Ventricular tachycardia
MONDO:0005477A disorder characterized by an electrocardiographic finding of three or more consecutive complexes of ventricular origin with a rate greater than a certain threshold (100 or 120 beats per minute are commonly used). The QRS complexes are wide and have an abnormal morphology. (CDISC)
309 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Gut bacteria boost may slash heart surgery recovery time
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a daily fiber and magnesium supplement (WellBiome) for 6-8 weeks before heart surgery can improve recovery. Researchers will compare ICU time, complications, and hospital stay between 80 patients who get the supplement or a placebo. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill combo aims to shield hearts in diabetes patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large phase 3 trial is testing whether adding vicadrostat to the existing drug empagliflozin can reduce the risk of heart problems in adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. About 11,800 participants will take either the combination or a placebo …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New heart catheter aims to stop dangerous rhythms in their tracks
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new device called the Sphere-9 catheter, used with the Affera mapping system, to treat ventricular tachycardia (VT) — a fast, dangerous heart rhythm. The procedure uses heat to destroy small areas of scarred heart tissue that cause the abnormal rhythm. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic Cardiac Ablation Solutions • 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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Gene therapy trial aims to tame deadly heart rhythms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a single dose of SGT-501, a gene therapy given by IV, in 18 people with a rare inherited heart condition called CPVT that can cause dangerous fast heartbeats during exercise or stress. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose in adults…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Solid Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Heart rhythm showdown: ablation may beat defibrillator for some patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at two ways to treat a fast, dangerous heart rhythm called ventricular tachycardia in people with coronary artery disease and relatively good heart function. One treatment uses a catheter to burn the tiny area causing the problem (radiofrequency ablation), and th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 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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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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Magnetic heart fix: new device targets dangerous rhythms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called MAGiC that uses magnets to help doctors treat abnormal heart rhythms. About 150 adults who need a standard heart ablation procedure will take part. The goal is to see if the device is safe and works well, both right after the procedure and ove…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stereotaxis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Smartwatch score aims to keep heart patients moving
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special activity score, calculated from heart rate data, can help people who have completed cardiac rehab stick to exercise guidelines. About 318 participants will wear a smartwatch for 4 months and do an exercise test at the end. Researchers will compa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study tests if metal plates beat wires for heart surgery recovery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two methods for closing the breastbone after open-heart surgery: rigid plate fixation (using a metal plate and screws) versus traditional wire cerclage (using stainless steel wires). The trial will enroll 250 adults at high risk for wound complications, such a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 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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Heart radiation zaps deadly rhythms: 4-Year study launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows 50 patients with ventricular tachycardia that hasn't responded to standard treatments. They receive a single, high-dose radiation treatment (STAR) aimed at the heart tissue causing the abnormal rhythm. Researchers will track how well the treatment controls the …
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New needle could make heart procedures safer and faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device (TS-RF system) that uses radiofrequency energy to help doctors safely reach the left side of the heart during procedures for abnormal heart rhythms or mitral stenosis. About 70 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the new device or a st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Starmed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Zapping the heart: could one radiation dose replace repeat surgery for lethal rhythms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach for people with a life-threatening fast heart rhythm called ventricular tachycardia (VT) that keeps coming back after standard treatment. It compares a single, targeted radiation dose (cardiac radioablation) to a repeat catheter ablation, which is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New blood filter may shield heart surgery patients from organ failure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called Efferon LPS that filters harmful substances from the blood during and after heart surgery. The goal is to see if it can reduce the risk of multiple organ failure, a serious complication. Researchers will enroll 60 adults having heart surgery with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Efferon JSC • 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 heart mapping technique aims to stop Life-Threatening rhythms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new method called decrement evoked potential (DeEP) mapping to guide catheter ablation for ventricular tachycardia (VT) in people with structural heart disease. VT is a fast, dangerous heart rhythm that can cause sudden cardiac arrest. The standard ablation pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Freezing heart tissue to stop lethal rhythms: new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device that uses extreme cold (cryoablation) to treat a fast, dangerous heart rhythm called sustained monomorphic ventricular tachycardia. About 206 adults with this condition will receive the freezing treatment. The goal is to see if it safely stops the ab…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Adagio Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 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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Alcohol injection plus standard procedure may calm deadly heart rhythm
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a vein-injected alcohol treatment to the usual heart ablation procedure can better control dangerous heart rhythms in people with prior heart attacks. About 156 adults with an implanted defibrillator and recent episodes of rapid heartbeat will be r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Heart mapping showdown: which technique stops dangerous rhythms best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two methods—DEEP mapping and activation mapping—used during catheter ablation to treat ventricular tachycardia (VT), a fast, dangerous heart rhythm. About 222 adults with an implanted defibrillator and VT will be randomly assigned to one technique. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Heart rhythm showdown: second ablation or drugs after first success?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at people with an implanted defibrillator who had a successful first procedure to fix a dangerous fast heart rhythm (ventricular tachycardia). A few days later, they get a non-invasive heart stimulation test. If the test triggers the rhythm again, patients are ra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Heart surgery upgrade: zap away bad rhythms while implanting pump
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 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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Zapping the heart with radiation to stop deadly rhythms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a noninvasive radiation treatment (SBRT) for people with ventricular tachycardia, a dangerous heart rhythm that can cause sudden death. The 12 participants have structural heart disease and have not been helped by standard treatments like drugs or catheter ablati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: John Sapp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New drug aims to tame rare, Exercise-Triggered heart condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called CRD-4730 in 12 adults with a rare inherited heart condition (CPVT) that can cause dangerous heart rhythms during exercise or stress. Participants will receive two different doses of the drug and a placebo in random order to see if it s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cardurion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New heart ablation technique targets hidden drivers of AFib
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital San Carlos, Madrid • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Zapping heart trouble: radiation may replace needle procedure for dangerous rhythms
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a single dose of targeted radiation (SBRT) to the standard catheter ablation procedure for reducing dangerous heart rhythms in people with advanced heart disease. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Western Sydney Local Health District • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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AI coach aims to cut hospital stays for millions with chronic disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that uses an AI chatbot, health coach, and home monitoring devices to help 300 adults with heart disease, diabetes, or kidney disease manage their conditions. The goal is to see if this approach reduces hospital visits, complications, and deaths over 6 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Aventyn, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Could a simple Beta-Blocker stop a second cardiac arrest?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bo Gregers Winkel • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 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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Could a single zap of radiation tame a stubborn racing heart?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single, lower dose of radiation can safely reduce episodes of ventricular tachycardia (a dangerous fast heart rhythm) in people who haven't been helped by standard treatments. About 40 adults with structural heart disease and recurrent VT will receive e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 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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Zapping the heart: radiation therapy for stubborn arrhythmias
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a single, high-dose radiation treatment aimed at the area of the heart causing dangerous rapid rhythms (ventricular tachycardia). It includes 12 adults with an implanted defibrillator who have not been helped by medications or standard procedures. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New heart catheter aims to zap dangerous rhythms safely
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new catheter (Vision-MR 2.0) to treat ventricular tachycardia, a fast, dangerous heart rhythm, in people with ischemic heart disease. About 64 adults will undergo a procedure to burn small areas of heart tissue causing the abnormal rhythm. The goal is to stop t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Imricor Medical Systems • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New pill could tame deadly heart flutters during exercise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug called AGP100 in people with a rare inherited heart condition (CPVT) that can cause dangerously fast heartbeats during stress or exercise. Ten adults aged 18-75 will take three different doses of AGP100 over six weeks while continuing their usual …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Agiana Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 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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Could less epinephrine save more lives in cardiac arrest?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Heart attack survivors: could a dual ablation approach stop deadly rhythms?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests two ways to treat ventricular tachycardia (a fast, dangerous heart rhythm) in people who have had a heart attack and have an implanted defibrillator. One method uses standard ablation inside the heart; the other also ablates outside the heart. The study will trac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MEDICOVER SP Z O.O. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Zapping heart trouble without surgery: new trial tests Non-Invasive radiation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, non-invasive radiation treatment against the standard catheter procedure for ventricular tachycardia, a dangerous fast heartbeat. About 244 adults with heart failure and an implanted defibrillator will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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AI may speed up heart procedure for dangerous rhythm disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using an AI tool (Ablation Index) during heart ablation can shorten the procedure for patients with ventricular tachycardia caused by prior heart attacks. About 100 adults with ischemic cardiomyopathy and scar-related VT will be randomly assigned to stand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New heart test could predict sudden cardiac death risk
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to develop a new clinical test to diagnose Calcium Release Deficiency Syndrome (CRDS), a rare inherited heart condition that increases the risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Researchers will use a pacing procedure to measure heart wave changes in 400 participants, inc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Population Health Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Simple cheek swab could predict sudden cardiac death risk
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a quick, painless cheek swab can spot protein changes linked to inherited heart conditions that cause sudden cardiac death in young people. Researchers will collect samples from 26 patients with arrhythmic disorders or family members at risk. If the te…
Sponsor: St. George's Hospital, London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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AI heart reader aims to spot deadly rhythms before It's too late
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a cloud-based artificial intelligence platform called Willem that analyzes ECG recordings to detect heart rhythm problems and abnormal patterns. Researchers will compare the AI's readings to those of board-certified cardiologists in over 5,300 high-risk card…
Sponsor: Idoven 1903 S.L. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 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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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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Can AI-Powered stethoscopes spot hidden heart problems?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a machine learning algorithm can accurately detect heart murmurs that point to structural heart disease. Researchers will record heart sounds from 125 adults using two different digital stethoscopes and compare the algorithm's findings to standard ec…
Sponsor: Eko Devices, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Which heart monitor catches more irregular beats? new study aims to find out
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wonju Severance Christian Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 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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New program targets exercise fear in heart patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 6-session program called BE-FIT that helps cardiac rehabilitation patients reduce anxiety about exercise. The program uses gradual exposure to feared sensations, prevents safety behaviors, and uses activity monitors for feedback. Researchers will enroll 146 adu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New heart camera catheter tested in 500 patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Abbott Medical Devices • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Could a nasal swab cure a racing heart? new study investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a simple nasal swab to the standard Valsalva maneuver for stopping a common rapid heartbeat condition called supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). About 60 adults with SVT in the emergency room will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a heart fix boost a child's happiness? new study aims to find out.
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 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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Magnetic pulses may tame deadly heart storms
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive magnetic stimulation device can reduce dangerous heart rhythm episodes in people with ventricular tachycardia storm. About 60 adults who have had multiple episodes despite medication will receive either real or sham stimulation. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New catheter aims to quiet stubborn heart palpitations
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special mapping catheter (Optrell) can better locate and treat heart rhythm problems coming from the papillary muscles, which are small muscle bumps inside the heart. About 20 adults with frequent or bothersome premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) …
Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Heart ablation gets a Radiation-Free upgrade with internal ultrasound
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a tiny ultrasound camera inside the heart during ablation can reduce or replace X-rays. Ablation uses catheters to fix abnormal heart rhythms, and X-rays are normally used to guide them. Half of the 70 participants will get the ultrasound-guided pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Heart patients get a sleep and stress boost in rehab trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a program that targets sleep and stress (called RESST) to standard cardiac rehabilitation helps heart patients recover better. About 200 adults with heart conditions who also have poor sleep or high stress will take part. Researchers will measure s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Erasmus Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New app aims to put rehab strategies in Patients' hands
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a web-based app called IAMABLE that provides evidence-based rehabilitation strategies for people with chronic conditions like heart disease, arthritis, or neurological disorders. Fifty adults aged 45 to 75 will use the app for 4 months to set goals and learn abou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can a phone therapy boost recovery after a heart attack?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a type of talk therapy called Behavioral Activation, delivered via home-based telehealth, can improve social functioning and mood in veterans recently discharged from the hospital for a heart condition. About 132 veterans with depression will receive eith…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can a sedative stop deadly heart storms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 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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What happens to your mind after a heart storm? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up with people who survived a dangerous heart condition called electrical storm and were treated in the ICU. Researchers want to understand how the experience and treatments affect mental health and quality of life. Participants fill out questionnaires about PT…
Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New software could sharpen heart mapping
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study involves 100 adults with heart rhythm problems who are already scheduled for a standard heart mapping procedure. Researchers will test new software features on the mapping system to see how well they work. The goal is to gather feedback to improve future versions of th…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter maps Heart's electrical secrets to stop lethal rhythms
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special catheter to record detailed electrical signals from the heart during a standard procedure for dangerous heart rhythms (ventricular tachycardia). Researchers aim to better understand why these rhythms start and how to pinpoint the exact trouble spots. Ten…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive heart database aims to unlock secrets of cardiovascular disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a large database of about 12,000 people with and without heart disease. Researchers collect medical information and blood samples to analyze factors that influence heart conditions like coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke. The goal is to better u…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pandemic prescribing: were older heart patients given dangerous drugs?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at medical records of 1,000 older heart patients in Russia to see if they were prescribed potentially harmful medications during the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers will use a medical database to count how often these risky prescriptions happened and check for dan…
Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cleveland clinic launches massive biorepository to unlock secrets of heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large collection of blood, urine, stool, and heart tissue samples from 10,000 people with and without heart or metabolic conditions. The goal is to store these samples along with medical information to speed up future research into what causes these disea…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Heart surgery Patients' diet check could cut ICU stays
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether simple nutritional checks before heart surgery can predict how well patients recover. Researchers will give 250 patients questionnaires, blood and urine tests, and measure grip strength and body composition. They will then see if these measures are l…
Sponsor: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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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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Can a simple exercise test tell ME/CFS apart from heart disease?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people with ME/CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome) and people with heart conditions feel after a bike exercise test. Researchers want to see if the type and timing of symptoms after exercise are different between the two groups. 80 adults will take part, and th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hôpital Européen Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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4,000 heart patients to be tracked after ablation procedure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that will follow 4,000 people in China who are having a procedure called catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia. The goal is to see how well the procedure works over the long term and how safe it is. Participants will be…
Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 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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8,000-Patient study monitors Real-World safety of heart rhythm devices
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 8,000 people with irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) who are scheduled for a standard catheter ablation procedure using Biosense Webster devices. Researchers will track safety issues and how well the procedure works in everyday hospital practi…
Sponsor: Biosense Webster, Inc. • 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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Heart attack rhythm danger under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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 …
Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 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 checks if special pacing leads can reliably spot dangerous heart rhythms
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 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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Brazil launches massive heart gene hunt to unlock hereditary mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a registry of 1,211 people in Brazil who have inherited heart conditions like cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, and Marfan syndrome. Researchers will collect DNA samples and medical information to discover which genes are most commonly affected and how often the…
Sponsor: Hospital do Coracao • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New MRI technique could spot hidden heart damage early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use a new type of cardiac MRI to look at the heart's microscopic structure in 1,000 people—both healthy volunteers and those with various heart conditions. The goal is to see if this advanced imaging can detect early signs of heart damage better than standard test…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New study aims to spot hidden heart danger in genetic AFib patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study looks at 200 adults with early-onset atrial fibrillation and certain genetic variants. Researchers will use cardiac MRI and electrophysiologic mapping during scheduled heart procedures to find who is at high risk for ventricular tachycardia, a dangerous h…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Heart disease detective: 1,000-Person study hunts for hidden genetic triggers of sudden cardiac death
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for new genes and blood markers linked to arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (AVC), a genetic heart condition that can lead to heart failure and sudden cardiac arrest. Researchers will enroll 1,000 people, including patients with AVC or unexplained cardiac arrest…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • 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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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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AI could help spot kids at risk of heart crisis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a machine-learning model can predict serious heart events in children admitted to the hospital. The model alerts doctors when a child may need a palliative care consultation. Researchers will compare outcomes before and after the model is used, involving …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Hospital for Sick Children • 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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New study probes breathing muscle weakness in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study measures how hard children with conditions like neuromuscular disease, scoliosis, or heart problems work to breathe. Researchers use a thin tube placed through the nose into the esophagus to measure breathing muscle strength and effort. The goal is to better understand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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8,000 patients enrolled in quest to predict surgery risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry is collecting information from 8,000 people undergoing heart or chest surgery. The goal is to see how factors before and during surgery relate to serious complications like death, shock, or infection. By analyzing this data, researchers hope to find ways to improve …
Sponsor: CMC Ambroise Paré • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 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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Heart surgery study probes Brain-Body connection to unravel depression
