CORONARY HEART DISEASE

This study tests whether inclisiran, a newer cholesterol-lowering drug, works better than usual care for Chinese adults with coronary heart disease. About 1,590 participants will receive either inclisiran or standard treatment, and researchers will measure how much their LDL (bad…

This study looks at two ways to open blocked heart arteries in people with diabetes: drug-coated balloons and drug-eluting stents. Researchers want to see which one works better over time. About 1,500 diabetic patients who had a heart procedure will be followed for years to compa…

This study tests whether 12 guided exercise and mobility sessions with a physiotherapist can reduce frailty in people aged 70 and older with stable coronary heart disease. Researchers will measure improvements in balance, walking speed, and leg strength, and also track quality of…

This study aimed to see if using wearable step counters and smartphone games could encourage hospital patients with heart conditions to walk more. It planned to enroll adults aged 50 and older admitted to medicine or cardiology floors. However, the study was withdrawn before any …

This study looks at whether treating gum disease (periodontitis) changes certain proteins linked to heart disease. Researchers will check two genetic markers (Cofilin-2 and lactoferrin) in 84 adults with and without coronary heart disease before and after a deep cleaning. The goa…

This study follows 2,600 adults with coronary heart disease and depression who received a stent. Researchers track major heart problems like heart attacks or death over one year to find what predicts these events. The goal is to better understand how depression impacts recovery a…

This study is creating a large biobank of health information and blood samples from 48,000 people with diabetes in Hong Kong. Researchers will analyze genes and other markers to better predict who is at risk for serious complications like kidney failure, heart disease, and stroke…