Subarachnoid hemorrhage
MONDO:0005099A serious neurological disorder characterized by intracranial hemorrhage into the subarachnoid space.
Also known as: subarachnoid haemorrhage (disease), subarachnoid hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage (disease)
298 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a heart drug save brains after a burst aneurysm?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the drug milrinone directly into the brain's arteries, followed by a 72-hour IV drip, can prevent brain damage in people who develop artery spasms after a bleeding stroke from a burst aneurysm. The trial will enroll 306 adults across multiple hospi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stomach drug could shield heart patients from bleeding
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two stomach-acid-lowering drugs—tegoprazan and rabeprazole—in about 3,300 heart disease patients who take blood thinners and are at high risk for stomach bleeding. The goal is to see if tegoprazan works as well as rabeprazole at preventing serious gut problems…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Duk-Woo Park, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria boost may slash heart surgery recovery time
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a daily fiber and magnesium supplement (WellBiome) for 6-8 weeks before heart surgery can improve recovery. Researchers will compare ICU time, complications, and hospital stay between 80 patients who get the supplement or a placebo. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill combo aims to shield hearts in diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large phase 3 trial is testing whether adding vicadrostat to the existing drug empagliflozin can reduce the risk of heart problems in adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. About 11,800 participants will take either the combination or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Bladder thermometer may boost brain bleed recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a special bladder catheter that continuously measures body temperature can help guide treatment and improve recovery in people with severe brain bleeding. About 318 participants will be randomly assigned to either continuous bladder temperature moni…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yanyan Gong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Heart drug pelacarsen tested for Long-Term safety in 5,700 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety of the drug pelacarsen in people with high lipoprotein(a) and heart disease. About 5,700 participants who finished a previous pelacarsen trial will receive the drug and be monitored for side effects and heart events. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New brain artery device under Real-World watch
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is tracking how well a device called NeVa VS works to open narrowed brain arteries in people who had a bleeding aneurysm. The device is already approved for this use, and researchers want to see how it performs in routine care. About 200 adults will be followed to meas…
Sponsor: Vesalio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 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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Shock and shake: new combo therapy aims to rebuild muscle after brain bleed
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving patients electrical muscle stimulation and high-protein shakes soon after a type of stroke (aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage) can prevent muscle loss and improve recovery. Thirty adults will receive the combo therapy or standard care. The main go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 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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Could a simple neck device help stroke patients survive?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a non-invasive device that stimulates the vagus nerve (a major nerve in the neck) to see if it is safe and helpful for people who have had a severe bleeding stroke called aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. About 25 adults in the intensive care unit will rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New coiling technique aims to stop Re-Bleeding in severe brain aneurysms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at a new way to treat severe brain bleeds caused by aneurysms. Instead of coiling the whole aneurysm, doctors will only coil the dome (the bulging part). The goal is to see if this lowers the risk of re-bleeding and improves recovery. The study will enroll 30 adu…
Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could an Iron-Removing pill protect the brain after a burst aneurysm?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug deferiprone can safely lower iron levels in the brain after a bleeding aneurysm. About 66 adults who had a ruptured aneurysm will receive either deferiprone or a placebo for 14 days. Researchers will measure iron in spinal fluid, brain MRI scans,…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could a cystic fibrosis drug help brain bleed survivors walk again?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving dornase alfa (a drug already used for cystic fibrosis) daily for up to 14 days after a brain bleed from a ruptured aneurysm can help people recover better. The goal is to see if more patients can live independently at 6 months. The trial will enrol…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 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 combo treatment aims to boost recovery after severe brain bleed
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether starting lumbar drainage and injecting the clot-busting drug urokinase early after a severe brain bleed improves patients' recovery. About 424 adults with a first-time severe aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage will be randomly assigned to get either the a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Texting your way to a healthier heart: new study tests simple support after rehab
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether text messages can help people who have finished cardiac rehab keep up healthy habits like weight management, physical activity, and taking medications. Researchers will enroll 400 people from groups often left out of heart research. The study compares dif…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Miriam Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Brain bleed patients: could the right IV fluid save more lives?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at 320 adults who had a brain bleed (subarachnoid hemorrhage) to see if the type of IV fluid they receive affects their recovery. The goal is to find out if a fluid with a specific salt content can reduce dangerous complications like blood vessel spasms and brain…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Genetic test aims to get vets on statins and cut heart risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether genetic testing can help veterans at high risk for heart disease start and stick with statin medications. About 410 veterans aged 40-75 with diabetes or heart disease who are not currently taking statins will receive either a genetic report on their stati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Virtual buddies boost heart recovery for veterans
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding digital coaching to home-based cardiac rehabilitation helps veterans complete more rehab sessions and improve their heart health. 150 veterans with heart disease will be randomly assigned to standard home rehab or home rehab plus a private social m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Ear device could cut brain bleed complications
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a small, handheld device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (tVNS) is safe and practical for people recovering from a brain bleed (aneurysmal subarachnoid haemorrhage). About 30 participants will receive either the real stimulation or a dummy versi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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Heart patients face dilemma: aspirin or not before colonoscopy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people at moderate risk for heart problems should continue or stop taking aspirin before a colonoscopy. About 2,500 participants will be randomly assigned to take either aspirin or a placebo for a few days around the procedure. The goal is to see which…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could an arthritis drug prevent strokes after brain bleed?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tocilizumab-aazg in 30 adults who have had a burst brain aneurysm. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and might help prevent strokes that can happen after the bleeding. Participants will receive the drug within 24 hours of the aneurysm rupture a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 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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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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Ear zap may tame brain bleed inflammation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear can reduce inflammation and improve recovery in people who have had a spontaneous brain bleed (subarachnoid hemorrhage). Fifty participants will receive either real or sham stimulation. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anna Huguenard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could a common steroid help brain bleed survivors walk again?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a steroid pill called fludrocortisone can reduce death and disability in people who have had a brain bleed from a burst aneurysm. The trial will enroll 524 critically ill adults who have had their aneurysm secured. Half will receive the drug, half a place…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The George Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 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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Can an Iron-Binding drug protect the brain after a severe stroke?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether deferoxamine, a drug that binds excess iron, can reduce brain injury after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH), a severe stroke with high death and disability rates. About 120 participants will receive one of two doses of deferoxamine or a p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aditya S. Pandey, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Brain bleed breakthrough? new device flushes blood away
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called IRRAflow that continuously washes out blood from the brain after a hemorrhage. It involves 250 adults with brain bleeds and compares the device to standard drainage. The goal is to see if it clears blood faster and improves recovery at 6 months.
Sponsor: Christopher P Kellner • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Cuff therapy could boost brain recovery after hemorrhage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a simple, non-invasive treatment called remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) for people who have had a brain bleed from a burst aneurysm. The treatment involves briefly inflating a blood pressure cuff on a limb to improve blood flow and reduce brain damage. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aarhus University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Could a blood pressure cuff boost brain recovery after aneurysm surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive treatment called remote ischemic conditioning (RIC) can help people recover after surgery for a ruptured brain aneurysm. RIC involves using a blood pressure cuff on the leg to create brief, harmless blood flow interruptions, which may trigg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beijing Tiantan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:12 UTC
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Heart drug could shield brain after bleeding stroke
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether levosimendan, a heart medication that widens blood vessels, can reduce dangerous artery spasms and delayed brain injury after a type of bleeding stroke called aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Thirty adults in intensive care will receive either …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:54 UTC
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Spinal injection may prevent brain damage after aneurysm
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether injecting the drug nicardipine into the spinal fluid can improve recovery in people who develop blood vessel spasms after a brain aneurysm bleed. About 396 adults aged 18–80 will receive either the drug or a sham procedure. The goal is to see if the treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital Of Guizhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:40 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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AI and blood tests aim to predict brain damage before it happens
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether machine learning and special brain injury markers in blood and spinal fluid can warn doctors early when a patient with a brain bleed is developing delayed cerebral ischemia (lack of oxygen to the brain). Researchers will monitor 1,500 adults in inten…
Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Could a simple ultrasound replace brain CT scans for ICU patients?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a new ultrasound device called SYLVER can measure blood flow in the brain as accurately as the standard CT scan. It involves 50 ICU patients with brain injuries or bleeding. If it works, doctors could monitor brain health at the bedside without movin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Resolve Stroke • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 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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Ambulance EEG could cut stroke treatment delays by an hour
