Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation
Clinical trials sponsored by Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, explained in plain language.
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New balloon tackles tough heart blockages in major registry
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a special balloon called the OPN balloon is used to open severely hardened or blocked heart arteries. Researchers will track 300 adults who need this procedure to see how well it works and what problems might happen. The goal is to learn the best ways to u…
Sponsor: Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI scans may predict who benefits from MitraClip heart valve repair
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will use cardiac MRI scans to measure heart muscle scarring in 125 people with heart failure and a leaky mitral valve who are scheduled for a MitraClip procedure. Researchers want to see if the amount of scarring predicts how well the heart recovers six months later. P…
Sponsor: Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC