CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES (CVD)

This study is testing whether taking a prebiotic fiber supplement for 6-8 weeks before heart surgery can help patients recover better. Researchers will compare 80 patients who take the supplement to those who take a placebo, looking at time spent in intensive care, complications,…

This study is testing a new mechanical heart pump called the BrioVAD System for people with severe, treatment-resistant heart failure. The device is implanted to help the heart pump blood when medications are no longer effective. Researchers will follow 60 patients for 6 months t…

This study is testing whether quercetin, a natural supplement, can help protect and improve the function of tiny blood vessels in people with obesity. Researchers will enroll 40 obese adults aged 18-40 and measure their blood vessel responses before and after taking the supplemen…

This study aims to test if artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately detect pulmonary hypertension and other heart diseases. It will involve 1,000 patients getting a routine heart scan. Researchers will use a smart stethoscope to record heart sounds and electrical activity, the…

This study aims to understand how consuming different artificial and natural sweeteners affects people with prediabetes, a condition of high blood sugar that increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Researchers will enroll 80 participants with prediabetes and have…

This study is testing a new 'data donation' model where people voluntarily share information from their fitness trackers, smartwatches, and health apps to help researchers understand and prevent heart disease. The goal is to build a more inclusive picture of heart health by inclu…

This study aims to create a large, long-term registry of Korean patients with heart and brain vascular diseases. It will collect and analyze past and future health data from up to 800,000 people to better understand how these diseases progress and what factors affect patient outc…