Brain infarction
MONDO:0005394Tissue necrosis in any area of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, the cerebellum, and the brain stem. Brain infarction is the result of a cascade of events initiated by inadequate blood flow through the brain that is followed by hypoxia and hypoglycemia in brain tissue. Damage may be temporary, permanent, selective or pan-necrosis.
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Brain infusion trial hopes to restore movement in chronic stroke patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ASP2246 for adults who have trouble moving after a stroke. In the first part, small groups get increasing doses via brain surgery to check safety. In the second part, some get the drug and others get a sham surgery, with neither patient nor doct…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Could your own stem cells heal your brain? new trial tests it
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether stem cells taken from a person's own bone marrow and then given back through the veins and nose can improve brain and nerve function. It includes 500 people with various conditions like stroke, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and nerve damage. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MD Stem Cells • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stomach drug could shield heart patients from bleeding
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two stomach-acid-lowering drugs—tegoprazan and rabeprazole—in about 3,300 heart disease patients who take blood thinners and are at high risk for stomach bleeding. The goal is to see if tegoprazan works as well as rabeprazole at preventing serious gut problems…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Duk-Woo Park, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Late-Stroke patients: drug trial uses advanced imaging to guide treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the drug tirofiban can help people who have had a stroke but missed the usual treatment window (more than 24 hours after symptoms start). The study uses a special MRI scan to select patients whose stroke is caused by a specific type of artery bloc…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Weifang Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gut bacteria boost may slash heart surgery recovery time
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a daily fiber and magnesium supplement (WellBiome) for 6-8 weeks before heart surgery can improve recovery. Researchers will compare ICU time, complications, and hospital stay between 80 patients who get the supplement or a placebo. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New stroke drug shows promise in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether sovateltide, a drug that stimulates ETB receptors, can improve recovery after an acute ischemic stroke. About 514 adults aged 18-80 will receive either sovateltide or a placebo alongside standard care. The main goal is to see if more patients achi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pharmazz, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Mind-Controlled tablets: brain implant trial aims to give voice to the paralyzed
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a brain-computer interface called BrainGate for people with paralysis from conditions like ALS or spinal cord injury. A small sensor is placed in the brain to interpret movement-related signals, allowing users to control a tablet computer just by thin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Heart drug pelacarsen tested for Long-Term safety in 5,700 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety of the drug pelacarsen in people with high lipoprotein(a) and heart disease. About 5,700 participants who finished a previous pelacarsen trial will receive the drug and be monitored for side effects and heart events. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Stroke drug hope: new window of 24 hours for treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a clot-busting drug called tenecteplase can help people who have a stroke affecting the back part of the brain. Participants must start treatment between 4.5 and 24 hours after their first symptoms. The goal is to see if the drug improves recovery and dai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could blood thinners stop a second stroke? new trial investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at people over 65 who recently had a stroke with no clear cause. Doctors suspect they may have hidden atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) not caught in the hospital. The trial compares two treatments: a blood thinner (apixaban) or aspirin, to see which b…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New hope for stroke patients: could a pill combo replace the needle?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments for small ischemic strokes (lacunar strokes): a combination of antiplatelet drugs (pills) versus the standard clot-busting drug tPA given through an IV. The goal is to see if the pill combo works just as well but causes fewer bleeding problems. …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nippon Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Mind over matter: brain implant lets paralyzed patients control computers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the safety and feasibility of the BrainGate2 system, a brain-computer interface. Tiny sensors are placed in the brain area that controls movement, allowing people with tetraplegia (paralysis of all four limbs) to control a computer cursor or other assistive devic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 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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New app aims to bring heart care to rural patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a digital app called VIRTUES that provides educational resources and treatment recommendations for heart conditions like atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Researchers will enroll 2000 patients across 11 modules to see if the app is easy to use and helps…
