Pericarditis
MONDO:0005904An inflammatory process affecting the pericardium.
Also known as: inflammation of pericardium, pericarditis, pericarditis (disease), pericardium inflammation
21 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New hope for long COVID heart sufferers: drug combo trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a combination of anti-inflammatory and heart-protecting drugs can reduce symptoms and heart damage in people with Long COVID who have ongoing heart inflammation. About 279 adults with heart inflammation seen on MRI will receive either the drug combo or a …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Valentina Puentmann • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Breathing new life: exercise program targets lingering symptoms of heart inflammation
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a structured pulmonary rehabilitation program — including breathing exercises, aerobic conditioning, and education — against standard medical care for people with pericarditis (inflammation around the heart). The goal is to see if the program can reduce chest …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks heart inflammation in teens after pfizer vaccine
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 319 people under 21 who developed heart inflammation (myocarditis or pericarditis) within 21 days of receiving the Comirnaty (Pfizer) COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers will monitor their heart function with imaging tests for up to 5 years to see if there are lastin…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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500 patients join study to unravel recurrent heart inflammation
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 500 children and adults with recurrent pericarditis (repeated inflammation of the heart lining) to better understand the disease. Researchers will track which treatments patients use, how the disease affects quality of life, and the economic costs. The goal is …
Sponsor: Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, plc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Silent tumors may still harm the heart, new study warns
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at people with rare adrenal tumors (pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas) that do not produce excess hormones. Researchers want to see if these 'silent' tumors still cause heart problems, blood pressure changes, or metabolic issues like diabetes and high choleste…
Sponsor: Laikο General Hospital, Athens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC