Symptomatic heart failure

This study tests a new heart pump called BrioVAD for people with severe heart failure that doesn't get better with standard treatments. The pump uses magnetic levitation to help the heart pump blood. About 780 adults will get either the BrioVAD or an existing pump to see if the n…

This trial tests whether slowly lowering the speed of a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) — a mechanical pump that helps a failing heart — can encourage the heart muscle to work harder and recover. The study enrolls people with end-stage heart failure who are waiting for a he…

This study tests a small sensor implanted in a large vein near the heart to help doctors monitor fluid buildup in people with heart failure. The sensor sends daily readings so treatment can be adjusted early. The trial will compare standard care plus sensor guidance to standard c…

This study tests a new heart pump (CorWave LVAS) in 20 people with advanced heart failure. The pump helps the heart pump blood when it is too weak. The goal is to see if the device is safe and works well, with a focus on survival and avoiding serious problems like bleeding, infec…

This study tests a special pacemaker setting called SyncAV, used with left bundle branch area pacing, in people with heart failure and a heart block. The goal is to see if this setting can improve the heart's electrical timing and pumping strength. About 50 adults who already nee…

This study tests whether a program using community health workers and medication can lower blood pressure and prevent heart failure in 364 adults from Detroit and Cleveland. Participants with high blood pressure or risk factors will receive personalized support and medication. Th…

This study tests a device that uses radiofrequency energy to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) in people with heart failure. The goal is to see if it can reduce serious heart events like hospitalizations or death. About 750 adults with stable heart f…

This trial tests a small sensor placed in the pulmonary artery (the blood vessel from the heart to the lungs) that wirelessly sends daily pressure readings to doctors. The goal is to help people with moderate heart failure (NYHA Class II or III) manage their condition at home and…

This study is testing a new device called the BrioVAD, a mechanical heart pump for people with severe, advanced heart failure that doesn't get better with standard treatments. The goal is to see if the pump is safe and helps people live longer and feel better. About 60 adults wit…

This study tests whether a mechanical heart pump (HeartMate 3) can help people with advanced heart failure live longer and avoid serious complications like stroke or the need for a heart transplant. About 850 participants will either receive the pump or continue standard medical …

This study tests a new device called the Icoms FlowMaker, designed to help the heart pump more blood in people with severe heart failure. Ten patients who are too sick for standard treatments will receive the implant. The main goal is to see if the device is safe and works well f…

This study tests a new drug called CK-4021586 (ulacamten) in 60 adults with a type of heart failure where the heart pumps normally but is stiff (HFpEF). Participants take the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks to see if it is safe and how it affects heart function. The goal is to fin…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether injecting lab-grown heart muscle cells (HiCM-188) into the heart during bypass surgery can help people with severe heart failure (NYHA class III-IV). Eighty participants will receive either the stem cells plus bypass or bypass alone. The main goal…

This study tests whether a mechanical heart pump (LVAD) works better than standard medications for people with end-stage heart failure who are not yet bedridden. About 92 participants will either receive the pump or continue their current drug therapy. The goal is to see which ap…

This study tests a new remote monitoring system called SmartSignalHF in 1132 adults with heart failure who have an implanted heart device (ICD or CRT-D). The goal is to see if this system can reduce deaths and hospital stays over 12 months compared to standard care. Participants …

This study looks at whether a special heart device called cardiac contractility modulation (CCM) can help people with heart failure live longer and avoid hospital stays. About 4,200 people with advanced heart failure will either get the device or standard care. The goal is to see…

This early-stage trial tests whether heart cells grown from a patient's own stem cells are safe to inject into people with severe congenital heart disease. About 50 participants will receive the cells or be in a control group. The main goal is to check for serious side effects wi…

This study looks at 128 people with advanced heart failure who have a HeartMate3 heart pump. All take warfarin to prevent clots, and half will also stop taking aspirin. The goal is to see if skipping aspirin lowers the risk of serious bleeding without raising the chance of danger…

This study tests if using two devices together can help people with advanced heart failure. Participants get a CardioMems sensor to monitor heart pressure and later a BaroStim device to regulate blood pressure. The goal is to improve symptoms, walking ability, and reduce hospital…

This study tests a new liquid (Custodiol-N) used to preserve donor hearts before transplant in children. 15 children receiving their first heart transplant will be randomly assigned to get a heart stored in either the new or standard solution. The main goal is to check if the new…

This early-phase trial tests whether sildenafil (the drug in Viagra) can reduce blood vessel damage in people with advanced heart failure who have a mechanical heart pump (LVAD). LVADs help patients live longer, but they often cause blood vessel aging that leads to strokes or ble…

This study looks at whether hearts from HIV-positive deceased donors are as safe and effective for HIV-positive recipients as hearts from HIV-negative donors. Fifty HIV-positive patients with advanced heart failure will receive a heart transplant, with the donor's HIV status dete…

This study is testing a new mechanical heart pump, called the Corheart 6, in 53 people with advanced heart failure. The pump is implanted to help the heart pump blood. Researchers want to see if it is safe and effective at keeping patients alive, either until they can get a heart…

