Pulmonary arterial hypertension
MONDO:0015924Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a group of diseases characterized by mean pulmonary artery pressure >20 mmHg and elevated pulmonary arterial resistance leading to right heart failure. PAH is progressive and potentially fatal. PAH may be idiopathic and/ or familial, have overt features of venous/capillary involvement (pulmonary veno-occlusive disease, PVOD/pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis, PCH), induced by drug or toxin (drug-or toxin-induced PAH), or associated with other diseases like congenital heart disease, connective tissue disease, HIV, schistosomiasis, portal hypertension (PAH associated with other disease).
Also known as: PAH, pulmonary arterial hypertension, PAH with overt features of venous/capillaries involvement, PVOD/PCH, PPH, idiopathic pulmonary hypertension
323 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New antibody aims to tame rare bleeding disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests an experimental antibody called DIAG723 in 93 adults with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a condition that causes abnormal blood vessels and frequent nosebleeds. The study will check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it, with…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Diagonal Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Old drug, new hope? spironolactone trial targets lung blood vessel damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests whether spironolactone, a drug already used for fluid retention, can improve exercise capacity and blood vessel function in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). About 70 adults with PAH will receive either spironolactone or a placebo for 24 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for PAH patients: Long-Term sotatercept trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis long-term study follows people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) who previously took part in sotatercept trials. Sotatercept is a targeted therapy that aims to stop PAH from getting worse. Researchers will monitor safety, side effects, and how well patients tolerate…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled powder for lung blood pressure condition tested in 80 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety of an inhaled dry powder form of treprostinil (LIQ861) for people with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) due to lung disease. About 80 adults will take the drug using a special inhaler, and researchers will monitor for side…
Sponsor: Liquidia Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 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 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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New antibody drug aims to ease lung blood pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called REGN13335 in 99 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition where high blood pressure in the lungs makes the heart work harder. Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, on top of their usual PAH medica…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Lifeline for lung patients: TPIP access extended
Disease control AVAILABLEThis study offers continued access to the inhaled drug TPIP for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) or pulmonary hypertension linked to interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD) who have already completed a related study. Participants must have successfully finished prior …
Sponsor: Insmed Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New inhaled drug could ease breathing for PAH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a once-daily inhaled medication called treprostinil palmitil can help adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) walk farther. About 344 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for 24 weeks. The main goal is to see if th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Insmed Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 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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Couples who sleep together, get healthy together? new study tests sleep program for partners
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a sleep health program designed for couples can improve sleep and blood pressure. Fifty couples will take part in an 8-week program that includes sleep education, coaching, and a Fitbit to track sleep. The goal is to see if working together as a tea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study tracks Long-Term safety of two common PH drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 280 adults and children with pulmonary hypertension who are already taking macitentan or selexipag in a previous trial. The goal is to monitor long-term safety, including side effects and serious events, while allowing continued access to the medication. Partic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Actelion • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Implanted sensors could personalize PAH drug plans
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether implanted monitors can quickly show if a new PAH drug is working. About 40 adults with stable PAH will try two different approved drug plans while their heart and lung function are tracked. The goal is to see if this approach can help doctors choose the b…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New antibody drug ZMA001 enters first human safety trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests the safety of a new drug called ZMA001 in 96 healthy adults. ZMA001 is a monoclonal antibody designed to reduce lung damage in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious condition. Participants receive a single dose of the drug or placebo and are mo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could sotatercept help PAH patients breathe easier?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug sotatercept can improve how well the lungs transfer oxygen in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Twenty-seven adults with PAH will receive the drug every 21 days for 29 weeks and undergo lung function tests, heart ultrasounds, and…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New pill hopes to ease breathing in rare lung conditions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called ROC-101 in 40 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) or pulmonary hypertension linked to interstitial lung disease (ILD-PH). Participants take the drug alongside their standard care for 24 weeks, with a long-term follow…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AllRock Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New app aims to bring heart care to rural patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a digital app called VIRTUES that provides educational resources and treatment recommendations for heart conditions like atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Researchers will enroll 2000 patients across 11 modules to see if the app is easy to use and helps…
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a traditional chinese herb pill help Lung-Heart patients breathe easier?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding Qishen Yiqi Dropping Pills, a Chinese herbal medicine, to standard therapy can improve exercise ability and quality of life in 120 adults with severe pulmonary hypertension. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the herbal pills …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New PAH drug shows promise in Long-Term safety study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new medicine called PF-07868489 for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition where high blood pressure in the lung arteries makes the heart work harder. The study is open-label, meaning everyone knows they are getting the drug, and it…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New injection shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lung condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an investigational drug called IMC-003 in 120 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious lung condition that makes the heart work harder. Participants receive multiple injections of the drug or a placebo, alongside their usual treatments. The go…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ImmuneCare Biopharmaceuticals (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shield diabetic hearts from failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding baxdrostat to the standard drug dapagliflozin can better prevent heart failure and cardiovascular death in people with type 2 diabetes who already have heart disease and high blood pressure. About 11,300 participants will receive eithe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Two-Drug combo may boost outcomes for High-Risk PAH patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares starting with two oral medications (tadalafil and ambrisentan) versus one medication alone in people newly diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) who also have at least two heart-related conditions. The goal is to see if the two-drug approach lea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New pill could ease rare lung disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called IKT-001 in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a condition where high blood pressure in the lungs makes it hard to breathe and move. About 486 adults will receive either IKT-001 or a placebo to see if the drug improves b…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Inhibikase Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug APL-9796 tested for lung blood pressure disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called APL-9796 in 48 adults with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). The study aims to see if the drug is safe, tolerable, and effective. Participants receive injections under the skin, and researchers monitor …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Apollo Therapeutics Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a $4 blood pressure pill ease a rare lung disease?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether valsartan, a drug already used for high blood pressure, can help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Researchers will give 60 adults either valsartan or a placebo for 24 weeks to see if it improves how far they can walk in six minutes …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Smartwatch score aims to keep heart patients moving
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special activity score, calculated from heart rate data, can help people who have completed cardiac rehab stick to exercise guidelines. About 318 participants will wear a smartwatch for 4 months and do an exercise test at the end. Researchers will compa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Texting your way to a healthier heart: new study tests simple support after rehab
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether text messages can help people who have finished cardiac rehab keep up healthy habits like weight management, physical activity, and taking medications. Researchers will enroll 400 people from groups often left out of heart research. The study compares dif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Miriam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New drug LTP001 aims to ease rare lung condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called LTP001 for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious lung condition that makes it hard for the heart to pump blood. The trial has two parts: first, healthy volunteers receive single or multiple doses to check safety and how the …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Malaria drug artesunate tested for rare lung condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether artesunate, a drug used for malaria, is safe for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Fifteen adults with PAH will take increasing doses of artesunate capsules for 20 weeks. The main goal is to check for side effects, not ye…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Joseph C. Wu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug hope for kids with rare lung disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called sotatercept in 42 children aged 1 to 18 who have pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious lung condition that makes the heart work too hard. The drug is given as a shot every 3 weeks, and the main goal is to see if it is safe and how the bod…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Genetic test aims to get vets on statins and cut heart risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether genetic testing can help veterans at high risk for heart disease start and stick with statin medications. About 410 veterans aged 40-75 with diabetes or heart disease who are not currently taking statins will receive either a genetic report on their stati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Virtual buddies boost heart recovery for veterans
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding digital coaching to home-based cardiac rehabilitation helps veterans complete more rehab sessions and improve their heart health. 150 veterans with heart disease will be randomly assigned to standard home rehab or home rehab plus a private social m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New ECMO technique aims to bridge lung transplant patients safely to surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new way to use a heart-lung machine (ECMO) in 4 people waiting for a lung transplant who also have heart failure from high blood pressure in the lungs. The goal is to see if this approach can keep them alive and stable until they receive a transplan…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New device aims to stop deadly postpartum bleeding when drugs fail
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called the Alma system for women who have severe bleeding after childbirth that does not stop with standard treatments. About 50 women who experience heavy bleeding after vaginal or C-section delivery will be enrolled. If usual care fails, the Alma syste…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ResQ Medical Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Heart patients face dilemma: aspirin or not before colonoscopy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people at moderate risk for heart problems should continue or stop taking aspirin before a colonoscopy. About 2,500 participants will be randomly assigned to take either aspirin or a placebo for a few days around the procedure. The goal is to see which…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could a diabetes pill help lungs? new trial explores empagliflozin for PAH
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether empagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). About 72 adults will take either the drug or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. Researchers will check if it lowers lung blood pressure and improve…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Simple coaching may boost inhaler use in rare lung disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether extra guidance from a pharmacist can help people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) use their inhaled iloprost correctly and consistently. PAH is a rare, serious lung condition that makes it hard to breathe. The trial will enroll 72 adults who alr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Balloon in the womb: new hope for babies with severe birth defect?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called FETO for unborn babies with a severe form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH), where the diaphragm has a hole and the lungs don't grow well. Doctors place a tiny balloon in the baby's windpipe to block it, which may help the lungs expand a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rodrigo Ruano • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Money and veggies: a recipe for heart health?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called CVD-FIT for African American adults who struggle to afford food and are at risk for heart disease. Participants get monthly income support, weekly incentives to buy healthy food, and phone-based education on heart health. The goal is to see if th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Iron infusion trial aims to boost exercise in lung disease patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving iron through a vein can help people with pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs) who also have low iron levels. Many patients with this condition have trouble absorbing iron from pills. The trial will compare intravenous iron to a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo could help heart defect patients with severe lung pressure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug sotatercept to usual treatments can improve exercise ability in adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) from unrepaired heart defects, including Eisenmenger syndrome. About 36 adults in Japan will be randomly assigned to receive …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Kazuya Hosokawa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Boston study tests free AC and power subsidies to protect seniors from heat
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving air conditioners and a $100 electricity subsidy to older adults in Boston neighborhoods can reduce heat stress, heat strain, and related health problems. One hundred participants aged 55-95 who don't have AC will be randomly assigned to receiv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New inhaled therapy for lung blood pressure passes first safety hurdle
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests the safety of a single inhaled dose of L608 in 32 healthy volunteers. L608 is a liposomal formulation designed to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, a condition of high blood pressure in the lungs. The study compares different doses against a plac…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pharmosa Biopharm Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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HIV heart risk targeted: new drug trial aims to quiet arterial inflammation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether bempedoic acid, a cholesterol-lowering drug, can reduce artery inflammation and improve heart health in people with HIV. About 121 adults aged 40 and older with well-controlled HIV and at least one heart disease risk factor will receive either the drug or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Priscilla Hsue, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Gut bacteria capsules could be new weapon against rare lung disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether transplanting gut bacteria from healthy donors, along with antibiotics and fiber, is safe for people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). 24 adults with PAH will be randomly assigned to receive either the bacteria capsules or a placebo.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New device offers hope for heart and lung patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device for people with pulmonary hypertension, a condition where high blood pressure strains the heart. The device is implanted to help the heart pump better. About 30 adults with severe symptoms will take part to see if the device is safe and works well.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aria CV, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New drug aims to unload the heart in lung hypertension
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug sotatercept can improve right heart function in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). PAH causes high blood pressure in the lungs, straining the right side of the heart. Sotatercept targets the underlying blood vessel changes, not ju…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can diabetes and heart drugs help failing right hearts? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether two existing drugs, empagliflozin (used for diabetes) and ranolazine (used for chest pain), can improve right heart function in 30 people with pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure. Participants will receive one of the drugs plus sta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:43 UTC
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Home exercise program aims to boost Heart-Lung function in pulmonary hypertension patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a long-term rehabilitation program—combining home exercise and breathing muscle training—can improve clinical outcomes and heart-lung function in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension. About 104 adults with stable disease will be randomly assigned t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:56 UTC
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Smart mattress could track your heartbeat while you sleep
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special mattress that can measure heart rate, breathing, temperature, and body position without touching the patient. It is designed for people with heart disease who are in the hospital. The goal is to see if this wireless system works as well as standard…
Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Could a simple chest strap replace invasive heart tests?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive device called electrical impedance tomography (EIT) can accurately diagnose pulmonary hypertension, a serious lung condition. Currently, diagnosis requires an invasive procedure called right heart catheterization. Researchers will compare E…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Breathing in a special gas could help doctors see lung damage without needles
