Vascular occlusion disorder

This study is testing two catheter-based devices, Symphony and Prodigy, that remove blood clots from blood vessels in the legs, arms, or lungs. Researchers want to see if these devices can safely restore blood flow and prevent serious outcomes like amputation or heart strain. The…

This study tests whether adding GM1, a natural brain substance, to standard clot-removal treatment helps people recover better after a severe stroke. About 868 adults in China who have a blocked artery in the front part of the brain will receive either GM1 or a placebo daily for …

This study tests whether the drug sivelestat sodium, given alongside standard clot-removal surgery, can help people recover better after a major stroke. The trial will include 868 adults aged 18-80 with large-vessel blockage in the front part of the brain. The goal is to see if t…

This 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 …

This 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 …

This study is testing a device called WRAPSODY CIE, a mesh tube placed in veins used for dialysis. The goal is to see if it can keep these veins from narrowing or blocking over time. Researchers will follow 250 people on dialysis for up to 3 years to check how well the device wor…

This Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called EYE103 (Restoret) in 160 people with wet age-related macular degeneration or macular edema from a branch retinal vein occlusion. Participants receive three eye injections of either a low or high dose of EYE103, spaced four week…

This study tests a new eye injection called KIO-104 for people with macular edema, a condition where fluid builds up in the eye and blurs vision. About 28 adults will receive multiple doses to see if the drug is safe and helps reduce swelling. The goal is to find a steroid-free o…

This 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 …

This study compares two treatments for a severe type of stroke caused by a blockage in a major artery at the base of the brain. Some patients will get a clot-busting drug through a vein followed by a procedure to remove the clot, while others will have the clot removal procedure …

This study tests a device called the Artix Thrombectomy System to remove blood clots from leg arteries in people with sudden blockages. About 250 adults with symptoms lasting up to 14 days will be enrolled. The goal is to see if the device can safely restore blood flow and preven…

This study tests a new catheter system designed to remove blockages in leg veins caused by old blood clots. About 20 adults with painful swelling or pain from chronic vein blockages will receive the treatment. The main goals are to ensure the procedure is safe and to check if it …

This study is testing whether giving the blood thinner heparin before inserting a tube into the wrist artery can prevent a common complication: blockage of that artery. About 550 people undergoing a heart procedure through the wrist will be randomly assigned to receive heparin ei…

This study tests whether the antibiotic minocycline can improve recovery in people who have had a major stroke and undergone a procedure to remove a blood clot from a large brain artery. Even when the clot is successfully removed, many patients still have significant disability. …

This study tests whether adding the antibiotic minocycline to standard stroke treatment can improve recovery in people who had a severe stroke in the back of the brain. After a clot is removed, brain inflammation can limit healing. Minocycline may reduce that inflammation. The tr…

This 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…

This 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…

This trial is testing a drug called tenecteplase for people with a severe stroke caused by a blockage in the basilar artery at the back of the brain. About 688 participants will receive either tenecteplase or standard care within 24 hours of symptoms starting, followed by a clot-…

This 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…

This study tests whether a procedure to reopen a major blocked artery in the brain can help people who had a severe stroke 24 to 72 hours earlier. About 224 participants will either get the procedure plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if the procedure i…

This study is testing a new device called the Recana Thrombectomy Catheter System to treat chronic blockages in veins. It will include 30 adults with symptoms like leg swelling or pain due to venous obstruction. The device is inserted into the vein to remove the blockage and rest…

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding tocilizumab, an anti-inflammatory drug, to standard emergency stroke treatment improves outcomes for people with a severe stroke in the back of the brain. About 348 adults will receive either tocilizumab or a placebo by IV right before a pr…

This study compares a procedure to remove blood clots (endovascular therapy) with standard medical care for people who have had a mild stroke caused by a blockage in a large brain artery. About 264 adults with mild symptoms (NIHSS score 2-5) will be enrolled within 24 hours of st…

This study compares two ways to reach a blood clot in the basilar artery, a key vessel at the back of the brain, during a stroke. One method uses the femoral artery in the groin, the other uses the radial artery in the wrist. Researchers want to see which approach leads to better…

This 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…

This study tests whether a special cold plasma treatment, given daily for 10 days after a leg artery procedure, can help heal diabetic foot ulcers faster. About 40 adults aged 18–80 with diabetes and blocked leg arteries will take part. Half will get real plasma, half a fake trea…

This 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…

This study tests a new medical device called the GORE VIAFORT stent, which is a small mesh tube placed inside a blocked or narrowed vein in the leg or pelvis to keep it open. The goal is to improve blood flow and reduce symptoms like pain, swelling, and leg ulcers. About 165 adul…

This study tests whether giving the steroid methylprednisolone right after a stroke clot removal procedure can help patients recover better. About 210 adults who had a major stroke from a blocked artery in the brain will be randomly assigned to receive either the steroid or a pla…

This 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…

This 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…

This study tests whether giving a clot-busting drug (tenecteplase) before transferring patients with a severe stroke in the back of the brain (basilar artery occlusion) to a specialized hospital can improve recovery. About 316 adults who had a stroke 4.5 to 24 hours earlier will …