This early study tests a new device called the AMEND Trans-Septal System, which is designed to repair a leaky mitral valve without open-heart surgery. The device is implanted through a catheter, making it a safer option for older or sicker patients. Up to 15 people with severe, s…

This study is testing a small device called the MiniLung petite kit, which helps oxygenate blood and remove carbon dioxide in newborns and children weighing 2 to 8 kilograms who have severe breathing or heart failure. The device works with a console to temporarily take over the w…

This study will compare two groups of people with chronic heart failure: those who receive the Cordella PA Sensor System (an implanted device that monitors pressure in the lung artery) and those who get standard medication alone. Researchers will track about 2,150 participants fo…

This study is testing whether artificial intelligence can spot early signs of worsening heart failure by analyzing changes in a patient's voice, cough, and breathing sounds. Researchers will enroll 250 adults with chronic heart failure to record sounds and compare them with stand…

This pilot study explores whether data from the HeartMate 3 heart pump can be used to monitor heart function without invasive tests or frequent imaging. Researchers will compare high-resolution pump data with standard echocardiograms and ECGs in 60 patients with end-stage heart f…

This study tests a home-based palliative care program called TIER-PC that adjusts the care team based on a patient's symptoms and ability to function. It includes 60 adults with advanced heart failure or certain cancers living in Manhattan. The program adds more specialists—like …

This early-phase study tests whether anakinra, a drug that blocks inflammation, can make the heart more sensitive to inotropes (medicines that strengthen heart contractions) in people with end-stage heart failure. If successful, patients might need lower, safer doses of inotropes…

This study tests a 12-week phone program that uses positive psychology and motivational interviewing to help 280 heart failure patients stick to their diet, exercise, and medications. Participants get weekly phone sessions and text messages. The goal is to see if this approach im…

This study tests a nurse-led home care program for people with advanced heart failure and their family caregivers in rural Appalachia. The program uses faith-based nurses and local volunteers to improve quality of life and reduce symptoms. About 208 patients and their caregivers …

This study tests a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program delivered through a custom mobile app for people with heart failure. Participants use the app for education, mindfulness, and physical activity guidance, plus periodic video calls with an exercise physiologist. The goal…

This study looks at whether two proteins released by a struggling heart can be detected in the blood during acute heart failure. Researchers will measure these proteins in about 500 adults—some with stable or worsening heart failure and some healthy—to see if higher levels relate…

This observational study will track 300 adults with advanced heart failure to see how well they follow a four-medication treatment plan. Researchers will also measure quality of life using standard questionnaires. The goal is to understand real-world adherence and identify areas …

This study looks at whether people with heart failure can reduce their intake of ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, sugary drinks, and fast food) and whether doing so improves their health. Participants will track their meals using a smartphone app and receive coaching …

This study looks at 200 people with heart failure who are getting a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), a type of heart pump. Researchers will use a special 3D ultrasound during surgery to take detailed pictures of the right side of the heart. The goal is to better understand …

This study is observing 400 adults with advanced heart failure who have received a continuous-flow ventricular assist device (VAD), a mechanical pump that helps the heart circulate blood. Researchers will track survival rates in the hospital and at one and five years after implan…

Researchers at the University of Calgary are testing a new, non-invasive way to assess heart function using a handgrip exercise. The study involves 100 adults, half with heart failure and half without. Participants squeeze a device with maximum force for two minutes while sensors…

This study is for adults with advanced heart failure who are getting a mechanical heart pump (LVAD). Researchers want to see if a substance in the blood called GDF-15 can help predict early complications or death after surgery. The goal is to better identify high-risk patients be…

This study creates a live registry of up to 40,000 heart failure patients across the Yale New Haven Health System. Researchers will track hospitalizations and use of recommended therapies like beta blockers and ACE inhibitors. The goal is to monitor and improve heart failure care…

This study follows 300 adults with end-stage heart failure who receive a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) as part of their routine care. Researchers will track survival, complications, and hospital readmissions over 3-5 years, and analyze heart tissue and blood samples to fi…

This study follows 100 adults who needed ECMO support for severe heart or lung failure. Researchers will track muscle size, strength, and quality of life over time to understand why some patients develop lasting weakness. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is to gather …

This study looks at data from the HeartMate 3 heart pump to see if it can help predict problems like bleeding, infection, or frailty in people with advanced heart failure. Researchers will track 150 adults getting the pump and compare pump alarms and readings to their health over…

This study is testing whether a special nutrition shake (Ensure Surgery Immunonutrition) can improve gut health and reduce inflammation in heart failure patients awaiting LVAD surgery. Researchers will give the shake to 50 hospitalized patients before their operation and track ch…

This study tests a tool designed to help people with advanced heart failure understand what life is like after getting a ventricular assist device (VAD), a mechanical heart pump. Researchers created the tool based on surveys from previous VAD patients about their quality of life …

This study follows 103 advanced heart failure patients on a transplant waiting list to see how dapagliflozin affects the link between heart and kidney health. Researchers will measure a protein called suPAR in the blood over 6 months to track kidney damage. The goal is to better …