CARDIO VASCULAR DISEASE

This study tests whether the drug vericiguat can prevent serious heart and organ problems in people undergoing heart surgery. About 600 high-risk patients will receive either vericiguat plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if vericiguat reduces early comp…

This study tests whether a daily lutein supplement made from microalgae can slow cognitive decline in postmenopausal women with obesity. 300 women aged 48-60 will take either 6 mg, 14 mg, or a placebo for 180 days. Researchers will measure changes in memory, attention, and inflam…

This study will interview 15 people from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK who have heart disease. The goal is to understand their views on the diet and lifestyle advice they get from doctors, and whether it fits their cultural and religious customs. Researchers hope to learn…

This study tests whether it is possible to run a larger trial comparing two ways of using a breathing machine (ventilator) in critically ill heart patients who need help breathing. The two modes are volume-controlled (delivers a set amount of air each breath) and pressure-control…

This study looks back at medical records of 850 patients aged 80 and older who had a heart stent procedure at a UK hospital over seven years. Researchers will describe the patients' health, age, and frailty, and track complications like heart attack, stroke, or death up to one ye…

This study will look at health records of 10,000 patients in Qatar who were hospitalized for heart problems and have diabetes or prediabetes. Researchers will use artificial intelligence to find patterns that predict future heart attacks, strokes, or death. The goal is to create …

This study will test whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can better predict stroke risk in 1,000 people aged 65-95 with atrial fibrillation, compared to current methods. The AI analyzes health records and heart data to identify high-risk individuals early. The goal is to…

This study will see if community health workers (CHWs) can help people with two or more chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease better manage their health. About 300 adults who are medically underserved will work with a CHW to create a personal hea…