Which heart drug works best for seniors with multiple ailments? new trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05786417

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two common types of heart medications—beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers—in adults aged 65 and older who have stable angina (chest pain) and at least two other chronic conditions. The goal is to see which drug works better and is easier to tolerate, focusing on quality of life. About 741 participants will be followed to track how well they stick with the medication and how their symptoms change.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

beta-blocker or calcium channel blocker (anti-anginal medications)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors choose the best medication for older adults with angina and other health problems, improving quality of life and reducing side effects.

What could go wrong

This is a Phase 4 trial comparing existing drugs, so no new treatment is being discovered. Results may not apply to all patients, and individual responses to medications can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Angina Pectoris intermediate coronary syndrome myocardial ischemia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

  • Cleveland Clinic

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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  • Cook County Health

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States

  • Duke University, School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

  • Inova Health Care Services

    RECRUITING

    Fairfax, Virginia, 22033, United States

  • Mt. Sinai Health System

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10029, United States

  • NYC Health and Hospitals, Harlem Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10037-1802, United States

  • Nirvana Integrative Medicine

    RECRUITING

    New York, New York, 10469, United States

  • Wellstar Research Institute

    RECRUITING

    Marietta, Georgia, 30060, United States

  • Yale School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States