Ventricular fibrillation

This trial tests whether using two defibrillators in rapid succession, rather than one, can improve survival in people whose hearts stop outside a hospital. The procedure, called double sequential external defibrillation (DSED), is normally tried only after several failed attempt…

This study tests whether destroying small areas of heart muscle that cause dangerous rhythms (ventricular tachycardia ablation) during LVAD implant surgery can reduce the number of these rhythms after surgery. About 100 adults with advanced heart failure who are getting an LVAD w…

This study tests whether a two-month hormone pretreatment (GnRH agonist plus letrozole) before standard frozen embryo transfer can improve live birth rates in women with adenomyosis. About 222 participants will be randomly assigned to either the new regimen or standard care. The …

This study tests a method to sort sperm by gender (X or Y chromosome) using a density gradient. The goal is to help couples undergoing IVF or insemination have a baby of a desired sex, for medical or personal reasons. About 2000 couples will take part, and researchers will check …

This study tests a new way to treat persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) by targeting specific high-frequency areas in the heart that may be driving the condition. Researchers will compare this new ablation method to standard treatment in 78 adults with long-lasting AFib or recu…

This trial tests whether using two defibrillators in sequence, instead of the standard single defibrillator, can improve survival in people whose hearts are in a shockable rhythm but don't respond to the first shock. About 916 adults with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest will be ra…

This study looks at whether low-dose beta-blockers can reduce dangerous heart rhythms in people who have survived a cardiac arrest with no clear cause. About 218 participants will receive one of several beta-blockers and be followed for up to 3 years. The goal is to see if this t…

This study compares a low cumulative dose of epinephrine (adrenaline) to the standard dose during resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. About 3,790 adults with a shockable heart rhythm will be enrolled. The goal is to see if using less epinephrine improves survival to…

This study tests whether cooling the brain quickly after a cardiac arrest (using a special nasal device) and then keeping the body cool for 24 hours helps more people survive with full brain function. About 1,000 adults aged 18-79 who have a shockable heart rhythm will be randoml…

This study compares two types of portable heart monitors in people who have symptoms of an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) but whose standard heart test was normal. About 588 participants will wear either a continuous ECG patch or use a handheld ECG device for one month. The goa…

This study evaluates a new multichannel ECG system designed to detect early signs of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people who may have no symptoms yet. The system uses advanced algorithms to analyze electrical signals from the heart, looking for subtle abnormalities that could …

This study looks at whether a specific antibody in the blood can help diagnose and predict the course of a rare, life-threatening heart condition called short-coupled ventricular fibrillation (SCVF). Researchers will test 300 adults with SCVF for these antibodies and study how th…

This study tests whether a sedative called dexmedetomidine can help people in the ICU who have a life-threatening heart rhythm problem called electrical storm. About 192 adults will receive either the sedative or a placebo for 2-3 days. The goal is to see if it reduces deaths and…

This study tests a modified imaging catheter (ViewFlex X ICE) to help doctors see heart structures during procedures for irregular heartbeats. About 500 adults who are already scheduled for a heart procedure using ultrasound will be enrolled. The goal is to see if the new cathete…

This study looks at how a child's quality of life changes after a procedure called transcatheter ablation, which treats abnormal heart rhythms. Researchers will ask 200 children aged 5 to 17 and their parents to fill out questionnaires about physical, emotional, social, and schoo…

This study tests whether inhaling lavender essential oil for four weeks can reduce anxiety, stress, and depression in women waiting for IVF treatment. 120 women will be split into three groups: one using real lavender oil, one using a placebo scent, and one receiving no scent. Th…

This study tests whether pentoxyfilline, a drug that improves blood flow, can thicken the uterine lining and increase pregnancy rates in women with unexplained infertility undergoing frozen embryo transfer. About 100 women with good-quality embryos will receive the drug or a plac…

This study tests whether tadalafil, a drug that improves blood flow, can thicken the uterine lining and increase pregnancy rates in women with unexplained infertility. About 100 women who have good-quality frozen embryos will take tadalafil before embryo transfer. The main goal i…

This trial is testing a medical device that has not been approved by the U.S. FDA. The purpose is to gather information about how the device works and its safety in people. Participants will be monitored closely, but the device is not yet proven to treat or cure any condition.

This study will test new MRI methods to find early signs of heart disease in 1000 adults. Researchers want to see if these scans can detect tiny changes in heart muscle before standard tests do. Participants will have MRI scans and blood work, but no treatment is given. The goal …

This study will collect ECG recordings from 600 people using the HeartBeam 3-Lead ECG recorder. The goal is to build a database of heart rhythm information for future research and regulatory use. Participants will have their ECG taken as part of routine care, and their de-identif…

This study is looking at whether women with lower ovarian reserve (fewer eggs) have had more early miscarriages in the past. Researchers will measure ovarian reserve with a blood test (AMH) and an ultrasound (antral follicle count) in over 2,000 women seeking fertility care. This…

This study looks at people who had a heart attack and also developed a dangerous heart rhythm (ventricular arrhythmia) while still in the hospital. Researchers want to learn more about how these patients are treated and how many die after leaving the hospital. The study does not …

This observational study looks at how signals from a left bundle branch pacing lead change during daily activities and overdrive pacing in 50 people with an ICD or CRT-D. Researchers want to see if these leads can accurately detect ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation. Partici…

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 aims to improve how doctors predict the risk of sudden cardiac death or heart failure in people with inherited heart diseases. Researchers will use artificial intelligence to analyze data from 1,000 participants, including medical history, ECGs, imaging, genetic tests,…

This study is collecting cervical mucus from 476 women undergoing IVF or frozen embryo transfer. Researchers will analyze the proteins in the mucus to find markers that indicate when the uterus is most receptive to an embryo. By comparing samples from women who become pregnant wi…

This study tests whether a balloon device, called REBOA, can be safely used by emergency teams outside a hospital to improve blood flow in people whose heart has stopped (cardiac arrest). The balloon is inserted into the main artery and inflated to redirect blood to the heart and…

This study looks at whether MRI scans can help predict serious heart events in people who have implanted heart devices like pacemakers or defibrillators. Researchers will scan 1,500 adults before they get their device and track their health for years. The goal is to see if MRI fi…

This study explores a gentler way to screen embryos for genetic problems during IVF. Instead of taking a cell from the embryo (biopsy), researchers will analyze the fluid the embryo grows in. They want to see if this non-invasive method can predict which embryos are most likely t…

This study is looking at 400 people with weak hearts who are getting an implantable defibrillator (ICD) to prevent sudden cardiac death. Researchers want to see if detailed heart MRI scans can find structural problems that better predict who will actually have a dangerous heart r…

This study tests whether a simpler, single-step thawing method for frozen embryos works as well as or better than the standard multi-step method. About 816 women undergoing IVF will have their embryos thawed using one of the two methods. The main goal is to see if the simpler met…

This study collects blood and tissue samples from 2,000 people with or without heart rhythm problems. Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic differences linked to arrhythmias. The goal is to better understand the causes of these conditions, not to test a new treatme…

This study is testing a special heart monitor, the BIOMONITOR IV, in 300 people with heart failure who also have irregular heartbeats. The device tracks heart activity, fluid levels, and breathing patterns to see if it can predict when heart failure gets worse. Researchers hope t…