Hospital Do Coracao
Clinical trials sponsored by Hospital Do Coracao, explained in plain language.
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Race against time: new study tests when to add second drug for deadly sepsis
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large study aims to find the best timing for adding a second blood pressure drug (vasopressin) to standard treatment (norepinephrine) for patients with life-threatening septic shock in intensive care. It will compare starting vasopressin early versus only adding it later if …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hospital do Coracao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Can diet and natural supplements tame dangerous inherited cholesterol?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a specific heart-healthy diet, when combined with plant-based or krill oil supplements, can better control cholesterol levels in people with a genetic condition that causes very high cholesterol. 300 participants in Brazil will follow the diet and be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital do Coracao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:28 UTC
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Two-in-One heart pill trial aims to slash risk of major cardiac events
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial is testing whether a single daily combination pill (containing blood pressure, cholesterol, and aspirin medications) plus an anti-inflammatory drug (colchicine) can better prevent serious heart and limb problems in people who already have heart or blood vessel di…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hospital do Coracao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Brazil launches national hunt for genetic causes of heart disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a national registry of Brazilian patients with inherited heart conditions to better understand their genetic causes. Researchers will collect health information and DNA samples from 600 participants during their regular doctor visits. The goal is to iden…
Sponsor: Hospital do Coracao • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:35 UTC