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Mind-Controlled tech: brain implant gives hope to paralyzed patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a brain implant that records activity from the motor cortex and stimulates the sensory cortex. It aims to help people with severe arm or hand impairment—due to spinal cord injury, stroke, or amputation—control external devices like computers. The trial focuses on…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michael Boninger • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shield diabetic hearts from failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding baxdrostat to the standard drug dapagliflozin can better prevent heart failure and cardiovascular death in people with type 2 diabetes who already have heart disease and high blood pressure. About 11,300 participants will receive eithe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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MRI brain scan could prevent unnecessary stroke surgeries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new decision-making tool called IMPROVE that uses MRI scans to detect unstable plaques in the carotid artery. The goal is to see if this method is at least as good as the current standard (which mainly looks at how narrow the artery is) for selecting which pati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a common drug help stroke patients heal faster?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called Mexidol in people who have had an ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel in the brain). The goal is to see if Mexidol can reduce the size of the brain injury and improve recovery. The trial will involve 120 adults aged 18 to…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Pharmasoft • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Shocking the vagus nerve: new hope for stroke recovery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the vagus nerve in the neck, paired with physical therapy, to help people who had a stroke months or years ago. The goal is to see if this approach can safely improve arm and leg movement. About 40 adults with ch…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a simple head tilt improve stroke recovery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tilting a stroke patient's head down 15 degrees for 30-90 minutes before a clot removal procedure can improve blood flow to the brain. About 118 adults with a specific type of stroke will be randomly assigned to either the head-down tilt or standard posit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Milano Bicocca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Smartwatch score aims to keep heart patients moving
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special activity score, calculated from heart rate data, can help people who have completed cardiac rehab stick to exercise guidelines. About 318 participants will wear a smartwatch for 4 months and do an exercise test at the end. Researchers will compa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Texting your way to a healthier heart: new study tests simple support after rehab
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether text messages can help people who have finished cardiac rehab keep up healthy habits like weight management, physical activity, and taking medications. Researchers will enroll 400 people from groups often left out of heart research. The study compares dif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Miriam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Arm cuff may boost brain recovery after stroke: major trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple, non-invasive treatment called remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) can help people recover better after a moderate stroke in the back part of the brain. RIC involves briefly inflating a blood pressure cuff on the arm to restrict blood flow, then r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: General Hospital of Shenyang Military Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Genetic test aims to get vets on statins and cut heart risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether genetic testing can help veterans at high risk for heart disease start and stick with statin medications. About 410 veterans aged 40-75 with diabetes or heart disease who are not currently taking statins will receive either a genetic report on their stati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Brain chip breakthrough: paralysis patients may control devices with thought
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a brain implant that records and stimulates brain areas to help adults with severe paralysis (from spinal cord injury, ALS, or stroke) control assistive devices like computers or wheelchairs. The main goal is to check safety, and researchers will also see if part…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Virtual buddies boost heart recovery for veterans
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding digital coaching to home-based cardiac rehabilitation helps veterans complete more rehab sessions and improve their heart health. 150 veterans with heart disease will be randomly assigned to standard home rehab or home rehab plus a private social m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could a triple therapy stop strokes from coming back?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug cilostazol to the usual two blood thinners (aspirin and clopidogrel) can better prevent early stroke recurrence in people who had a stroke caused by narrowed arteries in the brain or neck. About 2,340 adults will be enrolled within 72 hour…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Heart patients face dilemma: aspirin or not before colonoscopy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people at moderate risk for heart problems should continue or stop taking aspirin before a colonoscopy. About 2,500 participants will be randomly assigned to take either aspirin or a placebo for a few days around the procedure. The goal is to see which…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Four brain chips could let paralyzed people control computers with thought alone
