmonary hypertension crisis. Researchers will collect medical data and samples to build a risk prediction tool. The goal is to identify who is at risk and imp…
Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Recovery after lung surgery: new study tracks Patients' strength and breathing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 50 adults who have had pulmonary endarterectomy surgery for chronic blood clots in the lungs. Researchers will measure walking ability, muscle strength, lung function, and frailty before and after surgery. The goal is to understand how recovery progresses and w…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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3D ultrasound could help patients see and understand their vascular disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new 3D ultrasound system can help people with blood vessel disease better understand their condition. Researchers will give 270 patients a 3D image of their blocked or narrowed vessels instead of the usual hand-drawn sketch. They want to see if thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Foot ultrasound may predict limb loss risk in severe PAD patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a quick ultrasound measurement of blood flow in the foot (called systolic rise time) can predict major limb events like amputation or severe ischemia in people with critical limb ischemia. Researchers will follow 134 patients for 6 months after surge…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could hidden hormone cycles be causing Hard-to-Treat high blood pressure?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is looking at whether people with primary aldosteronism (a cause of high blood pressure) have hormone levels that vary in cycles or differ between day and night. Researchers will collect urine samples over 24 hours from 100 participants to see if this met…
Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New scan reveals how rehab helps lungs heal after clots
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 32 people who still have shortness of breath or reduced quality of life after a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs). They will receive a special PET/CT scan before and after a pulmonary rehabilitation program to see how the treatment improves lung f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart valve mystery: 10-Year study aims to predict who needs surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 232 people with a bicuspid aortic valve (a heart valve with two flaps instead of three) over 10 years. Researchers want to learn how the condition naturally progresses and what factors lead to serious problems like valve disease or bulging of the aorta. Partici…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study probes why rapid heartbeat harms the heart
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 300 people with rapid atrial fibrillation (a fast, irregular heartbeat) to understand why some have heart damage. Researchers will use blood tests and heart scans to see if blocked arteries are the cause. The goal is to improve how doctors diagnose and manage …
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New scan may predict dangerous clot return in lung patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 665 people who had a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung) and are at intermediate risk of another clot. Researchers will use a special 3D lung scan (V/Q SPECT/CT) to measure leftover blockages in lung blood vessels. The goal is to see if this scan can…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart scan could spot deadly clot risks early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a simple heart ultrasound can help predict which patients with a blood clot in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) are at higher risk for serious problems. Researchers will check right heart function in 112 adults and track outcomes like breathing failure, …
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Digital twins could make aorta surgery safer and smarter
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers medical images and health data from 5000 people who had TEVAR (a type of aorta surgery) to create computer models called digital twins. These models simulate the surgery to help doctors choose the best device and predict problems. The goal is to make planning m…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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French elbow score gets Kid-Friendly check
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study checks if a French version of the MEPS/MEPI elbow score works well for children aged 4 to 17. It includes kids with and without elbow injuries to see if the score accurately measures elbow pain and function. The goal is to make sure doctors can use this tool reliably i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Massive 20-Year heart study aims to unlock secrets of cardiovascular disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting medical information and blood/urine samples from 9,500 people with various heart and blood vessel conditions, plus healthy volunteers, over 20 years. The goal is to find better ways to diagnose heart disease and predict how patients will do in the future.…
Sponsor: University Hospitals, Leicester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Heart stent mystery: new diagnostic strategy could reveal hidden causes of Post-PCI angina
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 246 people who have had a heart stent but still experience chest pain. Researchers will use a detailed diagnostic approach during a heart catheterization to identify whether the pain is due to new blockages, incomplete treatment, or other issues. The goal i…
Sponsor: Fundacion Investigacion Interhospitalaria Cardiovascular • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can your smartwatch really track blood pressure? new study puts wearables to the test
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares three new wearable blood pressure monitors (ABPMPro, Aktiia, and Spacelabs) to see how well they measure blood pressure and physical activity. One hundred adults with normal or high blood pressure will wear the devices for 48 hours. The goal is to find out if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stephen Juraschek • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to pre-eclampsia in placenta and blood samples
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), serious pregnancy complications affecting about 9% of pregnancies. Researchers will collect placenta, blood, and urine samples from 500 pregnant women—both with and without these condit…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Blood test may predict heart attack risk during surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether a blood test called NT-proBNP can help predict serious problems like heart attacks or death in people having vascular surgery. Researchers will measure this marker before and after surgery in 200 patients. The goal is to see if the test can identi…
Sponsor: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New study aims to cut unnecessary pacemakers after TAVI
