National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (nhlbi)
Clinical trials sponsored by National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (nhlbi), explained in plain language.
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Experimental heart slicing procedure tested on one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tested a new procedure called SESAME that uses a wire threaded through blood vessels to slice away excess heart muscle in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Only one adult participated before the study was terminated. The goal was to see if the technique co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Promising drug for Post-Transplant blood issues falls short in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called fostamatinib to help people whose blood cell counts drop after a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could raise red blood cells or platelets without needing transfusions. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only one perso…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC