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Massive heart failure platform trial aims to find better treatments
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis platform trial will enroll 1,000 adults with heart failure to test several different treatments at the same time. Participants are randomly assigned to either an experimental intervention or standard care. The main goal is to see if these treatments can prevent death or hosp…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Smart vest for heart patients: could it cut hospital readmissions?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a wearable device that tracks heart rate, breathing, activity, and fluid buildup in people recently hospitalized for heart failure. 800 participants will either get standard care or standard care plus the device for 90 days. The goal is to see if early alerts fro…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zoll Medical Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug boost heart pump recovery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether metformin, a standard diabetes medicine, can improve heart function in people who have received a mechanical heart pump (LVAD) for severe heart failure. Researchers will give metformin or a placebo to 108 patients for 12 months and check heart function, b…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Meals on wheels for heart health: VA tests Low-Sodium diet to keep vets out of hospital
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether providing home-delivered low-sodium meals and short-term dietary counseling helps older veterans with heart failure recover better after a hospital stay. About 1,400 veterans aged 60 and older will be randomly assigned to receive either the meals plus cou…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can heart failure patients ditch their pills? new study aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether heart failure patients whose heart function has returned to normal can safely stop taking two medications (sacubitril/valsartan and dapagliflozin or empagliflozin). Eighty adults whose heart failure was caused by a treatable condition like a heart v…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Kyungsub Song • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New heart failure drug enters first human safety trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial will test a single dose of a new drug called LY3971297 in 90 people with two types of heart failure: preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and what side effects occur. Particip…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart failure patients may get better pacemaker results with PET-CT guidance
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using detailed PET-CT scans to guide where a pacemaker lead is placed can improve heart function in 20 people with heart failure. Participants will receive a standard pacemaker, but the lead position will be chosen based on scan data. The goal is to see i…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Domenichini Giulia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Pee power: simple urine test could revolutionize heart failure care
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether measuring sodium in urine can help doctors give the right amount of diuretics (water pills) to people hospitalized with worsening heart failure. About 260 adults will be split into two groups: one gets standard care, the other gets treatment guided by uri…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nurgul Ablakimova • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Smart patches could save hearts: hospital trial tests continuous monitoring
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a wearable monitoring system (ECG patch, temperature patch, and pulse oximeter) can reduce major heart complications in hospitalized patients with heart disease. About 1500 adults will be monitored either with standard care (vital signs every 4-8 hours) o…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New rehab program aims to protect cancer Survivors' hearts
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a structured heart-health program can improve heart outcomes in 800 cancer survivors who have heart problems or high heart risk. The program includes exercise, nutrition advice, stress support, and risk-factor management over 12 months. Researchers will c…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xinjiang Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New pacemaker approach could improve life for heart failure patients with AFib
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of pacemaker procedures in adults with heart failure and atrial fibrillation who are not candidates for rhythm control. All participants will receive a heart ablation, then be randomly assigned to either conduction system pacing or standard cardiac r…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New heart valve device aims to ease severe leak
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device called TricValve for people with severe tricuspid regurgitation, a condition where a heart valve leaks. The device is implanted in the veins to help blood flow better. About 780 participants will be randomly assigned to get the device plus standard medic…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: P+F Products + Features USA Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Saltwater solution could break deadly Heart-Kidney cycle
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a small amount of saltwater (hypertonic saline) to a standard water pill (furosemide) can help people with heart failure and kidney disease. The goal is to improve fluid removal, reduce hospital readmissions, and lower the risk of death. The trial …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Monastir • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study aims to find safer heart failure treatment for kidney patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two drugs, finerenone and spironolactone, in 60 adults with heart failure and diabetic kidney disease who are at high risk for high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). Participants will receive either finerenone daily or spironolactone every other day, plus stand…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hospital de Messejana Dr. Carlos Alberto Studart Gomes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can a pill reverse heart scarring? new study aims to find out
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug finerenone can reduce scarring in the heart muscle and improve heart structure and function in people with heart failure. About 104 adults with mild to moderate heart failure will receive either finerenone or a placebo for 6 months. The main goal…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New digital coaching aims to keep heart failure patients out of hospital
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a four-month digital program designed to help people with chronic heart failure take their medications as prescribed. The program includes personalized planning, motivational counseling, and symptom tracking. Researchers will enroll 870 adults in Pakistan who hav…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universiti Putra Malaysia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New program aims to slash repeat hospital visits for heart and kidney patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a program called Moxie that sends weekly mail and a mobile app to help people with chronic heart, kidney, or diabetes conditions manage their health after a hospital stay. The goal is to see if it reduces the chance of going back to the hospital. About 9000 adult…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Potassium binder may help heart failure patients stay on lifesaving drugs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a potassium binder called Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate can help heart failure patients take higher, more effective doses of a standard medication (aldosterone receptor antagonist) without dangerous potassium spikes. About 110 adults over 70 with heart f…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Heart surgery upgrade: tiny opening may stop Post-Op failure
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether creating a small opening between the upper heart chambers during mitral valve repair can prevent heart failure symptoms after surgery. Researchers will compare 50 patients who get the extra opening to those who have standard surgery alone. The goal is to …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Heart failure patients could go home sooner with injectable diuretic
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether people hospitalized for acute heart failure can be discharged early and continue treatment at home using a subcutaneous injection of furosemide (a diuretic) instead of staying in the hospital for standard IV diuretics. About 250 adults will be randomly as…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New clinic aims to tackle heart failure and meth addiction together
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test a clinic that treats both heart failure and methamphetamine use disorder at the same time. Fifty adults with heart failure and active meth use will receive counseling, incentives for staying clean, and optional addiction medications, plus standard heart…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New pacing technique could improve heart function in AF and heart failure patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares a newer pacing method called Left Bundle Branch Area Pacing (LBBAP) with the standard coronary sinus pacing for cardiac resynchronization therapy in 44 adults who have both permanent atrial fibrillation and heart failure. The goal is to see if LBBAP better imp…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could zapping kidney nerves ease heart failure?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a procedure called renal denervation (RDN) in 20 people with heart failure. Doctors use a thin tube to deliver radiofrequency energy to nerves around the kidney arteries, aiming to reduce stress on the heart. Participants continue their usual heart failure medica…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Golden Leaf MedTec Co. Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could two pacing leads be better than one for failing hearts?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two pacing methods in 80 people with heart failure and a specific heart block. One method uses a lead placed in the left bundle branch area; the other adds a second lead in the left ventricle. Each participant will try both methods for six months to see which …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a simple drug switch transform heart care in rural tanzania?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether changing from standard heart failure medications to a newer drug (sacubitril-valsartan) can improve the health and daily life of people with heart failure in rural Tanzania. About 298 adults with heart failure will be switched to the new drug and follo…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Martin Rohacek • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New pacing technique aims to stop irregular heartbeat in heart failure patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special pacing method called Bachmann bundle pacing can prevent new atrial fibrillation (a type of irregular heartbeat) in people with heart failure who already need a pacemaker or defibrillator. About 110 participants will be randomly assigned to recei…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fu Wai Hospital, Beijing, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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AI assistant aims to boost heart failure drug use
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether AI-generated messages can help doctors improve medication plans for adults with heart failure. About 500 patients will have their doctors receive brief suggestions before appointments. The goal is to see if more patients get the right medications within 3…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to rescue failing hearts without transplant
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a heart pump (Impella 5.5) along with standard heart failure medications can help people with severe heart failure and shock recover without needing a heart transplant or permanent artificial heart. About 250 adults with weak hearts (ejection fracti…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abiomed Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New heart pacing technique aims to boost therapy for heart failure
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new method to guide where a pacing lead is placed in the heart's upper chambers during cardiac resynchronization therapy for heart failure. Researchers will use a special catheter to map electrical signals and target a specific area called Bachmann's bundle. Th…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Sound waves instead of surgery: new device aims to soften stiff heart valves
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis registry will follow 200 people with severe aortic valve stenosis who receive a non-invasive ultrasound therapy called Valvosoft. The treatment uses focused sound waves to soften calcium buildup on the valve without surgery. Researchers will track safety and effectiveness fo…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Cardiawave SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Second infusion of designer cells aims to rescue failing hearts
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests whether a second infusion of a patient's own modified immune cells (CAR-DC) is safe and can improve heart function in 5 adults with end-stage dilated cardiomyopathy. Participants had already received one dose but saw their heart function worsen again. The g…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can less be more? new study tests safer blood thinner doses for ECMO patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether giving lower doses of two blood thinners (argatroban and enoxaparin) to adults on ECMO (a machine that helps the heart and lungs) is safe and works well. The goal is to reduce bleeding and clotting problems. About 200 people with pneumonia or heart fai…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital Ostrava • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can quick drug optimization after heart failure hospitalization save lives in women?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether quickly starting and increasing guideline-recommended heart failure medications after hospitalization improves outcomes in women. About 360 women from 13 Italian hospitals will be randomly assigned to either a high-intensity care group (rapid drug optimiz…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can a smartwatch and village doctor program help seniors with heart problems?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a telemedicine program for people aged 65-80 with both atrial fibrillation and heart failure living in rural China. Village clinics are randomly assigned to offer either standard care or a program that includes a digital health system, a smartwatch for monitoring…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could direct heart pacing beat standard therapy for heart failure?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares a newer pacing method (HIS or left bundle branch pacing) to the standard biventricular pacing in 1100 heart failure patients across Nordic countries. The goal is to see if the new approach reduces death or unplanned heart failure hospitalizations. Participants…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Nurse navigators aim to keep hip and knee replacement patients out of the hospital
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a nurse navigator program can reduce hospital readmissions in 300 patients who are having hip or knee replacement and also have conditions like heart failure, COPD, or kidney problems. The program provides education and connects patients with their primar…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could a diabetes pill boost heart health in fontan patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug already approved for diabetes and heart failure, can improve exercise ability and heart function in people who have had the Fontan procedure. About 30 participants aged 12 and older will take the drug daily for 3 months. The goal is …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Could a common blood thinner replace warfarin for LVAD patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two blood thinners—apixaban (Eliquis) and warfarin (Coumadin)—in 460 people with advanced heart failure who have a HeartMate 3 heart pump. The goal is to see which drug better prevents strokes, pump clots, and serious bleeding. Participants must have had their…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Simple alert could save heart failure patients from hospital
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether sending doctors a reminder about IV iron guidelines helps heart failure patients with iron deficiency get the recommended treatment. About 3,000 hospitalized adults with heart failure and low iron will be included. Doctors in the intervention group receiv…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New device could ease lung pressure in heart failure patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device that uses radiofrequency energy to treat high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension) in people with heart failure. The goal is to see if it can reduce serious heart events like hospitalizations or death. About 750 adults with stable heart f…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pulnovo Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Simple mouthpiece could ease heart strain in sleep apnea patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests if a mouthpiece worn during sleep can help people with both heart failure and obstructive sleep apnea. The device keeps the airway open, which may reduce stress on the heart and improve quality of life. 328 participants will use either the real device or a sham o…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Next-Gen heart defibrillators put to the test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will test the safety and performance of a new generation of implantable heart devices called CorSky ICDs and CRT-Ds. These devices help control dangerous heart rhythms in people with heart failure or tachyarrhythmia. About 151 participants will be implanted with the de…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Biotronik SE & Co. KG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can a common amino acid boost heart function in failure patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding L-arginine, a natural amino acid, to standard heart failure treatment improves heart function and symptoms. Researchers will enroll 200 stable heart failure patients with low ejection fraction (under 40%). Participants will receive either L…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: German University in Cairo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Heart failure accreditation program aims to save lives in china
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a national hospital accreditation program for heart failure centers can improve care and outcomes for patients hospitalized with heart failure. About 6,240 adults across multiple hospitals in China will be followed for 12 months after discharge. The progr…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Remote check-ups aim to ease heart failure care in rural areas
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using remote blood pressure monitors and video doctor visits can help people living in rural areas better manage their heart failure. Researchers will enroll 32 adults with heart failure to see if this approach is practical and acceptable. The goal is to …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could a natural hormone help tame a common heart rhythm disorder?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests whether relaxin, a natural hormone given as a daily injection, can reduce the burden of atrial fibrillation (AF) in 208 veterans who have not responded to standard medications and are scheduled for catheter ablation. The study aims to see if relaxin c…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Deeptankar DeMazumder • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Heart failure drug combo aims to cut hospital stays
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding finerenone to standard heart failure treatment (an SGLT2 inhibitor) can reduce deaths and hospitalizations. About 60 adults aged 18-65 with newly diagnosed heart failure will be split into two groups: one gets the standard drug alone, the other get…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Lab-grown heart cells injected into failing hearts: a new hope?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial will test whether injecting lab-grown heart muscle cells (made from stem cells) into the heart can safely help people with severe heart failure. Fourteen participants with weak hearts will receive the cells via a catheter. The main goal is to check for side…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Heartseed Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New heart procedure could reduce transplants in End-Stage heart failure patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new approach for people with end-stage heart failure and permanent atrial fibrillation who are waiting for a heart transplant or heart pump. Participants will receive either a standard implantable defibrillator (ICD) alone or an ICD plus a special pacing lead a…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New drug aims to shield kidneys and heart in diabetic patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the drug finerenone can slow kidney function decline and lower heart failure risk in 120 adults with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. Participants must already be on standard blood pressure medications. The study will measure changes in kidney …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Heart failure study questions need for frequent kidney checks
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether reducing the number of kidney function tests during heart failure treatment helps patients reach the best medication doses more safely. About 344 adults with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction will take part. The goal is to improve drug dosing…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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AI-Powered smartwatches could cut hospital readmissions after heart attacks
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a smartwatch combined with artificial intelligence can improve recovery for people who have had a heart attack. 200 adults aged 18-75 who recently had a heart attack and a stent placed will wear a smartwatch that tracks health data. The AI analyzes …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Heart failure drug finerenone faces major test in heart remodeling trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug finerenone (Kerendia) can improve heart structure and function in 156 adults with heart failure and an enlarged left ventricle. Participants take finerenone or a placebo daily for 12 months, alongside standard care. Heart changes are meas…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Subodh Verma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Heart failure hope? roxadustat tested for anemia and kidney disease
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether roxadustat, a drug for anemia in chronic kidney disease, can also help people with heart failure. Researchers will review medical records of 200 patients who took roxadustat for at least a year. They will check heart function, symptoms, and major event…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Zhongda Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New heart failure drug SHR-4658 enters first human safety trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a single injection of SHR-4658 in 48 healthy volunteers and people with slightly high blood pressure. The main goal is to check safety and how the body processes the drug. If it passes safety checks, it may lead to larger studies for heart failure tre…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Suncadia Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can a smart sensor keep heart failure patients out of the hospital?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a real-time continuous glucose monitor (CGM) can improve blood sugar control and reduce hospital readmissions in people with type 2 diabetes and acute heart failure. Researchers will follow 140 adults during their hospital stay and for three months …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Your bathroom scale could soon warn you about heart failure
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether an algorithm that analyzes data from Withings smart scales (weight, body water, and step counts) can accurately detect heart failure. Researchers will look back at data from 9,000 people aged 45 and older in the US. If the algorithm works well, it cou…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Withings • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Could a simple questionnaire spot hidden heart failure in seniors?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study evaluates a simple questionnaire designed to detect decompensated heart failure—a sudden worsening of heart failure—in people aged 55 and older on Réunion Island. Researchers will compare the questionnaire's results with standard heart exams (echocardiogram, ECG, and c…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI ultrasound could revolutionize heart failure detection in emergency rooms
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis pilot study will test whether an AI-assisted ultrasound device can help emergency doctors quickly detect heart failure in patients with symptoms. About 84 adults visiting the ER with signs of heart failure will be enrolled. The goal is to see if this approach is practical an…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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AI-Powered 1-Minute ECG could spot hidden heart risks
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 5000 adults to see if a one-minute, single-lead ECG, analyzed by machine learning, can detect heart conditions like high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetes. Participants will have their ECG recorded twice and compared with full medical exams. The g…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Sticker on chest could replace needles for kidney checks in heart failure
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new device that uses a sensor placed on the chest to measure kidney function in 15 adults with heart failure. Participants receive an injection of a fluorescent dye (Relmapirazin) and a standard contrast agent (iohexol), then the sensor tracks how quickly the d…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MediBeacon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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12-Minute test could uncover hidden heart failure in leg swelling patients
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test a rapid finger-prick blood test for heart failure in 618 people with leg swelling (lymphoedema) who have not been diagnosed with heart failure. The test measures a substance called NT-proBNP and gives results in 12 minutes, compared to the usual lab test that…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Swansea Bay University Health Board • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Could your GP spot heart trouble with a handheld ultrasound?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study explores whether general practitioners can use a tiny ultrasound device to detect early signs of heart disease during a routine office visit. Researchers will enroll 300 adults aged 65 and older with risk factors, or adults with symptoms like shortness of breath or leg…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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AI eye on the heart: new study aims to catch rare disease early
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test if artificial intelligence (AI) can spot a rare heart condition called ATTR-CM in people with heart failure. Researchers will use AI to analyze electrocardiograms (ECGs) and echocardiograms (Echo) from 150 adults. The AI's findings will be checked against a s…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Could a simple algorithm spot silent heart failure before it strikes?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new risk algorithm (FIND HF) can better detect undiagnosed heart failure in people at risk. About 475 adults aged 40+ will have a blood test and heart ultrasound. Researchers will compare how many high-risk vs low-risk people are found to have heart pro…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: University of Leeds • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Could a simple liver scan replace risky heart catheters?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a quick, painless liver scan (FibroScan) can accurately detect high central venous pressure in people with heart failure. Currently, doctors use a catheter inserted into the heart to measure this pressure, which carries risks. The study will enroll 149…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Echosens • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New heart failure test kit under evaluation
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study checks if a new test kit (NTproBNP2) works as well as an existing approved test for measuring a substance linked to heart failure. Researchers will compare results from 120 blood samples of people with or suspected of having heart failure. The goal is to confirm the ne…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Radiometer Medical ApS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Rural china tests smart wearables to stop heart failure before it starts
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a telemedicine program, led by village doctors and supported by wearable devices and remote specialists, can prevent heart failure in older adults (65-80) with atrial fibrillation living in rural China. About 1,268 participants will be assigned to either …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jiangsu Taizhou People's Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could a simple breathing workout boost heart failure Patients' stamina?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new type of breathing muscle training for people with heart failure. 108 participants will either do the new breathing exercise, a standard one, or usual care for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure if it improves exercise capacity, breathing strength, and qualit…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Nacional Andres Bello • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which exercise works best for women with heart failure? a new trial seeks answers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two types of exercise—moderate-intensity aerobic training and high-intensity interval training (HIIT)—in women aged 40-70 with stable heart failure. Over 12 weeks, researchers measure how each program affects functional capacity (e.g., walking distance) and qu…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Heart failure patients may boost fitness with online lifestyle program
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 6-month digital education program—with short videos on exercise, healthy eating, and stress management—can improve exercise capacity and quality of life in adults with heart failure and overweight or obesity. Fifty-two participants will be randomly assi…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a smartphone app heal the hidden wounds of the ICU?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a mobile mindfulness program called Lift for people who survived a serious illness in the ICU and now struggle with depression, anxiety, or stress. About 450 adults will use either the Lift app or a health education app for 6 months. The goal is to see if the min…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can light exercise with blood flow cuffs boost heart failure recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests two types of exercise—aerobic and resistance—both combined with blood flow restriction (using cuffs on the legs) in 40 people with stable heart failure. The goal is to see which approach better improves muscle oxygen levels, heart stress markers, daily function, …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a nasal tube boost exercise in heart failure? new trial investigates
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a high-flow nasal cannula (a device that delivers warm, moist air through the nose) can help people with heart failure exercise longer during cardiac rehab. Twenty-eight adults will do two treadmill tests—one with the device and one without—to compare end…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de Santiago de Chile • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Heart pump patients to test Smartwatch-Guided home workouts
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 12-week home exercise program, guided by a mobile app and smartwatch, can improve exercise capacity and quality of life in people with a left ventricular assist device (LVAD). About 78 participants who recently got an LVAD and cannot attend hospital reh…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Puerta de Hierro University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Which arm workout best helps heart failure patients with implants?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests different arm exercise routines in 36 adults with heart failure who have an implanted heart device (ICD or CRT). The goal is to see which type of arm workout best improves arm function and overall fitness. Participants will do either high-intensity interval or mo…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Erol Olcok Corum Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Dual-Task breathing training aims to boost brain power in heart failure
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether combining breathing exercises with cognitive tasks (like memory games) can improve thinking and daily function in adults with heart failure. 54 participants will be randomly assigned to dual-task breathing training, standard breathing training, or a contr…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New program aims to ease burden on heart failure caregivers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a 10-session program called ViCCY for caregivers of heart failure patients who also have mild to moderate memory problems. About 256 caregivers and 60 patients will take part. The goal is to see if the program improves caregivers' mental health and reduces stress…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Visiting Nurse Service of New York • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Virtual rehab for frail hearts: a new hope for seniors?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an 8-week home telerehabilitation program, with real-time coaching and vital sign monitoring, can improve physical function and reduce frailty in older adults with heart failure. Seventy participants will be randomly assigned to either the telerehab progr…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Salerno • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Which workout is best for heart failure? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two supervised exercise programs—neuromuscular training (focusing on balance and coordination) and resistance training (using weights and bands)—in 40 adults with chronic heart failure. Over 10 weeks, researchers will measure how far participants can walk, the…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Breathe away the fear: new study tests simple technique for heart transplant anxiety
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a guided breathing technique called heart rate variability biofeedback (HRVB) can reduce anxiety in 60 adults who are in the ICU waiting for a heart transplant. Participants will use a biofeedback device or app during a single session led by a trained cli…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hartford HealthCare • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to keep heart failure patients out of the hospital
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether a mobile app can help people with heart failure take better care of themselves after leaving the hospital. The app provides educational tips, symptom tracking, and ways to communicate with the care team. Thirty participants will use the app alongside…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de la Sabana • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Sauna sessions may ease heart failure symptoms and reduce water pills
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding sauna therapy to standard cardiac rehabilitation can help people with heart failure feel less congested and possibly lower their dose of water pills (diuretics). About 46 adults with heart failure and reduced pumping ability will be randomly ass…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: BAUDRY Guillaume • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a common steroid speed heart shock recovery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if giving a short course of steroids (methylprednisolone) for 7 days can help adults with heart failure who are in cardiogenic shock, a serious condition where the heart can't pump enough blood. The goal is to reduce harmful inflammation and help patients recover…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can a custom rehab program help seniors with heart failure get stronger?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will test a cardiac rehabilitation program designed for people over 65 with heart failure. Participants will attend supervised exercise and education sessions twice a week for three months, starting while still in the hospital. The goal is to see if the program improve…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Puerta de Hierro University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Heart rehab at home: a new hope for patients in Low-Resource areas?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program can improve quality of life and health behaviors in heart patients living in low-resource settings in Pakistan. The program includes diet advice, exercise suggestions, medication reminders, and counseling, deliv…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New oxygen device aims to ease breathing at home for chronically ill patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new type of home oxygen therapy, called high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), can improve breathing comfort and quality of life for people with long-term lung or heart conditions. Participants will try both HFNC and standard oxygen therapy for two weeks each …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Università degli Studi di Ferrara • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New tech trial aims to get heart failure patients moving
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a personalized system that uses a mobile app and smart wristband to encourage physical activity in 82 adults with heart failure. Participants get custom activity goals, real-time feedback, and motivational support over 12 months. The goal is to see if this approa…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:16 UTC
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New device aims to measure heart pressure without needles
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study gathers data from 392 adults with heart failure who need a right heart catheterization. Researchers will use the data to train a machine learning model for a non-invasive device that estimates heart pressure. The goal is to help doctors monitor and treat heart failure …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Acorai AB • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Massive heart study aims to sharpen diagnosis and cut needless hospital stays
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 25,000 people referred to a specialized heart clinic with symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath. Researchers will track which heart conditions are actually diagnosed and how patients are evaluated. The goal is to improve diagnostic accuracy and unders…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Can your voice predict heart failure? AI avatar study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new home monitoring system called AVATAR-SC that uses a digital avatar to collect voice recordings and symptom questionnaires from heart failure patients. The goal is to see if changes in voice can serve as early warning signs of worsening heart failure. Sixty …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Niguarda Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can your smartwatch replace a medical heart test? scientists put apple watch to the test
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study checks whether an Apple Watch Series 9 can accurately measure key health indicators—like oxygen levels and exercise capacity—in adults with heart conditions such as congenital heart disease, heart failure, or coronary artery disease. Participants wear the smartwatch du…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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2.2 million patients: does heart failure raise surgery death risk?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at medical records from over 2 million adults who had surgery in Sweden between 2021 and 2024. Researchers want to see how common heart failure is in surgical patients and whether it raises the risk of death or other problems after surgery. The goal is to bet…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Face-Down recovery after heart surgery: a simple position change that could save lives?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether placing patients face-down (prone) soon after heart surgery can improve how well the right side of the heart works. The idea is that this position helps open up collapsed parts of the lungs, making it easier for the heart to pump blood. About 80 adults…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Hidden fat around the heart may predict heart failure risks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 1000 heart failure patients to see if different types of body fat—around the heart, under the skin, and within muscles—are linked to heart structure and future health events like heart attacks or strokes. Researchers will use CT scans to measure these fat d…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Beijing Anzhen Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New study tests heart failure Self-Care tools in italian patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study checks if two Italian questionnaires accurately measure how well people with heart failure care for themselves and how caregivers help. Researchers will enroll 1,000 patients and their caregivers across Italy. The goal is to improve heart failure management by using re…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Centro Cardiologico Monzino • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Will a new electronic health record save lives? alberta launches massive study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a new province-wide electronic health record system (called Connect Care) improves outcomes for adults with chronic diseases like diabetes, heart failure, or kidney disease. Researchers will compare hospital readmission and death rates before and after…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Urine test could predict heart failure outcomes
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 223 adults hospitalized with acute heart failure to see if changes in urine salt levels (sodium and chloride) can help doctors understand how well the body is getting rid of extra fluid. Participants will have blood and urine tests, heart ultrasounds, and chec…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Fundacion para la Investigacion Biomedica del Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New device could shed light on oxygen levels in critically ill heart patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new, non-invasive device called ODIN that measures how well oxygen is being used in the tiny blood vessels of patients with advanced heart failure or cardiogenic shock in the ICU. About 30 adults will have their oxygen measurements taken with the device and com…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Heart and lung rehab under the microscope: what really works?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow up to 840 people with heart disease or COPD who join a group rehab program. Researchers want to see how many patients take part, how often they attend, and how their test results and quality of life change. The goal is to find out what helps patients improv…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Nordsjaellands Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New study tracks heart disease progression with Cutting-Edge MRI
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 200 people with suspected or confirmed cardiac amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart and cause heart failure. Over two years, participants will undergo heart MRI scans, exercise tests, and blood work at regular visits. The g…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study eyes Tirzepatide's hidden impact on joints and heart
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study in Mexico will follow 30 adults already taking tirzepatide for conditions like diabetes or obesity. Researchers will use MRI scans of the knees, CT scans of the heart, and body composition tests to see how the drug affects cartilage, heart fat, and overal…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: JULIO GRANADOS MONTIEL • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New study aims to boost heart failure drug adherence
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will track 300 adults with advanced heart failure to see how well they follow a four-medication treatment plan. Researchers will also measure quality of life using standard questionnaires. The goal is to understand real-world adherence and identify areas …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New decision tool aims to bring palliative care to heart failure patients sooner
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a clinical decision support tool that helps doctors decide when to refer heart failure patients to palliative care. The tool uses a risk model to predict one-year survival and provides guidance at the point of care. Researchers will enroll 2,260 participants, inc…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Brazil launches massive heart failure study to improve care
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 2000 adults hospitalized with acute heart failure in Brazil to learn how they are treated and what happens to them over the next year. Researchers want to see if doctors are using the latest recommended medicines and find out what barriers prevent better ca…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Hospital do Coracao • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Breathe easy: new study tests air quality alerts for safer outdoor exercise
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether giving people with heart or lung conditions real-time air pollution data helps them exercise outdoors more safely. 80 participants will use a smartphone platform that tracks their walking and local air quality. The goal is to see if this approach reduces …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Leicester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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PICTURES MAY BOOST HEART DRUG ADHERENCE IN NEW STUDY
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a simple idea: showing heart failure patients easy-to-understand pictures of how their medications can help them live longer and stay out of the hospital. About 100 adults with heart failure will receive these visual aids along with their usual care. Researchers …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Giessen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Heart Patients' pill habits under the microscope in new study
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check how well heart failure and atrial fibrillation patients take their medicines after being admitted to the coronary care unit. Researchers will interview 250 adults to understand their medication beliefs and whether their prescriptions are appropriate. The goa…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: AlFayhaa General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New study aims to predict which heart patients will respond to therapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe 253 adults with heart rhythm problems who are scheduled for procedures like pacemakers or ablation. Researchers will use advanced imaging and AI tools to understand why some patients respond well to treatment while others do not. The goal is to find better…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a 'N-of-1' trial help heart failure patients find their perfect dose?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a personalized approach to find the best beta-blocker dose for older adults with heart failure. Fifty participants will either receive the N-of-1 intervention (testing different doses in 2-week cycles) or enhanced usual care. The goal is to see if this patient-dr…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Heart rate secrets: new study tracks diabetes Drug's hidden effects
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study monitors heart rate variability in 150 adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart failure, chronic kidney disease, or both. Participants will wear a 24-hour heart monitor before and after starting a standard SGLT2 inhibitor medication. The goal is to understand ho…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Heart imaging revolution? 1000-Person study tests new MRI tech
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test new MRI methods to find early signs of heart disease in 1000 adults. Researchers want to see if these scans can detect tiny changes in heart muscle before standard tests do. Participants will have MRI scans and blood work, but no treatment is given. The goal …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Apple watch vs. heart failure: can a smartwatch save lives?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will see if an Apple Watch can help predict when heart failure gets worse. Researchers will compare data from the watch with standard tests in 360 adults with heart failure. The goal is to find a simpler way to monitor patients and catch problems early.
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can remote monitoring ease heart failure care? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a remote monitoring model called RAPHAEL can work for people with heart failure who may need palliative care. About 90 adults will use a digital questionnaire for 4 weeks to report symptoms and needs, while their healthcare team reviews the results. Th…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Heart failure patients grouped by data, not drugs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 200 adults with a type of heart failure called HFpEF. Researchers will use medical records and exercise tests to find different patient groups, or phenotypes. The goal is to better understand these groups, not to test any new treatment. Participants will have …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Instituto Politécnico de Leiria • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Jardiance under the microscope: new study tracks heart failure outcomes in china
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe 3,000 adults in China with a type of heart failure called HFpEF who are starting the drug Jardiance. Researchers will track how many patients are hospitalized for heart failure or die from heart-related causes over time. The goal is to see how effective an…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Heart failure study to uncover hidden links to kidney and liver disease
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 3000 adults with chronic heart failure to see how often they also have kidney disease, diabetes, fatty liver, or clogged arteries. Researchers want to understand how these conditions interact and affect patient outcomes over two years. No new treatments are…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Russian Scientific Medical Society of Therapists • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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30,000 blood samples could revolutionize rapid disease testing
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will collect blood samples from 30,000 adults in the UK with various health conditions, including blood clots, infections, heart disease, diabetes, and more. The samples will be used to develop and fine-tune new diagnostic tests for the cobas® lumira device, which allo…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: LumiraDx UK Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can inflammation markers predict heart failure outcomes?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study will enroll 112 adults hospitalized for heart failure with preserved or mildly reduced ejection fraction. Researchers will collect blood and urine samples to measure inflammatory biomarkers and analyze genetic factors. The goal is to identify markers that…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de la Fundación Jiménez Díaz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Blood markers may spot delirium risk in elderly heart patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether certain blood markers can predict delirium (sudden confusion) in older adults with heart failure. Researchers will compare two markers: one for inflammation (SII) and one for blood sugar and fat levels (TyG). They aim to find a simple way to identify h…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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AI-Powered heart scan study aims to set new standards for heart health
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure a specific heart function index in 2,640 healthy adults and people with heart conditions using AI-enhanced 3D ultrasound. The goal is to establish normal ranges and see how this measurement changes in diseases like heart failure and high blood pressure in …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: First Hospital of China Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Heart failure patients monitored after telemonitoring ends
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 130 adults with heart failure who were part of a telemonitoring program but later left it because they no longer met eligibility rules. Researchers will track their health for one year, checking for hospital visits, heart-related deaths, and changes in heart s…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Iron deficiency may trigger dangerous heart rhythms in heart failure patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 300 adults hospitalized with heart failure to see if iron deficiency (with or without anemia) is linked to abnormal heart rhythms or ECG changes. Researchers will measure iron levels and monitor for arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation or ventricular tachycard…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New tool aims to protect cancer Survivors' hearts
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a computer tool that helps doctors and cancer survivors decide together on the best heart-protective medications and tests. Researchers will enroll 60 cancer survivors at risk for heart problems. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use and helps people foll…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Heart failure risk models put to the test in egypt
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will check if three heart failure risk models (MAGGIC, GWTG-HF, and SHFM) accurately predict outcomes like death and hospital readmission in 140 Egyptian patients. These models were developed using mostly Western patients, so they may not work well for Egyptians, who t…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Heart function under the microscope in dialysis patients
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will use echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart) to look at how common and how severe diastolic dysfunction—a type of heart stiffness—is in 100 adults with end-stage kidney disease who are on regular hemodialysis. Researchers will also check if certain clinical fact…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:39 UTC
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Heart failure secrets revealed? new study dives deep into genes and proteins
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to better understand heart failure by deeply analyzing the genes, proteins, and other molecules in patients' blood and tissues. Researchers will enroll 500 adults with heart failure and combine detailed clinical data with advanced lab tests. The goal is to find mo…
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:46 UTC
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New study explores digital tools to keep care going in crises
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a hybrid care model—using telemonitoring, teleconsultations, and online tools—can help patients with type 2 diabetes or chronic heart failure get regular care during health emergencies like pandemics. Researchers will follow 180 patients for one year, …
Matched conditions: HEART FAILURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:29 UTC