CARDIOVASCULAR (CV) RISK

This study tests whether a 6-week aerobic exercise program can reduce cardiovascular risk in people with chronic kidney disease or rheumatoid arthritis. Participants will do three 45-minute exercise sessions per week. Researchers will measure artery stiffness, blood vessel functi…

This study tests whether a short-acting beta-blocker called landiolol can keep heart rate below 90 beats per minute during and after major surgery in people with heart risks. About 114 adults aged 45 and older with at least two risk factors (like high blood pressure or heart dise…

This study aims to improve the heart health of home health aides, a group that often neglects their own health while caring for others. Forty home health aides will take part in a 10-week program called Life's Essential 8, guided by trained peer coaches. The program focuses on he…

This study looks at whether a mobile app called BumptUp can help pregnant women who don't currently exercise get more motivated and improve their heart health. Researchers will compare two groups of healthy pregnant women in their second trimester: one group uses the app for 8 we…

This study is testing a program called WeCan-Rural for breast cancer survivors living in rural, underserved areas. The program uses weekly video sessions to help participants build healthy habits like better eating and more physical activity, with the goal of reducing heart disea…

This study looks at 1,000 adults aged 40-80 with high cholesterol but no heart symptoms. It compares two ways to find very high heart risk: a simple online calculator (SCORE2) versus detailed scans of neck and heart arteries. The goal is to see if scans catch more people who need…

This study looks at how stress from your neighborhood might affect heart health in women. Researchers will track 250 healthy women in Washington, DC for about 2 weeks using a wrist device, GPS, and daily phone surveys. The goal is to understand how things like crime or poverty in…

This study looks at whether menopause and HIV together increase the risk of heart disease in women. Researchers will examine blood markers and body scans from 90 women with HIV to understand how inflammation and weight changes play a role. The goal is to fill a knowledge gap, not…

This study follows 500 transgender adults who have been on gender-affirming hormone therapy for at least one year. Researchers will measure changes in blood pressure, cholesterol, body composition, and other heart health markers. The goal is to understand long-term cardiovascular…

This study looks at how vegan, vegetarian, and omnivorous diets relate to heart and metabolic health in adults aged 18 to 65 living in Rosario, Argentina. Researchers will measure blood markers, body fat, blood pressure, and more to compare risks and benefits. The goal is to unde…

This study follows 1,260 women 3 to 6 years after their first pregnancy to see how complications like preeclampsia affect heart health. Researchers will check blood pressure, heart function, and lifestyle factors. The goal is to create a simple app that helps women and doctors as…

This study aims to understand how a patient's health changes during the first year after a kidney transplant. Researchers will observe 30 adult transplant patients, tracking their risk factors for heart disease and stroke, as well as other new health conditions. The study involve…