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether inflammation after a minimally invasive heart valve replacement (TAVI) can cause dangerous heart rhythm problems. Researchers will use a special PET scan to measure inflammation in the heart's electrical pathways. The goal is to better predict which pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Heart surgery showdown: which solution saves more heart muscle?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two solutions used to protect the heart during coronary artery bypass surgery: standard blood cardioplegia and del Nido cardioplegia. Researchers will use MRI scans to see which solution better preserves heart muscle. The trial involves 60 adults with multives…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Klinički Bolnički Centar Zagreb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Aortic Stent-Graft safety under the microscope: 600-Patient european registry launches
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 600 patients across Europe who receive custom-made stent-grafts from Cook to treat complex aortic aneurysms or chronic aortic dissections. The goal is to see how well these devices work in everyday medical practice and to track any major …
Sponsor: Cook Research Incorporated • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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TAVI study aims to uncover kidney risks from contrast dye
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 1000 people with severe aortic stenosis and kidney disease who are getting a TAVI procedure. Researchers want to see how removing the blocked valve affects the kidneys' response to contrast dye used during the procedure. The goal is to understand if TAVI lower…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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5,000 patients to help unlock secrets of inflammatory heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how well heart scans (MRI, ultrasound, PET) can detect and predict outcomes in people with suspected or known inflammatory heart diseases. Researchers will follow 5,000 adults for one year to see how often heart involvement is confirmed and how it affects…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a smartphone app save mothers from preeclampsia in pakistan?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a mobile phone app can help pregnant women at high risk for preeclampsia in Karachi, Pakistan, monitor their blood pressure and symptoms at home. Fifty women will use the app to send daily readings to their healthcare team, who can then respond if ne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Blood pressure pills and sex: new study probes link
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether women with high blood pressure who skip their medication have more sexual problems than those who take it regularly. Researchers will compare sexual function in 348 women using questionnaires and blood tests. The goal is to understand if not taking med…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Hidden amyloid in heart valves: a new clue in aortic stenosis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is examining heart valve tissue from 100 people undergoing surgery for aortic stenosis to see how often ATTR amyloid deposits are present. Researchers will use mass spectrometry to identify the type of amyloid. The goal is to better understand the link between amyloido…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Heart valve bacteria under the microscope: could they cause Post-Surgery problems?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines bacteria living on heart valves in 200 patients having aortic valve surgery. Researchers want to see if these bacteria are linked to serious complications after surgery, like stroke or infection. The goal is to better understand how oral health and heart disea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study tracks heart damage before and after valve procedure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 300 people with aortic stenosis who are scheduled for a TAVI procedure to replace their heart valve. Researchers will use heart scans, blood tests, and checkups to measure how the heart's condition changes over time. The goal is to better understand short- …
Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Brain surgery complication: watchful waiting vs. surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best way to treat a fluid pocket (pseudomeningocele) that can form under the scalp after brain surgery. It compares doing nothing active (just watching and caring for the wound) with doing a procedure like draining the fluid or another surgery. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Charles University, Czech Republic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Fat in the heart: new clues for PAH?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines why fat accumulates in the right ventricle of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and how it affects heart function and exercise ability. Researchers will use MRI and blood tests in 75 adults with PAH to track changes over time. The goal is to be…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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AI could spot hidden heart attack risks before It's too late
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop artificial intelligence tools that can analyze heart CT scans to identify dangerous plaque buildup that may lead to heart attacks. Researchers will study 4,000 people with known or suspected coronary artery disease to create and test a computer model th…
Sponsor: Centro Cardiologico Monzino • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a low-dose immune drug help hearts heal after a heart attack?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gives low-dose interleukin-2 to people who have had a heart attack and are scheduled for bypass surgery. Researchers want to see how the drug affects certain immune cells (regulatory T cells) inside heart tissue compared to blood. The goal is to understand whether thes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can brain scans forecast stroke recovery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 50 adults who had a stroke caused by a blocked middle brain artery and were treated with a clot-removal procedure called thrombectomy. Researchers will use special MRI scans to measure brain activity and metabolism in the damaged area. The goal is to find earl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Pulse check: could a simple touch replace the blood pressure cuff in emergencies?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doctors can rely on feeling a patient's pulse (in the neck, groin, or wrist) to know if their blood pressure is dangerously low during shock. Researchers will compare pulse checks with standard blood pressure readings in 5,000 critically ill adults in …
Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New sensor could replace painful finger pricks for ICU patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) designed for diabetes can work in intensive care patients with septic shock. Currently, nurses must prick patients' fingers every 2 hours to check blood sugar, which is painful and disruptive. The CGM uses a small s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Heart rate clues could unmask hidden sleep apnea in hypertensive patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the connection between high blood pressure and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) using heart rate variability (HRV), a simple heart monitoring method. Researchers will track 100 adults with high blood pressure who are at risk for OSA, using heart monitors and slee…
Sponsor: Kaohsiung Armed Forces General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Heart valve mystery: why do some TAVI replacements fail faster?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some replacement heart valves (TAVI) may wear out faster than others. Researchers will use special PET-CT scans to detect early signs of valve damage in 180 people who had TAVI about five years ago. They want to see if small blood clots on the valve or the…
Sponsor: St. Antonius Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New registry to monitor Long-Term success of keyhole heart valve treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that collects information from routine care to see how well minimally invasive heart valve procedures work over 5 years. It includes adults over 18 who have had a transcatheter aortic valve replacement or similar treatment. No new treatments are given; th…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a simple pill help kidney patients exercise better?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have trouble exercising and often experience high blood pressure during physical activity. Researchers will test whether regular cycling exercise, a drug called Kuvan, or supplements like histidine and beta-alanine …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Study tests if recording doctor visits helps older patients feel better
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving older adults (65+) with diabetes or high blood pressure access to their visit notes and audio recordings of their appointments helps them feel better and manage their health. About 1,022 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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4,500 healthy adults tracked to uncover hidden disease risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early warning signs for major chronic diseases like stroke, heart disease, and cancer by following 4,500 healthy adults aged 30-80 in Lishui. Participants will receive regular check-ups and long-term monitoring. The goal is to improve prevention and care a…
Sponsor: The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University & Lishui Central Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to blood vessel aging in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at how a protein called SNRK might be linked to aging of blood vessels. Researchers will take blood samples and use ultrasound to check artery stiffness in 180 adults aged 18 to 80. The goal is to find new ways to understand and possibly treat vascular aging…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Eye test could reveal hidden blood vessel damage in heart and kidney patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a quick, painless eye scan (OCT) to see if blood vessels in the eye look different in people with high blood pressure or chronic kidney disease compared to healthy people. Researchers want to learn if these differences improve with treatment. About 150 adults aged…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can online surveys help heart patients and doctors talk better?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether having patients with coronary artery disease fill out online surveys about their symptoms and quality of life, and sharing the results with their doctors, is practical and helpful. About 200 patients and their cardiologists will take part. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Scientists peek inside arteries to watch immune cells in action
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at immune cells called macrophages in the arteries of people with heart disease or poor leg circulation. Researchers will use imaging and blood tests to see how these cells are activated. The goal is to better understand the disease, not to test a new treatment. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maria Cecilia Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can we predict which aneurysms will turn dangerous?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 320 people with small-to-moderate thoracic aortic aneurysms for up to 5 years. Researchers will track major complications like rupture or need for surgery, and look for factors such as high blood pressure or sleep problems that might speed up aneurysm growth. T…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Hidden heart risks in college athletes: new study targets energy deficits
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at 150 Division I athletes from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) to see how not getting enough calories—called low energy availability—might harm their hearts. Researchers will measure things like artery stiffness, blood sugar, and choles…
Sponsor: North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Researchers track 1500 heart patients to predict future risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,500 people who are scheduled for heart surgery or a less invasive valve procedure. Researchers want to learn what factors predict major heart problems later, like heart failure or stroke. No new treatment is being tested—the goal is to gather information to i…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study seeks to validate a quick fitness test for heart monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if a short, interval fitness test (the IFT 30-15) can reliably measure heart and lung fitness in both healthy people and those with high blood pressure or obesity. Researchers will compare results from this test with a standard treadmill test and a six-minu…
Sponsor: University of Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Heart valve trial questions need for routine artery scans
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two ways to check for blocked heart arteries in people with severe aortic stenosis who are getting a new heart valve (TAVI). One method is the usual invasive X-ray test; the other uses non-invasive risk management. The goal is to see which approach leads to be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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10,000 blood clot patients enrolled in massive Real-World treatment registry
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that follows up to 10,000 people who have been diagnosed with a blood clot (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism) and started blood-thinning medication within 14 days. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic will track how many patients have another clot or …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC