HEART DISEASE

This study tests whether giving a drug called sitaxsentan during and after heart bypass surgery can improve blood flow and heart function in patients with a weakened heart (low ejection fraction). The drug blocks a hormone that can narrow blood vessels and strain the heart after …

This trial tests whether a wearable ECG patch can help people recover better after heart surgery. Participants wear the MEMO Patch, which continuously records heart signals and activity, while completing a cardiac rehabilitation program that starts in the hospital and continues a…

This study looked at 200 people with both heart failure and permanent atrial fibrillation. Participants received either a standard defibrillator (ICD) or one that also paces both lower heart chambers (CRT/ICD). The goal was to see if the extra pacing reduces heart size and improv…

This study looked at whether teaching mothers about their family health history can help them encourage healthier eating and exercise in their families. About 310 adults with at least one child took part. Researchers gave them a Family Health Package with personalized risk info a…

This study looked for genetic causes of congenital heart disease (heart problems present at birth) in families from Uganda and Nigeria. Over 1,200 people took part, including affected children and their parents. Researchers used advanced DNA testing to find gene changes linked to…

This study looked at whether a person's genes (specifically the ALOX5 gene) affect how their body responds to fish oil supplements. Researchers gave 166 healthy African-American adults either fish oil or placebo capsules for 6 weeks. They measured markers of inflammation in the b…

This study looked at why African Americans were more likely to get sick and die from COVID-19. Researchers examined how genetics, environment, and social factors like neighborhood and income might affect heart health after infection. The 431 participants, all African Americans fr…

This study looked at how Chinese Americans talk about advance care planning—decisions about end-of-life care—with their families. Researchers interviewed religious leaders, patients with chronic diseases, and family caregivers in Chicago to understand their needs and readiness. T…

This study tested a new AI-assisted telehealth program designed to help adults with physical disabilities manage chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease. Researchers wanted to see if the platform could improve quality of life, physical activity, and medi…

This study looked at how many girls and young women aged 11 to 20 with chronic diseases (like diabetes or immune conditions) got the HPV vaccine, compared to those without chronic illness. Researchers reviewed records of 223 participants from a hospital in France. The goal was to…