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a portable EEG device called StrokePointer that ambulance crews can use to detect severe strokes caused by large vessel blockages. Currently, over half of these patients are taken to hospitals that cannot perform the needed clot-removal procedure, causing an aver…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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One-Dose antibiotic could slash ventilator pneumonia deaths in brain injury patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a single dose of a common antibiotic soon after a breathing tube is placed can prevent lung infections and improve survival in ICU patients with severe brain injuries. Researchers will enroll 3,300 adults on ventilators due to stroke, trauma, or la…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The George Institute • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could a simple artery shot replace opioids for Post-Brain bleed headaches?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether injecting lidocaine and methylprednisolone into the middle meningeal artery can reduce severe headaches after a subarachnoid hemorrhage (a type of brain bleed). The procedure is done during a routine angiogram and aims to lower pain and opioid use…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daniel Raper, MBBS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 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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Stitch showdown: which suture keeps groin wounds safer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two different stitch materials (PDS and Vicryl) for closing groin incisions after planned vascular surgery. About 259 adults will be randomly assigned to one stitch type or the other. The goal is to see which material leads to fewer wound problems.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Nasal spray could replace opioids for Post-Aneurysm headaches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a numbing nasal spray can safely reduce severe headaches after a brain aneurysm bleed. About 20 adults in the ICU will receive the spray along with standard pain meds. Researchers will compare pain levels and opioid use before and after treatment to see i…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Wright State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Brain aneurysm survivors may recover faster with dual Mind-Body training
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether early training that combines thinking tasks with physical movement can help people recover cognitive and motor skills after a brain aneurysm bleed. The training is done 4-5 times a week for 30 minutes while in the hospital. Researchers will measure memory…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 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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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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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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Artery infusion could replace opioids for brain bleed headaches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if delivering lidocaine (a numbing medicine) and steroids directly into an artery in the scalp can safely relieve the intense headaches that follow a type of brain bleed called subarachnoid hemorrhage. The goal is to reduce pain and the need for strong opioid pai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Scalp block may cut opioid use for brain bleed headaches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a scalp block (a numbing injection) can reduce severe headaches in patients who have had a brain aneurysm rupture. About 22 adults in intensive care will receive either standard care plus the scalp block or standard care alone. The goal is to see if the b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hamad Medical Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 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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Nerve block may ease headaches after brain bleeding, reduce opioid use
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a nerve block (sphenopalatine ganglion block) given through the nose to treat severe headaches after a type of brain bleed called subarachnoid hemorrhage. About 40 adults with a secured aneurysm will receive either the block plus standard pain meds or standard me…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Nerve block may ease headaches after brain bleed, reduce opioid use
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a nerve block injection near the cheek can relieve severe headaches after a brain bleed (subarachnoid hemorrhage). The injection contains a numbing medicine and a steroid. The goal is to see if it reduces the need for opioid painkillers. About 195 adults …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 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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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 brain injury study aims to unlock secrets of recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 5000 people admitted to a neuro-intensive care unit with life-threatening brain conditions like bleeding in the brain or severe seizures. Researchers collect medical data and biological samples to better understand how brain injuries progress and what factors h…
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to unravel mysteries of blood clots and vessel disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about how diseases related to blood clots, the immune system, and blood vessels start and change over time. Researchers will enroll up to 1,000 people aged 5 and older, including those with these conditions, their healthy relatives, and healthy volun…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Massive heart study seeks 5,000 volunteers to uncover hidden risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about heart and blood vessel diseases by observing people who have them or are at risk. Researchers will collect samples and perform tests like imaging and stress tests on up to 5,000 participants, including healthy volunteers and relatives of affect…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive heart database aims to unlock secrets of cardiovascular disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a large database of about 12,000 people with and without heart disease. Researchers collect medical information and blood samples to analyze factors that influence heart conditions like coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke. The goal is to better u…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pandemic prescribing: were older heart patients given dangerous drugs?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at medical records of 1,000 older heart patients in Russia to see if they were prescribed potentially harmful medications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers will use a medical database to count how often these risky prescriptions happened and check for dan…
Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cleveland clinic launches massive biorepository to unlock secrets of heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of blood, urine, stool, and heart tissue samples from 10,000 people with and without heart or metabolic conditions. The goal is to store these samples along with medical information to speed up future research into what causes these disea…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Heart surgery Patients' diet check could cut ICU stays
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether simple nutritional checks before heart surgery can predict how well patients recover. Researchers will give 250 patients questionnaires, blood and urine tests, and measure grip strength and body composition. They will then see if these measures are l…
