Heart disorder
MONDO:0005267A disease involving the heart and/or pericardium.
Also known as: cardiac disease, disease of heart, disease or disorder of heart, disorder of heart, disorder of heart/pericardium, heart disease, heart disease or disorder, heart disorder
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New CAR T-Cell therapy takes on rare blood disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called AZD0120 for people with AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and destroy harmful cells. The study aims to see if it is safe and effectiv…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 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 Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart valve registry aims to improve safety and outcomes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis registry is following 500 adults in Portugal who have severe aortic stenosis and are getting a new type of heart valve replacement called the Medtronic Evolut FX+ TAVI system. The goal is to see if using a standardized procedure makes the treatment safer and more effective. …
Sponsor: Portuguese Association of Interventional Cardiology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to close gaps in heart care for young adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program to help young adults with congenital heart disease transition from pediatric to adult care. The program includes a nurse check-in, a diagnosis summary, an education day, and a handover video call. Researchers will track whether this reduces hospital vis…
Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Second infusion of designer cells aims to rescue failing hearts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether a second infusion of a patient's own modified immune cells (CAR-DC) is safe and can improve heart function in 5 adults with end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy. Participants had already received one dose but saw their heart function worsen again. The g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart pacing method tested against standard therapy in 850 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a newer pacing method (Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing) with the standard cardiac resynchronization therapy for people with heart failure. About 850 adults with moderate to severe heart failure will take part. The goal is to see if the newer method reduces deat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart valve mimics nature to improve blood flow in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new heart valve, the DurAVR®, to standard TAVR valves in up to 1650 people with severe aortic stenosis. The valve is designed to mimic natural blood flow. Participants are randomly assigned to get the new valve or a standard one and are followed for up to 10…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anteris Technologies Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New clip device tested for leaky heart valve fix
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking how safe and well a device called TriClip works for people with a leaky heart valve (tricuspid regurgitation). The device is already approved for use, and this study will watch 1000 adults who get it to see how they do. The goal is to make sure the device w…
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to cut unnecessary blood transfusions in critical heart patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized blood transfusion approach, based on oxygen levels, is better than the standard method for people on a heart-lung machine (ECMO) due to severe heart failure. About 236 adults will be randomly assigned to one of two strategies to see which r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame heart sarcoidosis with fewer side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial compares a low-dose combination of prednisone and methotrexate to standard high-dose prednisone for people with active cardiac sarcoidosis. Researchers hope the combo works just as well but causes fewer side effects and improves quality of life. The study plans…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Time gene infusion aims to repair hearts in rare genetic condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single intravenous dose of AFTX-201, a gene therapy designed to deliver a working copy of the BAG3 gene to heart cells. It enrolls 22 adults aged 18–55 with dilated cardiomyopathy and a BAG3 mutation. The study primarily checks safety and tolerabili…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Affinia Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a shorter course of blood thinners be safer after a heart attack?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who have had a severe type of heart attack called STEMI. It compares a shorter course (about one month) of two blood thinners followed by just one drug (prasugrel) for a year, versus the standard one-year regimen of two blood thinners. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Research Maatschap Cardiologen Rotterdam Zuid • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new drug cut heart failure hospitalizations in people with obesity?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether maridebart cafraglutide (MariTide) can reduce heart failure events like hospitalizations and urgent visits in people with obesity and a specific type of heart failure (preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction). About 5,056 participants will r…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a balloon replace stents for clogged heart arteries?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug-coated balloon can be a safe and effective alternative to stents for treating new blockages in heart arteries. About 1,616 people will be randomly assigned to receive either the balloon or standard stent treatment. The goal is to see if the balloon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill help kids with rare liver disease avoid transplant?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 30 people with Alagille syndrome who are taking odevixibat (Bylvay) in their daily lives. The goal is to see if the drug helps them avoid serious surgeries like liver transplant or bile duct repair over the long term. Researchers will also track weight, height,…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can daily home monitoring keep heart failure patients out of the hospital?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a hybrid care pathway that includes home telemonitoring helps people with heart failure spend more days at home and out of the hospital. Participants measure their weight, blood pressure, heart rate, and symptoms daily, sending the data to a medical ce…
Sponsor: St. Antonius Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells aim to repair damaged hearts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new cell therapy for people with heart failure caused by blocked arteries. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, engineered to target scar tissue in the heart. The study will check safety and whether it can improve heart function in 15 …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple drug switch transform heart care in rural tanzania?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether changing from standard heart failure medications to a newer drug (sacubitril-valsartan) can improve the health and daily life of people with heart failure in rural Tanzania. About 298 adults with heart failure will be switched to the new drug and follo…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Martin Rohacek • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 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 Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests hormone combo to boost IVF success in adenomyosis patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a two-month hormone pretreatment (GnRH agonist plus letrozole) before standard frozen embryo transfer can improve live birth rates in women with adenomyosis. About 222 participants will be randomly assigned to either the new regimen or standard care. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mỹ Đức Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pacemaker vs. pills: which works better for irregular heartbeat and heart failure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a pacemaker plus a heart ablation procedure is better than standard medications for controlling heart rate in 600 people with both atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Participants will either get a pacemaker implant and ablation, or continue with optim…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Habib Khan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart mapping tech could improve AFib treatment safety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new mapping catheter and software to help doctors treat atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm problem. About 200 Chinese patients will receive a standard ablation procedure, but doctors will use the new tools to guide them. The goal is to see if the new de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to limit heart damage after major attack
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a medicine called Xolatryp in adults who have had a severe heart attack (STEMI) and are getting a procedure to open blocked arteries. Participants receive either a single 6-hour infusion of Xolatryp or a placebo, and their heart health is monitored for 30 days. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nyrada Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DYNE-101 aims to ease muscle symptoms in DM1
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether DYNE-101 can improve muscle function and daily life in 150 adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1). Participants receive either the drug or a placebo by IV every few weeks for 48 weeks. The study measures how quickly people can stand from a ch…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Dyne Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 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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New heart device tested in 500 chinese patients: will it tame irregular heartbeats?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks 500 Chinese patients with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation who are treated with the FARAPULSE pulsed field ablation system as part of their normal care. Researchers will monitor safety and effectiveness for up to three years. The goal is to see how well the device…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Battle of the white spot busters: paste vs. resin for Post-Braces cavities
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two treatments for white spot lesions—early cavities that appear as milky-white marks on front teeth after braces. One treatment uses a special paste (MI Paste Plus) combined with etching, while the other uses a resin infiltration technique (Icon). The study i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to cut heart failure deaths in obese patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called NNC0487-0111 in about 5,600 people who have both heart failure and obesity. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo as a weekly injection. The goal is to see if the drug reduces the risk of heart failure worsening, hospitalization,…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart valve study: which blood thinner prevents clots best after TAVR?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares aspirin and clopidogrel to prevent leaflet thrombosis (blood clots on the valve) in 254 people who had a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for severe aortic stenosis. After 4 weeks of both drugs, participants take either aspirin or clopidogrel alon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart drug UDP-003 enters first human safety tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether an experimental drug called UDP-003 is safe in healthy volunteers and people with heart disease. Researchers will give single or multiple doses of the drug or a placebo and monitor for side effects. The study includes 84 participants and is th…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cyclarity Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart ablation waveforms aim to tame atrial fibrillation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests new waveforms delivered by the FARAPULSE PFA system to treat atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm problem. About 200 adults with paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation will receive the procedure. The goal is to see if these new waveforms are safe and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Time gene shot aims to mend broken hearts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a one-time gene therapy called RP-A701 in 8 adults with dilated cardiomyopathy caused by a faulty BAG3 gene. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the gene, aiming to improve heart function. The main goal is to check safety, b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rocket Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart mapping technique could improve ablation for persistent AF
Disease control Recruiting nowThis global trial compares two ablation strategies for people with persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) that hasn't responded to medication. One group gets standard ablation of the pulmonary veins and back wall of the left atrium. The other group gets ablation guided by a special …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart attack survivors with gene variant may benefit from colchicine
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether the drug colchicine can reduce artery plaque in 120 heart attack survivors who have a specific genetic change (TET2-CHIP). Participants take colchicine or standard care for 12 months. The goal is to see if this genetic marker can guide personalized …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Shenyang Northern Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Stop shop: new study tests dual procedure for AFib patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether it is safe and effective to perform two heart procedures at the same time in people with atrial fibrillation (AF). The first procedure uses pulsed field ablation to correct the heart's rhythm, and the second closes off a small pouch in the heart to r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare blood disorders: benralizumab trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests the drug benralizumab (Fasenra) in children aged 6 to 17 with two rare eosinophilic diseases: EGPA and HES. The study aims to see if the drug is safe, how it works in the body, and whether it can help control the disease. Fourteen children will receive in…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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More zaps, better rhythm? trial tests extra ablations for AFib
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares standard versus extra pulsed field ablation applications during pulmonary vein isolation in people with atrial fibrillation. The goal is to see if more targeted ablations improve freedom from irregular heart rhythms for up to 18 months. Participants are adults…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: R&D Cardiologie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart device aims to tame stubborn AFib
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation system in 376 people with persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) who have already had a prior ablation. The device uses electrical pulses to destroy the heart tissue causing the abnormal rhythm. The goal is to see if it is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New digital tool aims to keep heart patients on track after rehab
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a digital support program (called DEEPER) helps heart patients maintain their health after completing cardiac rehab. About 306 adults with heart disease or heart failure will be split into two groups: one gets standard follow-up care, the other gets stand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart device aims to cut stroke risk without Long-Term blood thinners
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called CLAAS that is placed in the heart to prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). About 1600 participants will be randomly assigned to get either the new device or one of two already-approved devices. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Conformal Medical, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart scale for swelling: could a Foot-Volume monitor keep heart patients out of hospital?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device that automatically measures foot swelling in people with chronic heart failure. The device sends alerts to healthcare teams if swelling increases, which could signal worsening heart failure. About 1,500 participants will use the device at home for at lea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Heartfelt Technologies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New valve replacement could fix leaky hearts without cutting chest open
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device that replaces a leaky tricuspid heart valve using a thin tube inserted through a leg vein, avoiding open-heart surgery. It includes 150 people with severe tricuspid regurgitation who are too high-risk for surgery. The goal is to see if the device is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic Cardiovascular • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart valve device offers hope for patients too sick for surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device to replace the mitral valve in people with severe mitral regurgitation (a leaky heart valve) who cannot have standard surgery or a less invasive repair. About 1,056 participants will receive the device and be followed for safety and quality of life. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic Cardiovascular • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug may boost protein levels in heart disease patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether switching from tafamidis to acoramidis can raise blood levels of transthyretin (TTR) in adults with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). The drug acoramidis stabilizes TTR to prevent harmful amyloid clumps that stiffen the heart. Researchers wi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could stem cells restore sight in damaged eyes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting a person's own bone marrow stem cells into or near the eye can help treat various retinal and optic nerve diseases, including age-related macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa, and glaucoma. Participants receive stem cell injections via dif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MD Stem Cells • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New asthma pill shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called KT-621 in 264 adults with moderate to severe eosinophilic asthma that is not well controlled by current treatments. Participants will take either KT-621 or a placebo daily for several weeks. Researchers will measure changes in lung function an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart zapping device could free patients from irregular heartbeat
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called FARAFLEX that uses electrical pulses to treat atrial fibrillation (AF), a condition where the heart beats irregularly. About 571 adults with AF that hasn't improved with medication will get this procedure. The goal is to see if it safely resto…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wireless sensor could help doctors Fine-Tune heart failure treatment in real time
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a small wireless sensor placed in the pulmonary artery can help doctors better manage medications for people with heart failure and a leaky mitral valve. The sensor constantly measures pressure inside the heart, giving doctors real-time data to adjust tre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with weak hearts: long-term safety study launched
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the long-term safety of finerenone, a medicine that may help the heart pump better by reducing inflammation and scarring. It is for children from birth to 18 years old with heart failure and a weak left ventricle. All participants will take finerenone along with …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smarter pacemaker ease a common type of heart failure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a pacemaker programmed to each person's needs can improve symptoms and outcomes for people with a common type of heart failure (HFpEF). About 700 adults with heart failure but normal pumping strength will receive either personalized pacing or minimal/no p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wireless Lung-Artery sensor could keep heart failure patients out of hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a small sensor placed in the pulmonary artery (the blood vessel from the heart to the lungs) that wirelessly sends daily pressure readings to doctors. The goal is to help people with moderate heart failure (NYHA Class II or III) manage their condition at home and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Endotronix, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to ease heart failure symptoms by stimulating blood pressure sensors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called Barostim that is implanted in the body to stimulate blood pressure sensors, which may help the heart work better. It involves 58 adults with heart failure who are already on the best available medications. The goal is to see if the device improves…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Broccoli compound may shield hearts from chemo damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether sulforaphane, a nutrient found in broccoli, can reduce heart damage caused by the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin in breast cancer patients. About 70 participants will receive either sulforaphane or a placebo alongside their chemotherapy. The study m…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DNL952 enters human testing for pompe disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called DNL952 in 32 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive the drug through an IV infusion at different doses.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Denali Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart device aims to zap away irregular rhythm
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device called the FARAFLEX system, which uses targeted electrical pulses to treat atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm problem. About 250 adults with persistent or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation will take part. The goal is to see if the device is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise and rehab keep older heart failure patients out of the hospital?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a structured physical rehabilitation and exercise program can help older adults (age 60+) who have been hospitalized for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Participants will receive a progressive, multi-domain rehab intervention after…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • 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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Massive registry launches to track heart ablation outcomes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 10,000 people with atrial fibrillation who are having a heart ablation procedure. The goal is to see how well the procedure works and how safe it is in everyday medical practice. Researchers will measure how much AF burden patients have 6 months after the p…
Sponsor: AtriCure, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device uses sound waves to crack heart artery calcium
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called ShockFast IVL against an existing one, ShockWave IVL, for treating hardened calcium deposits in heart arteries. Both devices use sound waves to break up calcium so a stent can be placed more easily. The trial will involve 120 adults with coron…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shunmei Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug help heart failure patients after valve surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug called enavogliflozin can prevent major heart problems or worsening heart failure in people who have had a heart valve replacement (TAVR) and still have heart failure. About 1,040 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, in addition …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Duk-Woo Park, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 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 Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug could help rare kidney disease patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, is safe and can lower high urine protein levels in people with renal AL amyloidosis—a rare condition where abnormal proteins damage the kidneys. About 20 participants will take the drug daily for 6 months and be mon…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Baby stem cells injected to fix failing hearts in kids and young adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether infusions of stem cells from donated newborn tissue are safe for young people aged 4 to 39 with dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart becomes enlarged and weak. Up to 36 participants will receive three intravenous doses over 30 d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart device trial aims to boost function in patients with preserved pumping ability
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a small implanted device that sends gentle electrical signals to strengthen heart contractions in people with heart failure whose hearts still pump fairly well (ejection fraction 40-70%). Researchers will compare the device to a sham (inactive) implant in 1,500 p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Impulse Dynamics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a vitamin-like pill shield your heart during surgery? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a supplement called nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) can protect the heart and kidneys of people undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. Researchers will give NMN or a placebo to 90 adults at higher risk of complications. The main goal is…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to catch debris during heart procedure, reduce stroke risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called EmStop that captures debris during a heart valve replacement procedure (TAVR) for aortic stenosis. About 663 people will be randomly assigned to receive either the EmStop device or a standard device. The goal is to see if EmStop reduces the ri…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: EmStop Inc • 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 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 combo pill aims to cut heart deaths in patients with failing kidneys
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, balcinrenone and dapagliflozin, works better than dapagliflozin alone to prevent heart failure events and cardiovascular death. About 4,800 adults with heart failure and moderate-to-severe kidney impairment who rec…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart failure patients get personalized fitness coaching to keep rehab benefits
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether personalized support from a sport and health professional after cardiac rehabilitation helps heart failure patients maintain their physical activity levels. 90 participants will be followed for 12 months, with activity measured by a step counter. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart drug mavacamten tested in japanese patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called mavacamten in adults with a type of heart disease called obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HOCM) in Japan. The goal is to see if mavacamten can improve heart function and symptoms when added to their current treatment. About 36 participa…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • 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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Should heart bypass patients get blood thinners for new atrial fibrillation? major trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a blood thinner to standard antiplatelet therapy helps prevent strokes and blood clots in people who develop a new, temporary irregular heartbeat after coronary artery bypass surgery. About 3,200 adults who had bypass surgery and then experience…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Freezing or burning heart nerves: which works best for slow heartbeat?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two ways to treat a slow heart rate caused by overactive nerves, without using a permanent pacemaker. One method uses freezing (cryoablation) and the other uses burning (radiofrequency) to calm the nerves. Sixty adults aged 18 to 60 with symptoms like fainting or…
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 acid blocker could shield heart patients from stomach bleeding
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new drug, Zastaprazan, against standard proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for preventing stomach bleeding in 5,000 adults who had a heart attack and are on blood thinners. The goal is to see if routine use of Zastaprazan reduces serious complications like death,…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • 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 implant aims to cut stroke risk without blood thinners
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 1000 people with atrial fibrillation who receive the WATCHMAN FLX Pro device, a small implant that closes off a part of the heart to prevent blood clots from causing strokes. The goal is to see how safe and effective the device is in everyday medical practi…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New blood thinner may simplify life after valve replacement
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a newer blood thinner (rivaroxaban) works as well as the standard drug (warfarin) for preventing clots and bleeding in people who have a mechanical aortic valve. About 1,300 adults who had valve surgery at least 3 months ago will take one of the two pills…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Joon Bum Kim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New pill combo aims to cut heart failure deaths and hospital stays
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether adding vicadrostat to the standard drug empagliflozin helps adults with chronic heart failure and a weak heart pump (ejection fraction below 40%). About 4200 participants will take either vicadrostat or a placebo, plus empagliflozin, once daily fo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a simple pacemaker switch ease heart failure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether people with heart failure and a traditional right ventricular pacemaker feel better and have stronger hearts after switching to a more natural pacing method, such as His bundle or biventricular pacing. Participants will have their pacemaker upgrade…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a jolt of electricity help heart patients rebuild leg muscle faster?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a standard leg exercise program alone versus the same program combined with neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in heart failure patients who have a temporary heart pump (intra-aortic balloon pump) in their leg. The goal is to see if adding NMES helps …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Smartphone app could save babies after heart surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a home monitoring program can reduce complications and deaths in infants who had heart surgery. Parents will measure their child's heart rate, oxygen levels, and weight at home and send the data daily via a secure app. The program includes alerts for worr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can one device do the job of two? TAVR study tests simpler artery closure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using just one Perclose device to close the artery after TAVR is as safe and effective as the usual two devices. Researchers will measure bleeding time and complications in 300 adults undergoing TAVR. The goal is to see if a simpler approach can reduce pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can a monthly shot slow stiff heart valves? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a monthly injection called pelacarsen to see if it can slow the worsening of calcific aortic valve stenosis, a condition where the heart valve becomes stiff and narrow. About 502 adults aged 50-79 with high levels of lipoprotein(a) and mild-to-moderate valve dise…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • 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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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 Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Tiny implant in vein could keep heart failure patients out of hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a small sensor implanted in a large vein near the heart to help doctors monitor fluid buildup in people with heart failure. The sensor sends daily readings so treatment can be adjusted early. The trial will compare standard care plus sensor guidance to standard c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Foundry Innovation & Research 1, Limited (FIRE1) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New heart failure drug aims to cut hospitalizations and deaths
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called omecamtiv mecarbil in 1,800 adults with severe heart failure and a very weak heart pump. The goal is to see if it can lower the risk of heart failure worsening, hospitalization, need for a heart pump or transplant, or death. Partici…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cytokinetics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Balloon vs. stent: new trial could change how we treat blocked arteries
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a drug-coated balloon is as good as a drug-eluting stent for treating complex coronary artery disease in high-risk patients. About 2,184 participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two treatments. The main goal is to see if the ballo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: B. Braun Melsungen AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug aims to cut heart deaths in rare heart condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called NNC6019-0001 in people with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. About 1,280 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo by IV, alongside their usual heart trea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New stent study aims to keep heart arteries open in routine care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 1,000 people who receive the DESyne X2 drug-eluting stent to treat narrowed or blocked coronary arteries. Researchers are monitoring how often patients experience serious heart events like death, heart attack, or the need for another procedure. The goal is …
Sponsor: Seung-Jung Park • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a Low-Calorie diet ease heart failure symptoms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week low-calorie meal replacement diet can improve heart function and exercise ability in people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) who are also obese. 63 adults will be randomly assigned to either the diet or standard care. …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Leicester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Heart surgery fluid showdown: which one spares kidneys?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial tests two types of intravenous fluids given during heart surgery: hydroxyethyl starch (HES) and balanced crystalloids. The goal is to see which fluid leads to fewer serious kidney problems, such as kidney failure or death. About 1,292 adults having heart surgery …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New balloon treatment may shorten blood thinner use for heart patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a paclitaxel-coated balloon to open small coronary arteries in people with heart disease who also have a high risk of bleeding. About 501 participants will receive the balloon treatment and then take blood thinners for either the standard duration or just 7 …
Sponsor: Fundación EPIC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental eye drug hopes to restore sight in rare blindness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called sepofarsen in 32 people with Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), a rare genetic condition that causes severe vision loss from birth. The drug is injected into one eye, while the other eye gets a placebo, to see if it safely impro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Laboratoires Thea • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Inhaled drug combo aims to ease Heart-Lung bypass weaning