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the brain, nerves, and blood vessels interact in 80 adults having heart surgery. Researchers will measure brain activity, blood flow, and heart reflexes to better understand the link between heart disease and depression. The goal is to develop new tools fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Heart rhythm study probes why some patients tolerate VT better than others
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study at Imperial College London will enroll 70 people undergoing heart catheterization to understand why some patients tolerate ventricular tachycardia (VT) better than others. Researchers will measure blood pressure and blood flow in the heart during simulate…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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AI could help predict sudden cardiac death in hereditary heart disease patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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,…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New imaging technique could make heart ablation safer and more effective
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining detailed heart scans (MRI/CT) with electrical mapping can help doctors better target and treat scar-related ventricular tachycardia (VT), a dangerous heart rhythm. Twenty people with VT who already have an implanted defibrillator will undergo ex…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: John Sapp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Blood samples could reveal hidden heart risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from 1500 adults at risk for heart disease to discover new biomarkers that can predict future heart attacks, strokes, or blocked leg arteries. Participants are seen at a specialized prevention center and provide samples and health data at the sta…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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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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Heart Patients' quality of life under the microscope in new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a heart rhythm treatment called catheter ablation affects the quality of life of people with ventricular tachycardia who have an implantable defibrillator. Researchers will ask 70 participants to fill out questionnaires about their health and well-being at…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Barts & The London NHS Trust • 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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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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New heart mapping catheter put to the test
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new paddle-shaped catheter designed to map the heart's electrical signals in people with various heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia. The device has many sensors to create a detailed map of the heart's chambers. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biosense Webster, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 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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MRI scans could predict heart emergencies in device patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Fuwai Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Millions of drug alerts may be misleading: massive study to find out which QT drugs actually harm hearts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain medications known to affect the heart's electrical activity (QT-prolonging drugs) actually cause major heart problems in hospitalized adults. Researchers will analyze data from over 990,000 patients across Ontario hospitals, comparing those who…
Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Heart MRI may spot who really needs a lifesaving shock device
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 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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Can a patch catch hidden heart risks better than standard ECGs?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares a continuous heart-monitoring patch with standard electrocardiograms (ECGs) in 60 adults receiving cancer drugs that can cause dangerous heart rhythm changes. The goal is to see if the patch detects problems more accurately and consistently. Participants will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 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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Early menopause heart risk under microscope: hormone Therapy's role questioned
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how early menopause (premature ovarian insufficiency) affects the heart's electrical signals, which can raise the risk of dangerous heart rhythms. Researchers will compare 120 women with and without this condition, and also check how hormone replacement therap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Heart rehab: do men and women keep moving the same?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 150 adults in cardiac rehab to see if men and women differ in how much they move during and up to 6 months after the program. Participants wear activity trackers and complete fitness tests at three visits over 10 months. The goal is to understand barriers to sta…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Nerve block may unlock secrets of dangerous heart rhythm
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a nerve block (stellate ganglion block) changes the heart's electrical activity in 20 people with ventricular tachycardia, a fast and potentially dangerous heart rhythm. Researchers will measure how the heart's refractory period changes and whether the ner…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 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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Heart procedure registry aims to improve care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry collects information from 1,000 patients who have had or will have a heart rhythm procedure at University Hospital Düsseldorf. The goal is to track safety and success of these standard procedures in everyday care. No new treatments are being tested; instead, researc…
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 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
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Can mitral valve surgery fix dangerous heart rhythms? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 90 people with mitral valve prolapse who are already scheduled for mitral valve surgery. Researchers will use heart scans and 7-day rhythm monitors before and 6 months after surgery to see if the procedure reduces dangerous heart rhythms and scarring. The g…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:18 UTC
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Heart rhythm gene hunt: 2,000 patients join biobank
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:42 UTC
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Tiny heart monitor could predict heart failure Flare-Ups
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biotronik SE & Co. KG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:56 UTC