ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES (ACS)
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Stenting silent heart plaques may save lives: major trial underway
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether placing stents in non-blocking but unstable heart plaques, along with intensive medication, reduces heart attacks and other cardiac events better than medication alone. About 2,190 adults with acute coronary syndrome will be randomly assigned to either st…
Matched conditions: ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES (ACS)
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:48 UTC
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Balloon treatment may defuse hidden heart plaque bombs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug-coated balloon can reduce the fat content of dangerous plaques in heart arteries better than standard medications alone. It includes 400 adults who recently had a heart problem called acute coronary syndrome. Participants will be randomly assigned …
Matched conditions: ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES (ACS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 18:56 UTC
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Heart stent study tests if extra ultrasound imaging saves lives
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to guide heart stent placement in people with acute coronary syndrome (unstable angina or heart attack). One method uses standard X-ray images (angiography), and the other adds an ultrasound probe inside the artery (IVUS) for more detail. About 1,500 …
Matched conditions: ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES (ACS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: SUK MIN SEO • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:29 UTC
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New study tests if extra blood thinner can prevent second heart attacks in rare artery condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at 326 adults who recently had a heart attack and have a condition called coronary artery ectasia, where the heart arteries are abnormally widened. The goal is to see if adding a blood thinner (rivaroxaban) to one antiplatelet drug works better than the usual two…
Matched conditions: ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES (ACS)
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia Ignacio Chavez • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 03, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New ECG-Free CT scan could replace invasive heart tests for chest pain patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new CT scan that works without an ECG to quickly check for heart blockages, lung clots, or aortic tears in people with chest pain and high troponin levels. About 230 adults will get this scan plus the standard invasive angiography to see if the new method is ac…
Matched conditions: ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES (ACS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 22:52 UTC
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New 1-Hour heart attack test could keep thousands out of hospital
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new rapid blood test that can detect heart attacks in about one hour, right in the doctor's office. Researchers will enroll 2,500 adults with chest pain at six Norwegian clinics. The goal is to see if the test safely rules out heart attacks, reduces unnecessary…
Matched conditions: ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES (ACS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oslo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 11, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Flu vaccine may shield heart attack survivors from future cardiac events
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether getting a flu vaccine can prevent serious heart problems in people who have recently had a heart attack or unstable angina. About 6,620 participants will receive either a flu shot or a placebo and be followed for one year. The goal is to see if the vaccin…
Matched conditions: ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES (ACS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:51 UTC
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New hope for heart patients: drug may prevent stomach bleeding while on blood thinners
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether fexuprazan can prevent upper stomach bleeding in 400 heart patients at high risk of bleeding who need two blood thinners after getting a stent. Participants will receive either fexuprazan or a standard drug (lansoprazole) daily for 6 months. The goal is t…
Matched conditions: ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES (ACS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: SUK MIN SEO • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:12 UTC
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Iron infusion may boost recovery in seniors after heart attack
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving intravenous iron to adults aged 65 and older who have iron deficiency after a heart attack can improve their quality of life. About 538 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either IV iron or standard care. Researchers will track change…
Matched conditions: ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES (ACS)
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Fundación para la Investigación del Hospital Clínico de Valencia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 08, 2026 13:11 UTC
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New blood thinner aims to rival plavix in early testing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called CG-0255 against the well-known blood thinner Plavix. The goal is to see how the body processes each drug and how well they work to prevent blood clots. About 136 healthy adults aged 18-55 will take part. This research helps determine…
Matched conditions: ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES (ACS)
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai CureGene Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:50 UTC
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Flu shot study probes hidden inflammation clues in High-Risk patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 60 adult male smokers under 65 who have both heart disease (acute coronary syndrome) and pneumonia along with COPD. Researchers want to see if certain blood markers (GDF-15, MR proADM, and Presepsin) change after getting a flu shot. The goal is to understand h…
Matched conditions: ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES (ACS)
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Brawijaya • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 15, 2026 19:04 UTC
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Can essential oils heal the gut after a heart attack?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines gut health in 15 adults aged 30-70 who have had a heart attack or unstable angina. Researchers will measure gut permeability and bacteria imbalances at the start and after 24 hours. Then, they will test if special essential oils can restore healthy gut functio…
Matched conditions: ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES (ACS)
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Casa di Cura Dott. Pederzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 05, 2026 12:09 UTC