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new brain-computer interface called MindEx that uses four small chips implanted in the brain to help people with severe paralysis control a computer or tablet just by thinking. The goal is to improve independence and quality of life by allowing users to type, p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nader Pouratian • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Money and veggies: a recipe for heart health?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called CVD-FIT for African American adults who struggle to afford food and are at risk for heart disease. Participants get monthly income support, weekly incentives to buy healthy food, and phone-based education on heart health. The goal is to see if th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can lowering blood pressure aggressively after stroke save lives?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether bringing blood pressure down very quickly (below 120 mmHg) after a stroke clot removal procedure improves recovery. About 910 stroke patients will be randomly assigned to either intensive or standard blood pressure management. The goal is to see if this a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hao Yonggang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Boston study tests free AC and power subsidies to protect seniors from heat
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving air conditioners and a $100 electricity subsidy to older adults in Boston neighborhoods can reduce heat stress, heat strain, and related health problems. One hundred participants aged 55-95 who don't have AC will be randomly assigned to receiv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Robot surgeons take on brain bleeds in major new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial is testing whether AI-guided robotic surgery can improve outcomes for people with a hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain). The study will compare this new, less invasive technique to standard surgery or medical management. Researchers hope the robotic approa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Could early aspirin boost stroke recovery? new trial investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving aspirin within 3 hours of clot-busting treatment for stroke can improve recovery without causing dangerous bleeding. About 1,184 adults who had an ischemic stroke will receive either aspirin or a placebo. The goal is to see if early aspirin leads t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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HIV heart risk targeted: new drug trial aims to quiet arterial inflammation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether bempedoic acid, a cholesterol-lowering drug, can reduce artery inflammation and improve heart health in people with HIV. About 121 adults aged 40 and older with well-controlled HIV and at least one heart disease risk factor will receive either the drug or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Priscilla Hsue, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can a blood pressure cuff on your arm help your brain heal after a stroke?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a noninvasive arm cuff therapy, called remote ischemic conditioning, can improve recovery in people who have had a major stroke and undergone a clot-removal procedure. The therapy involves briefly inflating and deflating a cuff on the upper arm to protect…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Capital Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Silent brain infarcts: new trial tests aspirin and statins to prevent stroke and dementia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether common stroke-preventing medications—aspirin, clopidogrel, and statins—can reduce the risk of future stroke, heart attack, and dementia in people who have small, symptomless areas of brain damage called covert brain infarcts (CBIs). These are often found …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New strategy aims to shield Seniors' brains during heart surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a specific set of anesthesia targets, called NeuroFirst, can reduce silent brain injury and thinking problems in older adults having heart surgery. About 900 patients aged 60 and older will be randomly assigned to either the NeuroFirst approach or standar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Mind-Controlled computer: brain implant gives voice to the paralyzed
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a brain implant that records brain signals to help people with locked-in syndrome control a computer. Two participants will have 128 electrodes placed on their brain surface. Researchers will train them to use the system at home for one year, aiming for accurate …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Stroke survivors get new hope: major trial tests colchicine and ticagrelor to prevent repeat attacks.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether two drugs—colchicine (used for gout) and ticagrelor (a blood thinner)—can prevent future strokes, heart attacks, and other vascular events in people who have already had a stroke. About 2,800 high-risk participants will be enrolled. The goal …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:10 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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New CT scan could replace invasive test for brain death diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new CT-angiography method can accurately diagnose brain death compared to the standard four-vessel angiography. About 50 adults with severe brain injury will receive both tests. If the CT method works as well, it could offer a faster, less invasive way …
Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Smart mattress could track your heartbeat while you sleep
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special mattress that can measure heart rate, breathing, temperature, and body position without touching the patient. It is designed for people with heart disease who are in the hospital. The goal is to see if this wireless system works as well as standard…
Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could a simple ultrasound replace brain CT scans for ICU patients?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new ultrasound device called SYLVER can measure blood flow in the brain as accurately as the standard CT scan. It involves 50 ICU patients with brain injuries or bleeding. If it works, doctors could monitor brain health at the bedside without movin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Resolve Stroke • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Finger test could spot hidden heart trouble
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study checks if a quick, non-invasive finger test (QuantaFlo HD) can detect early signs of heart dysfunction. Researchers will compare the finger test results with standard heart ultrasound measurements in 600 adults who have risk factors like high blood pressure or diabetes…
Sponsor: Semler Scientific • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New MRI technique could sharpen brain imaging in kids with clogged arteries
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of MRI scan called eASL that measures blood flow in the brain without needing a contrast injection. It will include 50 children with conditions like Moya-moya or sickle cell disease that affect brain arteries. The goal is to see if eASL gives clea…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:26 UTC
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New speech therapy trial aims to help stroke survivors find their words
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of speech therapy for people with aphasia, a language disorder often caused by stroke. One therapy, called Semantic Feature Analysis (SFA), helps people name objects by describing their features. The other adds metacognitive strategy training (SFA+MS…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Teachers College, Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New robot boot aims to fix foot drop after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a wearable robot called ENMS-BSF that combines soft muscles, electrical stimulation, and balance feedback to correct foot drop and foot inversion after a stroke. Sixty people who had a stroke at least six months ago and have mild-to-moderate walking problems will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses help stroke survivors speak again?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called TMS, combined with language therapy, can improve speech in people who have aphasia after a stroke. Researchers will compare real TMS to a sham (fake) version in 63 participants who had a stroke 2 to 6 week…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart surgery patients test app to boost recovery before going under the knife
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a smartphone app designed to help people prepare for heart surgery through exercise, nutrition tips, and telehealth check-ins. About 40 adults awaiting surgery will either use the app or receive standard care. Researchers want to see if the app is easy to use, ac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Claire Hines • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Stitch showdown: which suture keeps groin wounds safer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two different stitch materials (PDS and Vicryl) for closing groin incisions after planned vascular surgery. About 259 adults will be randomly assigned to one stitch type or the other. The goal is to see which material leads to fewer wound problems.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Hospital walking program aims to fight frailty in heart patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily movement program led by a kinesiologist can reduce frailty in 60 hospitalized heart patients. Frailty makes people weaker and more likely to have longer hospital stays or be readmitted. The program encourages simple activities like standing, walki…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université de Sherbrooke • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New support program aims to boost CPAP use in stroke rehab
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether extra support—like personalized mask fitting, monthly phone calls, and a tracking app—helps stroke patients with sleep apnea use their CPAP machine more consistently during rehab. About 250 participants will be randomly assigned to either this intensive s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Shocking new hope: spinal stimulation may prevent falls after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a mild electrical stimulation applied to the spinal cord, combined with balance training, can improve stability and reduce fall risk in people who had a stroke over a year ago. Sixteen community-dwelling adults will be randomly assigned to receive e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a VR headset help stroke survivors recover arm movement?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a low-cost virtual reality (VR) system can help people recovering from a first-time stroke improve their arm movement. Researchers will compare VR therapy to standard care in 40 adults with moderate to severe arm weakness. Participants will use a Me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Sweat it out: High-Intensity workouts may boost language recovery after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week high-intensity exercise program can improve language, thinking, and physical health in 120 adults with aphasia (trouble speaking or understanding language) after a stroke. Participants are randomly assigned to either high-intensity or low-intens…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Berkeley • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Heart patients get a sleep and stress boost in rehab trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a program that targets sleep and stress (called RESST) to standard cardiac rehabilitation helps heart patients recover better. About 200 adults with heart conditions who also have poor sleep or high stress will take part. Researchers will measure s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Shocking the brain back to sight: new stroke vision trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new rehabilitation method for people who lost part of their vision after a stroke. It combines gentle electrical brain stimulation with visual exercises, sometimes using virtual reality, to try to speed up recovery of sight in the blind area. The study involves…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can magnetic pulses boost speech therapy for stroke survivors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) with speech therapy can improve language in people with mild aphasia after a stroke. About 24 adults who had a left-brain stroke at least 6 months ago will receive either real or fake TMS along with 10 day…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Brain wave training shows promise for early stroke recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using EEG neurofeedback — a way to train brain activity — can improve arm movement in people who recently had a stroke. Forty adults with a stroke within the past three weeks will either get real or fake (sham) neurofeedback, plus standard rehab. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New balance training aims to prevent falls in stroke patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether balance exercises that challenge the senses (like closing eyes or standing on uneven surfaces) can improve balance and reduce fall risk in people who had a stroke over 6 months ago. 46 participants will be split into two groups: one doing these special ex…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montiha Azeem • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Balance training with biofeedback: a new hope for stroke fall prevention?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding real-time biofeedback (like visual or audio cues) to balance exercises helps people who had a stroke more than standard training alone. 66 chronic stroke patients in Lahore will be split into three groups: task-specific training with biofeedback, w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Syed Ali Behram Subazwari • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for stroke patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether psilocybin, a psychedelic substance, is safe for people who had a stroke at least a year ago. Researchers will monitor blood pressure and other vital signs in 20 participants. The goal is to see if psilocybin can help with lingering symptoms like weakness…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New app aims to put rehab strategies in Patients' hands
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a web-based app called IAMABLE that provides evidence-based rehabilitation strategies for people with chronic conditions like heart disease, arthritis, or neurological disorders. Fifty adults aged 45 to 75 will use the app for 4 months to set goals and learn abou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can a phone therapy boost recovery after a heart attack?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a type of talk therapy called Behavioral Activation, delivered via home-based telehealth, can improve social functioning and mood in veterans recently discharged from the hospital for a heart condition. About 132 veterans with depression will receive eith…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can a common amino acid fix Stroke-Related balance problems?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily dose of acetyl-leucine (a modified amino acid) can improve balance and coordination in people who have had a stroke affecting the back part of the brain. Two hundred adults who recently had a stroke and have trouble walking or staying steady will …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kafrelsheikh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Women-Only heart rehab may boost attendance and health
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a women-only cardiac rehabilitation program to the standard mixed-gender program for women with heart disease. Sixty women aged 40-80 will attend 36 sessions over 12 weeks, with extra women-focused education. Researchers will measure attendance, completion rat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Shocking the vagus nerve through the ear may restore movement after stroke
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether stimulating the vagus nerve through both ears can improve movement and sensation in people who recently had a stroke. Forty participants will receive daily 30-minute sessions for four weeks. Researchers will measure changes in motor function, sensation, a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanchang University Affiliated Rehabilitation Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Can mindfulness lower heart risk in older HIV patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called One-Mind One-Heart that combines mindfulness and behavior change skills to help older adults with HIV reduce stress and improve heart health. The program includes text messages and covers topics like physical activity, diet, and substance use. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Simple change in injection technique could spare heart patients pain and bruising
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a standardized, step-by-step protocol for giving blood thinner injections (low-molecular-weight heparin) can reduce bruising and pain in heart patients. About 180 patients in cardiac care units will be randomly assigned to receive injections either by the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:22 UTC
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Zapping the brain to beat Post-Stroke fatigue and boost speech
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a gentle electrical current applied to the front of the brain (tDCS) can reduce fatigue and improve language and attention in people who have had a stroke. Sixty participants will receive either real or fake tDCS during 10 sessions of speech therapy. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Syracuse University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:40 UTC
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AI heart scanner put to the test on 200,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry study will enroll 200,000 high-risk cardiac patients to see how well an AI platform called Willem can detect heart problems from standard ECGs. The AI's readings will be compared to expert cardiologist diagnoses, but the AI results won't be shared with doctors, so p…
Sponsor: Idoven 1903 S.L. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unravel mysteries of blood clots and vessel disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about how diseases related to blood clots, the immune system, and blood vessels start and change over time. Researchers will enroll up to 1,000 people aged 5 and older, including those with these conditions, their healthy relatives, and healthy volun…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 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 Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive heart database aims to unlock secrets of cardiovascular disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a large database of about 12,000 people with and without heart disease. Researchers collect medical information and blood samples to analyze factors that influence heart conditions like coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke. The goal is to better u…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pandemic prescribing: were older heart patients given dangerous drugs?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at medical records of 1,000 older heart patients in Russia to see if they were prescribed potentially harmful medications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers will use a medical database to count how often these risky prescriptions happened and check for dan…
Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cleveland clinic launches massive biorepository to unlock secrets of heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of blood, urine, stool, and heart tissue samples from 10,000 people with and without heart or metabolic conditions. The goal is to store these samples along with medical information to speed up future research into what causes these disea…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Heart surgery Patients' diet check could cut ICU stays
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether simple nutritional checks before heart surgery can predict how well patients recover. Researchers will give 250 patients questionnaires, blood and urine tests, and measure grip strength and body composition. They will then see if these measures are l…
Sponsor: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of rare vascular diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting medical data and biological samples from people with genetic conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand these diseases, improve diagnosis, and lay the groundwork for future t…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Scientists map cognitive profiles in rare brain disorder to personalize rehabilitation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates the specific cognitive strengths and weaknesses of children and adults with Sturge-Weber Syndrome (SWS), a rare condition affecting blood vessels in the brain, skin, and eyes. Participants complete a series of tests measuring memory, attention, language, a…
Sponsor: University of Roma La Sapienza • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Major stroke study aims to unlock secrets of brain attacks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for adults 18 and older who have had a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA), often called a mini-stroke. The goal is to collect information from standard medical tests and some extra research tests, like blood draws and brain scans, to better understand how t…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Community health check: can better care improve lives?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with type 2 diabetes, COPD, or heart disease who join a health program in Halsnaes Municipality improve their physical function and well-being. About 194 adults will be tracked before and after the program using tests and questionnaires. The goa…
Sponsor: Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Pneumonia's hidden heart risk: new study tracks Long-Term damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 people who had hospital-acquired pneumonia to see how it affects their heart and lungs over 18 months. Researchers will take blood samples, swabs, and perform heart and lung tests to understand the link between pneumonia and later cardiovascular problems li…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New MRI scan could spot heart problems earlier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a comprehensive MRI scan to see if it can better diagnose different heart conditions. Researchers will scan 2,000 adults with suspected or confirmed heart disease. The goal is to create a standard imaging method that improves early detection and risk predict…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Mind-Reading brain chip could give voice to the voiceless
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a brain implant called BrainGate in just 3 people with severe paralysis or speech loss from conditions like ALS or spinal cord injury. The goal is to see if the device is safe and can let users control a computer cursor or other tools by thought alone…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 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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AI crystal ball: can computers predict your next disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence can predict if someone will develop one of five common diseases: diabetes, heart disease, breast cancer, back pain, or arthritis. Researchers will collect health data from 1,000 adults aged 30 to 60, including medical records,…
Sponsor: Jae Yong Jeon, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Heart MRI reveals how weight loss and exercise reshape the heart
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses advanced heart MRI to see how bariatric surgery and cardiac rehabilitation change the heart's structure and function. Researchers will scan 150 adults before and 6-12 months after these metabolic treatments. The goal is to understand how the heart adapts to these …
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New MRI technique could spot hidden heart damage early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use a new type of cardiac MRI to look at the heart's microscopic structure in 1,000 people—both healthy volunteers and those with various heart conditions. The goal is to see if this advanced imaging can detect early signs of heart damage better than standard test…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Mind-Reading device aims to give voice to the paralyzed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether a brain implant can help people with severe paralysis from conditions like ALS, spinal cord injury, or stroke control devices using their thoughts. The implant records brain signals to decode text or synthesized speech. Only 3 adults will participat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karunesh Ganguly • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Massive korean registry to unlock secrets of heart and stroke
