CARDIOVASCULAR (CV) RISK

This study tests a 10-week program to improve heart health in home health aides, who often have poor cardiovascular health. Participants work with a trained peer coach (another home health aide) to learn healthy habits and positive thinking. The program is based on the American H…

This study tests whether the drug landiolol can safely keep heart rate below 90 beats per minute during major surgery in 114 patients with heart risks. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and might reduce heart injury after surgery. Participants receive the drug throu…

This study tests whether a 6-week aerobic exercise program can reduce cardiovascular risk in people with chronic kidney disease or rheumatoid arthritis. About 90 participants will be assigned to either an exercise program, educational phone calls, or no intervention. Researchers …

This study compares a heart-disease prevention program delivered through a smartphone app to the traditional in-person clinic model. Researchers will enroll 144 adults aged 40-75 who have risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, or smoking. The goal is to see if the digit…

This study tests whether a mobile app called BumptUp can help pregnant women who don't currently exercise become more active and improve their heart health. Fifty healthy women in their second trimester will either use the app for 8 weeks or receive no app. Researchers will measu…

This study will test new methods to measure how sleep apnea affects the heart. Researchers will follow 270 adults with moderate to severe sleep apnea who use CPAP, mouth devices, or nerve stimulation. The goal is to see if these new metrics can better predict heart problems than …

This study looks at how stress from your neighborhood environment might affect heart health in women. Researchers will track 250 healthy women in Washington, DC, using smartphone surveys and wearable devices to measure stress and exercise. They will also use brain scans to see ho…

This study looks at whether menopause and HIV together increase heart disease risk in women. Researchers will examine inflammation and body fat using MRI scans and blood tests in 90 women with HIV. The goal is to understand why heart risks may worsen after menopause in this group…

This study follows 1,260 women 3 to 6 years after their first pregnancy to see how pregnancy complications like preeclampsia affect heart health. Researchers will check blood pressure, heart function, and artery health, and also look at lifestyle and environment. The goal is to c…

This study looks at how different diets—vegan, vegetarian, and omnivorous—affect heart and metabolic health in adults aged 18 to 65 living in Rosario, Argentina. Researchers will measure things like cholesterol, blood sugar, body fat, and blood pressure. The goal is to understand…

This study looks at 1000 adults (ages 40-80) with high cholesterol but no heart symptoms. Researchers want to see if using special scans of the neck and heart arteries can find hidden plaque better than the standard risk calculator. The goal is to improve early detection and prev…

This study follows 30 adults who recently received a kidney transplant to see how their overall health, heart disease risk, and other medical conditions change over one year. Researchers will measure blood pressure, weight, fitness, and lab results at several visits. There is no …

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