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two inhaled drugs (milrinone and epoprostenol) before heart-lung bypass can prevent difficult separation from the machine. About 141 adults having heart surgery will be randomly assigned to receive the drug combo or a placebo. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Montreal Heart Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Weekly shot could replace daily growth hormone for kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares a once-weekly growth hormone injection (lonapegsomatropin) to a daily one (somatropin) in 186 prepubertal children with growth failure due to Turner syndrome, SHOX deficiency, being small for gestational age, or idiopathic short stature. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug livmarli tracked for Long-Term safety in kids with rare liver disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 230 children with Alagille syndrome or progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) who are taking Livmarli, a drug to reduce bile buildup and itching. Researchers will monitor side effects, liver function, and long-term outcomes like need for transplan…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study tests repatha® combo to slash heart risks in 7,000 chinese patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis real-world study is following 7,000 Chinese adults with established heart disease to see if adding Repatha® (a cholesterol-lowering injection) to their usual care reduces major cardiovascular events like heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related death. Participants are eithe…
Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New Dual-Action heart procedure could tame stubborn AFib
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new two-step procedure for people with long-standing persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib), a type of irregular heartbeat. The procedure combines a minimally invasive surgery on the outside of the heart with a standard catheter ablation inside the heart. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Barts & The London NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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 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 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Heart showdown: stents vs. bypass surgery in diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two advanced heart procedures—stenting guided by imaging and blood flow tests (PCI) versus bypass surgery (CABG)—in 1,500 people with diabetes and three blocked coronary arteries. The goal is to see which approach better prevents major events like death, heart…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duk-Woo Park, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New long stent aims to simplify treatment of tough heart blockages
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a long version of the Ultimaster Nagomi stent in people with long blockages in their heart arteries. About 1,039 participants will receive the stent and be followed for one year to see if it works well and stays safe. The goal is to see if one long stent can…
Sponsor: Fundación EPIC • 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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Double whammy for AFib: single procedure aims to fix rhythm and prevent strokes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests doing two heart procedures at the same time for people with atrial fibrillation. First, doctors use pulsed field energy to fix the heart's rhythm. Then, they implant a small device to close off a part of the heart where clots can form. The goal is to see if this …
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • 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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New shot may slash cholesterol right after a heart attack
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether starting inclisiran early during a hospital stay for a heart attack can lower bad cholesterol more than a placebo, when both are added to standard care. About 300 adults hospitalized for a heart attack will receive either inclisiran or a placebo shot at t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Real-World study tests Benralizumab's impact on severe asthma control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 adults with severe eosinophilic asthma who are prescribed benralizumab as part of their normal care in Germany. Researchers will track changes in asthma control, lung function, and medication use over one year. The goal is to see how the drug performs outsi…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Heart failure patients may skip some office visits with new remote monitoring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a remote monitoring system called HeartLogic to standard in-person follow-up for people with heart failure who have a special defibrillator. About 578 adults will be randomly assigned to either get alerts from the device that prompt early check-ins or to conti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a common gout pill protect heart bypass patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether the anti-inflammatory drug colchicine can lower inflammation and reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) after coronary artery bypass surgery. 24 adults scheduled for bypass surgery will be randomly assigned to receive e…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ayesha Ather • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for stroke prevention in heart patients who Can't use standard meds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, REGN7508 and REGN9933, to prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) who cannot or choose not to take standard blood thinners. About 2,628 participants will receive one of the drugs or a placebo to see if t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can weight loss drugs boost heart function in obese heart failure patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares weight loss using semaglutide (a drug) versus a calorie-restricted diet in 100 people with obesity and heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. The goal is to see which approach better improves peak oxygen uptake, a measure of exercise capacity, after 52 …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jens D Hove, MD,PHD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gene therapy may free gaucher patients from lifelong infusions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a gene therapy called FLT201 for adults with Gaucher disease type 1. The goal is to see if a single dose can keep blood counts stable so patients can stop their regular enzyme replacement or substrate reduction therapy. The study will enroll 45 people who…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Spur Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill could boost breathing in pompe disease – early trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called S-606001 in 45 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. Participants take the drug or a placebo on top of their standard enzyme replacement therapy. The main goal is to see if the drug improves lung function and walking ability over …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shionogi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New heart valve procedure could offer a gentler option for leaky valve patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, less invasive way to replace a leaky aortic heart valve (aortic regurgitation) using a device called the JenaValve Trilogy, compared to standard open-heart surgery. About 1,000 people with moderate to severe aortic regurgitation will be randomly assigned t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: JenaValve Technology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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10-Year showdown: stents or pills for blocked arteries?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 840 people with a completely blocked coronary artery (chronic total occlusion) for at least 10 years. Half received a drug-eluting stent, and half got optimal medical therapy alone. Researchers will compare rates of death, heart attack, stroke, and repeat proce…
Sponsor: Seung-Jung Park • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Heart stent showdown: FFR vs. angiography for major artery blockage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two methods of guiding stent placement in the left main coronary artery: standard angiography versus fractional flow reserve (FFR), which measures blood pressure across the blockage. About 960 adults with significant left main artery disease will be randomly a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seung-Jung Park • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Rapid heart pump upgrade may save lives in shock
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether quickly upgrading from a standard heart pump (Impella CP) to a more powerful one (Impella 5.5) within 24 hours after a heart attack improves outcomes for people in cardiogenic shock. The trial will enroll 115 adults aged 18-77 who have had a heart attack …
Sponsor: University Hospital of Cologne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 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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Penicillin break: major trial tests if kids with mild RHD can ditch daily antibiotics
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial will test whether children and teens with mild rheumatic heart disease (RHD) can safely stop taking long-term penicillin. About 922 participants aged 5-20 who have stable or normalized RHD after at least 2 years of antibiotics will be randomly assigned to eithe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New heart pump could be lifeline for failing hearts
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device called the BrioVAD, a mechanical heart pump for people with severe, advanced heart failure that doesn't get better with standard treatments. The goal is to see if the pump is safe and helps people live longer and feel better. About 60 adults wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: BrioHealth BV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Gene-Targeted drug aims to prevent second heart attacks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug dalcetrapib can reduce the risk of major heart problems like heart attacks in people who have a specific genetic makeup (AA genotype) and have recently had a heart-related event. About 2,000 participants will receive either dalcetrapib or…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: DalCor Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Which antibiotic wins against MRSA in the blood? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two common antibiotics, daptomycin and vancomycin, to see which one works better for adults with MRSA bloodstream infections. About 300 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two drugs. The goal is to find which treatment leads to fewer complicat…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Todd C. Lee MD MPH FIDSA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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AI maps the way to better heart ablation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will test an AI software called Volta AF-Xplorer II during catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation. About 150 adults will be treated in real-world clinics, and researchers will track how well the AI helps guide the procedure. The goal is to see if the AI improves saf…
Sponsor: Volta Medical • 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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Massive VA study to settle debate: which blood thinner is safer for A-Fib?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study will compare two widely used blood thinners, apixaban (Eliquis) and rivaroxaban (Xarelto), in about 10,000 veterans with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). The goal is to see which drug better prevents strokes and major bleeding. Participants must already be…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New heart device aims to tame persistent AFib
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device called the VARIPULSE catheter system to treat persistent atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat. The device uses pulsed field ablation to isolate specific heart veins and may be combined with a procedure to close off a heart pouch to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biosense Webster, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New hope for rare protein disease: experimental drug targets relapsed amyloidosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called linvoseltamab in 220 people with AL amyloidosis that has returned or not improved after prior therapy. The drug aims to reduce abnormal proteins that damage organs like the heart and kidneys. The trial first finds the safest dose, then…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New hope for kids with heart failure: drug trial aims to improve heart function
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug vericiguat can help children with heart failure caused by a weak left heart chamber. About 342 children aged 1 month to 18 years will receive either vericiguat or a placebo for 16 weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug lowers a key heart stre…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New antiviral pill aims to shorten RSV symptoms in vulnerable adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral antiviral called ziresovir (AK0529) in adults at high risk for severe RSV infection, such as those with chronic lung or heart disease, weakened immune systems, or age 65 and older. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers measure…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New shot aims to keep pericarditis Flare-Ups at bay
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called KPL-387 in 80 people with well-controlled recurrent pericarditis (inflammation around the heart). The goal is to see if patients can safely switch from their current treatments to KPL-387 alone and still prevent flare-ups. The trial will measure…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Tiny pacemaker, no wires: new trial tests LivIQ for heart rhythm control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, wire-free pacemaker called LivIQ in 325 people who need a pacemaker for a slow heartbeat. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well to keep the heart beating at the right pace. Participants will be followed for several months to check the device…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biotronik, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a drug calm heart inflammation in people with TET2 mutations?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether canakinumab, an anti-inflammatory drug, can reduce blood vessel inflammation in people with coronary artery disease. Some participants have a genetic change called TET2 clonal hematopoiesis, which may increase inflammation. 120 adults will receive either …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could early blood thinner save more heart attack patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at giving a blood thinner called heparin to heart attack patients as soon as they see a doctor, rather than waiting until they are in the procedure room. About 6,294 participants will be randomly assigned to early or standard timing. The goal is to see if early t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chen Jing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New blood thinners aim to cut stroke risk with fewer bleeding side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, REGN7508 and REGN9933, in about 1,200 people with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). The goal is to see if these drugs can prevent blood clots and strokes with less bleeding compared to the standard blood thinner apixaban. Parti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could stem cells and glutathione ease autism symptoms? new trial seeks answers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 24-month study tests whether adding umbilical cord stem cells (AdiaVita) to glutathione therapy helps improve autism symptoms in children ages 3-12. About 100 kids will be randomly assigned to get either glutathione alone or glutathione plus stem cell infusions. Parents and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Adia Med of Winter Park LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood product showdown: which stops bleeding faster in heart surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial compares two blood products—prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC) and fresh frozen plasma (FFP)—for controlling bleeding in people undergoing heart valve surgery. Doctors use a special test to guide which product to give and measure how quickly bleeding stops. The goal…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Konkuk University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Dissolvable magnesium stent could revolutionize heart disease treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called Freesolve, a temporary magnesium scaffold that props open blocked heart arteries and then dissolves over time. About 1,859 people with up to two new blockages will receive either this scaffold or a standard permanent stent. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Teleflex • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Promising drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat amyloidosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and dexamethasone, in people with a rare blood disorder called AL amyloidosis that has come back or not improved after treatment. The trial includes 53 adults with a specific genetic marker (t(11;14)). The goal is to find th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug help hearts stiffened by amyloid?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Enavogliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can help people with amyloid cardiomyopathy, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. About 68 adults with heart failure symptoms will take the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, then switch. The ma…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Seoul St. Mary's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New telehealth program aims to help autistic kids with bowel accidents