This trial tests a new drug-coated stent called Solaris DE for dialysis patients whose veins become narrowed or blocked. About 120 participants will either receive the stent plus balloon angioplasty or angioplasty alone. The goal is to see if the stent keeps the vein open longer …

This study looks at whether giving a clot-dissolving drug called Tenecteplase to stroke patients before they are moved to a hospital that can perform a clot-removal procedure improves their recovery. The trial involves 572 adults who had a stroke caused by a large blockage in the…

This study compares two treatments for people with completely blocked heart arteries (chronic total occlusions). One group gets a drug-coated balloon, with or without a stent; the other gets standard stents. The goal is to see if the balloon approach keeps arteries open just as w…

This study tests whether taking stroke patients directly to a special imaging and treatment room (angio suite) speeds up care compared to the usual approach of getting a CT or MRI first. About 594 adults with severe stroke symptoms will be randomly assigned to one of the two path…

This study compares a stent (CARESTO® heal) plus standard medication against medication alone in 536 people who recently had a stroke or retinal artery blockage due to a specific type of carotid artery disease that is not severely narrowed. The goal is to see if the stent can low…

This study tests whether adding a nerve-protecting drug (mecobalamin) to standard anti-VEGF eye injections can improve vision and reduce the number of injections needed for people with retinal vein occlusion (RVO). About 120 adults with RVO will receive either mecobalamin or a pl…

This study looks at whether removing a blood clot from a medium-sized brain artery (M2 segment) helps people recover better after a stroke. About 200 adults who have had a stroke and are not helped by clot-busting medicine will be randomly assigned to get either standard care or …

This 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…

This study tests whether adding cold atmospheric plasma to standard artery-opening treatment helps heal diabetic foot ulcers faster. About 86 adults with diabetes and blocked leg arteries will receive either real or fake plasma sessions over two weeks. The goal is to see if the p…

This study tests whether performing skull surgery early, before dangerous brain swelling occurs, can improve outcomes for people who have had a severe stroke and are at high risk of swelling. About 380 adults aged 18–75 will be randomly assigned to receive either early surgery pl…

This 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…

This study tests whether giving a clot-busting drug (rhTNK-tPA) before a clot-removal procedure helps stroke patients who arrive 4.5 to 24 hours after symptoms start. About 820 adults with a blocked large artery in the brain will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is …

This study compares two types of general anesthesia during emergency clot removal for stroke patients. The goal is to see which method better maintains blood flow to the brain and improves recovery. About 90 adults with severe stroke will take part at two hospitals in Los Angeles…

This study tests two different medicines given before a procedure to remove a blood clot from the brain in people having a major stroke. The goal is to see which medicine helps more people recover with little or no disability. About 800 adults who arrive at the hospital within 24…

This study is testing a new device called the Ladera LBC System that uses stitches to close the hole in the femoral artery after catheter-based heart or blood vessel procedures. The study will enroll 55 adults who are scheduled for elective procedures using large sheaths (10 to 2…

This study compares two treatments for stroke patients whose brain arteries remain blocked after initial clot removal, due to underlying hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis). About 498 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either urgent stenting or continued st…

This 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…

This study tests a new way to reduce heart damage after a severe heart attack (STEMI). Doctors will cool the heart's arteries during the standard procedure to open blocked vessels. The goal is to see if this cooling prevents further injury and improves heart function. The trial i…

This study collects information from 150 adults with antiphospholipid syndrome who had an artery clot in the past year. Participants are already on one of four blood-thinning treatments. Researchers will track who has another clot or a major bleed over two years to see which trea…

This study tests a new drug called ANXV in 12 adults with eye diseases from diabetes or blocked retinal veins. The main goal is to check if ANXV is safe and if it can improve vision or reduce the need for other treatments. Participants receive ANXV as a 30-minute infusion for 5 d…

This global study tests whether a procedure that removes blood clots from the brain can safely help stroke patients treated up to 72 hours after symptoms start, using only a basic CT scan that is available in most hospitals. Currently, this treatment is only proven within 6 hours…

This study is testing a covered stent called BeFlow to treat narrowed or blocked iliac arteries in the pelvis. Researchers will monitor 100 patients to see how well the stent restores blood flow and how safe it is. The goal is to improve walking ability and reduce pain caused by …

This study tests a new device called the CONDA stent retriever, which is used to remove blood clots from the brain in people having a stroke. About 50 patients will be treated within 24 hours of their symptoms starting. The goal is to see if the device is safe and works well at r…

This trial tests a new procedure for people who suddenly lose vision due to a blocked artery in the eye. Surgeons will use a tiny microneedle to deliver clot-busting medicine directly into the artery during eye surgery. The study will compare this approach to standard care in 24 …

This study tests whether a quick, routine ultrasound measurement (called the resistance index) can accurately identify people with narrowed neck arteries who have normal brain blood flow response. If it works, many patients could avoid a time-consuming, specialized test. The stud…

This study is looking for markers in blood and saliva that can quickly tell if a person is having a stroke, and what kind. Researchers will collect samples from 650 adults with suspected stroke within 24 hours of symptoms. The goal is to develop a fast, accurate test to help emer…

This 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…

This study tests a new dye called MB-102 for taking pictures of the back of the eye (retina) to diagnose conditions like diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. About 10 adults with healthy or diseased eyes will receive both the new dye and a standard dye to compare safety…

This 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…

This study tests whether giving the blood thinner heparin only when needed, instead of routinely, can prevent radial artery occlusion after a heart catheterization procedure. Researchers will enroll 500 patients and compare rates of artery patency, bleeding, and nursing time. The…

This 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…

This 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.

This 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…

This study looks at whether using sedation instead of general anesthesia helps people having a specific type of stroke (vertebrobasilar) recover better after a procedure to remove a blood clot. About 128 adults with moderate to severe stroke symptoms will be enrolled. The goal is…

This 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…

This 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…

This study tests a minimally invasive procedure called transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) combined with physical therapy for people with chronic shoulder pain from rotator cuff tendinopathy that hasn't improved with standard treatments. About 41 adults with moderate to sev…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study compares two methods of pain control for people having open abdominal surgery. One group gets a single injection of a long-lasting numbing medicine into the belly muscles during surgery. The other group gets a standard numbing medicine through small tubes placed in the…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study is creating a large collection of health information and biological samples (like blood, saliva, and eye tissue) from people with and without retinal diseases. Researchers aim to use this database to better understand conditions like age-related macular degeneration an…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study is observing 20,000 people undergoing routine heart or blood vessel procedures through the wrist (radial or ulnar artery). Researchers will track complications like artery blockage, spasm, and bleeding. The goal is to gather real-world data to improve safety and succes…

This 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…

This 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…

This study will analyze health records from 2009 to 2024 to find out how many people in Germany have three serious eye conditions: wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion. Researchers will look at data from two large German health …

This study uses a special eye scan (OCT angiography) to take detailed pictures of blood vessels in the back of the eye. Researchers will follow about 1,050 people with retinal diseases like diabetic retinopathy and healthy volunteers to see how these images can help detect early …

This study tracks eye pressure in 100 people receiving a larger-volume injection of Aflibercept (0.07mL) for macular diseases like age-related macular degeneration. Researchers measure pressure right after the injection and at several time points, then check for any nerve damage …

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study looks at 50 adults who had a stroke caused by a blocked middle brain artery and were treated with a clot-removal procedure called thrombectomy. Researchers will use special MRI scans to measure brain activity and metabolism in the damaged area. The goal is to find earl…

This 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,…

This 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 …

This 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…

This study looks at how often lung cancer patients on immune checkpoint inhibitors develop blood clots (in veins or arteries) and what factors increase that risk. Researchers will follow 2,400 adults with lung cancer who are starting immunotherapy, comparing those who get clots w…

This study measures levels of a protein called sCD160 in eye fluid and blood samples from 120 adults with diabetic retinopathy or retinal vein occlusion. Researchers want to see if sCD160 levels are linked to the severity of these eye conditions. Participants provide samples duri…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study looks at whether repeated eye injections of bevacizumab, a drug used for diabetic eye disease and other conditions, might affect heart health. Researchers will measure certain enzymes in the blood that are linked to heart disease risk. The study includes 180 adults age…

This 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…

This study is testing whether a gentle electrical stimulation of a nerve in the ear (the vagus nerve) can reduce brain injury and inflammation after a severe stroke. Researchers will measure brain damage markers in the blood of 65 participants over a week. The goal is to see if t…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study follows 15,000 people who had a retinal artery occlusion, or 'eye stroke,' to track their long-term risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. Researchers will analyze medical records from a Korean national database to see how different treatments, like blood thinners an…

This 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…

This 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 …

This 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 …

This study aims to understand if COVID-19 vaccines have any impact on brain health in healthy people. Researchers will use MRI scans to look for changes in the brain's blood vessels and structure. The study will follow 500 adults from Hong Kong who have already had a baseline bra…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This study is for adults with a blocked radial artery who need a heart procedure like angiography or angioplasty. Doctors will use the ulnar artery in the same wrist instead. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and how it affects hand strength, feeling, and daily use. Res…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This 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…

This trial tests whether using a wrist artery access point closer to the hand (distal radial) is safer than the usual wrist access for complex heart procedures like opening blocked arteries. About 708 adults with stable or unstable heart conditions will be randomly assigned to on…

This 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…

This pilot study aims to understand how a nerve block injection affects jaw muscle activity and bite force in 20 healthy adults. Participants receive one injection, and measurements are taken before and after. The goal is to gather information, not to treat any disease.

This study is testing a new non-invasive device that uses laser speckle to measure blood flow and structure inside the eye. Researchers will compare these images with standard vision tests in 500 people with various retinal conditions. The goal is to see if this technology can be…

This 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.

This 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…

This 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…