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether inhaling a special form of xenon gas during an MRI can help doctors see and measure blood vessel changes in the lungs of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). The goal is to find a non-invasive way to diagnose different types of PAH and track…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot deadly lung disease years earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether a special PET scan tracer, 18F-fluoroglutamine, can detect pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) earlier and more accurately. PAH is a serious disease of the lung's blood vessels that often goes undiagnosed for years. The study will scan 71 ad…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stephen Y. Chan • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Finger test could spot hidden heart trouble
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study checks if a quick, non-invasive finger test (QuantaFlo HD) can detect early signs of heart dysfunction. Researchers will compare the finger test results with standard heart ultrasound measurements in 600 adults who have risk factors like high blood pressure or diabetes…
Sponsor: Semler Scientific • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 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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Stitch showdown: which suture keeps groin wounds safer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two different stitch materials (PDS and Vicryl) for closing groin incisions after planned vascular surgery. About 259 adults will be randomly assigned to one stitch type or the other. The goal is to see which material leads to fewer wound problems.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Exercise from home may boost fitness and mood in lung condition patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week home-based exercise program, started soon after diagnosis, improves walking distance and quality of life in people with pulmonary hypertension. Forty participants will either exercise early or wait six months. The goal is to see if exercise plus…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Golden Jubilee National Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Hospital walking program aims to fight frailty in heart patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily movement program led by a kinesiologist can reduce frailty in 60 hospitalized heart patients. Frailty makes people weaker and more likely to have longer hospital stays or be readmitted. The program encourages simple activities like standing, walki…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université de Sherbrooke • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Teens with rare lung disease may walk more with phone-based coaching
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mobile health program can help adolescents with pulmonary arterial hypertension increase their daily step counts. About 50 teens aged 10-21 will use a Fitbit and receive coaching to boost activity over 12 weeks. The goal is to improve exercise and quali…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Heart patients get a sleep and stress boost in rehab trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a program that targets sleep and stress (called RESST) to standard cardiac rehabilitation helps heart patients recover better. About 200 adults with heart conditions who also have poor sleep or high stress will take part. Researchers will measure s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Egg white extract could help tame blood sugar and pressure
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether a peptide called IRW, found in egg white hydrolysate, can help manage high blood sugar and blood pressure. About 28 participants at risk for or with type 2 diabetes will consume a smoothie with the peptide on four separate days, while a healthy cont…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New app aims to put rehab strategies in Patients' hands
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a web-based app called IAMABLE that provides evidence-based rehabilitation strategies for people with chronic conditions like heart disease, arthritis, or neurological disorders. Fifty adults aged 45 to 75 will use the app for 4 months to set goals and learn abou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can a phone therapy boost recovery after a heart attack?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a type of talk therapy called Behavioral Activation, delivered via home-based telehealth, can improve social functioning and mood in veterans recently discharged from the hospital for a heart condition. About 132 veterans with depression will receive eith…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Women-Only heart rehab may boost attendance and health
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a women-only cardiac rehabilitation program to the standard mixed-gender program for women with heart disease. Sixty women aged 40-80 will attend 36 sessions over 12 weeks, with extra women-focused education. Researchers will measure attendance, completion rat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Can mindfulness lower heart risk in older HIV patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called One-Mind One-Heart that combines mindfulness and behavior change skills to help older adults with HIV reduce stress and improve heart health. The program includes text messages and covers topics like physical activity, diet, and substance use. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Text message workouts could ease strain on hearts of PAH patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a home rehabilitation program using daily text or email messages with simple exercises can reduce the number of heartbeats needed during a 6-minute walk in people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Researchers will enroll 55 adults with PAH and c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:36 UTC
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Simple change in injection technique could spare heart patients pain and bruising
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a standardized, step-by-step protocol for giving blood thinner injections (low-molecular-weight heparin) can reduce bruising and pain in heart patients. About 180 patients in cardiac care units will be randomly assigned to receive injections either by the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:22 UTC
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Home workouts tested as therapy for rare lung disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week home exercise program can improve exercise capacity and quality of life in 20 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Participants receive guidance from a physiotherapist to do endurance and strength training at home. The main goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tampere Heart Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:53 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 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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NIH launches Long-Term study to uncover clues in rare lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study follows 270 adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and healthy volunteers to track how the disease changes over time. Researchers will use blood tests, heart and lung imaging, and a six-minute walk test to find new markers of disease severity…
Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 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 03, 2026 23:00 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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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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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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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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Heart imaging may sharpen risk prediction for lung blood pressure patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether detailed heart scans (echocardiograms and MRIs) can improve how doctors predict short-term risks in people with a type of high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary arterial hypertension). Researchers will follow 50 adults for 6 months to see if addin…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • 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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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of rare vascular diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting medical data and biological samples from people with genetic conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand these diseases, improve diagnosis, and lay the groundwork for future t…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 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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Pneumonia's hidden heart risk: new study tracks Long-Term damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 people who had hospital-acquired pneumonia to see how it affects their heart and lungs over 18 months. Researchers will take blood samples, swabs, and perform heart and lung tests to understand the link between pneumonia and later cardiovascular problems li…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New MRI scan could spot heart problems earlier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a comprehensive MRI scan to see if it can better diagnose different heart conditions. Researchers will scan 2,000 adults with suspected or confirmed heart disease. The goal is to create a standard imaging method that improves early detection and risk predict…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Fat in the heart: new clues for PAH?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines why fat accumulates in the right ventricle of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and how it affects heart function and exercise ability. Researchers will use MRI and blood tests in 75 adults with PAH to track changes over time. The goal is to be…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Bolivia study to uncover hidden risks of High-Altitude pregnancy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 27 pregnant women living at high altitude in Bolivia and compares them to women at sea level. Researchers will use heart ultrasounds and blood tests to see how the body adapts to low oxygen levels during pregnancy. The goal is to better understand why some wome…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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AI crystal ball: can computers predict your next disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether artificial intelligence can predict if someone will develop one of five common diseases: diabetes, heart disease, breast cancer, back pain, or arthritis. Researchers will collect health data from 1,000 adults aged 30 to 60, including medical records,…
Sponsor: Jae Yong Jeon, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Muscle loss mystery in lung disease patients under investigation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) lose muscle mass and how that affects their daily life and activity. Researchers will measure body composition, heart fat, diet, and physical function in 150 adults with PAH. No new treatment is being teste…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Heart MRI reveals how weight loss and exercise reshape the heart
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses advanced heart MRI to see how bariatric surgery and cardiac rehabilitation change the heart's structure and function. Researchers will scan 150 adults before and 6-12 months after these metabolic treatments. The goal is to understand how the heart adapts to these …
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New MRI technique could spot hidden heart damage early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use a new type of cardiac MRI to look at the heart's microscopic structure in 1,000 people—both healthy volunteers and those with various heart conditions. The goal is to see if this advanced imaging can detect early signs of heart damage better than standard test…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Massive korean registry to unlock secrets of heart and stroke
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a huge database of up to 800,000 Korean patients with heart or brain vascular disease. By tracking their health over many years, researchers hope to understand the unique patterns and risk factors in this population. The goal is to create a platform that ca…
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a simple blood test predict lung danger in heart defect patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genes that make some people with congenital heart defects develop a serious lung condition called pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Researchers will analyze DNA from blood samples of 21 patients with heart defects who also have PAH. The goal is to ide…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Massive heart biobank aims to unlock secrets of aortic disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large biobank of blood, DNA, plasma, and tissue samples from 15,000 people with and without heart and aortic diseases. Researchers will use this information to better understand conditions like aortic aneurysm, heart failure, and bicuspid aortic valve. Th…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New MRI study aims to sharpen heart imaging and check for gadolinium traces
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop better MRI methods for imaging the heart and brain, and to describe heart diseases using these new techniques. It will also investigate whether gadolinium, a common MRI contrast agent, stays in the body long after use. Up to 5,000 healthy volunteers and…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Cash for Kids' brains: brazil study tests if $40 a month boosts mental health
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving mothers in Brazil an extra $40 per month (compared to just $2) can protect their children's brain development and mental health. About 450 children aged 7-10 from low-income families will be followed for 2 years. Researchers will measure stress,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New York State Psychiatric Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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100,000-Patient heart MRI study aims to unlock secrets of cardiovascular disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use advanced heart MRI scans on up to 100,000 people with known or suspected heart disease. The goal is to learn how these scans can help doctors better understand, diagnose, and treat different heart conditions. Researchers will track participants' health over ti…
Sponsor: Dipan Shah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Heart tissue bank aims to unlock secrets of childhood heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a large collection of blood, tissue, and medical information from up to 5,000 people with or at risk for pediatric heart disease. Researchers will use these samples to better understand the disease and find new ways to diagnose or treat it in the future. Partic…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Massive study aims to crack the code on Kids' medications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and other samples from 5,000 children and young adults (under 21) who are already taking certain medications as part of their regular care. The goal is to understand how these drugs move through and affect children's bodies, so doctors can prescribe…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire predict who will follow their treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Madrid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to better heart surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving probiotics after heart surgery can improve recovery by changing the bacteria in the gut. Researchers will measure certain chemicals in the blood that come from gut bacteria. The trial involves 30 adults scheduled for heart surgery, who will re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Blood samples could reveal hidden heart risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from 1500 adults at risk for heart disease to discover new biomarkers that can predict future heart attacks, strokes, or blocked leg arteries. Participants are seen at a specialized prevention center and provide samples and health data at the sta…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New study seeks clues to why some get PAH and others Don't
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), those with a genetic risk but no disease, and healthy individuals. Researchers aim to find molecular and physical markers that explain why some people get PAH and others stay healthy. The goal is to impro…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New quiz aims to boost lung disease care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating and testing a questionnaire called SAVOIR to measure how much people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) understand about their condition. Up to 215 patients and expert judges will help ensure the questions are clear, relevant, and reliable. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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One scan, two measurements: new PET method could simplify heart imaging
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single PET tracer (FDG) can measure both blood flow and sugar use in the heart, instead of needing two separate tracers. Researchers will compare results from FDG with a dedicated flow tracer in 60 healthy adults and people with heart disease. The goal …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Heart-to-Heart: a new program aims to boost cardiac rehab in Low-Income patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Heart-to-Heart, where community health workers help low-income patients make informed choices about cardiac rehab after a heart event. About 50 adults from Johns Hopkins Hospital will take part. The goal is to see if the program is practical and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New MRI scan could spot hidden lung damage in PH patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a noninvasive way to detect blood vessel changes in the lungs of people with Group 3 pulmonary hypertension (PH) using a special MRI technique. Researchers will compare MRI results with lung tissue from 30 patients awaiting lung transplant. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Breathing in xenon: can a special MRI spot lung healing in PAH?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special MRI using inhaled xenon gas can track how well the drug sotatercept repairs blood vessels in the lungs of people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Fourteen adults with PAH will have xenon MRI scans before and after starting sotate…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bastiaan Driehuys • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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5,000 heart patients to wear smart patches for Years-Long observation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 5,000 adults with chronic heart conditions like heart failure, high blood pressure, or aortic stenosis. Participants will wear a Prolaio digital health patch that monitors heart rate, breathing, and other vital signs. The goal is to observe how these condit…
Sponsor: Prolaio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Massive heart surgery study aims to uncover hidden risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is reviewing medical records from 5,000 heart and blood vessel surgery patients to find factors that influence recovery and survival. Researchers are looking at data from 2001 to 2013 to identify what leads to complications or death after surgery. The goal is to improv…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New study aims to unlock secrets of pulmonary hypertension with unique blood sampling
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study involves 100 people with suspected pulmonary hypertension who are already scheduled for a right heart catheterization. During the procedure, doctors will take two extra blood samples from a specific position in the lung artery to analyze oxygen and other gas levels. Th…
Sponsor: Ayham Daher • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Scientists collect heart biopsies to decode heart disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects small heart tissue samples from 400 adults undergoing heart procedures. Researchers will analyze these samples to find new markers that could help diagnose heart diseases earlier and better understand how the heart works in health and disease. The goal is to i…
Sponsor: Kenneth S. Campbell • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Eye test could spot hidden heart risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special eye scan called OCTA to measure the density of tiny blood vessels in the retina. Researchers will compare results from 64 people—half with cardiovascular disease and half healthy—to see if the scan can reliably detect vessel changes linked to heart probl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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30,000 italians join study to revolutionize heart disease prediction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding genetic and imaging information to standard risk assessments can better predict heart disease in 30,000 healthy Italian adults aged 40-80. Participants will have their risk calculated using traditional methods and then again with the added dat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can a phone app replace In-Person health help for underserved patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a virtual patient navigation program for 260 English, Chinese, or Spanish speakers with breast cancer or heart disease. The goal is to see if a phone-based portal can help underserved people get the support they need, even though it won't fully replace in-pe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Morocco's heart health future: 10,000 people studied for a decade
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows over 10,000 Moroccan adults for 10 years after a heart screening. Researchers will track heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related deaths to build a risk score tailored to the Moroccan population. The goal is to better predict and prevent heart disease in Moroc…
Sponsor: Moroccan Society of Cardiology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Heart surgery tissue bank launched to unlock secrets of cardiovascular disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a biobank of blood and tissue samples from 500 patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Researchers will analyze these samples to better understand the causes and progression of heart disease. The goal is to improve future diagnosis and treatment, but no new th…
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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700-Patient study monitors drug safety for lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow at least 700 people with pulmonary hypertension to track side effects and deaths related to targeted medications. Participants will be checked every 6 months using a computer system. The goal is to better understand the safety of these drugs in real-world u…
Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Massive U.S. registry aims to unlock secrets of pulmonary hypertension care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a national registry that collects information from 3,000 people with pulmonary hypertension (PH) treated at specialized centers across the U.S. Researchers will track how patients are diagnosed, treated, and how they do over time. The goal is to see if care follows …
Sponsor: Pulmonary Hypertension Association, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Your voice may predict heart trouble – no stethoscope needed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if voice recordings from a smartphone can help detect heart disease. Researchers will collect voice samples and health data from up to 1 million adults using the Mayo Clinic app. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather information for future AI tools.
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Could your genes predict lung disease? 10,000-Person study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how genes may increase the risk of pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs). Researchers will collect health surveys and saliva samples from 10,000 adults in the US, both with and without the condition. The goal is to find genetic links that c…
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Study aims to uncover why a deadly lung disease is often diagnosed too late
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how long it takes for people in Brazil to get a correct diagnosis of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a rare and serious lung disease. Researchers will review medical records of about 139 adults diagnosed in the last five years to find out what causes de…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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PAH drug switch under the microscope: will patients benefit?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at what happens when people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) switch from one medication (ambrisentan) to another (bosentan). Researchers will track 121 adults to see if their risk level, symptoms, and side effects change after the switch. The goal is to…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Scientists probe blood flow secrets in aging and illness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how blood vessels control blood flow in healthy people and those with conditions like COPD, heart failure, and high blood pressure. Researchers will measure changes in blood flow and blood pressure after exercise and other tests. The goal is to understand why …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Russell Richardson • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Researchers track rare artery disease affecting the lungs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 150 people with Takayasu's arteritis that also affects the lung arteries. Researchers will track their health over time, including how far they can walk in six minutes and their risk of death. The goal is to better understand the disease and its long-term outlo…
Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden links between hormones and lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how hormones and metabolism are involved in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious lung condition. Researchers will measure sex hormone levels, insulin resistance, and test two potential treatments—metformin and ACE-2—in small groups. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:37 UTC
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Blood test may spot early signs of rare lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the way blood cells work and handle stress can help doctors detect and predict the course of pre-capillary pulmonary hypertension, a serious lung condition. Researchers will collect blood samples from 120 patients during routine visits over three years…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:13 UTC
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Smartwatches vs. heart disease: brazilian study tests AI-Powered early warning system
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a smartwatch, combined with artificial intelligence and remote doctor check-ins, can help detect heart issues like atrial fibrillation and unstable angina earlier than usual. Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo will enroll 520 adults with hear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:13 UTC
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Massive greek health study aims to unmask COPD-Heart disease link
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 900 adults in Greece who have both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and at least one heart condition. Researchers will track their health for two years, recording lung flare-ups, heart complications, hospital visits, and quality of life. The go…
Sponsor: Hellenic Thoracic Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:54 UTC