Sponsor: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of rare vascular diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting medical data and biological samples from people with genetic conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand these diseases, improve diagnosis, and lay the groundwork for future t…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Major stroke study aims to unlock secrets of brain attacks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for adults 18 and older who have had a stroke or a transient ischemic attack (TIA), often called a mini-stroke. The goal is to collect information from standard medical tests and some extra research tests, like blood draws and brain scans, to better understand how t…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • 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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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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Spinal fluid test may predict dangerous brain vessel spasms
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether levels of nitric oxide in spinal fluid can predict dangerous blood vessel spasms after a type of brain bleed called subarachnoid hemorrhage. Researchers will compare nitric oxide levels in 40 patients with and without this condition. The goal is to fin…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Lung germ shifts may predict pneumonia in brain surgery ICU patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowAfter brain surgery, many patients need a breathing machine in the ICU. This study will follow 220 such patients to see how the natural bacteria in their lungs change over time. Researchers will collect airway samples and use advanced lab tests to link those changes to the risk o…
Sponsor: Jian-Xin Zhou • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New stroke protocol aims to cut critical transfer delays
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new set of procedures called the HI-SPEED Protocol, designed to help hospitals evaluate stroke patients faster and decide who needs to be transferred for advanced care. The goal is to reduce the time patients spend in the first hospital before being moved to a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 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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Heart MRI reveals how weight loss and exercise reshape the heart
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses advanced heart MRI to see how bariatric surgery and cardiac rehabilitation change the heart's structure and function. Researchers will scan 150 adults before and 6-12 months after these metabolic treatments. The goal is to understand how the heart adapts to these …
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New MRI technique could spot hidden heart damage early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use a new type of cardiac MRI to look at the heart's microscopic structure in 1,000 people—both healthy volunteers and those with various heart conditions. The goal is to see if this advanced imaging can detect early signs of heart damage better than standard test…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New brain monitor could help ICU patients stay calm and aware
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, non-invasive brain monitor (Neurosteer) in 100 ICU patients who are on breathing machines and sedatives. The monitor is a small device placed on the forehead that measures brain activity. Researchers want to see if it can accurately track levels of se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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5,000 patients enrolled to build brain bleed prediction tool
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is tracking 5,000 people who had a brain bleed from a ruptured aneurysm. Researchers are collecting medical data to find factors that predict complications like delayed brain injury or long-term disability. The goal is to create a computer model that helps doctors fore…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 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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Massive heart biobank aims to unlock secrets of aortic disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large biobank of blood, DNA, plasma, and tissue samples from 15,000 people with and without heart and aortic diseases. Researchers will use this information to better understand conditions like aortic aneurysm, heart failure, and bicuspid aortic valve. Th…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New MRI study aims to sharpen heart imaging and check for gadolinium traces
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop better MRI methods for imaging the heart and brain, and to describe heart diseases using these new techniques. It will also investigate whether gadolinium, a common MRI contrast agent, stays in the body long after use. Up to 5,000 healthy volunteers and…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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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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Nighttime blue light filter may boost heart surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether filtering out blue light at night in hospital rooms can reduce inflammation, protect thinking skills, and improve mood and sleep in 80 adults having elective heart surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to wear blue-blocking glasses or regular…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Heart tissue bank aims to unlock secrets of childhood heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a large collection of blood, tissue, and medical information from up to 5,000 people with or at risk for pediatric heart disease. Researchers will use these samples to better understand the disease and find new ways to diagnose or treat it in the future. Partic…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Massive study aims to predict brain surgery success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering information from 4500 people who have or will have brain surgery for conditions like aneurysms, tumors, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. The goal is to find patterns that help doctors predict how well someone will recover. By standardizing how outcomes a…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Brain injury Patients' breathing patterns under study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at adults with serious brain injuries from stroke, trauma, or bleeding who need a breathing machine. Researchers want to see if certain machine settings are linked to how severe the brain injury is. About 19 people will take part, and no new treatments are being …
Sponsor: Ramos Mejía Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire predict who will follow their treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Madrid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to better heart surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving probiotics after heart surgery can improve recovery by changing the bacteria in the gut. Researchers will measure certain chemicals in the blood that come from gut bacteria. The trial involves 30 adults scheduled for heart surgery, who will re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Massive data collection aims to improve stroke care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that collects detailed information from 1000 adults who have had a spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage, a type of stroke. Researchers will analyze treatments and outcomes to find what works best. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is to learn fr…
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 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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Sugar levels in spinal fluid may predict shunt need after brain bleed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at 160 people who had a ruptured brain aneurysm and need a temporary drain. Researchers will measure glucose in their spinal fluid and blood daily for up to 14 days. The goal is to see if higher glucose levels are linked to needing a permanent shunt later. P…
Sponsor: Isabel Hostettler • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Scientists probe lung damage after brain hemorrhage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people with a brain bleed (subarachnoid hemorrhage) develop lung injury. Researchers will measure hyaluronic acid and inflammation markers in lung fluid and blood from 24 patients. The goal is to understand the link and find better ways to diagnose an…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New stroke algorithm aims to save rural lives
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares a new, data-driven method for emergency responders to decide which hospital to take a stroke patient to, versus the current standard method. The goal is to see if the new approach helps rural patients get to a hospital that can perform specialized clot-removal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Temple University • 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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New stroke registry aims to unlock secrets of brain damage
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, clots, and tissue from up to 1000 people having procedures for stroke or other blood vessel problems in the brain. Researchers will analyze these samples to find biological markers and understand inflammation. The goal is to learn more about how stroke …
Sponsor: Justin Fraser • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Blood particle study could reveal new clues for aneurysm diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at proteins in tiny particles called extracellular vesicles from the blood of 120 people with brain aneurysms. Researchers will collect blood from different areas of the circulatory system during surgery to compare protein patterns. The goal is to f…
Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • 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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Hidden kidney Super-Speed may undermine brain injury treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a condition called augmented renal clearance (ARC), where the kidneys work too fast and flush out medications before they can help. It involves 512 adults in intensive care with severe brain injuries, strokes, seizures, or meningitis. Researchers will measure …
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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5,000 heart patients to wear smart patches for Years-Long observation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will enroll 5,000 adults with chronic heart conditions like heart failure, high blood pressure, or aortic stenosis. Participants will wear a Prolaio digital health patch that monitors heart rate, breathing, and other vital signs. The goal is to observe how these condit…
Sponsor: Prolaio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Massive heart surgery study aims to uncover hidden risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is reviewing medical records from 5,000 heart and blood vessel surgery patients to find factors that influence recovery and survival. Researchers are looking at data from 2001 to 2013 to identify what leads to complications or death after surgery. The goal is to improv…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Blood drug levels may predict recovery after brain bleed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 500 adults in Canada and the US who have had a brain aneurysm bleed and are taking the drug nimodipine. Researchers will measure how much of the drug gets into each patient's blood and see how that relates to their recovery 90 days later. The goal is to understa…
Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Massive registry tracks brain aneurysm and stroke device outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 1,000 people who have been treated for brain aneurysms or stroke using MicroVention devices. The goal is to see how well these treatments work in real life, not just in controlled trials. No new treatments are being tested—just data gathe…
Sponsor: Microvention-Terumo, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Brain drain antibiotic debate: short course may be enough
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving antibiotics for just 24 hours around the time of placing a special antibiotic-coated brain drain works as well as giving them for the whole time the drain is in place. The goal is to find the best way to prevent serious brain infections in peopl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Brain fluid clues: new study aims to spot infections faster
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches 148 adults with acute brain injury who have a drain in their head. Researchers will check fluid from the brain to see if changes in a substance called lactate can signal an infection early. The goal is to learn more, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 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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New microscope gadget aims to give surgeons X-Ray vision during delicate operations
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a special microscope attachment called GLOW800 that helps surgeons see blood flow and tissues in real time during brain and reconstructive surgery. About 29 adults will take part, and surgeons will rate how well the tool works. The goal is to confirm the device i…
Sponsor: Leica Microsystems (Schweiz) AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can a blood test predict brain recovery after stroke?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at blood markers related to inflammation and clotting in people with brain oxygen deprivation from stroke or bleeding. Researchers will compare these markers between patients with brain hypoxia and those without. The goal is to see if these markers are linked to …
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Eye test could spot hidden heart risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special eye scan called OCTA to measure the density of tiny blood vessels in the retina. Researchers will compare results from 64 people—half with cardiovascular disease and half healthy—to see if the scan can reliably detect vessel changes linked to heart probl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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30,000 italians join study to revolutionize heart disease prediction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding genetic and imaging information to standard risk assessments can better predict heart disease in 30,000 healthy Italian adults aged 40-80. Participants will have their risk calculated using traditional methods and then again with the added dat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Robot takes the joystick for brain surgery – first human test underway
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early study is testing whether a robot can help doctors perform delicate brain blood vessel procedures, such as angiography, embolization, and thrombectomy. Ten patients scheduled for these standard procedures will have them done using a robotic system instead. The main goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Navigantis Inc. • 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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AI-Powered ultrasound aims to speed stroke diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a non-invasive ultrasound scan, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), can quickly identify bleeding in the brain (intracerebral hemorrhage) in people having a stroke. Researchers will enroll 500 adults with acute stroke and perform a standard C…
Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Massive study aims to unravel mysterious brain complication after aneurysm
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 10,000 patients who had a bleeding aneurysm in the brain to learn more about a complication called delayed ischemic neurological deficit (DIND). Researchers will track how doctors diagnose and treat DIND, and compare different treatment approaches to see which …
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New study watches how brain blood vessels react after aneurysm bleed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study observes 200 adults who had a bleeding stroke from a brain aneurysm and now have narrowed blood vessels. Researchers will monitor brain blood flow using ultrasound to see how it changes with standard treatments like raising blood pressure or using medication to widen v…
Sponsor: Region Stockholm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New study checks how well an antibiotic reaches the brain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how much of the antibiotic telavancin gets into the brain fluid of 20 critically ill patients who have a drain in their head (external ventricular drain). These patients often need strong antibiotics, but it's not clear if telavancin reaches the brain well eno…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Aaron Cook • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 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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2,000 brain bleed patients join hunt for recovery clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 2,000 adults who had a brain bleed from a ruptured aneurysm. Researchers will collect blood, spinal fluid, urine, and stool samples to analyze genes, proteins, and other molecules. The goal is to understand why some patients develop serious complications like d…
Sponsor: Xiaolin Chen, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Thick liquids might help people with swallowing problems take pills safely
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a swallow gel or a semi-solid vehicle can help people with neurological conditions swallow pills more easily and safely. Researchers will observe 500 participants, including patients with swallowing disorders and healthy volunteers, as they swall…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Nerve block for pain may offer clues to healing the brain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study will test whether a stellate ganglion nerve block—a procedure used for chronic pain—can improve blood flow in the tiny vessels of the eye. Researchers will use a special camera (OCTA) to scan the retinas of 50 adults before and after the block. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Your voice may predict heart trouble – no stethoscope needed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if voice recordings from a smartphone can help detect heart disease. Researchers will collect voice samples and health data from up to 1 million adults using the Mayo Clinic app. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather information for future AI tools.
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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8,000 stroke survivors join hunt to predict dementia risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 8,000 adults who have had a stroke to learn why some develop memory and thinking problems afterward. Researchers will track changes in cognition, brain scans, and blood samples over time. The goal is to help doctors identify who is at risk for dementia and pave…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Colombian hospitals under the microscope: can faster stroke care save lives?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how hospitals in Villavicencio, Colombia, manage stroke cases by reviewing patient records. Researchers want to find delays in treatment and see if doctors follow best-practice guidelines. About 100 adults diagnosed with stroke will be included. No new treatme…
Sponsor: Hospital Departamental de Villavicencio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Stroke survivors needed for recovery research registry
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large registry of people who have had a stroke and still have symptoms. The goal is to connect them with researchers studying new ways to improve recovery. No treatments or tests are given—just observation and data collection.
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Brain bleed survivors: is memory loss tied to shrinking hippocampus?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines whether memory problems after a type of brain bleed (aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage) are linked to a smaller hippocampus, a brain area key for memory. Researchers will compare 30 patients in rehabilitation with healthy volunteers using memory tests and MRI…
Sponsor: BDH-Klinik Hessisch Oldendorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:55 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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New brain pressure monitor could predict patient outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new monitor that tracks brain pressure over time in patients with serious brain injuries like trauma or bleeding. Researchers want to see if the pressure measurements can predict who will survive or recover well. The study will enroll 250 adults and follow…
Sponsor: University of Milano Bicocca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:56 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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Music and language may reveal hidden consciousness in brain injury patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether unconscious patients with brain injuries who show brain activity in response to music and language on an EEG are more likely to wake up and recover. Researchers will monitor 300 adults in the ICU, along with healthy volunteers, to see if these brain si…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:51 UTC