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a huge database of up to 800,000 Korean patients with heart or brain vascular disease. By tracking their health over many years, researchers hope to understand the unique patterns and risk factors in this population. The goal is to create a platform that ca…
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Massive heart biobank aims to unlock secrets of aortic disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large biobank of blood, DNA, plasma, and tissue samples from 15,000 people with and without heart and aortic diseases. Researchers will use this information to better understand conditions like aortic aneurysm, heart failure, and bicuspid aortic valve. Th…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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100,000-Patient heart MRI study aims to unlock secrets of cardiovascular disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use advanced heart MRI scans on up to 100,000 people with known or suspected heart disease. The goal is to learn how these scans can help doctors better understand, diagnose, and treat different heart conditions. Researchers will track participants' health over ti…
Sponsor: Dipan Shah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Heart tissue bank aims to unlock secrets of childhood heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a large collection of blood, tissue, and medical information from up to 5,000 people with or at risk for pediatric heart disease. Researchers will use these samples to better understand the disease and find new ways to diagnose or treat it in the future. Partic…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire predict who will follow their treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Madrid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to better heart surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving probiotics after heart surgery can improve recovery by changing the bacteria in the gut. Researchers will measure certain chemicals in the blood that come from gut bacteria. The trial involves 30 adults scheduled for heart surgery, who will re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Blood samples could reveal hidden heart risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from 1500 adults at risk for heart disease to discover new biomarkers that can predict future heart attacks, strokes, or blocked leg arteries. Participants are seen at a specialized prevention center and provide samples and health data at the sta…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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One scan, two measurements: new PET method could simplify heart imaging
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single PET tracer (FDG) can measure both blood flow and sugar use in the heart, instead of needing two separate tracers. Researchers will compare results from FDG with a dedicated flow tracer in 60 healthy adults and people with heart disease. The goal …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New stroke registry aims to unlock secrets of brain damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, clots, and tissue from up to 1000 people having procedures for stroke or other blood vessel problems in the brain. Researchers will analyze these samples to find biological markers and understand inflammation. The goal is to learn more about how stroke …
Sponsor: Justin Fraser • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Heart-to-Heart: a new program aims to boost cardiac rehab in Low-Income patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Heart-to-Heart, where community health workers help low-income patients make informed choices about cardiac rehab after a heart event. About 50 adults from Johns Hopkins Hospital will take part. The goal is to see if the program is practical and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 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 Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Massive heart surgery study aims to uncover hidden risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is reviewing medical records from 5,000 heart and blood vessel surgery patients to find factors that influence recovery and survival. Researchers are looking at data from 2001 to 2013 to identify what leads to complications or death after surgery. The goal is to improv…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Scientists collect heart biopsies to decode heart disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects small heart tissue samples from 400 adults undergoing heart procedures. Researchers will analyze these samples to find new markers that could help diagnose heart diseases earlier and better understand how the heart works in health and disease. The goal is to i…
Sponsor: Kenneth S. Campbell • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New microscope gadget aims to give surgeons X-Ray vision during delicate operations
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a special microscope attachment called GLOW800 that helps surgeons see blood flow and tissues in real time during brain and reconstructive surgery. About 29 adults will take part, and surgeons will rate how well the tool works. The goal is to confirm the device i…
Sponsor: Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Scientists analyze stroke clots to unlock secrets of brain attacks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at blood clots removed from stroke patients during a procedure called thrombectomy. Researchers will also take a small blood sample. They want to see if the clot's makeup and blood markers can tell us more about what caused the stroke, how well treatment worked, …
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Eye test could spot hidden heart risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special eye scan called OCTA to measure the density of tiny blood vessels in the retina. Researchers will compare results from 64 people—half with cardiovascular disease and half healthy—to see if the scan can reliably detect vessel changes linked to heart probl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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30,000 italians join study to revolutionize heart disease prediction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding genetic and imaging information to standard risk assessments can better predict heart disease in 30,000 healthy Italian adults aged 40-80. Participants will have their risk calculated using traditional methods and then again with the added dat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Robot takes the joystick for brain surgery – first human test underway
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early study is testing whether a robot can help doctors perform delicate brain blood vessel procedures, such as angiography, embolization, and thrombectomy. Ten patients scheduled for these standard procedures will have them done using a robotic system instead. The main goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Navigantis Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can a phone app replace In-Person health help for underserved patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a virtual patient navigation program for 260 English, Chinese, or Spanish speakers with breast cancer or heart disease. The goal is to see if a phone-based portal can help underserved people get the support they need, even though it won't fully replace in-pe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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VR driving test reveals how Stroke-Related blindness changes navigation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a virtual reality driving simulator to see how people with vision loss from a stroke steer a car. Researchers will compare driving accuracy between 40 participants with and without vision loss. The goal is to understand how the brain adapts to missing parts of the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Morocco's heart health future: 10,000 people studied for a decade
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows over 10,000 Moroccan adults for 10 years after a heart screening. Researchers will track heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related deaths to build a risk score tailored to the Moroccan population. The goal is to better predict and prevent heart disease in Moroc…
Sponsor: Moroccan Society of Cardiology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Heart surgery tissue bank launched to unlock secrets of cardiovascular disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a biobank of blood and tissue samples from 500 patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Researchers will analyze these samples to better understand the causes and progression of heart disease. The goal is to improve future diagnosis and treatment, but no new th…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Brain scans reveal secrets of vision recovery after stroke
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the brain changes after a stroke that causes vision loss. Researchers will use MRI scans to see which brain areas are damaged and how they respond to visual training. The goal is to better understand how the brain can adapt and restore some vision. About 1…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Mind-Reading device aims to give voice to the speechless
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a brain implant that reads signals from the brain to help people who have lost the ability to speak fluently communicate through a computer just by trying to talk. It involves up to 2 participants with conditions like spinal cord injury or ALS. The main goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Leigh R. Hochberg, MD, PhD. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Thick liquids might help people with swallowing problems take pills safely
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a swallow gel or a semi-solid vehicle can help people with neurological conditions swallow pills more easily and safely. Researchers will observe 500 participants, including patients with swallowing disorders and healthy volunteers, as they swall…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New study aims to solve the mystery of 'breakthrough' strokes in heart patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 500 people who have had a stroke and also have atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). Some were taking blood thinners when they had their stroke, others were not. Researchers want to understand why blood thinners fail in some patients, by looking at …
Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Your voice may predict heart trouble – no stethoscope needed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if voice recordings from a smartphone can help detect heart disease. Researchers will collect voice samples and health data from up to 1 million adults using the Mayo Clinic app. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather information for future AI tools.
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Stroke survivors needed for recovery research registry
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large registry of people who have had a stroke and still have symptoms. The goal is to connect them with researchers studying new ways to improve recovery. No treatments or tests are given—just observation and data collection.
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Smartwatches vs. heart disease: brazilian study tests AI-Powered early warning system
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a smartwatch, combined with artificial intelligence and remote doctor check-ins, can help detect heart issues like atrial fibrillation and unstable angina earlier than usual. Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo will enroll 520 adults with hear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:13 UTC
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Massive greek health study aims to unmask COPD-Heart disease link
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 900 adults in Greece who have both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and at least one heart condition. Researchers will track their health for two years, recording lung flare-ups, heart complications, hospital visits, and quality of life. The go…
Sponsor: Hellenic Thoracic Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:54 UTC
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Breathing carbon dioxide to uncover hidden stroke risks in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how blood flow and oxygen use in the brain change as children grow, especially in those with sickle cell disease who are at risk for stroke. Researchers will use MRI scans and have participants breathe in small amounts of carbon dioxide to see how well th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:44 UTC