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Myocarditis
MONDO:0004496Myocarditis is a condition that is characterized by inflammation of the heart muscle (myocardium). Some affected people have no noticeable symptoms of the condition. When present, signs and symptoms may include chest pain, abnormal heartbeat, shortness of breath, fatigue, signs of infection (i.e. fever, headache, sore throat, diarrhea), and leg swelling. Myocarditis can be caused by a variety of factors including infections (viral, bacterial, parasitic, and fungal), allergic reactions to certain medications, and exposure to certain chemicals. It can also be associated with other inflammatory conditions such as lupus, Wegener's granulomatosis, giant cell arteritis and Takayasu's arteritis. Most cases occur sporadically in people with no family history of the condition. Treatment aims to address the underlying cause of the condition. Medications and rarely, a heart transplant may be needed if the heart muscle becomes weak.
Also known as: inflammation of myocardium, myocardial inflammation (finding), myocardium inflammation
271 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Heart drug tested to fight COVID-19 complications
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called CardiolRx in 90 hospitalized COVID-19 patients who also had heart disease or risk factors like diabetes or high blood pressure. The goal was to see if the drug could lower the chance of death, needing intensive care, or having heart problems. The t…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Blood filter during heart bypass may prevent organ damage, but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a device called Efferon LPS that filters blood during heart surgery when a heart-lung machine is used. The goal was to see if it could prevent multiple organ failure, especially kidney damage. Only 14 people took part before the study was stopped, so the results…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Efferon JSC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can a PET scan spot silent heart danger from cancer drugs?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis pilot study tested whether a special PET scan (FDG-PET/CT) can detect hidden heart inflammation in cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). The goal was to catch this inflammation early, before it becomes severe. Only 2 participants were enrolled, and t…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Heart surgery recovery: can patients manage their own precautions?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether letting patients manage their own recovery precautions after heart surgery leads to a better quality of life compared to following standard sternal precautions. Ten adults who had heart surgery were followed for up to a year. Researchers checked pain,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Painkiller showdown: which is safer for the heart?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how two common pain relievers—celecoxib (a Coxib) and naproxen (an NSAID)—affect blood clotting in people with rheumatoid arthritis who also have heart disease or are at high risk for it. All participants took low-dose aspirin daily. The goal was to see if on…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Platelet and Thrombosis Research, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Scientists gather leftover surgical tissue to unlock secrets of bone disease
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study collected bone, cartilage, skin, and fat tissue from 50 patients undergoing surgery at Children's National Medical Center. The goal was to grow cells from these tissues in the lab and analyze them to better understand bone and connective tissue diseases. The study was …
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC