Restrictive cardiomyopathy
MONDO:0005201A type of heart disorder referring to the inability of the ventricles to fill with blood because the myocardium (heart muscle) stiffens and looses its flexibility. Causes include replacement of the myocardium with scar tissue, abnormal cellular infiltration of the myocardium, or deposition of a substance (e.g., amyloid) in the myocardium.
Also known as: restrictive cardiomyopathy, familial restrictive cardiomyopathy
504 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New CAR T-Cell therapy takes on rare blood disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called AZD0120 for people with AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target and destroy harmful cells. The study aims to see if it is safe and effectiv…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame heart sarcoidosis with fewer side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial compares a low-dose combination of prednisone and methotrexate to standard high-dose prednisone for people with active cardiac sarcoidosis. Researchers hope the combo works just as well but causes fewer side effects and improves quality of life. The study plans…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare blood disorders: benralizumab trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests the drug benralizumab (Fasenra) in children aged 6 to 17 with two rare eosinophilic diseases: EGPA and HES. The study aims to see if the drug is safe, how it works in the body, and whether it can help control the disease. Fourteen children will receive in…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug may boost protein levels in heart disease patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether switching from tafamidis to acoramidis can raise blood levels of transthyretin (TTR) in adults with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). The drug acoramidis stabilizes TTR to prevent harmful amyloid clumps that stiffen the heart. Researchers wi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New asthma pill shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called KT-621 in 264 adults with moderate to severe eosinophilic asthma that is not well controlled by current treatments. Participants will take either KT-621 or a placebo daily for several weeks. Researchers will measure changes in lung function an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DNL952 enters human testing for pompe disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called DNL952 in 32 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. The main goal is to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Participants will receive the drug through an IV infusion at different doses.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Denali Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug could help rare kidney disease patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, is safe and can lower high urine protein levels in people with renal AL amyloidosis—a rare condition where abnormal proteins damage the kidneys. About 20 participants will take the drug daily for 6 months and be mon…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to cut heart deaths in rare heart condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called NNC6019-0001 in people with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. About 1,280 adults will receive either the drug or a placebo by IV, alongside their usual heart trea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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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Real-World study tests Benralizumab's impact on severe asthma control
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 adults with severe eosinophilic asthma who are prescribed benralizumab as part of their normal care in Germany. Researchers will track changes in asthma control, lung function, and medication use over one year. The goal is to see how the drug performs outsi…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gene therapy may free gaucher patients from lifelong infusions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a gene therapy called FLT201 for adults with Gaucher disease type 1. The goal is to see if a single dose can keep blood counts stable so patients can stop their regular enzyme replacement or substrate reduction therapy. The study will enroll 45 people who…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Spur Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill could boost breathing in pompe disease – early trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called S-606001 in 45 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. Participants take the drug or a placebo on top of their standard enzyme replacement therapy. The main goal is to see if the drug improves lung function and walking ability over …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shionogi • 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 hope for rare protein disease: experimental drug targets relapsed amyloidosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called linvoseltamab in 220 people with AL amyloidosis that has returned or not improved after prior therapy. The drug aims to reduce abnormal proteins that damage organs like the heart and kidneys. The trial first finds the safest dose, then…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Promising drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat amyloidosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and dexamethasone, in people with a rare blood disorder called AL amyloidosis that has come back or not improved after treatment. The trial includes 53 adults with a specific genetic marker (t(11;14)). The goal is to find th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug help hearts stiffened by amyloid?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Enavogliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can help people with amyloid cardiomyopathy, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. About 68 adults with heart failure symptoms will take the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, then switch. The ma…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Seoul St. Mary's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to stop rare heart disease in its tracks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2b trial tests whether adding ALXN2220 to eplontersen works better than eplontersen alone for adults with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. About 326 participants will receive either the combinati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Smart scales could keep heart amyloidosis patients out of hospital
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether daily weight monitoring at home can reduce hospitalizations for heart failure in people with cardiac amyloidosis, a condition where protein buildup stiffens the heart. 320 adults with ATTR cardiomyopathy will either use a connected scale that alerts docto…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Richmond Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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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New drug aims to cut deaths and heart crises in rare amyloidosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests a drug called nucresiran in 1250 people with ATTR amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins damage the heart. Participants receive either nucresiran or a placebo every 6 months. The goal is to see if the drug reduces deaths and heart-related hos…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New study tests if asthma drug can stop symptoms Long-Term
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 335 adults with severe eosinophilic asthma who are taking benralizumab. Researchers want to see if the drug helps patients achieve partial or complete clinical remission—meaning fewer symptoms, no need for steroid pills, and better lung function—over 12 to 24 m…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug duo aims to control two cancers at once
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs, teclistamab and daratumumab, can help people newly diagnosed with both multiple myeloma and light chain amyloidosis. About 30 adults will receive the treatment for up to 24 cycles. The goal is to see if the combo improves survival wit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Experimental Dual-Target CAR-T therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat plasma cell cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new type of gene therapy called CAR 70-BCMA dual-target CAR-T for people with relapsed or refractory plasma cell neoplasms, including multiple myeloma. The therapy involves taking a patient's own immune cells, re-engineering them to recognize a…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The General Hospital of Western Theater Command • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at rare Organ-Damaging disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a personalized cell therapy called BCMA-targeted CAR-T cells in 30 adults with relapsed or refractory light chain amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to at…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Boren Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New Triple-Action antibody targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called JNJ-79635322, a trispecific antibody designed to attack cancer cells in people with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma or AL amyloidosis. About 180 participants will receive the drug to find a safe dose and check for s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with severe asthma: drug aims to cut attacks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether benralizumab, an injected drug, can reduce asthma attacks in children aged 6 to 17 with severe eosinophilic asthma. About 200 participants will receive either benralizumab or a placebo, and researchers will track how long it takes for their first asthma f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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One-Time gene therapy could change pompe disease treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single intravenous dose of a gene therapy called AB-1009 in 12 adults with late-onset Pompe disease. Participants must have been on enzyme replacement therapy for at least 6 months. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also seeing if the tre…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AskBio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 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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One-Time gene shot could free gaucher patients from lifelong infusions
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a single intravenous dose of a gene therapy called LY3884961 in 15 adults with Gaucher disease type 1. The goal is to see if it is safe and can reduce or replace the need for ongoing enzyme replacement or substrate reduction therapy. Participants must…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Prevail Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 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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New asthma drug could cut attacks for patients not helped by standard inhalers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding benralizumab (an injectable drug) to medium-dose inhalers can reduce asthma attacks in people with eosinophilic asthma whose symptoms are not well controlled. About 400 participants aged 12 to 75 will be randomly assigned to receive be…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug targets rare protein disease in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called etentamig (ABBV-383) in adults with AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs. About 76 participants will receive the drug by infusion to see if it is safe and can control the disease. The trial has two …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New hope for rare blood disorder: dupilumab combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding dupilumab to standard treatment can help people with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES) who still have symptoms despite current biologic therapy. About 30 adults will receive dupilumab injections for up to 48 weeks while continuing their usual medica…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Experimental drug offers hope for Tough-to-Treat amyloidosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called belantamab mafodotin in people with a rare blood disease called AL amyloidosis that has come back or not responded to other treatments. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose. The study has two parts: first, different doses are teste…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New antibody therapy aims to fight rare amyloidosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called TQB2934 for people with systemic light chain amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins damage organs. The drug is a bispecific antibody that helps the immune system target and destroy harmful cells. The trial will enroll 70 adults who …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Technology Development Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New trial aims to boost survival in rare blood disease with stem cell transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding a stem cell transplant to standard chemotherapy helps people with newly diagnosed AL amyloidosis. About 338 participants will receive either chemo alone or chemo followed by a stem cell transplant. The goal is to see which approach better d…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • 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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New study tests if metal plates beat wires for heart surgery recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two methods for closing the breastbone after open-heart surgery: rigid plate fixation (using a metal plate and screws) versus traditional wire cerclage (using stainless steel wires). The trial will enroll 250 adults at high risk for wound complications, such a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 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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Experimental CAR t therapy takes aim at stubborn AL amyloidosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called GC012F for people with AL amyloidosis that has come back or not responded to other therapies. GC012F is a type of immunotherapy that uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to attack two specific targets on the abnormal…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gracell Biotechnologies (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Triple drug combo aims to reverse heart scarring in stiff heart failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a three-drug combination (SGLT2 inhibitor, ARNI, and MRA) can improve heart structure, function, and symptoms in 50 people with advanced HFpEF, a type of heart failure where the heart is stiff but pumps normally. Participants will receive either the tripl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Medical Research Center for Cardiology, Ministry of Health of Russian Federation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hope for rare blood disease: teclistamab trial targets AL amyloidosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called teclistamab in 30 people with AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins damage organs. Participants have already had other treatments. The goal is to see if teclistamab can reduce or eliminate the harmful proteins in the blood. The stud…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: European Myeloma Network B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New blood filter may shield heart surgery patients from organ failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called Efferon LPS that filters harmful substances from the blood during and after heart surgery. The goal is to see if it can reduce the risk of multiple organ failure, a serious complication. Researchers will enroll 60 adults having heart surgery with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Efferon JSC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug aims to scrub sticky proteins from heart muscle
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a drug called coramitug in 14 people with ATTR-CM, a heart condition caused by abnormal protein buildup. The drug is designed to bind to and help remove these protein clumps from the heart. Researchers will use special scans to see where the drug goes and w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 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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New heart mapping technique aims to stop Life-Threatening rhythms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new method called decrement evoked potential (DeEP) mapping to guide catheter ablation for ventricular tachycardia (VT) in people with structural heart disease. VT is a fast, dangerous heart rhythm that can cause sudden cardiac arrest. The standard ablation pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New asthma drug aims to cut severe attacks in half
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SIM0718 for people with asthma that is not well controlled by current inhalers. About 418 adults and teens aged 12 to 75 will receive either the drug or a placebo for one year. The main goal is to see if the drug reduces the number of …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 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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Mayo clinic tests best duration of daratumumab to keep amyloidosis at bay
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial at Mayo Clinic is testing whether longer maintenance therapy with daratumumab can improve survival for people with AL amyloidosis. About 96 adults who have already responded to initial daratumumab treatment will be randomly assigned to shorter or longer mainte…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Gene therapy trial aims to fix heart damage in rare disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a gene therapy called AAVrh.10hFXN for heart problems caused by Friedreich's ataxia, a rare genetic disease. The therapy delivers a working copy of the frataxin gene to help heart cells function better. 25 people aged 12 to 50 with heart involvement w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New heart drug acoramidis tested in Real-World setting
Disease control Recruiting nowThis observational study follows up to 2,000 adults with ATTR-CM, a serious heart condition, who are starting treatment with acoramidis as part of their normal care. Researchers will track patient characteristics, how the drug is used, and its effects on heart function and qualit…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Gene-Editing breakthrough: could a single dose stop a deadly heart condition?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single dose of NTLA-2001, a gene-editing therapy, in 1200 adults with transthyretin amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a condition where abnormal protein builds up in the heart. The goal is to see if it reduces heart-related deaths and events compared t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Intellia Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New antibody therapy shows promise for rare amyloidosis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called CM336 in 21 people newly diagnosed with AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs. CM336 is a bispecific antibody that helps the immune system target and destroy the cells making these proteins. The study…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hope for babies with rare muscle disease: enzyme therapy trial launches in china
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called avalglucosidase alfa in 13 Chinese children with infantile-onset Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that causes severe muscle weakness and heart problems. Participants will receive the drug through an IV every two weeks for about a year. The goa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 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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Zapping the heart with radiation to stop deadly rhythms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a noninvasive radiation treatment (SBRT) for people with ventricular tachycardia, a dangerous heart rhythm that can cause sudden death. The 12 participants have structural heart disease and have not been helped by standard treatments like drugs or catheter ablati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: John Sapp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Groundbreaking trial aims to treat rare diseases in the womb
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving enzyme replacement therapy to fetuses with certain rare genetic diseases (like MPS I, Gaucher, or Pompe) before birth is safe and feasible. About 10 pregnant participants will receive the treatment through the umbilical vein. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New study tailors amyloidosis therapy based on genetic marker
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized approach for people with AL amyloidosis who have a specific genetic change called t(11;14). All 41 participants start with a standard three-drug combination. If their blood responds quickly within a week, they continue that treatment; if not, they …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jin Lu, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New hope for AL amyloidosis patients with elranatamab trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called elranatamab in people with AL amyloidosis that has come back or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can reduce abnormal protein levels. About 49 adults will take part in this early-phase trial.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Zapping heart trouble: radiation may replace needle procedure for dangerous rhythms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a single dose of targeted radiation (SBRT) to the standard catheter ablation procedure for reducing dangerous heart rhythms in people with advanced heart disease. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western Sydney Local Health District • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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AI coach aims to cut hospital stays for millions with chronic disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that uses an AI chatbot, health coach, and home monitoring devices to help 300 adults with heart disease, diabetes, or kidney disease manage their conditions. The goal is to see if this approach reduces hospital visits, complications, and deaths over 6 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aventyn, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop rare organ disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the experimental drug SCTC21C to standard chemotherapy (bortezomib, cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone) works better than chemo alone for people newly diagnosed with AL amyloidosis. The study will enroll 90 participants and measure how well th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sinocelltech Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 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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One-Time gene therapy could change gaucher treatment forever
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new gene therapy called LY-M001 for adults with Gaucher disease type 1, a genetic disorder that causes organ damage and other health problems. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver a working copy of the GBA1 gene to liver cells, aiming to restore the mis…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lingyi Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New drug combo hopes to tame rare muscle disease in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing a combination of two drugs—cipaglucosidase alfa (an enzyme replacement therapy) and miglustat (an oral medication)—in children with infantile-onset Pompe disease, a rare genetic disorder that weakens muscles and the heart. The study includes both chi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • 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 drug aims to halt rare heart disease progression
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a medication called acoramidis in 200 people with a rare heart condition called transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis. The goal is to see if the drug can slow down the disease and prevent worsening of heart function. Participants either are newly diagnosed or switch …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New hope for rare blood disorder: drug targets overactive immune cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug ruxolitinib in people with hypereosinophilic syndrome, a rare condition where the body produces too many eosinophils (a type of white blood cell), causing organ damage. The study aims to see if ruxolitinib can normalize blood cell counts and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: William Shomali • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 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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New hope for rare blood disease: experimental drug targets tough amyloidosis cases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called CM336 in 90 adults whose primary light-chain amyloidosis has come back or not responded to prior treatments. The drug is designed to help the immune system attack the abnormal cells causing the disease. The main goal is to see how many…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Keymed Biosciences Co.Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame rare blood disorder flares
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called depemokimab in adults with hypereosinophilic syndrome (HES), a rare condition where too many eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) cause organ damage. The trial includes 123 people whose HES is not well controlled despite standard therapy. Partic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New drug combo aims to wipe out rare blood disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether two drugs, teclistamab and daratumumab, can safely and effectively treat AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins damage organs. The treatment lasts about 6 months. Researchers will check if the drugs can make the abnormal proteins disappear…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzanne Lentzsch, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New heart procedure could replace pacemakers for fainting patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 300 people under age 60 who faint frequently due to a condition called vasovagal syncope. Participants will receive either a nerve ablation procedure (which targets heart nerves) or a permanent pacemaker. The goal is to see which treatment better prevents f…
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:46 UTC
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Desperate pompe patients get early access to experimental drug combo
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program provides ATB200/AT2221 to people with Pompe disease who cannot join ongoing clinical trials or choose not to use standard therapy. The treatment combines an enzyme replacement therapy with a chaperone drug to help break down glycogen buildup. Particip…
Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:23 UTC
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New hope for kids with pompe disease: expanded access to experimental therapy
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program offers a new treatment combination (ATB200 and AT2221) to children with infantile-onset Pompe disease who are not eligible for other clinical trials and are declining on standard enzyme replacement therapy. The goal is to provide access to this experi…
Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:13 UTC
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New training program aims to catch rare heart disease earlier
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study enrolls about 4,000 adults aged 60 and older with heart failure who are at high risk for ATTR amyloidosis, a rare disease that stiffens the heart. Doctors receive special training on how to spot and diagnose the condition using standard tests. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered ECG could catch hidden heart disease early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a cloud-based AI platform called Willem that analyzes electrocardiogram (ECG) data to detect Transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis (ATTR-CA), a rare and serious heart condition. Researchers will compare ECGs from 2000 adults—some with confirmed ATTR-CA and some …
Sponsor: Idoven 1903 S.L. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Spine surgery samples could reveal silent heart disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at tissue removed during back surgery to find early signs of a heart condition called ATTR cardiac amyloidosis. Researchers will test spine samples from 1,663 older adults for abnormal protein deposits. If found, participants will get further heart tests to confi…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New imaging agent could spot hidden heart disease
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a radioactive tracer called Florbetaben F18 can reliably detect amyloid deposits in the heart using PET scans. Researchers will scan 15 people with and without cardiac amyloidosis twice to see if the results are consistent. The goal is to improve diagnosi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Lantheus Germany GmbH • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden heart inflammation early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a special PET/CT scan using a tracer called PentixaFor can accurately detect acute inflammation in the heart. It focuses on three conditions: heart transplant rejection, cardiac sarcoidosis, and myocarditis caused by cancer drugs. Researchers will en…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: John O. Prior • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Simple cheek swab could predict sudden cardiac death risk
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a quick, painless cheek swab can spot protein changes linked to inherited heart conditions that cause sudden cardiac death in young people. Researchers will collect samples from 26 patients with arrhythmic disorders or family members at risk. If the te…
Sponsor: St. George's Hospital, London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden amyloid in heart and organs
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a radioactive imaging agent called Iodine-124 evuzumitide (AT-01) in 150 people with systemic amyloidosis. The goal is to see how well it detects amyloid deposits in the heart and other organs using PET/MRI or PET/CT scans. If accurate, it could become a new tool…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oregon Health and Science University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New contrast agent could mean lower doses for heart MRI
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new MRI contrast agent called Elucirem can detect heart scarring as effectively as the standard agent, but at a much lower dose. Researchers will compare images from 25 adults who previously had a heart MRI with the standard agent. If Elucirem works wel…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could a cancer imaging agent spot hidden heart inflammation?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a radioactive tracer called Tc 99m tilmanocept, already used in other imaging, can help detect cardiac sarcoidosis—a condition where inflammation forms in the heart. Researchers will give the tracer to 15 adults with confirmed sarcoidosis and take sp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 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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New PET scan aims to spot hidden scar tissue
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a special PET/CT scan that uses a tracer called FAPI-74 to find fibrosis (scar-like tissue) in the body. It includes 45 adults with conditions like head and neck cancer or tuberculosis that can cause fibrosis. The goal is to see how well the scan shows fibrosis, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Blood test may spot hidden heart danger in sarcoidosis patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explores a new blood test that looks for DNA fragments from damaged heart cells to detect active heart inflammation in people with sarcoidosis. Researchers will compare results from 120 participants, including healthy volunteers and those with known heart conditions. I…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nabeel Hamzeh • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug make heart inflammation easier to spot?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug called sotagliflozin, combined with a short ketogenic diet, can help suppress normal sugar use by the heart. This would make PET scans clearer for detecting inflammation caused by cardiac sarcoidosis. Forty healthy volunteers will take the drug for…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New MRI scan could spot stiff hearts without needles
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study at Mayo Clinic is testing whether a special MRI technique called magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) can measure stiffness in the hearts of people with cardiac amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up and stiffen the heart. Researchers will enroll 20…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to spot hidden amyloid deposits
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new imaging agent called [18F]FT8 to see if it can help doctors better see and diagnose amyloidosis, a disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs like the heart. The study will involve 20 patients with amyloidosis and 5 healthy volunteers. Research…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Heart MRI upgrade could spot damage faster
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests new, faster MRI techniques to get detailed images of the heart muscle in people with heart conditions like cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, and ischemic heart disease. The goal is to improve diagnosis and treatment planning. About 240 adults who already need a heart …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 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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Can AI-Powered stethoscopes spot hidden heart problems?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a machine learning algorithm can accurately detect heart murmurs that point to structural heart disease. Researchers will record heart sounds from 125 adults using two different digital stethoscopes and compare the algorithm's findings to standard ec…
Sponsor: Eko Devices, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New drug aims to stop rare genetic disease before it strikes
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether acoramidis can prevent or delay transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) in 587 adults who carry a faulty gene but have no symptoms yet. ATTR causes sticky plaques to build up in the heart and nerves, leading to heart failure and nerve damage. Acoramidis …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eidos Therapeutics, a BridgeBio company • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 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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New program targets exercise fear in heart patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 6-session program called BE-FIT that helps cardiac rehabilitation patients reduce anxiety about exercise. The program uses gradual exposure to feared sensations, prevents safety behaviors, and uses activity monitors for feedback. Researchers will enroll 146 adu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Pre-Surgery breathing workouts may speed recovery after joint surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing breathing exercises before orthopedic surgery (like knee, hip, or fracture repair) can help your lungs work better after the operation. It involves 36 adults who have used tobacco and are at risk for breathing problems after surgery. Participants…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 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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Shocking muscles to move: new exercise hope for nerve disease patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether whole-body electrical muscle stimulation (WB-EMS) can help adults with neuromuscular diseases like ALS, SMA, and muscular dystrophy exercise safely. Because these conditions weaken the nerves that control muscles, traditional exercise is often too hard. W…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 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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Teachers get relief: exercise and ergonomics trial aims to ease aches and pains
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program of exercise and ergonomics training can reduce muscle and joint pain in teachers. About 80 teachers who have had pain for at least three months will be randomly assigned to receive the training or not. Researchers will measure changes in pain, d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uskudar University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 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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New program aims to ease pain and curb opioid misuse for veterans
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether extra support for case managers helps veterans leaving the military better manage pain and reduce risky substance use. About 1800 veterans will take part. The program focuses on non-drug pain treatments and counseling.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New injection site for blood cancer drug could ease patient discomfort
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the drug daratumumab as a shot in the upper thigh works as well as the usual shot in the abdomen for people with plasma cell disorders like multiple myeloma. The goal is to find a less painful or more accessible injection spot. About 30 adults will…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 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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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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Scientists seek clues on white blood cell behavior in allergies and parasites
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how and why eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) become active in conditions like allergies, asthma, and parasitic infections. Researchers will observe up to 800 people aged 1 to 100 with high eosinophil levels. No experimental treatments are giv…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 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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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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Hidden heart risk: study aims to catch deadly protein buildup before symptoms start
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for early signs of heart amyloidosis in Black adults who carry a specific gene change (V122I TTR) that raises their risk. Researchers will use heart MRI scans and blood tests to detect protein buildup before symptoms appear. The goal is to find ways to diagn…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple scan unlock better heart treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new PET scan technique to better track heart damage in people with a condition called ATTR-CM, a progressive heart muscle disease. Researchers will scan 140 participants to see if the imaging can show how well treatments are working. The goal is to improve moni…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 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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Massive global study to track rare heart and nerve disease in real life
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow about 1,850 people with ATTR amyloidosis, a rare disease that affects the heart and nerves. Researchers will collect information on patients' health, treatments, and outcomes over time to better understand the disease and how current therapies work in every…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Major study aims to uncover hidden heart disease and test steroid treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 1,500 people with cardiac sarcoidosis—a condition where inflammation affects the heart—to learn how doctors currently diagnose and treat it. Researchers will also test whether corticosteroid therapy improves outcomes. The goal is to create better guidelines…
Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • 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 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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Global pompe registry aims to unlock secrets of rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis global registry enrolls people with Pompe disease to track how the condition changes over time, whether they receive treatment or not. By collecting data from up to 2,000 participants, researchers hope to better understand the disease's progression and improve patient care. …
Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Pompe disease: new study probes hidden nerve damage behind breathing problems
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand how Pompe disease affects the nerves and muscles involved in breathing. Researchers will analyze nerve conduction and diaphragm activity in 20 adults with Pompe disease or unexplained respiratory failure. The goal is to identify patterns that …
Sponsor: IRCCS National Neurological Institute "C. Mondino" Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Gene hunt launched for kids with heart muscle disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic causes of cardiomyopathy in children by analyzing DNA from affected individuals and their families. Researchers hope to identify mutations that lead to different types of cardiomyopathy, which could improve genetic counseling and deepen unde…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study aims to make allergy testing safer for cancer patients on biologics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing how to safely perform skin allergy tests in people receiving biotherapies for cancers and blood disorders. Researchers will find the highest concentration of each biotherapy that does not cause a skin reaction in 9 out of 10 patients. The goal is to establis…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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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Can a simple exercise test tell ME/CFS apart from heart disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people with ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and people with heart conditions feel after a bike exercise test. Researchers want to see if the type and timing of symptoms after exercise are different between the two groups. 80 adults will take part, and th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hôpital Européen Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Albanian health scales get a scientific makeover
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study translates and tests several health questionnaires—covering pain, arm and leg function, mood, and daily activities—for use with Albanian-speaking people. Researchers will check if the translated versions are reliable and accurate by giving them to about 300 participant…
Sponsor: Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New dashboard aims to reduce guesswork in muscle and joint care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new tool called the PRISM Dashboard, which gives physiotherapists feedback on how their decisions compare to their peers. The goal is to see if this feedback helps reduce differences in care for people with muscle and joint pain. About 60 physiotherapists and t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 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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Heart drug dobutamine put to the test in rare amyloid heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is studying how the drug dobutamine affects the heart in 15 people with a rare condition called wild-type transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTRwt). Participants will receive increasing doses of dobutamine while doctors measure heart function using ultr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Steen Hvitfeldt Poulsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Hidden amyloid in heart valves: a new clue in aortic stenosis?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is examining heart valve tissue from 100 people undergoing surgery for aortic stenosis to see how often ATTR amyloid deposits are present. Researchers will use mass spectrometry to identify the type of amyloid. The goal is to better understand the link between amyloido…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 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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Massive global registry aims to predict heart damage from cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a worldwide registry that follows 5,000 adults with breast cancer, blood cancers, or those on immune checkpoint inhibitors. Researchers collect medical records, lab results, and imaging to identify who is at risk for heart problems during or after cancer treatment. …
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 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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Brazil launches massive heart gene hunt to unlock hereditary mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a registry of 1,211 people in Brazil who have inherited heart conditions like cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, and Marfan syndrome. Researchers will collect DNA samples and medical information to discover which genes are most commonly affected and how often the…
Sponsor: Hospital do Coracao • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Scientists track rare family condition to uncover hidden clues about blood disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows about 50 members of a family with a rare inherited condition called familial hypereosinophilia, where high levels of a type of white blood cell can damage the heart and nerves. Researchers will track participants over many years with yearly checkups, blood test…
Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 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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Scientists hunt for genetic clues behind rare blood disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a specific gene (IGLV1-44) to understand why it causes two different diseases: AL amyloidosis and POEMS syndrome. Researchers will analyze blood and bone marrow samples from 100 adults with these conditions or multiple myeloma. The goal is to find genetic patt…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Mind-Controlled devices: new study aims to help paralysis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) can help people with motor disorders, such as spinal cord injury or stroke, control assistive devices using their thoughts. Researchers will record brain signals with EEG and use machine learning to interpr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Heart disease detective: 1,000-Person study hunts for hidden genetic triggers of sudden cardiac death
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for new genes and blood markers linked to arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (AVC), a genetic heart condition that can lead to heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest. Researchers will enroll 1,000 people, including patients with AVC or unexplained cardiac arrest…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 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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Can we predict Parkinson's decades early? new study recruits 600 participants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early signs of Parkinson's disease in people who carry a change in the GBA1 gene, which puts them at higher risk. Researchers will use simple, non-invasive tests to check for subtle changes in movement, thinking, sleep, and other functions that can appear …
Sponsor: Shaare Zedek Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Cough medicine repurposed: ambroxol registry launches for rare brain diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry to collect real-world information on the safety and effectiveness of ambroxol, a common cough medicine, when used at higher doses for Gaucher disease or GBA-related Parkinson disease. Researchers aim to gather data from 300 patients worldwide who are…
Sponsor: Shaare Zedek Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 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 scan could reveal hidden heart inflammation in common heart failure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special PET scan that uses a tracer called 68Ga-FAPI to look for inflammation and scarring in the hearts of people with a specific type of heart failure (HFpEF). About 35 adults with this condition will get the scan to see how well it works. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • 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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Global study tracks Real-World impact of new heart drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow about 2000 adults with a heart condition called ATTR-CM, where abnormal proteins build up and weaken the heart. Researchers want to see how patients do on a drug called vutrisiran in everyday medical care, not just in a controlled trial. They will measure s…
Sponsor: Alnylam Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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AI could help spot kids at risk of heart crisis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a machine-learning model can predict serious heart events in children admitted to the hospital. The model alerts doctors when a child may need a palliative care consultation. Researchers will compare outcomes before and after the model is used, involving …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • 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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Massive new registry to map rare blood disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large registry of 5,000 people with AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs. Researchers will collect real-world data on how the disease progresses and how current treatments affect it. No new drug is being tested; the go…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New study monitors pregnancy in pompe disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows pregnant women with Pompe disease to see how the condition and its treatments affect pregnancy and infant growth. Researchers will track complications and monitor babies for up to three years after birth. No new drugs are being tested; participants receive thei…
Sponsor: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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European launch of major AL amyloidosis registry aims to unlock disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large European registry of 400 newly diagnosed AL amyloidosis patients. Researchers will collect medical data and blood samples to study the disease using advanced technology. The goal is to better understand how AL amyloidosis develops and progresses, wh…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New italian network aims to catch rare blood disease earlier
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a network of hospitals in Italy to find and treat AL amyloidosis earlier. Researchers will screen people with certain blood conditions (MGUS or smoldering myeloma) using special tests. The goal is to speed up diagnosis, connect patients to the right care, a…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Heart rhythm risks in ATTR amyloidosis patients on tafamidis under scrutiny
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 200 adults with ATTRwt amyloidosis who are taking tafamidis to see how often they develop heart rhythm problems that need a pacemaker or defibrillator. Researchers will also track changes in diuretic use. Participants are checked every six months as part of rou…
Sponsor: Paolo Milani • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare childhood diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information from up to 250 patients with lysosomal storage diseases (like certain forms of MPS, Pompe, Gaucher, and Wolman disease) to understand how these conditions develop and respond to treatments given before birth. Researchers will track symptoms, lab re…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Pompe disease study aims to unlock immune secrets for better treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 400 children with Pompe disease to see how their immune system reacts to enzyme replacement therapy. Researchers will collect medical records from birth to age 18 to understand which children develop antibodies that block treatment. The goal is to improve…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 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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New study probes breathing muscle weakness in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study measures how hard children with conditions like neuromuscular disease, scoliosis, or heart problems work to breathe. Researchers use a thin tube placed through the nose into the esophagus to measure breathing muscle strength and effort. The goal is to better understand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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8,000 patients enrolled in quest to predict surgery risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry is collecting information from 8,000 people undergoing heart or chest surgery. The goal is to see how factors before and during surgery relate to serious complications like death, shock, or infection. By analyzing this data, researchers hope to find ways to improve …
Sponsor: CMC Ambroise Paré • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 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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10,000 heart patients join online registry to unlock secrets of cardiomyopathy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large online registry of 10,000 adults with cardiomyopathy or myocarditis, plus those with a strong family history. Researchers will track participants over time to see how many experience serious events like heart failure, dangerous heart rhythms, or dea…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • 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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Heart surgery study probes Brain-Body connection to unravel depression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the brain, nerves, and blood vessels interact in 80 adults having heart surgery. Researchers will measure brain activity, blood flow, and heart reflexes to better understand the link between heart disease and depression. The goal is to develop new tools fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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AI could help predict sudden cardiac death in hereditary heart disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to improve how doctors predict the risk of sudden cardiac death or heart failure in people with inherited heart diseases. Researchers will use artificial intelligence to analyze data from 1,000 participants, including medical history, ECGs, imaging, genetic tests,…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Researchers investigate why some patients skip home rehab exercises
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 252 adults with muscle, bone, or joint problems (like arthritis, back pain, or after surgery) to see how well they do their prescribed home exercises. Researchers will track who sticks with the program and why, looking at factors like pain, mood, and support. T…
Sponsor: Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Ohio study aims to track and support rare blood cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a database of up to 5,000 people in Ohio with plasma cell disorders like multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. Researchers will track treatments, outcomes, and quality of life, while also offering patients access to expert consultations and information about su…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New blood tests could improve gaucher disease monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at new blood markers that measure inflammation and oxidative stress in people with Gaucher disease type 1. Researchers want to see if these markers can give more information than the tests currently used. The study involves 34 adults who are stable on their …
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 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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Pompe disease patients invited to join worldwide registry
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a global registry that will follow about 500 people with Pompe disease over time. It includes both treated and untreated patients, and aims to collect real-world data on treatment safety, effectiveness, and quality of life. No new treatments are being tested—this is…
Sponsor: Amicus Therapeutics • 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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Blood test may predict amyloidosis treatment success in days
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a rapid drop in a blood marker called dFLC can predict a complete response in people with AL amyloidosis treated with daratumumab-based therapy. Researchers will follow 50 patients to see if early changes in dFLC levels match up with later treatment su…
Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Pompe disease study peers into the brain for hidden clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how Pompe disease affects the brain and nerves over the long term. Researchers will use brain scans, thinking and language tests, and muscle checks in 45 people with Pompe disease. Participants will be followed for 3 to 6 years. No new treatment is being …
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Virtual reality could revolutionize shoulder therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during shoulder exercises helps patients feel more engaged and motivated. Fifty adults with shoulder problems will do rehab exercises in a VR environment and then answer questionnaires about how easy and immersive the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Sugar coating may be key to rare disease diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates how a sugar modification called N-glycosylation affects AL amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs. Researchers will analyze blood and bone marrow samples from 100 adults with related conditions to better understand the disea…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock secrets of rare amyloidosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a biobank and data registry for people with amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins build up in organs. Researchers will collect blood, urine, tissue samples, and medical information from 505 participants over time. The goal is to store these ma…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 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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Mayo clinic launches gut bacteria study for rare plasma cell disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the gut microbiome (the bacteria living in the digestive system) of people with POEMS syndrome, multiple myeloma, MGUS, AL amyloidosis, and healthy household members. Participants provide stool samples at home using a collection kit. The goal is to understand …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Scientists launch national effort to unravel mysteries of rare blood disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 600 people with chronically high levels of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) or related organ damage. Researchers want to describe the different symptoms, disease patterns, and genetic factors involved. The goal is to better unders…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • 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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22,000 patients to help shape future of muscle and joint care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a secure national database for muscle and joint (musculoskeletal) conditions by collecting routine data from community clinics and GP practices. About 22,000 adults will have their information anonymously gathered to help develop a dashboard that tracks …
Sponsor: Keele University • 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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Heart MRI may unlock secrets of thick heart muscle diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses advanced heart MRI scans to look at blood flow patterns in people with different types of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (thick heart muscle), including rare forms like Anderson-Fabry disease and cardiac amyloidosis. Researchers will also study first-degree relatives…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Spinal anaesthesia timing under the microscope for faster hospital discharge
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches 2000 people having hip or knee replacement surgery to see how long spinal anaesthesia lasts. The goal is to learn how the amount of anaesthetic affects timing, helping doctors decide if patients can safely go home the same day. No new treatments are tested—just…
Sponsor: Nordsjaellands Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can we predict who will die suddenly from heart problems?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1500 people who already have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) to prevent sudden cardiac death. Researchers will track heart function, genetics, and blood markers to find better ways to predict who is at highest risk. The goal is to improve how do…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New scan techniques aim to solve rare heart disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing advanced heart MRI scans to better diagnose and predict risks for people with rare heart muscle diseases. Researchers will scan 1000 participants to see if these new imaging methods can identify conditions like Fabry disease and cardiac amyloidosis more accu…
Sponsor: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 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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Heart tissue analysis aims to unlock better diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at heart tissue samples from 216 adults who already need a biopsy as part of their care. Researchers want to find unique molecular patterns in different heart conditions, including after a heart transplant. The goal is to improve how these diseases are diagnosed …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • 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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Pompe disease drug safety checked in pregnant women and infants
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study gathers safety information from about 100 women with Pompe disease who received Nexviazyme while pregnant or breastfeeding, and from their babies. Researchers will track pregnancy complications, birth outcomes, and infant growth and development through the first year o…
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 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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Blood test may track heart disease treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 50 adults with a heart condition called ATTR-CM to see if medications like tafamidis or acoramidis lower harmful amyloid proteins in the blood over time. Researchers will take blood samples at several visits to measure these proteins. The goal is to find ou…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Heart MRI breakthrough could spot hidden risks in thousands
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a detailed heart MRI (called T1 mapping) can better predict who will develop heart disease, heart failure, or long COVID complications. Researchers will scan 6000 adults without known heart disease and follow them over time. The goal is to see if sub…
Sponsor: Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Blood particles may reveal hidden heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether tiny particles released by cells into the blood, called extracellular vesicles, can help detect a type of heart disease called ATTR amyloidosis earlier. The disease often goes unnoticed until serious damage occurs. Researchers will compare these partic…
Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Braces get a Tune-Up: study tests best heel cushion for easier walking
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how changing the heel cushion on an ankle-foot brace (AFO) affects walking in people who use one daily. Forty adults with leg injuries or nerve problems will try four different heel wedges—tall or short, soft or firm—while walking at controlled speeds. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New PET scan could reveal hidden heart scarring in real time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing a new type of PET/CT scan that uses a radioactive tracer called 68Ga-FAPI to detect active scarring (fibrosis) in the hearts of 30 people with heart failure. The goal is to see if this scan can spot early or ongoing scarring better than current MRI met…
Sponsor: University of Coimbra • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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3D printing could make bone surgery safer and faster
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how 3D computer simulation and printing can help surgeons better plan and perform bone correction surgeries. Researchers will compare the planned corrections to the actual results in 100 children and young adults with rare bone deformities. The goal is to make…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 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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Heart scans aim to solve amyloidosis treatment mystery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why about one-third of people with a heart condition called cardiac amyloidosis continue to get worse even with medication. Researchers will use special heart scans (ultrasound, MRI, and PET) at the start and after one year to see what is happening inside the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dominik Benz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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AI steps in to solve a rare disease diagnosis puzzle
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects medical data from 60 adults diagnosed with either EGPA or HES, two rare conditions that cause high levels of a type of white blood cell. Researchers will use artificial intelligence to find patterns that help doctors tell the diseases apart and predict how pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New registry aims to uncover how aging affects blood cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry of 5,000 adults aged 50 and older with blood cancers like multiple myeloma and lymphoma. Researchers will track frailty, muscle loss, and other age-related health issues to better understand this group's needs. The goal is to gather information that …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Heart rehab: do men and women keep moving the same?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 150 adults in cardiac rehab to see if men and women differ in how much they move during and up to 6 months after the program. Participants wear activity trackers and complete fitness tests at three visits over 10 months. The goal is to understand barriers to sta…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Massive study tracks 4,000 Kids' implants for safety
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 4,000 children who receive orthopedic implants (like rods or screws) during standard care for bone fractures, deformities, or hip problems. Researchers will track how long the implants last, any complications, and how well they work over time. The goal is to ga…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Real-World test gauges pain relief Devices' safety
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 144 adults with muscle or bone problems who are already scheduled to receive treatment with Chattanooga Intelect devices (like TENS or ultrasound). Researchers will measure pain, muscle strength, and movement range to confirm the devices are safe and work as ex…
Sponsor: DJO UK Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Major study aims to better measure muscular dystrophy progression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 24-month observational study will follow up to 1000 people with certain types of muscular dystrophy (LGMD, DM2, and late-onset Pompe disease) aged 6-50. Researchers want to see if specific physical tests, like the North Star Assessment and a 100-meter walk, are good ways to …
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Sound waves aim to boost heart health in amyloidosis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special ultrasound treatment, combined with a contrast agent, can improve blood flow and heart function in people with cardiac amyloidosis. Researchers will measure changes using PET scans and echocardiograms. The trial includes 70 participants with and…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New imaging method could unlock secrets of rare heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with light chain amyloidosis, a rare disease where abnormal proteins build up in the heart and other organs. Researchers will use special PET and MRI scans to take detailed pictures of these protein deposits in the heart. The goal is to better understand …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Massive myeloma data bank launches to fuel future discoveries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of blood samples, tissue, and health information from 2,500 people with plasma cell disorders like multiple myeloma. Researchers will use this repository to better understand how the disease develops and changes over time. No new treatmen…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 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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New device aims to measure hidden heart stiffness
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study tests a new device (eMyosound LYRA) that uses sound waves to measure stiffness in the heart and liver. Researchers will compare 150 people—some with heart failure, some with a rare heart condition called ATTR-CM, and some healthy volunteers. The goal is t…
Sponsor: eMyosound SAS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 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
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Scientists investigate mysterious genetic variants behind rare inflammatory diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with autoinflammatory diseases or AA amyloidosis who have genetic changes that are hard to interpret. Researchers want to understand if these changes actually cause the disease. The goal is to improve diagnosis and knowledge, not to test a new treatment…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:47 UTC