Venous thromboembolism
MONDO:0005399Occlusion of the lumen of a vein by a thrombus that has migrated from a distal site via the blood stream.
Also known as: venous thromboembolism
357 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New device aims to suck out dangerous blood clots, sparing patients from Long-Term leg damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a device that physically removes blood clots from leg veins (ClotTriever) to standard blood-thinning medication alone for people with deep vein thrombosis (DVT). About 300 participants with recent, severe DVT in one leg will be randomly assigned to either trea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inari Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New Clot-Busting devices aim to save limbs and lives
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Imperative Care, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood thinner may simplify life after valve replacement
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a newer blood thinner (rivaroxaban) works as well as the standard drug (warfarin) for preventing clots and bleeding in people who have a mechanical aortic valve. About 1,300 adults who had valve surgery at least 3 months ago will take one of the two pills…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Joon Bum Kim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 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 hope for stroke prevention in heart patients who Can't use standard meds
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, REGN7508 and REGN9933, to prevent strokes in people with atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) who cannot or choose not to take standard blood thinners. About 2,628 participants will receive one of the drugs or a placebo to see if t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a daily pill replace painful shots for leg injury patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a daily pill (rivaroxaban) to daily injections (low-molecular-weight heparin) for preventing blood clots in people with leg injuries that require a cast or brace. About 1,424 high-risk participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments and fol…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill combo aims to shield hearts in diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large phase 3 trial is testing whether adding vicadrostat to the existing drug empagliflozin can reduce the risk of heart problems in adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. About 11,800 participants will take either the combination or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New shot could replace aspirin to stop clots after knee surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called REGN7508 (cenvacibart) against aspirin to prevent blood clots in 2000 adults having knee replacement surgery. The drug targets a clotting factor to reduce clot risk. Researchers will compare how many people develop clots or die from cl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New shot could replace pills to prevent clots after knee surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called REGN7508 (cenvacibart) to prevent venous thromboembolism (blood clots) in adults after elective total knee replacement. About 2,000 participants will receive either REGN7508, apixaban, or enoxaparin to compare effectiveness and safety.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New suction device aims to clear dangerous leg clots
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called the Cleaner Vac® Thrombectomy System, which uses suction to remove blood clots from deep veins in the leg. About 185 adults with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) will be enrolled. The goal is to see if the device can safely and effectively clear th…
Sponsor: Argon Medical Devices • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart drug pelacarsen tested for Long-Term safety in 5,700 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety of the drug pelacarsen in people with high lipoprotein(a) and heart disease. About 5,700 participants who finished a previous pelacarsen trial will receive the drug and be monitored for side effects and heart events. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can a common blood thinner protect critically ill kids from catheter clots?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether enoxaparin, a blood thinner, can prevent blood clots caused by central venous catheters in critically ill children. Researchers will enroll 258 children up to 17 years old and adjust the dose based on age. The goal is to see if age affects how well the dr…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New Clot-Busting device could ease Long-Term leg pain
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two medical devices used to remove large blood clots from the leg veins. About 180 adults with acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT) will receive either the ClotTriever System or an aspiration device. The goal is to see which device clears clots better and reduces …
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients: experimental drug aims to stop dangerous blood clots
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug, REGN7508, to see if it works better than the standard blood thinner apixaban for treating and preventing blood clots in people with cancer. The trial will include about 1,600 participants with or without cancer who have deep vein thrombosis …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a simple drug make colorectal surgery safer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving tranexamic acid (TXA) before and after major colorectal surgery can reduce bleeding and the need for blood transfusions. About 394 adults having inpatient colorectal surgery will either receive TXA or not. The trial also checks if TXA raises the ri…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kristen Ban • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New app aims to bring heart care to rural patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a digital app called VIRTUES that provides educational resources and treatment recommendations for heart conditions like atrial fibrillation and heart failure. Researchers will enroll 2000 patients across 11 modules to see if the app is easy to use and helps…
Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Blood thinners may be unnecessary for minor lung clots, new trial suggests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches for low-risk patients with small blood clots in the lungs (isolated subsegmental pulmonary embolism). Half will receive standard blood-thinning medication (rivaroxaban), while the other half will get a placebo and be closely monitored. The goal …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Drahomir Aujesky • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shield diabetic hearts from failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding baxdrostat to the standard drug dapagliflozin can better prevent heart failure and cardiovascular death in people with type 2 diabetes who already have heart disease and high blood pressure. About 11,300 participants will receive eithe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a 3-Month Low-Dose blood thinner replace lifelong pills after heart procedure?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with atrial fibrillation can safely stop taking long-term blood thinners after a procedure that closes off a part of the heart called the left atrial appendage. Participants will get a reduced dose of the blood thinner apixaban for just 3 months…
Sponsor: National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Blood clot patients on heart meds: safer combo found?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks for the best way to treat people who have a blood clot (like in the leg or lung) and also take daily aspirin or similar drugs for heart disease. Both conditions need blood thinners, but taking them together raises the risk of dangerous bleeding. The trial will co…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • 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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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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Clot filter under watch: 5-Year safety check begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 82 people who receive the Celect Platinum Vena Cava Filter, a device placed in a large vein to catch blood clots and prevent them from reaching the lungs. Researchers will track safety and performance for up to 5 years, checking for problems like filter movemen…
Sponsor: Cook Research Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New dose strategy aims to cut bleeding in cancer patients on blood thinners
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a specially adjusted dose of the blood thinner apixaban can safely treat blood clots in cancer patients who also have low platelet counts. About 30 adults with active cancer and a recent clot will receive the adjusted dose. The goal is to see if this appr…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rushad Patell • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Genetic test aims to get vets on statins and cut heart risk
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether genetic testing can help veterans at high risk for heart disease start and stick with statin medications. About 410 veterans aged 40-75 with diabetes or heart disease who are not currently taking statins will receive either a genetic report on their stati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New stent aims to restore blood flow in blocked leg veins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • 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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When to thin blood after brain bleed? new trial seeks answer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at 200 people who had a bleeding stroke caused by high blood pressure. Doctors want to know if starting blood thinners (heparin) early—within 2 days—or waiting until day 3 is safer and better at preventing blood clots in the legs or lungs. Participants get brain …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can newer blood thinners beat aspirin for clot prevention in blood cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial is testing whether direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) like apixaban or rivaroxaban are better than low-dose aspirin at preventing blood clots in people with JAK2V617F-positive myeloproliferative neoplasms (blood cancers). The study plans to enroll 1308 high-ris…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • 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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New Clot-Busting technique could reduce Long-Term leg damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach to remove blood clots from deep leg veins in people with acute deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The standard method accesses the vein behind the knee, while the new method uses veins in the calf or the opposite leg. Researchers want to see if the new ap…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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AI alert system aims to slash deadly hospital blood clots
Disease control Recruiting nowHospital-acquired blood clots are a leading cause of death in U.S. hospitals. This study tests an AI tool called VTE-AI that automatically identifies patients at high risk for clots and alerts doctors if prevention hasn't been ordered. Over 2,200 patients across four hospitals wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New blood thinner may prevent clots in kidney patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the blood thinner rivaroxaban can prevent dangerous blood clots in people with idiopathic membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease that raises clot risk. About 134 participants at high risk for clots but low risk for bleeding will receive either rivaroxab…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could a Once-Daily pill prevent deadly clots in cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two different dosing schedules of the blood thinner apixaban (Eliquis) against no blood thinner in about 996 cancer patients at moderate risk for blood clots. Participants take either 2.5 mg twice daily, 5 mg once daily, or no anticoagulant for 6 months. The g…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Vermont • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Money and veggies: a recipe for heart health?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called CVD-FIT for African American adults who struggle to afford food and are at risk for heart disease. Participants get monthly income support, weekly incentives to buy healthy food, and phone-based education on heart health. The goal is to see if th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State University of New York at Buffalo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can a Plant-Based compound stop deadly clots in pancreatic cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether Kinisoquin™, a supplement-like drug made from isoquercetin plus vitamins C and B3, can prevent dangerous blood clots in 480 people with advanced pancreatic cancer. Participants receive either Kinisoquin™ or a placebo alongside their first chemothe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Quercis Pharma AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 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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Heartburn drug may shield seniors from bleeding while on blood thinners
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether omeprazole, a common heartburn drug, can reduce gastrointestinal bleeding in adults 65 and older who take blood thinners for blood clots. Researchers will enroll 360 participants to see if a larger trial is feasible. The study focuses on recruitment…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could a cholesterol drug stop blood clots from coming back?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding rosuvastatin (a common cholesterol-lowering drug) to standard blood thinner treatment can lower the risk of another blood clot in people who have recently had a deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. About 2,700 participants will receive …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New shot aims to stop deadly clots after knee surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SRSD107 to see if it can prevent blood clots in people having knee replacement surgery. About 450 adults aged 60 to 80 will receive either SRSD107 or the standard blood thinner enoxaparin. The goal is to compare how well each drug prev…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sirius Therapeutics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can a tailored blood thinner dose save lives after Weight-Loss surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two different doses of the blood thinner bemiparin to see which works better at preventing dangerous blood clots in people with severe obesity after surgery. About 2,400 participants will be enrolled. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose for …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hawler Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Can a common gout pill ease the aftermath of a blood clot?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a low dose of colchicine, a drug usually used for gout, can reduce the risk of post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) after a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the leg. PTS can cause chronic pain, swelling, and skin changes. The trial will enroll 150 adult…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Pill vs. needle: can Lower-Dose blood thinners protect blood cancer patients from deadly clots?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of blood thinners taken as pills (apixaban and rivaroxaban) against a standard daily injection (enoxaparin) to prevent dangerous blood clots in people with blood cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma. About 100 participants will be ra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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HIV heart risk targeted: new drug trial aims to quiet arterial inflammation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether bempedoic acid, a cholesterol-lowering drug, can reduce artery inflammation and improve heart health in people with HIV. About 121 adults aged 40 and older with well-controlled HIV and at least one heart disease risk factor will receive either the drug or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Priscilla Hsue, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can a simple conversation prevent deadly blood clots?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a shared decision-making process, which uses personalized risk scores, can help patients with unprovoked blood clots choose the best duration of blood-thinning medication. The goal is to reduce the chance of another clot or serious bleeding while improvin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a simple pill replace daily shots for clot prevention after cancer surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether apixaban (a pill taken twice a day) is a safe and more satisfying alternative to enoxaparin (a daily shot) for preventing blood clots after head and neck cancer surgery. About 76 adults will take one of the two medicines for 10 days after surgery. Researc…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Kiranya Arnold • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Double blood thinner strategy after vein stenting aims to prevent Re-Clotting
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a blood thinner (rivaroxaban) plus aspirin after a vein-stenting procedure keeps the vein open longer and prevents new clots. About 172 people with deep vein thrombosis and narrowed iliac veins will receive the combination for 6 months (rivaroxaban…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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One size Doesn't fit all: new trial tests tailored blood thinners for joint replacement patients
Disease control Recruiting nowAfter hip or knee replacement, all patients currently get the same dose of blood thinners to prevent clots, but some still get clots while others bleed. This trial will test whether giving a shorter course to low-risk patients and a stronger, longer course to high-risk patients c…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Stick-On ultrasound patch could spot hidden clots and heart trouble in real time
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new wearable ultrasound sensor that sticks to the skin like a patch. The goal is to see if it can help doctors find and monitor deep vein thrombosis (blood clots) and heart conditions early, without needing bulky machines. About 300 adults with heart failu…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Smart mattress could track your heartbeat while you sleep
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special mattress that can measure heart rate, breathing, temperature, and body position without touching the patient. It is designed for people with heart disease who are in the hospital. The goal is to see if this wireless system works as well as standard…
Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New device spots hidden blood clots in real time
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device that can find blood clots moving through the bloodstream in people with thromboembolism (blood clots in veins or arteries). About 30 adults with known or high risk of clots will be enrolled. The device uses a special ultrasound technique to dete…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 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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ICU ultrasound trial aims to catch silent blood clots before they kill
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether doing ultrasound scans twice a week on critically ill patients can catch deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) early. The goal is to prevent pulmonary embolism (a clot in the lung) and reduce deaths within 90 days. The study will enroll 1,800 adults in the ICU who a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Abdullah International Medical Research Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 19:02 UTC
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Leg cast clot risk: pills vs. shots in massive 10,000-Person trial
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best way to prevent blood clots in people who have a leg cast or splint after an injury. For those at high risk of clots, it compares pills to standard injections. For low-risk people, it checks if any medication is better than just advice. Over 10,000 par…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Blood thinners after birth: could they save lives of new moms at moderate risk?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving blood thinners (LMWH) for 6 weeks after childbirth can prevent dangerous blood clots in women who have a moderate risk. About 2,400 women will be randomly assigned to receive either the blood thinner or standard care without it. The goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Cheap statin could slash deadly clot risk in cancer patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a daily statin (rosuvastatin) for one year can safely prevent life-threatening blood clots in people with cancer. Current clot-preventing drugs raise bleeding risks, so a safer option is needed. The trial will enroll 4,000 adults with newly diagnos…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Major trial aims to prevent deadly clots after common vein surgery
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving blood-thinning medicine after varicose vein surgery can prevent dangerous blood clots in the legs or lungs. About 1 in 50 people develop a clot after these procedures. The trial will enroll 3,175 adults and compare those who receive the medicine to…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New shot could stop deadly clots in cancer patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called REGN7508 to prevent blood clots in people with solid tumors who are receiving cancer treatment. About 1,120 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The study measures how well the drug prevents clots and checks …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Personalized blood clot prevention for pregnant women put to the test
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special scoring tool (the Lyon-VTE score) can better prevent dangerous blood clots in pregnant women at high risk compared to standard care. About 600 pregnant women with a personal history of blood clots or a clotting disorder will be randomly assigned…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Stockings vs. no stockings: huge trial aims to settle clot prevention debate
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether wearing compression stockings in the hospital, on top of taking blood-thinning medication, can further reduce the risk of dangerous blood clots after surgery. About 8,600 adults having high-risk operations (like cancer or joint surgery) will be randoml…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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One aspirin a day may be enough to prevent clots after joint surgery
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether taking 81 mg of aspirin once a day works just as well as taking it twice a day to prevent dangerous blood clots after hip or knee replacement surgery. About 5,500 adults having joint replacement will be randomly assigned to one of the two dosing schedu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Computer alert aims to stop deadly clots after hospital stay
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a computer alert can help doctors remember to prescribe blood-thinning medicine for high-risk patients after they leave the hospital. Blood clots are a serious risk for some hospitalized patients, even after discharge. The trial will include 400 adults ag…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New study tests simple blood thinner to protect new moms from deadly clots
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving new mothers a low-dose blood thinner for just 7-10 days after delivery can prevent blood clots in the legs or lungs. About 9,200 women with certain risk factors (like emergency C-section, obesity, or pre-eclampsia) will either receive the drug…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Marc Blondon • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Aspirin may shield cancer patients from deadly clots during chemo
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily low-dose aspirin can prevent dangerous blood clots in people with advanced germ cell tumors (including testicular cancer) who are receiving standard chemotherapy. About 35 participants will take aspirin alongside their chemo for 26 weeks. The goal…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can a simple blood thinner keep brain tumor patients safe from clots?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether the blood thinner apixaban can safely prevent blood clots in people newly diagnosed with a fast-growing brain tumor called grade 4 glioma. About 40 adults will take apixaban while receiving standard radiation and chemotherapy. The main goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Vermont Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Blood thinner breakthrough could stop clots in rare anemia
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking blood thinners for 12 weeks can prevent dangerous blood clots in people with autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), a rare disease where the immune system destroys red blood cells. About 72 adults with newly diagnosed or relapsed AIHA will receive eit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Pill vs. shot: which blood thinner better prevents deadly clots after emergency surgery?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study compares two blood thinners—rivaroxaban (a pill) and enoxaparin (a shot)—to see which works better at preventing dangerous blood clots in the legs after emergency abdominal surgery. About 212 adults will take one of the two medicines daily for 7 days after surgery. Res…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Hospital Lahore • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 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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Exercise after a blood clot in the lungs: a new hope for recovery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether starting a structured exercise and education program within a month of a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lungs) can prevent long-term problems like poor quality of life, shortness of breath, and reduced physical ability. About 160 hospitalized pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • 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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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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Walking program aims to boost recovery after blood clot
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a structured walking program, added to standard care, can improve quality of life and reduce long-term complications in people who have had a first deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the leg. Researchers will enroll 152 adults and compare those who receive the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hvidovre University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can a phone therapy boost recovery after a heart attack?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a type of talk therapy called Behavioral Activation, delivered via home-based telehealth, can improve social functioning and mood in veterans recently discharged from the hospital for a heart condition. About 132 veterans with depression will receive eith…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Women-Only heart rehab may boost attendance and health
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a women-only cardiac rehabilitation program to the standard mixed-gender program for women with heart disease. Sixty women aged 40-80 will attend 36 sessions over 12 weeks, with extra women-focused education. Researchers will measure attendance, completion rat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Can mindfulness lower heart risk in older HIV patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called One-Mind One-Heart that combines mindfulness and behavior change skills to help older adults with HIV reduce stress and improve heart health. The program includes text messages and covers topics like physical activity, diet, and substance use. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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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 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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New device could make DVT monitoring safer and simpler
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new, non-invasive device that uses electrical signals to measure blood flow in the legs. It includes 20 healthy volunteers and 20 patients with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) who are undergoing clot-busting treatment. The goal is to collect data to improve the…
Sponsor: Tampere University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 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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New sensor could spot hidden clots after breast reconstruction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a portable device that measures electrical signals and light absorption to monitor blood flow in tissue flaps used for breast reconstruction. Ten women undergoing this surgery will have the device attached to the flap during the operation. The goal is to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 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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Can a simple walk reveal hidden clot risks?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares how a 60-minute treadmill walk changes blood clotting in people who have had a blood clot (venous thromboembolism) and those who haven't. Researchers will measure clotting markers before and after exercise in 94 participants. The goal is to better understand h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study aims to unravel cancer blood clot mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and urine samples from 150 cancer patients who have had blood clots. The goal is to learn more about why clots happen in cancer and how to prevent them. Participants will be followed over time to track clot recurrence and bleeding risks.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could your family history predict Hormone-Related blood clots?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at whether women who have had a blood clot while using hormones (like birth control pills or during pregnancy) have family members who are also more likely to have had a clot. Researchers will compare the family history of these women with that of women who …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New scan may predict dangerous clot return in lung patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 665 people who had a pulmonary embolism (a blood clot in the lung) and are at intermediate risk of another clot. Researchers will use a special 3D lung scan (V/Q SPECT/CT) to measure leftover blockages in lung blood vessels. The goal is to see if this scan can…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Massive study tracks 3,400 patients to unlock clot recurrence secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 3,400 people who have had a blood clot (venous thromboembolism) to see how often clots return and what raises the risk. It focuses on two groups: patients under 50, and cancer patients of any age. Researchers will track recurrences over 1 to 5 years and also mo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • 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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New device for leg clots tested in first human survey
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys doctors who use the Liberant system to remove fresh blood clots from leg arteries and veins. About 50 patients aged 22 or older will be treated within 72 hours of their procedure. The goal is to confirm the device is safe and works as intended.
Sponsor: Medtronic Endovascular • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New PET tracer could light up dangerous blood clots
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new radioactive tracer designed to attach to active blood clots and make them visible on a PET scan. Researchers will take blood samples from 10 healthy volunteers, create clots in the lab, and see how well the tracer binds to them. The goal is to develop …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 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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Pregnant women needed for blood clot study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a common blood thinner (LMWH) works in pregnant women. Pregnancy naturally makes blood clot more easily, which can be risky. Researchers will use a special test to measure clotting in 50 pregnant women across all trimesters and after birth, to find the bes…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer Patients' blood clot care under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 260 cancer patients who are on long-term blood thinners for blood clots (VTE). Researchers will ask participants about their quality of life, how well they stick to their medication, and their healthcare costs over 12 months. The goal is to learn what helps or …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 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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New study aims to predict dangerous blood clots in cancer patients on chemo
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowCancer patients face a higher risk of blood clots during chemotherapy, but it's hard to know who is most at risk. This study will measure clotting-related biomarkers in the blood of 380 patients with ovarian, lung, stomach, or pancreatic cancer at four points during their treatme…
Sponsor: University of Dublin, Trinity College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 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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DNA blood test may predict clot risk in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a software tool that uses DNA from a blood sample to predict the risk of blood clots returning in people with cancer who have finished 3-12 months of blood thinner treatment. The goal is to see if a low-risk result means it's safe to stop blood thinners with…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can we predict dangerous blood clots in lung cancer immunotherapy patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Beijing Chao Yang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Massive korean registry to unlock secrets of heart and stroke
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a huge database of up to 800,000 Korean patients with heart or brain vascular disease. By tracking their health over many years, researchers hope to understand the unique patterns and risk factors in this population. The goal is to create a platform that ca…
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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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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10,000 blood clot patients enrolled in massive Real-World treatment registry
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that follows up to 10,000 people who have been diagnosed with a blood clot (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism) and started blood-thinning medication within 14 days. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic will track how many patients have another clot or …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New MRI study aims to sharpen heart imaging and check for gadolinium traces
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop better MRI methods for imaging the heart and brain, and to describe heart diseases using these new techniques. It will also investigate whether gadolinium, a common MRI contrast agent, stays in the body long after use. Up to 5,000 healthy volunteers and…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Computer prompts aim to prevent deadly clots in brain injury patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a clinical decision support (CDS) system can help doctors follow best-practice guidelines for preventing venous thromboembolism (blood clots) in adults with traumatic brain injury. Researchers will compare hospitals that use the CDS system with those that…
Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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100,000-Patient heart MRI study aims to unlock secrets of cardiovascular disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use advanced heart MRI scans on up to 100,000 people with known or suspected heart disease. The goal is to learn how these scans can help doctors better understand, diagnose, and treat different heart conditions. Researchers will track participants' health over ti…
Sponsor: Dipan Shah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Heart tissue bank aims to unlock secrets of childhood heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a large collection of blood, tissue, and medical information from up to 5,000 people with or at risk for pediatric heart disease. Researchers will use these samples to better understand the disease and find new ways to diagnose or treat it in the future. Partic…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire predict who will follow their treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Technical University of Madrid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to better heart surgery recovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether giving probiotics after heart surgery can improve recovery by changing the bacteria in the gut. Researchers will measure certain chemicals in the blood that come from gut bacteria. The trial involves 30 adults scheduled for heart surgery, who will re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Blood samples could reveal hidden heart risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from 1500 adults at risk for heart disease to discover new biomarkers that can predict future heart attacks, strokes, or blocked leg arteries. Participants are seen at a specialized prevention center and provide samples and health data at the sta…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Burn patients may get smarter clot prevention with new dosing method
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a blood test (anti-Xa) to adjust the dose of a blood thinner (enoxaparin) works better than dosing based on weight alone for preventing dangerous blood clots in burn patients. About 25 adults with serious burns will be enrolled. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ain Shams 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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Blood clot risk score under scrutiny in varicose vein surgery patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to validate the Caprini score, a tool that estimates blood clot risk, in 3,000 people undergoing varicose vein surgery. Participants will be followed for four weeks after procedures like laser treatment or vein stripping to see if the score accurately predicts who…
Sponsor: Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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AI may predict dangerous clots after lung cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 900 people having lung cancer surgery to learn why some develop blood clots in their legs (deep vein thrombosis) within 30 days after surgery. Researchers will collect medical data and use machine learning to build a tool that predicts each person's risk. The g…
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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Liver cirrhosis patients get tested on common blood thinners
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study looks at how two common blood thinners, rivaroxaban and apixaban, behave in people with compensated liver cirrhosis. 24 participants receive a single dose of one drug, and researchers measure drug levels and blood clotting markers over 12 hours. The goal is…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Blood marker may predict DVT complications
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 178 patients hospitalized with a first-time deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the leg. Researchers will take blood samples and perform ultrasounds to see if certain markers, like suPAR, can predict long-term complications such as post-thrombotic syndrome. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ove Andersen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Vaccine-Brain link under the microscope: new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 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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Scientists collect heart biopsies to decode heart disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects small heart tissue samples from 400 adults undergoing heart procedures. Researchers will analyze these samples to find new markers that could help diagnose heart diseases earlier and better understand how the heart works in health and disease. The goal is to i…
Sponsor: Kenneth S. Campbell • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Eye test could spot hidden heart risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special eye scan called OCTA to measure the density of tiny blood vessels in the retina. Researchers will compare results from 64 people—half with cardiovascular disease and half healthy—to see if the scan can reliably detect vessel changes linked to heart probl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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30,000 italians join study to revolutionize heart disease prediction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether adding genetic and imaging information to standard risk assessments can better predict heart disease in 30,000 healthy Italian adults aged 40-80. Participants will have their risk calculated using traditional methods and then again with the added dat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can a phone app replace In-Person health help for underserved patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a virtual patient navigation program for 260 English, Chinese, or Spanish speakers with breast cancer or heart disease. The goal is to see if a phone-based portal can help underserved people get the support they need, even though it won't fully replace in-pe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Massive european data merge aims to unlock blood clot mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is not testing a new drug or treatment. Instead, researchers are combining health information from 20,000 people across 14 European groups who have had blood clots (venous thromboembolism). By merging this data, they hope to better understand who is at risk for future …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Which tool is best for removing clot traps? a new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two common methods (a snare device and rigid forceps) for removing IVC filters, which are small devices placed in a vein to catch blood clots. Researchers want to see which method is more successful and faster. About 100 adults with a history of DVT who need t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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AI tool could unmask hidden cancers in blood clot patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a computer model called the CLOVER score, which uses machine learning to predict whether a person with a blood clot might have an undiagnosed cancer. Researchers will check the model's accuracy in 500 patients over two years. If it works well, doctors could …
Sponsor: Infanta Leonor University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Blood thinner switch may skew lab results, study warns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether common blood thinners like heparin can mess up lab tests for another blood thinner, argatroban. Doctors often switch patients from heparin to argatroban, but current tests can't tell the two drugs apart. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 70 a…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • 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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Lung cancer genes linked to dangerous blood clots in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 500 people with advanced lung cancer to see if certain genetic changes (mutations) increase the risk of blood clots. Researchers will measure blood markers and track participants for 6 months. The goal is to learn which patients are at higher risk so doctors c…
Sponsor: University Of Perugia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Daily ultrasound spots hidden clots in surgery patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use daily bedside ultrasound to look for blood clots caused by central venous catheters in 100 adults after major surgery. Half the patients had cancer surgery, half had non-cancer surgery. The goal is to learn how often clots form and what factors increase the ri…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mersin University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New study tracks blood thinner use in pregnant women to prevent bleeding
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 825 pregnant women who need blood thinners for blood clots, observing how these medications are managed around labor and delivery. Researchers aim to see how different strategies affect bleeding risks. The goal is to find safer ways to handle blood thinners dur…
Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Your voice may predict heart trouble – no stethoscope needed
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to see if voice recordings from a smartphone can help detect heart disease. Researchers will collect voice samples and health data from up to 1 million adults using the Mayo Clinic app. No treatment is given; the goal is to gather information for future AI tools.
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New air-bladder test aims to spot dangerous leg clots without needles
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, non-invasive way to measure blood flow in the legs of people who may have deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot). Researchers will use an air-filled bladder under a compression cuff to see how well blood moves. The goal is to improve detection of clots withou…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Massive blood clot registry aims to save lives by learning from real patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that collects detailed information from 120,000 patients with venous thromboembolism (blood clots). The goal is to help doctors better understand the disease and identify who is at highest risk for complications like bleeding or another clot. By inc…
Sponsor: Manuel Monreal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Cancer clot clues: scientists hunt why tumors raise blood clot risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why cancer patients have a much higher risk of developing blood clots. Researchers will collect blood clots from 120 patients (with and without cancer) who undergo a procedure to remove clots. They will analyze the clots for cancer cells and other factors to b…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Thousands monitored in major IVC filter safety registry
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that follows up to 5,000 adults who have an IVC filter placed or removed. An IVC filter is a small device placed in a large vein to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs. The goal is to collect data on how well the filter works and any complicat…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Massive chinese trial tests simple steps to prevent deadly clots in hospitals
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a set of quality improvement tools—including guidelines, care protocols, and a mobile app—can help hospitals in China better prevent blood clots in patients. About 5,800 hospitalized adults will take part across multiple hospitals. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: China-Japan Friendship Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:45 UTC
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Can a tablet replace hospital visits for blood clot patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving low-risk blood clot patients a 4G tablet for remote check-ups, education, and questionnaires is practical and satisfying for patients and doctors. Fifty participants will use the tablet for up to a year while following standard treatment. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Eure-Seine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:27 UTC
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Smartwatches vs. heart disease: brazilian study tests AI-Powered early warning system
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a smartwatch, combined with artificial intelligence and remote doctor check-ins, can help detect heart issues like atrial fibrillation and unstable angina earlier than usual. Researchers at the University of Sao Paulo will enroll 520 adults with hear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:13 UTC
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Massive greek health study aims to unmask COPD-Heart disease link
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing 900 adults in Greece who have both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and at least one heart condition. Researchers will track their health for two years, recording lung flare-ups, heart complications, hospital visits, and quality of life. The go…
Sponsor: Hellenic Thoracic Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:54 UTC