Ischemic disease

This study tested four different cooling treatments for newborns who suffered brain injury from lack of oxygen at birth. The treatments varied in how low the body temperature was lowered (33.5°C or 32.0°C) and how long cooling lasted (72 or 120 hours). The goal was to see which a…

This trial tests whether performing balloon aortic valvuloplasty without the blood thinner heparin reduces serious bleeding and blood vessel complications. About 94 adults with severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis will be randomly assigned to receive either heparin or a placebo du…

This trial tested a new drug called MT1002 in 6 people having a heart procedure (PCI) after a heart attack. The goal was to see if it could safely control blood clotting. However, the study was stopped early, so we don't have enough information to know if the drug works or is saf…

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 study tested a special balloon that uses sound waves (shockwaves) to crack open hard calcium blockages in the leg arteries of people with critical limb ischemia, a condition where poor blood flow can lead to pain, wounds, or even amputation. The goal was to see if the balloo…

This study tested a new imaging method to detect inflammation in fatty plaques that cause strokes. It involved 3 men who had a recent stroke and were scheduled for surgery to remove a plaque in their neck artery. The goal was to see if a special PET scan tracer could highlight in…

This study aimed to identify brain areas outside the main motor region that help arm recovery after a severe stroke. Researchers followed 28 patients over time, using MRI and movement tracking to see which brain areas became active as arm function improved. The goal was to find n…

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 pilot study aimed to see if antiseizure drugs like phenobarbital and levetiracetam change brain connectivity patterns in people with severe acute brain injury and reduced consciousness. Only 5 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. Researchers used resti…

This study tested whether a near-infrared spectroscopy device could detect early signs of poor blood flow in tissue flaps used for breast reconstruction after mastectomy. The device was placed on the reconstructed breast and compared to standard physical exams. Only 18 people too…