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a caregiver-led telehealth program can help autistic children ages 5 to 12 who still have bowel accidents after completing treatment for bedwetting. About 150 children will take part. The program teaches caregivers strategies to manage encopresis, with th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New heart procedure could keep AFib away longer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding extra scar lines in the heart, along with the standard vein isolation procedure, helps people with persistent atrial fibrillation stay in normal rhythm longer. About 640 adults aged 18–80 with symptomatic, drug-resistant persistent AFib will be ran…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to stop rare heart disease in its tracks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2b trial tests whether adding ALXN2220 to eplontersen works better than eplontersen alone for adults with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. About 326 participants will receive either the combinati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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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Heart failure patients may skip hospital visits with digital home monitoring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with acute heart failure can be safely followed up at home using digital tools instead of going to the hospital. About 450 patients will be randomly assigned to either in-person hospital visits or remote digital check-ups. The goal is to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Akershus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could skipping a common antibiotic be just as safe for heart infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two antibiotic approaches for a serious heart valve infection caused by staph bacteria. One group gets a standard treatment that includes the drug rifampin, while the other group gets a treatment without it. The goal is to see if skipping rifampin is just as e…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for stroke survivors: closing a heart pouch may cut stroke risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether closing a small pouch in the heart (left atrial appendage) with a device, along with blood thinners, can prevent another stroke better than blood thinners alone. It includes 482 adults with atrial fibrillation who had a recent stroke despite taking antico…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app and smart blood pressure cuff save heart shock patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a digital platform that monitors blood pressure and symptoms at home can improve outcomes for people with early cardiogenic shock, a serious heart condition. About 472 patients will be split into two groups: one gets standard discharge care, the other get…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug trial targets rare genetic heart disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new medicine called AZD4063 in 31 adults with a specific genetic form of dilated cardiomyopathy (PLN R14del). The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Participants receive the drug as an injection under the skin and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New heart drug tested in real-world chinese patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the drug mavacamten works for Chinese adults with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle is too thick. About 500 people will be followed in regular clinic settings. The main goal is to see if the drug improves bloo…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for CLL patients with weak hearts: acalabrutinib under the microscope
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug acalabrutinib in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who also have moderate to severe heart failure. Researchers want to see if acalabrutinib causes fewer heart-related side effects compared to other standard treatments. About 60 adults will t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a cholesterol drug help Kids' hearts after kawasaki disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether atorvastatin, a common cholesterol drug, is safe and can reduce inflammation in children with Kawasaki disease who also have coronary artery abnormalities. The study will enroll 9 children and give them different doses of atorvastatin for 6 w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a watchful software save ICU patients from organ failure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a special alert system called ICU Beacon can help doctors in intensive care units detect early signs of organ failure. The study includes about 1,962 adult ICU patients and compares units using the software plus standard care to those using standard care …
Sponsor: ETH Zurich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to ease heart failure symptoms and prevent hospital stays
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding vicadrostat to the standard medicine empagliflozin helps people with heart failure who have a preserved ejection fraction (heart pumps normally but is stiff). About 6000 adults with symptoms will take either vicadrostat plus empagliflozin or a plac…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New heart catheter aims to stop dangerous rhythms in their tracks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device called the Sphere-9 catheter, used with the Affera mapping system, to treat ventricular tachycardia (VT) — a fast, dangerous heart rhythm. The procedure uses heat to destroy small areas of scarred heart tissue that cause the abnormal rhythm. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug protect kidneys in heart failure patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether empagliflozin, a diabetes drug, can prevent death, new dialysis, or lasting kidney damage in people with cardiorenal syndrome type 1—a condition where heart failure suddenly worsens kidney function. About 200 hospitalized adults will receive either empagl…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New ablation technique aims to zap heart flutter with less radiation and greater precision
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new way to treat typical atrial flutter, a heart rhythm problem. Instead of the standard linear ablation, doctors use a special catheter with tiny sensors to map and target only the high-voltage areas causing the flutter. The goal is to see if this approach is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Klinikum-Fuerth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Herb power: oregano and basil may soothe unstable angina
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding oregano and basil leaves to the diet can lower inflammation and improve cholesterol in people who have recently had unstable angina. About 70 participants will eat these herbs and have their blood and urine tested. The goal is to see if these co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a blood pressure cuff save brain function after heart stoppage?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether repeatedly inflating and deflating a blood pressure cuff on a leg can reduce brain damage in people who survive a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. The procedure, called remote ischemic post-conditioning (RIPOST), is started within 4 hours after the he…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a sleep machine stop heart rhythm problems after ablation?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a CPAP machine for sleep apnea after a heart procedure (catheter ablation) can help prevent atrial fibrillation from coming back. About 658 adults with both conditions will be randomly assigned to use CPAP for a year or receive usual care. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New gene therapy trial hopes to strengthen hearts in rare genetic condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a one-time gene therapy called ALXN2350 for adults with a specific genetic heart condition (BAG3-related dilated cardiomyopathy). The heart muscle becomes weak and enlarged, making it hard to pump blood. The treatment aims to fix the faulty gene to im…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Smart scales could keep heart amyloidosis patients out of hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether daily weight monitoring at home can reduce hospitalizations for heart failure in people with cardiac amyloidosis, a condition where protein buildup stiffens the heart. 320 adults with ATTR cardiomyopathy will either use a connected scale that alerts docto…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Richmond Research Institute • 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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Heart hole closer device put to the test in Real-World study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 140 patients in Indonesia who received the HeartR PDA Occluder, a device that closes a common heart defect called Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA). The goal is to see if the device works well and is safe over 12 to 24 months. Patients must be at least 6 months ol…
Sponsor: Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart valve showdown: which replacement works best for failed surgical valves?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two different devices (Allegra and Sapien) used to replace a failing surgically implanted aortic heart valve without open-heart surgery. About 104 adults with a deteriorated biological aortic valve will be randomly assigned to get one of the two devices. The m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundación EPIC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New heart mapping could make AFib ablation more effective
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to guide catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm problem. The technique uses unipolar voltage mapping to find specific electrical signals (QS potentials) that may help keep AF going. Researchers will compare this personaliz…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can early rhythm control stop hidden heart rhythms from becoming dangerous?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with heart devices that detect short bursts of irregular heartbeats (atrial high-rate episodes lasting 6 minutes to 24 hours) but no diagnosed atrial fibrillation. It tests whether starting rhythm-control drugs early, along with managing heart risk fact…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug trial aims to help kids with heart failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests whether finerenone, a drug that blocks inflammation and scarring in the heart, can improve heart function in children aged 6 months to 18 years with heart failure and left ventricular systolic dysfunction. About 111 participants will receive either finere…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug cocktail replace triple therapy for heart stent patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a two-drug combination of dabigatran and ticagrelor can lower bleeding risk compared to the standard three-drug therapy (dabigatran, clopidogrel, and aspirin) in people with atrial fibrillation who have had a heart stent after a heart attack. About 1,200 …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a tiny implant save thousands of heart failure patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an implantable defibrillator (ICD) helps people with a certain type of heart failure (non-ischemic cardiomyopathy) live longer. About 2,500 participants will be randomly assigned to receive an ICD or not, and their survival will be tracked for up to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New clip device aims to repair leaky heart valve without Open-Heart surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called DragonFly-T that clips a leaky tricuspid heart valve closed, avoiding open-heart surgery. About 236 people with severe symptoms who are too high-risk for surgery will be randomly assigned to get the clip or continue medical therapy. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hangzhou Valgen Medtech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Tiny pacemaker, big promise: could a leadless device simplify heart pacing?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a small, leadless pacemaker placed in the heart's upper chamber (atrium) for people with sinus node dysfunction, a condition where the heart's natural pacemaker doesn't work properly. Participants receive the Aveir AR pacemaker and a loop recorder to track h…
Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New study tests simpler blood thinner regimen after heart procedure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two blood thinner strategies after left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) in people with atrial fibrillation. Sixty participants will receive either aspirin alone or aspirin plus clopidogrel for three months. The goal is to see which approach better prevents sma…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New heart pump takes on impella in High-Stakes stenting trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a new temporary heart pump called the Supira System to the existing Impella pump in 358 patients undergoing high-risk coronary stenting. The goal is to see if Supira is as safe and effective at supporting the heart during the procedure. Participants are random…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Supira Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New device aims to seal heart holes and prevent strokes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 180 people who receive the CeraFlex PFO Closure System, a device that closes a small hole in the heart called a patent foramen ovale (PFO). The goal is to see how well the device works in everyday medical practice, especially for patients with migraines or stro…
Sponsor: Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New heart tool aims to stop AFib Flare-Ups
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device that uses heat to destroy tiny areas in the heart causing short bursts of irregular heartbeat (paroxysmal atrial fibrillation). About 300 adults with this condition will receive the procedure and be monitored for a year. The goal is to see if the tre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New heart pump trial aims to extend life for advanced heart failure patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mechanical heart pump (HeartMate 3) can help people with advanced heart failure live longer and avoid serious complications like stroke or the need for a heart transplant. About 850 participants will either receive the pump or continue standard medical …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New pill aims to tame chaotic heartbeats in atrial fibrillation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether the experimental drug AP31969 can reduce the amount of time people with atrial fibrillation spend in an irregular heart rhythm. Two hundred adults with paroxysmal or persistent AF will receive either AP31969 or a placebo twice daily for several we…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Acesion Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New Non-Thermal heart ablation shows promise for persistent AF
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new procedure called pulsed-field ablation to treat persistent atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm problem. The procedure uses non-thermal energy to isolate the pulmonary veins, aiming to stop abnormal heart signals. Researchers will follow 60 parti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • 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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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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New drug aims to cut deaths and heart crises in rare amyloidosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests a drug called nucresiran in 1250 people with ATTR amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins damage the heart. Participants receive either nucresiran or a placebo every 6 months. The goal is to see if the drug reduces deaths and heart-related hos…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study tests if asthma drug can stop symptoms Long-Term
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 335 adults with severe eosinophilic asthma who are taking benralizumab. Researchers want to see if the drug helps patients achieve partial or complete clinical remission—meaning fewer symptoms, no need for steroid pills, and better lung function—over 12 to 24 m…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New heart plug aims to cut stroke risk without blood thinners
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new device called the LAmbre™ II, designed to close off a small pouch in the heart (the left atrial appendage) in people with atrial fibrillation who are at high risk for stroke. The goal is to prevent blood clots from forming there, potentially reducing …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug duo aims to control two cancers at once
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs, teclistamab and daratumumab, can help people newly diagnosed with both multiple myeloma and light chain amyloidosis. About 30 adults will receive the treatment for up to 24 cycles. The goal is to see if the combo improves survival wit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New device aims to stop strokes in High-Risk heart patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if a catheter-based device that closes a small pouch in the heart (left atrial appendage) can prevent strokes or blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation who are already taking blood thinners. About 4000 participants at high risk of stroke will be enrolled.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation • 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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Could a tiny neck filter stop strokes in heart patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether implanting small filters in the carotid arteries (the main neck arteries) can prevent repeat strokes in people with atrial fibrillation who have already had a stroke. Participants will receive the filters plus standard blood thinners, or blood thinners al…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Javelin Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New hope for muscle disease: experimental drug VX-670 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests the safety and tolerability of a new drug called VX-670 in 52 adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), a genetic condition that causes muscle weakness and other problems. Participants receive either VX-670 or a placebo, and researchers will monito…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New heart implant aims to ease heart failure burden
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking the safety and effectiveness of a small device called the Occlutech Atrial Flow Regulator in 150 people with chronic heart failure. The device is implanted to create a small opening between the upper chambers of the heart, which may help reduce pressure and…
Sponsor: Occlutech International AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New shot aims to stop repeat heart sac inflammation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an injected drug called KPL-387 in 165 people with recurrent pericarditis, a condition where the sac around the heart becomes inflamed again and again. The goal is to see if KPL-387 can reduce flare-ups and pain better than a placebo. Participants must have sympt…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Experimental Dual-Target CAR-T therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat plasma cell cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new type of gene therapy called CAR 70-BCMA dual-target CAR-T for people with relapsed or refractory plasma cell neoplasms, including multiple myeloma. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune cells, re-engineering them to recognize a…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The General Hospital of Western Theater Command • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New study tests safer stroke prevention for frail elderly with atrial fibrillation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatment strategies for elderly frail patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) who are at high risk for both stroke and bleeding. One group receives catheter ablation plus a device to close the left atrial appendage (LAAO), while the other receives ablation…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Brain oxygen tracking may boost survival after cardiac arrest
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using special brain monitors (near-infrared light, ultrasound, and brain wave tracking) can help doctors better manage oxygen levels in the brain for people on life support after a cardiac arrest. The goal is to see if this approach increases the number o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • 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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Old antibiotic, new hope: doxycycline may shield TB patients from lasting lung harm
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding doxycycline to standard tuberculosis treatment can reduce permanent lung damage and lower the risk of heart problems. Researchers will give 150 adults either doxycycline or a placebo for 8 weeks alongside their TB medication. The main goal …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • 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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New heart pump could help when diuretics fail in acute heart failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called Aortix, a small pump placed in the main artery, to help remove excess fluid in people hospitalized with acute heart failure who are not responding well to diuretic medications. About 320 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Procyrion • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New 'pulsed field' heart procedure aims to stop AFib without long-term drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new procedure using pulsed field energy to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm problem. The procedure isolates the pulmonary veins and the back wall of the left atrium to stop abnormal signals. About 442 adults with symptomatic AFib will be …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New heart pump offers hope for advanced heart failure patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called the Icoms FlowMaker, designed to help the heart pump more blood in people with severe heart failure. Ten patients who are too sick for standard treatments will receive the implant. The main goal is to see if the device is safe and works well f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: FineHeart • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 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 Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug aims to protect hearts after bypass surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new medicine called ADR-002K in 50 people with heart failure caused by blocked heart arteries who are scheduled for bypass surgery. The goal is to see if the drug can prevent heart-related events and improve heart function over two years. Participants must have…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New heart tool aims to simplify AFib treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new system (VARIPULSE catheter and TRUPULSE generator) with updated software for treating persistent atrial fibrillation, a long-lasting irregular heartbeat. About 50 adults aged 18-75 who have not responded to medication will undergo a heart ablation procedure…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biosense Webster, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug aims to boost immune cells in rare blood disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether the drug mavorixafor can reduce serious infections and increase neutrophil levels in people with chronic neutropenia—a condition where the body doesn't make enough infection-fighting white blood cells. About 176 participants will receive either ma…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: X4 Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could a simple heart procedure free millions from daily blood thinners?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with atrial fibrillation (AF) can safely stop taking blood thinners after a successful catheter ablation procedure. About 3,160 adults who have been free of AF for 6 to 12 months after ablation will be randomly assigned to either continue or sto…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cooling time trial for kids after heart stopping: could longer be better?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests different lengths of body cooling in children who remain unconscious after a cardiac arrest outside the hospital. The goal is to see if longer cooling helps protect the brain and improve recovery. The trial will enroll 900 children and follow them for one year.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New catheter treatment for irregular heartbeat under Long-Term review
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking the long-term safety and effectiveness of the VARIPULSE catheter, a device already approved by the FDA, for treating people with a type of irregular heartbeat called paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. About 276 participants who have symptoms and haven't respon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biosense Webster, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Heart bypass patients: which blood thinner works best to keep grafts open?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking two blood thinners (prasugrel plus low-dose aspirin) for three months after heart bypass surgery is better than taking aspirin alone (either low or high dose) at preventing graft failure. About 1,700 adults with stable coronary artery disease who n…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Dolnośląskie Centrum Chorób Serca im.prof. Zbigniewa Religi MEDINET Sp. z o.o. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New heart zapping device could offer safer fix for irregular heartbeat
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device that uses short bursts of electricity to treat atrial fibrillation (AF), a common heart rhythm problem. About 360 adults with AF will receive the procedure to see if it safely restores a normal heartbeat. The goal is to improve symptoms and quality o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Arga Medtech SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Home rehab program aims to keep heart patients out of hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 4-month structured telerehabilitation program, delivered via video calls and an app, can reduce deaths and hospital readmissions in heart patients who have Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS). About 326 adults aged 30-75 who were in the ICU for at least…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi Onlus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New diagnostic tool could speed up treatment for deadly heart infection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding advanced molecular tests (like PCR and DNA sequencing) to standard blood cultures helps doctors identify the cause of infective endocarditis—a serious heart valve infection—more quickly. The goal is to see if this leads to more patients receiving t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot hidden heart nerve damage in ICD patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests a new radioactive imaging agent, 18F-mFBG, to measure nerve damage in the hearts of 20 people with stable heart failure and implantable defibrillators (ICDs). The goal is to see if the agent can reveal differences in nerve function between those who have …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Innervate Radiopharmaceuticals LLC (Formerly: Illumina Radiopharmaceuticals LLC) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 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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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 Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New training program aims to catch rare heart disease earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study enrolls about 4,000 adults aged 60 and older with heart failure who are at high risk for ATTR amyloidosis, a rare disease that stiffens the heart. Doctors receive special training on how to spot and diagnose the condition using standard tests. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable bracelet could alert stroke patients within 3 hours
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial tests a wearable bracelet called Stroke Alarm that detects when a stroke causes arm weakness. People aged 50 and older with certain high-risk conditions (like recent mini-stroke, atrial fibrillation, or artery disease) wear the device for 3 months. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered ECG could catch hidden heart disease early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a cloud-based AI platform called Willem that analyzes electrocardiogram (ECG) data to detect Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CA), a rare and serious heart condition. Researchers will compare ECGs from 2000 adults—some with confirmed ATTR-CA and some …
Sponsor: Idoven 1903 S.L. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 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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Could a liver scan spot hidden heart failure in minutes?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a device called FibroScan, which measures liver stiffness, can quickly diagnose acute heart failure in people who come to the emergency room with shortness of breath. Researchers will enroll 100 adults and compare the FibroScan results with standard tests…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • 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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AI-Powered pulse check could spot hidden heart defects in newborns
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a machine learning algorithm can better detect critical congenital heart disease (CCHD) in newborns by combining standard oxygen saturation measurements with perfusion index data. Researchers will enroll up to 320 infants, including those with suspected o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood test may spot hidden heart killer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a specific antibody in the blood can help diagnose and predict the course of a rare, life-threatening heart condition called short-coupled ventricular fibrillation (SCVF). Researchers will test 300 adults with SCVF for these antibodies and study how th…
Sponsor: Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, University Laval • 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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AI vs. heart attacks: could a computer triage chest pain faster?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an AI tool that reads ECGs can safely and effectively help emergency doctors decide if a patient with chest pain is having a heart attack. About 4,670 adults with chest pain suspicious for a heart attack will be randomly assigned to either AI-assisted or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHA University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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AI-Powered ECG could spot silent heart failure in minutes
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that analyzes electrocardiograms (ECGs) to find a condition called left ventricular systolic dysfunction (LVSD), a type of heart failure where the heart's main pumping chamber is weak. Researchers will enroll 15,000 ad…
Sponsor: Ajou University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New prenatal blood test aims to detect genetic disorders without invasive procedures
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks for fetal cells in the mother's blood to detect genetic conditions like Down syndrome. The test will be compared to standard diagnostic methods such as amniocentesis or newborn testing. The study involves 1,000 pregnant individual…
Sponsor: BillionToOne Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Armband could replace holter monitors for heart arrhythmia detection
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares a new wearable armband called HeartWatch to the standard Holter monitor for detecting heart rhythm problems like atrial fibrillation. About 300 adults who need a Holter test will wear both devices at the same time. The goal is to see if the HeartWatch can accu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HelpWear Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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ER CT scan could keep heart patients out of hospital
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special CT scan done in the emergency department can quickly check for blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. If no clot is found, doctors can proceed with a procedure to restore normal heart rhythm (cardioversion) right away.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 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 simple CT scan save heart bypass patients from future attacks?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing a CT scan of the heart's arteries before the usual catheter procedure can lower the risk of death, heart attack, stroke, or hospital stays in people who have had bypass surgery. About 1000 participants will be randomly assigned to get the CT scan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Heart drug may shield tiny babies from deadly Post-Surgery syndrome
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests if the drug milrinone can prevent a serious heart complication called post-ligation cardiac syndrome (PLCS) in very preterm infants after surgery to close a heart vessel. About 316 babies born before 28 weeks will receive either milrinone or standard care. The go…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NICHD Neonatal Research Network • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 03, 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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Heart surgery upgrade: new device combo aims to stop AFib before it starts
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a special clamp (EnCompass) to create a scar line in the heart and a clip (AtriClip) to close off a small pouch can prevent new atrial fibrillation after heart surgery. The trial will enroll 960 people aged 65 or older who are having planned heart s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AtriCure, Inc. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop rare genetic disease before it strikes
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether acoramidis can prevent or delay transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) in 587 adults who carry a faulty gene but have no symptoms yet. ATTR causes sticky plaques to build up in the heart and nerves, leading to heart failure and nerve damage. Acoramidis …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eidos Therapeutics, a BridgeBio company • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive heart trial targets 'Silent' cholesterol risk factor
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests whether the drug olpasiran can prevent first major heart events (like heart attacks) in 11,000 people aged 50+ who have high levels of lipoprotein(a), a genetic risk factor. Participants receive either olpasiran or a placebo as a shot under the skin. The …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a simple blood thinner stop strokes before they start in heart disease patients?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the blood thinner rivaroxaban can prevent strokes, heart attacks, and death in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) who have early signs of atrial damage but normal heart rhythm. About 532 adults aged 40-80 with HCM and reduced left atrial strain…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Heart shock therapy put to the test: Placebo-Controlled trial reveals true impact on daily life
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares electrical cardioversion—a procedure that delivers a shock to restore normal heart rhythm—to a sham version where no shock is given. Researchers want to see if the real procedure truly improves quality of life in people with persistent atrial fibrillation, a c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new pill unlock better blood flow for stubborn chest pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug vericiguat can improve blood flow in the tiny vessels of the heart and reduce chest pain. About 94 adults aged 40-75 with stable chest pain but no major blockages will take the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if heart blood flow improv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Self-Compassion boost quality of life for heart device patients and their families?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at ways to improve the mental health and quality of life for people with a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) and their family caregivers. After leaving the hospital, both patients and caregivers often struggle with stress and lower well-being. Participants wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app lets doctors check on Kids' hearts from home
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a smartphone app called MedlyPeds that lets children with heart disease send their weight, blood pressure, and heart rate to their doctors from home. The app also asks about symptoms and sends personalized tips. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Where's best for autism therapy? home or center? new study aims to find out.
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 16-week behavioral therapy called Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT) works better when done at a center or at home for young children with autism who have language delays. Researchers will compare both groups to children receiving usual care. The goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a simple iron shot boost energy in heart failure?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving intravenous iron (Ferinject) to heart failure patients with low iron can improve their quality of life and walking ability. About 100 hospitalized adults with a specific type of heart failure (HFpEF) will receive either iron infusions plus diet …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Which sedation is safer for Kids' heart procedures? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two drug combinations (ketamine with propofol vs. dexmedetomidine with propofol) for sedating children aged 2-12 during a heart catheterization to close simple heart defects. The goal is to see which approach causes fewer breathing problems and provides smooth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Sugar water vs. salt water: which makes pain blocks last longer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to dilute the numbing drug bupivacaine for a nerve block used during arm surgery. Researchers want to see if using sugar water (5% dextrose) instead of salt water (0.9% saline) affects how well and how long the block works. About 90 adults having elec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Burçin Alaçam, MD • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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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Teens with heart disease get a boost: online resilience program shows promise
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 5-week online program called WE BEAT that teaches teens with congenital heart disease skills to handle stress and bounce back from tough times. About 390 teens aged 12-17 will be randomly assigned to the program or usual care, and researchers will measure chang…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Carelon Research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Strength training may boost heart transplant candidates' fitness and quality of life
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week resistance training program can improve physical function, quality of life, and heart-related biomarkers in people with heart failure who are on the waiting list for a heart transplant. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the exerci…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Text messages may ease heart failure burden in ethiopia
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile-based telemedicine program—using phone calls and text messages for health education, medication reminders, and lifestyle advice—can improve quality of life in adults with chronic heart failure. About 70 patients in Ethiopia will be split into two…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Select College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Personalized exercise program aims to boost mobility in rare muscle diseases
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a personalized exercise program can improve balance and physical function in adults with rare neuromuscular disorders like Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy, and myotonic dystrophy type 1. Participants will receive a 12-d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Ear-Zap therapy could lift mood in heart attack survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear to see if it can reduce depression symptoms in people who have had a heart attack or related heart problem and a stent placed. About 120 adults will use the device at home for 8 weeks, and their mood…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jing Han • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a virtual support group ease anxiety after 'Broken Heart' syndrome?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether joining a virtual support group can help reduce anxiety in people who have had Takotsubo syndrome, also known as 'broken heart syndrome.' Participants meet online every other week for group therapy and education. The goal is to see if this support lowers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • 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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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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New program targets exercise fear in heart patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 6-session program called BE-FIT that helps cardiac rehabilitation patients reduce anxiety about exercise. The program uses gradual exposure to feared sensations, prevents safety behaviors, and uses activity monitors for feedback. Researchers will enroll 146 adu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Heart failure patients may soon get fluid relief at home with a simple shot
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach for people with worsening heart failure who have too much fluid in their body. Instead of going to the hospital for IV treatment, patients get a water pill (furosemide) as a shot under the skin at home. The study will enroll 100 adults with heart f…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Hypnosis may ease breathlessness without drugs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether three 15-minute hypnosis sessions can help people with persistent breathlessness from cancer, COPD, interstitial lung disease, or chronic heart failure feel more in control of their breathing. Researchers will measure changes using a standard questionnair…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Could eccentric exercise be the key to stronger hearts?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special type of exercise called eccentric training (where muscles lengthen under tension) can help people with heart failure and reduced pumping ability. Researchers will compare eccentric bike and strength training to standard cardio and strength ex…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Pacemaker tweak may help heart failure patients breathe easier during exercise
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether increasing the pacemaker rate during light exercise can lower pressure inside the heart for people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Twenty participants will have their heart pressures measured at rest and while cycling, as the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Scientists seek clues on white blood cell behavior in allergies and parasites
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how and why eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) become active in conditions like allergies, asthma, and parasitic infections. Researchers will observe up to 800 people aged 1 to 100 with high eosinophil levels. No experimental treatments are giv…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 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 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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VR headset teaches breast cancer survivors about heart risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a virtual reality program called SurviVRSE that teaches breast cancer survivors about heart health. Thirty women currently receiving certain cancer treatments will use the VR headset during one infusion session. Researchers will measure how much they learn, how e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could help decide who benefits from heart surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special type of imaging called FAPI can better predict how much heart function will improve after bypass surgery or stenting in people with ischemic heart failure. Researchers will follow 122 patients for 12 months, measuring changes in heart pumpi…
Sponsor: Beijing Chao Yang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart risk from leukemia drugs under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches people with blood cancers like CLL who take BTK inhibitors or venetoclax to see how these drugs affect heart rhythm. Researchers will use EKGs, stress tests, and heart monitors to track abnormal rhythms and sudden death risk. The goal is to better understand an…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound could spot hidden fluid that sends heart patients back to hospital
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether ultrasound scans can detect leftover fluid in the lungs and veins of people hospitalized for heart failure. About 580 adults will get scans at several points during their stay, but doctors won't see the results. Researchers will then track who is readmitt…
Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 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 04, 2026 00:00 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 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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Global registry aims to unlock clues for heart transplant success in adults born with heart defects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry tracks 2,000 adults with congenital heart disease who are on the waiting list for a heart or heart-lung transplant. The goal is to understand why some patients get worse or die while waiting, while others improve enough to be removed from the list. By collecting dat…
Sponsor: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 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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Heart-Brain link: new study tracks hidden disabilities in babies born with heart defects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 450 babies born with serious heart defects to find early signs of developmental delays by 6 months of age. Researchers want to understand why over half of these children face learning, thinking, or behavior challenges later in life. The goal is to identify risk…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What happens to your mind after a heart storm? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up with people who survived a dangerous heart condition called electrical storm and were treated in the ICU. Researchers want to understand how the experience and treatments affect mental health and quality of life. Participants fill out questionnaires about PT…
Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart drug dosing study launches for kids with duchenne
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test how the heart drug empagliflozin is absorbed and processed in 10 children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, ages 8 to 18. The goal is to find the best dose for protecting the heart in this rare disease. Participants will take the drug by mouth and have blood …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Larry W. Markham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New software could sharpen heart mapping
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study involves 100 adults with heart rhythm problems who are already scheduled for a standard heart mapping procedure. Researchers will test new software features on the mapping system to see how well they work. The goal is to gather feedback to improve future versions of th…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart failure drug delivery tested in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called CDR132L in 32 healthy adults. Researchers want to see how much of the drug gets into the blood when given as a shot under the skin compared to an IV drip. The goal is to find the best way to give this medicine to people with heart fa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks impella use in heart attack shock patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes up to 350 patients who had a heart attack complicated by cardiogenic shock and received an Impella CP heart pump during artery-opening procedures. Researchers will track safety issues like major bleeding, limb problems, and kidney injury, as well as survival a…
Sponsor: Abiomed Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study seeks to unlock how your surroundings and DNA shape disease risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how your genes and your environment—like what you eat, breathe, and experience—work together to influence common diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. Researchers are collecting health questionnaires, genetic data, and other information from 25…
Sponsor: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter maps Heart's electrical secrets to stop lethal rhythms
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special catheter to record detailed electrical signals from the heart during a standard procedure for dangerous heart rhythms (ventricular tachycardia). Researchers aim to better understand why these rhythms start and how to pinpoint the exact trouble spots. Ten…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • 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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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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Massive ICU trial aims to settle debates on blood pressure, platelets, and nutrition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study, called CEPEC, is a large platform trial enrolling 5,500 ICU patients across multiple countries. It tests different approaches to three common ICU treatments: how low to let blood pressure go with vasopressors, when to give platelet transfusions, and how to provide nut…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Université de Sherbrooke • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Video link to doctor may boost paramedic safety for kids in crisis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a live video connection between paramedics and pediatric emergency doctors improves care for critically ill children. Paramedics will treat infant mannequins in simulated ambulance scenarios, with some getting video support and others only audio. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart surgery patients get High-Tech monitoring to uncover hidden rhythm problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses wearable EKG patches to track heart rhythms in 150 adults having elective open-heart surgery. The goal is to find out how often atrial fibrillation occurs after surgery and what factors increase the risk. Researchers hope this will lead to better prediction and pr…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene test may personalize Beta-Blocker dosing for heart failure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a person's genetic makeup can predict how well they respond to the heart failure drug metoprolol. Researchers will give the drug to 100 people with heart failure and track their heart function and drug levels. The goal is to see if a genetic score can …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered heart scans aim to predict deadly complications in muscular dystrophy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how heart problems develop in people with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy, as well as in carriers. Researchers will collect cardiac MRI scans and clinical data from 1,000 participants to build a registry. Using advanced image analysis and deep…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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12,500 patients enrolled in massive heart device safety check
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry is a large-scale effort to monitor the safety and performance of Boston Scientific cardiac devices, including pacemakers and ablation tools, in 12,500 patients. It collects data from routine procedures and follow-ups to see how well the devices work and if any compl…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Healthy volunteers needed to compare two HRS-1893 tablet forms
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study will check if two different tablet forms of the drug HRS-1893 are processed the same way in the body. Thirty-six healthy adults will take both versions and have blood tests to measure drug levels. The goal is to see if the two formulations are equivalent, n…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shandong Suncadia Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks Real-World use of advanced heart pacemakers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will observe 1000 people who receive BIOTRONIK pacemakers for conditions like slow heartbeat or heart failure. The goal is to see how well the devices work in everyday medical practice, focusing on safety and performance over time. Researchers will track device-related…
Sponsor: Biotronik SE & Co. KG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI could predict who will survive a cardiac arrest
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence algorithm can predict survival and complications in people who have had a cardiorespiratory arrest and been revived. Researchers will analyze hospital records from 300 to 500 patients treated in intensive care units in France be…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 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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Brain wiring maps may forecast coma recovery after cardiac arrest
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether advanced MRI scans that map the brain's structural and functional connections can better predict neurological recovery in coma patients after cardiac arrest than standard methods. Researchers will scan 263 adults who remain unconscious at least 72 hours a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New patch and ultrasound aim to make wrist heart procedures safer and faster
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests two improvements for heart catheterization done through a small artery in the wrist. First, it checks if a special patch can stop bleeding faster. Second, it sees if using ultrasound to guide the needle makes the procedure more successful. About 480 adults needin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Associazione per lo Studio delle Malattie Cardiovascolari Cardiva ONLUS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New heart failure drug candidate begins first human tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests the safety and how the body processes a new drug called HRS-7156 in 66 healthy adults aged 18 to 55. The goal is to check for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood, not to treat heart failure. Participants must be healthy and not take any …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shandong Suncadia Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart surgery Patients' Well-Being under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 260 adults undergoing heart surgery to see how developing atrial fibrillation afterward impacts their quality of life. Participants fill out surveys about their physical and mental health, as well as any treatments they receive. The goal is to better understand…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New sensor aims to predict heart failure readmissions without needles
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a non-invasive device that uses sensors placed on the chest to monitor heart failure patients during their hospital stay and for 90 days after discharge. The goal is to see if the device's measurements can help predict which patients are at higher risk of be…
Sponsor: Acorai AB • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart study pinpoints the moment angina strikes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 60 people with stable angina who have two blocked heart arteries. During a procedure, doctors will temporarily inflate a tiny balloon inside each stent to reduce blood flow while the patient exercises on a bike. The goal is to measure exactly how much flow red…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart patients may have hidden lung disease – new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will screen 3,000 adults with heart disease (coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, or heart failure) to see how many also have COPD, a serious lung condition. Doctors and patients will receive education on managing both heart and lung problems together. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable patch could spot heart failure danger signs before they strike
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a skin patch called MyHeartSentinel that records heart electrical and mechanical signals in people with heart failure. Researchers want to see if the patch can detect early signs of a worsening episode (decompensation) while patients are in the hospital and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden heart risk: study aims to catch deadly protein buildup before symptoms start
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for early signs of heart amyloidosis in Black adults who carry a specific gene change (V122I TTR) that raises their risk. Researchers will use heart MRI scans and blood tests to detect protein buildup before symptoms appear. The goal is to find ways to diagn…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple scan unlock better heart treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new PET scan technique to better track heart damage in people with a condition called ATTR-CM, a progressive heart muscle disease. Researchers will scan 140 participants to see if the imaging can show how well treatments are working. The goal is to improve moni…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry to reveal if heart ablation helps POTS and IST patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry will follow 500 people with inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) or postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) who have had or will have a heart ablation procedure using AtriCure devices. The goal is to collect real-world data on how safe and effective the pr…
Sponsor: AtriCure, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oxygen levels tracked in organ donation study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 50 adult organ donors to measure oxygen levels in the blood when the heart stops during a Maastricht III donation procedure. Researchers take blood samples at key moments to understand how low oxygen gets. The goal is to gather knowledge, not to test a treatme…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • 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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New study aims to protect cancer Patients' hearts during radiation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches for heart changes in 150 adults receiving chest radiation for lung, esophageal, breast, or thymus cancer. Researchers will check heart markers, electrical activity, and immune cells at the end of treatment and up to 3 months later. The goal is to find early sig…
Sponsor: Hebei Medical University Fourth Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Heart scan study aims to predict artery disease in High-Risk patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 adults aged 30–60 with genetically confirmed familial hypercholesterolemia, a condition causing very high cholesterol. Researchers use CT scans to see how coronary artery plaques change over 5 years. The goal is to better understand disease progression and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can muscle ultrasound predict heart failure recovery in seniors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 110 patients aged 80 and older who are in the hospital for acute heart failure. Researchers will use ultrasound and blood tests to measure muscle loss (sarcopenia) and see how it affects their recovery over six months. The goal is to find better ways to predic…
Sponsor: Fundacion para la Investigacion Biomedica del Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Heart pacing mimics exercise to boost weak hearts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether pacing the heart to mimic the speed of a workout can improve heart function in people with heart failure. Fifty-two adults with a weak heart and an implanted defibrillator will receive either active pacing or a sham (fake) pacing for 6 weeks. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Denice Hodgson-Zingman, MD • 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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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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Massive global study to track rare heart and nerve disease in real life
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow about 1,850 people with ATTR amyloidosis, a rare disease that affects the heart and nerves. Researchers will collect information on patients' health, treatments, and outcomes over time to better understand the disease and how current therapies work in every…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive heart attack data collection launches in tomsk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that collects information from all suspected heart attack cases in Tomsk, Russia. It aims to track how many people die within 28 days and one year after a heart attack. No new treatments or drugs are being tested—just observation and data gathering.
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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Major study aims to uncover hidden heart disease and test steroid treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 1,500 people with cardiac sarcoidosis—a condition where inflammation affects the heart—to learn how doctors currently diagnose and treat it. Researchers will also test whether corticosteroid therapy improves outcomes. The goal is to create better guidelines…
Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could low egg count predict miscarriage? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether women with lower ovarian reserve (fewer eggs) have had more early miscarriages in the past. Researchers will measure ovarian reserve with a blood test (AMH) and an ultrasound (antral follicle count) in over 2,000 women seeking fertility care. This…
Sponsor: ART Fertility Clinics LLC • 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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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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New study screens for hidden genetic marker in mysterious mast cell disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find how common the KIT D816V mutation is in people with suspected clonal mast cell disease. Researchers will collect blood samples from 450 participants and test them using two sensitive methods. The results may improve understanding and diagnosis of these rar…
Sponsor: Blueprint Medicines Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a simple breathing test predict sudden death in epilepsy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand why some people with epilepsy die suddenly (SUDEP). Researchers will measure how well patients sense carbon dioxide in their blood and how seizures affect breathing and heart function. 335 adults with epilepsy will be followed for up to 10 years. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Iowa • 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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Immune clues in the blood may predict IVF success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks immune-related substances in the blood of 40 women undergoing a frozen embryo transfer. Researchers want to see how these markers change before and after the transfer, and whether they relate to pregnancy success. The goal is to better understand the role of the…
Sponsor: ART Fertility Clinics LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Heart scan bonus: cancer PET may spot inflammation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study adds a heart-focused PET scan to a standard cancer imaging test (Gallium-68-DOTATOC) in 99 adults with neuroendocrine tumors. The goal is to see if the scan can detect heart inflammation linked to age and cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers will also compare scan …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Global pompe registry aims to unlock secrets of rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis global registry enrolls people with Pompe disease to track how the condition changes over time, whether they receive treatment or not. By collecting data from up to 2,000 participants, researchers hope to better understand the disease's progression and improve patient care. …
Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Pompe disease: new study probes hidden nerve damage behind breathing problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand how Pompe disease affects the nerves and muscles involved in breathing. Researchers will analyze nerve conduction and diaphragm activity in 20 adults with Pompe disease or unexplained respiratory failure. The goal is to identify patterns that …
Sponsor: IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New heart valve registry tracks Long-Term performance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 500 people who receive the INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve during surgery. Researchers will measure how well the valve works by checking blood flow and leakage over time. The goal is to see how the valve performs in everyday medical practice.
Sponsor: Edwards Lifesciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New MRI study hopes to unlock clues to brain recovery after cardiac arrest
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study at Brigham and Women's Hospital will use advanced MRI scans to see if brain activity and structure can predict recovery in 50 people who are comatose after a cardiac arrest. Participants will have a special MRI during their standard scan and be followed f…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Gene hunt launched for kids with heart muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic causes of cardiomyopathy in children by analyzing DNA from affected individuals and their families. Researchers hope to identify mutations that lead to different types of cardiomyopathy, which could improve genetic counseling and deepen unde…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 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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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, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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DNA hunt for heart defect clues: 2,000 families sought
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect DNA samples and medical information from 2,000 people with heterotaxy (a condition where organs are arranged abnormally) and related heart defects, along with their family members. Researchers hope to identify the genetic causes of these conditions, whi…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Heart failure study tests if doctor training boosts lifesaving drug use
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether training doctors on quickly starting and adjusting heart failure medications (called GDMT) during a hospital stay leads to better treatment after discharge. About 438 adults with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction will be observed across multi…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New registry tracks mitral valve patients to shape future heart treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that collects information from 1,000 people with symptomatic mitral valve disease, including mitral regurgitation and stenosis. The goal is to better understand how correcting these heart valve problems with a less invasive procedure called transcatheter …
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Hunt for hidden cancer genes: families needed to unlock hereditary secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover new genes that may cause certain cancers to run in families. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,500 people in families where multiple members have had cancer, especially childhood cancers. The goal is to build a regist…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart valve study aims to predict who recovers best after surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study at Mayo Clinic looks at how changes in the blood vessels of the lungs affect people with heart valve disease. Researchers will use echocardiograms during routine heart catheterization to measure these changes in 600 adults scheduled for valve procedures. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cutting junk food may ease heart failure burden
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with heart failure can reduce their intake of ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, sugary drinks, and fast food) and whether doing so improves their health. Participants will track their meals using a smartphone app and receive coaching …
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to make allergy testing safer for cancer patients on biologics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing how to safely perform skin allergy tests in people receiving biotherapies for cancers and blood disorders. Researchers will find the highest concentration of each biotherapy that does not cause a skin reaction in 9 out of 10 patients. The goal is to establis…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart pump data study aims to sharpen shock monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers detailed, real-time information from the Impella heart pump and standard hospital monitors in 125 people with cardiogenic shock. The goal is to better understand how the pump and the body's vital signs work together. No new treatment is being tested; instead, r…
Sponsor: Abiomed Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can exercise MRI reveal hidden heart issues in pacemaker patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether it is safe and possible to do a special exercise test (MRI combined with a bike workout) in 20 people who already have a specific type of pacemaker. The goal is to see how different pacemaker settings affect the heart's pumping ability during light exe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study investigates hidden heart risk in liver patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a heart condition called cirrhotic cardiomyopathy that can affect people with advanced liver disease (cirrhosis). Researchers want to learn how common it is, what increases the risk, and whether bile acids in the blood play a role. About 440 adults with decomp…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Massive device registry aims to improve patient safety
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that collects information on the safety and effectiveness of Medtronic medical devices already on the market. It will include up to 100,000 people who have or will receive a Medtronic product for conditions like heart, nerve, or digestive disorders. The g…
Sponsor: Medtronic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tackles diagnostic maze for rare developmental disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how to reduce the long and frustrating journey to a diagnosis for people with developmental abnormalities. Researchers will review past cases, collect new blood or skin samples, and use advanced genetic testing. The goal is to understand why some people remain…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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VA launches study to get more heart patients into rehab
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new referral program helps more Veterans with heart conditions get into cardiac rehabilitation. Researchers will compare referral and attendance rates before and after the program starts at three VA hospitals, involving 816 participants over 12 months. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Real-World check: is heart drug verquvo safe for korean patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 1350 Korean adults with chronic heart failure who are prescribed Verquvo by their doctors. Researchers will track side effects and heart-related events over up to 12 months to see how safe and effective the drug is in everyday use. No experimental treatments a…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could fewer heart tests be safer for breast cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether breast cancer patients on HER2-targeted therapy can safely have fewer heart tests. Currently, patients get heart scans every three months, but most don't change treatment. Researchers will test a personalized schedule based on heart risk, comparing it …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Women's College Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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5,000 heart patients enrolled in global registry to see if Drug-Coated balloons deliver lasting results
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry is following 5,000 adults with coronary artery disease who received a drug-coated balloon during a procedure to open blocked heart arteries. Researchers are tracking how often the treated artery fails, heart attacks, repeat procedures, and bleeding over the long ter…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Smartwatches could help predict heart failure risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects data from wearable devices like Fitbit and Apple Watch to learn about daily habits and health in people with or at risk of heart failure. Researchers will combine this data with medical records to find patterns that might predict health problems. The goal is t…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover why some heart infections turn deadly
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 645 patients hospitalized with infectious endocarditis, a serious heart infection. Researchers will track hospital deaths and long-term survival to identify factors that influence prognosis. The goal is to better understand how the disease progresses and what a…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Researchers track 400 patients with leaky heart valve to uncover prognosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 400 adults with moderate or severe tricuspid regurgitation, a condition where a heart valve does not close properly. Researchers will track participants over time to learn how the disease progresses and what factors affect survival. No new treatments are b…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a weekly phone call ease heart failure suffering?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a program called ADAPT, where nurses and social workers call people with heart failure weekly to help manage symptoms and improve well-being, can work outside of a research setting. The program aims to reduce hospital visits and improve quality of life…
Sponsor: Indiana University • 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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Sleep apnea may scar your heart without you knowing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study at Tulane University is testing whether obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can cause scarring (fibrosis) in the heart's upper chambers, even in people without atrial fibrillation. Researchers will use a special MRI with contrast dye to measure scarring in 60 adults wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tracks heart drug Vericiguat's safety in japanese patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,400 Japanese adults with chronic heart failure to see how safe the drug vericiguat is in everyday use. Half will take vericiguat plus standard care, the other half standard care alone. Researchers will track side effects, blood pressure, and heart-related dea…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart scarring may foretell Post-Surgery rhythm problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether scarring (fibrosis) in the heart's upper chambers can predict who will develop an irregular heartbeat after heart surgery. Researchers will track 50 adults aged 40+ with no prior irregular heartbeat who are scheduled for heart surgery. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Tulane University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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 Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Massive new registry aims to improve stroke prevention in AFib patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry is collecting data from 3,000 adults with atrial fibrillation who undergo a procedure to close off a part of the heart called the left atrial appendage. The goal is to track how well the procedure works to prevent strokes and to identify any complications. Hospitals…
Sponsor: American College of Cardiology • 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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Can baby hearts regrow? scientists seek answers in tiny tissue samples
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to measure how well infants' hearts can make new muscle cells, especially in those with a heart condition called Tetralogy of Fallot. Researchers will use a special imaging technique on heart tissue that is normally removed and thrown away during surgery. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Massive registry launched to monitor new heart valve procedure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry tracks the safety and real-world outcomes of a minimally invasive procedure to repair a leaky mitral valve (mitral regurgitation) using a device called a leaflet clip. It will enroll up to 4,000 patients across many hospitals. The goal is to monitor adverse events a…
Sponsor: American College of Cardiology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart valve puzzle: 1,000-Patient study aims to fill knowledge gap
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 1,000 adults with multiple or mixed heart valve disease to learn more about how the condition progresses and how it is best managed. Researchers will use heart imaging and blood tests to find markers that predict outcomes. The goal is to create better guid…
Sponsor: French Cardiology Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Blood sugar swings after a heart attack may reveal hidden dangers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether blood sugar patterns, measured continuously with a wearable sensor, can predict serious heart problems in the year following a heart attack. Researchers will enroll 850 people hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome and track their glucose levels…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Massive new registry aims to unlock secrets of deadly heart shock
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry will collect health information from 8,000 patients with cardiogenic shock, a life-threatening condition where the heart suddenly can't pump enough blood. Researchers will track what treatments patients receive and how they fare, including survival rates in the hosp…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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700-Patient study seeks key clues to muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following 700 adults with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1) over two years. Researchers are measuring walking speed, lung function, and muscle tissue changes to find reliable markers of disease progression. The goal is to improve future clinical trials by better under…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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AI trained on 127,000 ECGs to predict deadly heart rhythms
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is not testing a drug or treatment. Instead, researchers are using artificial intelligence to analyze electrocardiogram (ECG) data from over 127,000 people. The goal is to create computer models that can quickly and accurately predict life-threatening heart rhythm prob…
Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpetriere • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Global study aims to uncover best treatments for Immunotherapy-Linked heart condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowATROPOS is an international study collecting data from 1,500 cancer patients who developed heart inflammation (myocarditis) after receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors. Researchers will analyze how different immunosuppressive treatments, such as steroids, affect survival rates a…
Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpetriere • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 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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Heart patients may get sleep apnea test by mail in landmark trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether mailing a sleep apnea home-testing device to people with atrial fibrillation can improve their quality of life. About 936 participants will either receive the device and possible treatment, or no test at all. Researchers will track symptoms, activity, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Herlev and Gentofte Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New heart imaging tech tested in ablation study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new imaging system called VERAFEYE that helps doctors see inside the heart during a common procedure called catheter ablation. The procedure treats irregular heartbeats like atrial fibrillation. About 50 adults will take part to see if the system works well and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: LUMA Vision Ltd. • 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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Scientists launch major study to unravel rare genetic conditions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about RASopathies, a group of genetic conditions that can cause developmental issues, birth defects, and increased cancer risk. Researchers will follow up to 500 people of any age who have or may have a RASopathy, along with their family members, for…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Your genes might predict a hidden heart risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a person's genetic makeup can help spot undiagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF), an irregular heartbeat that raises stroke risk. About 800 adults with symptoms or risk factors will wear a heart monitor for 7 days and use a handheld ECG device at home for …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seoul St. Mary's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New heart procedure may cause temporary diaphragm paralysis – study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use a special X-ray technique called fluoroscopy to check how often the diaphragm becomes temporarily paralyzed after pulsed field ablation, a newer treatment for atrial fibrillation. Researchers will monitor 250 adults before and after the procedure to detect any…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: French Cardiology Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 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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Heart drug mavacamten under the microscope: new registry tracks Real-Life results
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that will follow about 1,700 people with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy in the US and Europe. Researchers will track how patients respond to mavacamten or other standard treatments in real-world settings, focusing on safety and effectivenes…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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800-Patient registry aims to unlock secrets of heart shock survival
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study follows 800 adults admitted to a cardiology department with cardiogenic shock, a life-threatening condition where the heart suddenly can't pump enough blood. Researchers will review medical records from 2017 onward to see how treatments and survival rates…
Sponsor: Hospital de Santa Cruz, Portugal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New nursing model aims to strengthen patient-nurse teamwork for chronic illness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special nursing care model helps people with long-term health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or Parkinson's work better with their advanced practice nurse. About 420 adults will take part. The goal is to see if this approach improves how pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New 3D heart map aims to improve ablation for common heart rhythm problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new 3D imaging system that helps doctors see inside the heart during a procedure to treat atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation. About 50 adults who are already scheduled for a catheter ablation will have their procedure guided by this system. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: LUMA Vision Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study observes Non-Surgery heart valve patients to guide better care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults with severe mitral valve disease who are not candidates for surgery. Researchers will track deaths and heart-related hospitalizations over two years to understand how these patients fare. The goal is to gather real-world data to help doctors make bet…
Sponsor: French Cardiology Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Study aims to uncover hidden heart strain during ICU fluid therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at how the right side of the heart adapts when critically ill patients receive fluids. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure heart function before and after fluid administration in 100 adults. The goal is to understand why some patients develop…
Sponsor: CHU de Reims • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Blood test could predict dangerous heart rhythm disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find unique substances in the blood (biomarkers) that are only present in people with atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm problem. Researchers will compare blood samples from 400 patients with AF to those without, and track changes over time. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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MRI scans reveal hidden effects of new heart valve treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people getting a minimally invasive procedure to fix leaky heart valves. Researchers will use MRI scans to see how the heart changes shape and works better after the procedure. The goal is to learn which patients benefit most and why, helping doctors improve fut…
Sponsor: Centro Cardiologico Monzino • 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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Can Omega-3s cool inflammation in stiff hearts?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing whether omega-3 fatty acids can reduce inflammation in the heart muscle of people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). Researchers will use special MRI scans before and after an iron-based infusion to detect changes in inf…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a simple exercise test tell ME/CFS apart from heart disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people with ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and people with heart conditions feel after a bike exercise test. Researchers want to see if the type and timing of symptoms after exercise are different between the two groups. 80 adults will take part, and th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hôpital Européen Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New study tracks heart disease in rare genetic disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 65 people with Friedreich ataxia who also have a thickened heart muscle (cardiomyopathy). Researchers will measure changes in heart structure over time using imaging. The goal is to better understand how heart disease progresses in this condition, which could h…
Sponsor: Lexeo Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Tiny plastics found in heart Arteries—What does it mean for your health?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks for micro- and nanoplastics in the blood of the heart's arteries in 120 people with chronic coronary syndrome. Participants will have a standard heart CT and an angiogram, and a small blood sample from the heart will be tested for plastic particles. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera "Sant'Andrea" • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New study seeks clues to prevent sudden death in epilepsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a North American registry of sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP) cases. Researchers will interview family members and review medical records of people with epilepsy who died suddenly. By comparing these cases with living epilepsy patients, they …
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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4,000 heart patients to be tracked after ablation procedure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that will follow 4,000 people in China who are having a procedure called catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia. The goal is to see how well the procedure works over the long term and how safe it is. Participants will be…
Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Heart attack survivors get a secret weapon: a mini monitor that spots hidden danger
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowAfter a heart attack, patients face a high risk of dangerous heart rhythms, but current monitoring methods may miss them. This trial tests whether a small implantable cardiac monitor (ICM) placed under the skin can catch these rhythms earlier and help doctors adjust treatment. Tw…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samir Saba • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 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 Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New catheter could give doctors Second-by-Second brain oxygen readings after cardiac arrest
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowAfter a cardiac arrest, many patients remain comatose and are at risk of further brain injury. Doctors currently measure brain oxygen by drawing blood from the jugular vein and sending it to a lab, which takes time. This study tests a special catheter that can measure oxygen leve…
Sponsor: Byron Drumheller • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 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 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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No travel needed: new study uses video calls to uncover genetic secrets of childhood muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn why myotonic dystrophy type 1 affects children differently than adults, and why symptoms vary even within the same family. Researchers will observe 100 children (ages 0-17) through video calls and simple at-home activities, and analyze their genes from a …
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC