Dilated cardiomyopathy
MONDO:0005021Cardiomyopathy which is characterized by dilation and contractile dysfunction of the left and right ventricles. It may be idiopathic, or it may result from a myocardial infarction, myocardial infection, or alcohol abuse. It is a cause of congestive heart failure.
Also known as: dilated cardiomyopathy, familial dilated cardiomyopathy, idiopathic dilation cardiomyopathy, primary dilated cardiomyopathy
331 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Heart drug tested to fight COVID-19 complications
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called CardiolRx in 90 hospitalized COVID-19 patients who also had heart disease or risk factors like diabetes or high blood pressure. The goal was to see if the drug could lower the chance of death, needing intensive care, or having heart problems. The t…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New heart drug AZD0233 begins first safety tests in healthy volunteers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested the safety of a new drug called AZD0233 in 84 healthy adults aged 18 to 50. The drug is being developed for dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart becomes enlarged and weak. Participants received either the drug or a placebo, and researc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy for rare muscle disease shows early promise but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a gene therapy called SRP-9003 for people with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2E (LGMD2E), a rare genetic disease that causes muscle weakness. The treatment aimed to deliver a working gene to muscle cells to help them produce a missing protein. Only 6 peopl…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Blood filter during heart bypass may prevent organ damage, but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a device called Efferon LPS that filters blood during heart surgery when a heart-lung machine is used. The goal was to see if it could prevent multiple organ failure, especially kidney damage. Only 14 people took part before the study was stopped, so the results…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Efferon JSC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Experimental gene therapy tested for rare muscular dystrophy
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a gene therapy called SRP-9004 in just 4 people with limb girdle muscular dystrophy type 2D/R3, a rare muscle-weakening disease. The main goal was to check safety, not effectiveness. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:47 UTC
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Heart surgery recovery: can patients manage their own precautions?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether letting patients manage their own recovery precautions after heart surgery leads to a better quality of life compared to following standard sternal precautions. Ten adults who had heart surgery were followed for up to a year. Researchers checked pain,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Painkiller showdown: which is safer for the heart?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how two common pain relievers—celecoxib (a Coxib) and naproxen (an NSAID)—affect blood clotting in people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have heart disease or are at high risk for it. All participants took low-dose aspirin daily. The goal was to see if on…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Platelet and Thrombosis Research, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC