Heart failure

This study compared a device called Aquadex, which filters excess fluid from the blood, to standard IV diuretics in 167 hospitalized heart failure patients with fluid overload. The goal was to see which method better prevented heart failure events like rehospitalization. However,…

This study looked at whether the drug riociguat could improve right heart size and function in people with two types of pulmonary hypertension (PAH and CTEPH). It planned to enroll 30 adults, but was terminated early, so results are limited. The goal was to use echocardiograms to…

This study tested whether the anti-inflammatory drug colchicine could prevent nerve damage in the heart after a heart attack. About 54 adults who had a first heart attack and underwent artery-opening treatment were given colchicine or a placebo for one month. The trial was termin…

This early study tested a device that is surgically placed in the belly to continuously remove extra fluid from the body. It was designed for people with advanced heart failure whose bodies no longer respond to water pills. Only 2 patients were enrolled before the study was stopp…

This study tested whether pacing three spots in the heart instead of the usual two could improve cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) for people with heart failure. About 30% of patients don't respond well to standard CRT. The trial planned to enroll 36 adults with severe hear…

This study tested whether a once-daily dose of Torsemide (a water pill) works as well as the standard twice-daily Furosemide in heart failure patients. The goal was to see how much sodium the body gets rid of and if body weight changes. The study was stopped early and included 20…

This study tested a drug called CardiolRx in 90 hospitalized COVID-19 patients who also had heart disease or risk factors like diabetes or high blood pressure. The goal was to see if the drug could lower the chance of death, needing intensive care, or having heart problems. The t…

This pilot study compared a heart ablation procedure (pulmonary vein isolation) to standard medications for managing atrial fibrillation in people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Only 13 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated early. The ma…

This study tested whether a wearable device and digital care plan from the American Heart Association could help people with systolic heart failure. Participants wore the device for 90 days while their care team monitored their data. The trial was terminated early and only enroll…

This study tested an investigational drug called LY3540378 in 332 adults with worsening chronic heart failure where the heart pumps normally but doesn't fill properly (HFpEF). The goal was to see if the drug could improve heart function and safety compared to a placebo. The trial…

This study tested a drug called levosimendan to see if it could help people with severe heart failure successfully come off a temporary heart-lung machine (ECLS). The trial planned to include 82 adults who were ready to try weaning off the machine. Half would get the drug and hal…

This study tested an experimental drug called XXB750 in 136 people with heart failure. The goal was to see if it could improve heart function and symptoms. The trial was terminated early, so the full results are not available.

This early-stage trial tested the safety of a new drug called AZD0233 in 84 healthy adults aged 18 to 50. The drug is being developed for dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart becomes enlarged and weak. Participants received either the drug or a placebo, and researc…

This study tested the drug riociguat in people with early pulmonary vascular disease, a condition where blood vessels in the lungs narrow, making the heart work harder. The trial included 35 adults with connective tissue disease or an inherited form. Participants received either …

This study tested a single dose of an experimental antibody called REGN5381 in 89 people with chronic heart failure and reduced pumping ability. The goal was to check safety, how the drug moves in the body, and its effects on heart stress markers. The trial was terminated early, …

This small study tested a drug called PL-3994 in 15 people with a type of heart failure where the heart pumps normally but doesn't relax properly. The goal was to see if the drug improved heart function and if effects differed between men and women. The trial was terminated early…

This study tested a device called Efferon LPS that filters blood during heart surgery when a heart-lung machine is used. The goal was to see if it could prevent multiple organ failure, especially kidney damage. Only 14 people took part before the study was stopped, so the results…

This study tested a procedure called renal denervation, which uses a catheter to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys, in people with chronic heart failure. The goal was to see if it is safe and feasible, and whether it could improve symptoms like walking distance and heart stra…

This study tested whether adding an Impella CP heart pump early to standard VA-ECMO support helps people recover from cardiogenic shock, a life-threatening condition where the heart can't pump enough blood. The trial planned to enroll adults with severe heart failure but was term…

This early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called AZD3427 in 10 people with heart failure and reduced kidney function. The goal was to see if the drug could improve blood flow to the kidneys, measured with a special PET scan. However, the study was terminated early, so we…

This early study tested a new drug called AZD5462 added to the standard medicine dapagliflozin in people with heart failure and moderate kidney disease. Only 8 participants were enrolled before the study was stopped. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and affects how …

This study tested a small, implantable heart pump called the HeartWare MVAD in 11 people with advanced heart failure. The goal was to see if the device could safely help the heart pump blood. However, the trial was stopped early, so we have limited information on how well it work…

This was a very early (Phase 1) study testing a drug called HS135 in obese patients who have both pulmonary hypertension and a type of heart failure called HFpEF. The trial was terminated after enrolling only 4 people, so we have no useful information on whether HS135 is safe or …

This pilot study aimed to see if giving heart medications (carvedilol and empagliflozin) to women starting HER2-targeted therapy for breast cancer could prevent heart damage. The study planned to enroll 20-40 participants but was terminated early after enrolling only 7. The goal …

This study looked at whether breathing air with less oxygen (like at high altitude) during exercise training could help people with heart failure do more physical activity. Only 14 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The main goal was to see if this method …

This study tested if a gentle nerve stimulation (like a mild electrical pulse on the neck) could improve blood vessel health and memory in people with heart failure. Only 7 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if 4 weeks of stimulation could re…

This Phase 2 study tested ponsegromab, an experimental drug, against a placebo in 455 adults with heart failure. Participants received injections every four weeks for about nine months. The goal was to see if ponsegromab could improve symptoms and quality of life. The trial was t…

This study tested a program called HEART Camp Connect, which uses a virtual coach to help adults with heart failure exercise 150 minutes per week. Only 11 people enrolled before the trial was stopped. Researchers wanted to see if the program improved exercise habits and heart-rel…

This study looked at whether letting patients manage their own recovery precautions after heart surgery leads to a better quality of life compared to following standard sternal precautions. Ten adults who had heart surgery were followed for up to a year. Researchers checked pain,…

This study tested whether a special breathing exercise program could help people with systolic heart failure walk farther and feel better. The trial planned to enroll 65 adults with moderate heart failure, but it was terminated early. Participants would have been assigned to eith…

This study tested whether providing palliative care at home, through a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, and chaplains, could improve symptoms and quality of life for people with advanced cancer, heart failure, or COPD. The plan was to enroll over 1,100 patients, but the t…

This study looked at how diuretics (water pills) affect kidney and heart function in people who just had heart surgery. The goal was to see if removing extra fluid changes how well the kidneys and right side of the heart work. Only 9 people took part, and the study was stopped ea…

This pilot study tested whether a small wearable sensor called the Spire Health Tag could reliably track heart rate, activity, sleep, and stress in heart failure patients after they leave the hospital. The goal was to see if the device could capture useful data for at least 80% o…

This study looked at how two common pain relievers—celecoxib (a Coxib) and naproxen (an NSAID)—affect blood clotting in people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have heart disease or are at high risk for it. All participants took low-dose aspirin daily. The goal was to see if on…

This study looked at whether implantable defibrillators (ICDs) help people with heart failure and a lower risk of deadly heart rhythms live longer compared to not having an ICD. It involved over 3,000 adults with weak heart pumps. The goal was to see if the benefits of ICDs still…

This study tested a wearable system called SimpleSense to see if it could accurately measure heart function during right heart catheterization. Researchers enrolled 13 adults undergoing the procedure and compared data from the wearable to standard measurements. The goal was to de…

This study aimed to develop a wearable system that could predict heart failure hospitalizations by collecting data from sensors. It planned to enroll up to 500 people but was terminated early with only 13 participants. The goal was to create an algorithm to detect worsening heart…

This study looked at how different pacing modes affect blood pressure in people with heart failure who have a special pacemaker called a CRT device. Researchers measured the highest blood pressure achieved with each mode to see which one works best. The study included 50 adults w…

This study aimed to compare two ways of setting breathing machine pressure (PEEP) in patients with severe lung injury (ARDS). The goal was to see which method better protects the lungs and heart. Only 2 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped, so no meaningful results…

This study aimed to see if a non-invasive device using light (near infrared spectroscopy) could measure how well the heart is pumping in children with heart failure during routine clinic visits. Only 3 children took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to find a …

This study looked at whether a wearable defibrillator (WCD) can accurately record heart sounds in people with heart failure. About 60 adults with heart failure and weak heart pumping (ejection fraction 40% or less) took part. The goal was to compare the WCD's recordings to a stan…

This study aims to find out how common transthyretin amyloidosis cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is in Russian patients with a certain type of heart failure. Researchers will review medical records and then invite some patients for extra heart tests to confirm or rule out ATTR-CM. The g…

This pilot study tested an e-health system that uses tele-monitoring, tele-notification, and tele-coaching to help manage adults with at least two chronic conditions like heart failure, COPD, or diabetes. The goal was to see how well the system could detect health problems early.…