Ischemic disease

This study tests a drug called sovateltide in 160 people who have had an ischemic stroke (a stroke caused by a blood clot). The goal is to see if the drug helps patients recover better and is safe. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo within 24 hours of their stroke,…

This study tests a drug called DM199 in about 728 people who have had a moderate stroke and cannot get clot-removing treatments. The drug is given through a vein and then as shots under the skin for three weeks. Researchers want to see if it helps patients recover better than a p…

This trial tests whether applying perinatal tissue allografts to chronic diabetic foot ulcers, along with standard wound care, leads to more ulcers healing completely within 12 weeks compared to standard care alone. Adults with type 1 or 2 diabetes who have a nonhealing foot ulce…

This study looks at whether using aspirin alone is as effective and safer than aspirin plus another blood thinner (fondaparinux) before a heart procedure in people with a type of heart attack called NSTEMI. About 5,000 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two trea…

This study tests whether adding a fast-acting blood thinner (cangrelor) to standard clot removal improves recovery in people with a severe stroke. About 368 adults with a large artery blockage in the brain will receive either cangrelor plus the procedure or the procedure alone. T…

This early-stage study tests a new tube (cannula) placed in the leg artery during heart surgery that uses a heart-lung machine. The device is designed to keep blood flowing to the leg, reducing the risk of limb damage. Fifteen adults having planned heart surgery will be enrolled,…

This study tests whether removing a blood clot from a smaller brain vessel (distal medium vessel) using a catheter-based procedure helps people recover better from a stroke than standard medical therapy alone. About 584 adults who had a stroke within the last 12 hours and cannot …

This study tests a new device called the iNstroke 4F catheter, designed to remove blood clots from small blood vessels deep in the brain after a stroke. About 57 adults who have had a stroke within the past 24 hours will receive this treatment. The goal is to see if the catheter …

This study tests whether adding high-dose steroids to standard aspirin treatment helps children recover better from a stroke caused by inflamed brain arteries. About 70 children aged 6 months to 18 years will be randomly assigned to receive either steroids plus aspirin or aspirin…

This study is testing a new smartphone-connected 12-lead ECG device to see if it can accurately diagnose heart attacks (STEMI and NSTEMI) in people with chest pain. Researchers will compare the smartphone ECG readings to standard hospital ECGs in 1000 adults. The goal is to valid…

This study tests whether a fast form of brain stimulation, called accelerated rTMS, can safely improve apathy—loss of motivation and withdrawal—in people who have had a stroke. About 40 adults who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and have significant apathy will receive either …

This study tests whether dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), a type of talk therapy, can help people with acquired brain injury manage emotional distress and challenging behaviors. 77 participants will receive standard care for 5 months, then DBT for 5 months, then follow-up. Res…

This study tests a 3-month mobile health cardiac rehab program for people with INOCA (chest pain or ischemia without blocked arteries). Participants use an activity tracker, log exercise, and get weekly coaching. The goal is to see if this approach improves symptoms, daily functi…

This study looks at whether two proteins released when heart muscle is damaged can be detected in the blood during a heart attack. Researchers want to see if higher levels of these proteins are linked to a greater chance of developing heart failure afterward. The study includes a…

This study looks at how certain white blood cells, called monocytes, react to injury from a heart attack or ischemic stroke. Researchers want to learn how these cells sense danger signals and produce substances that might help heart muscle and brain tissue heal. The study involve…

This observational study is looking at 250 people who have had a stroke or mini-stroke due to narrowing of arteries in the brain. Researchers want to see if a specific platelet protein (FcγRIIa) and blood flow patterns on MRI can help predict who will have another stroke within a…

This study looks at whether ICU staff with minimal training can measure stroke volume (a key sign of blood flow) as accurately as expert doctors, using an AI-guided ultrasound tool. About 100 critically ill patients who need fluids will be enrolled. The goal is to see if AI can m…

This study looks at people with chest pain (angina) but no major blockages in their heart arteries. During a standard angiogram, doctors will perform an extra diagnostic test to see if it helps guide treatment. Half the participants will have the test results shared with their do…

This study collects blood, clots, and tissue from up to 1000 people having procedures for stroke or other blood vessel problems in the brain. Researchers will analyze these samples to find biological markers and understand inflammation. The goal is to learn more about how stroke …

This study will follow 500 people who have had a stroke and also have atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat). Some were taking blood thinners when they had their stroke, others were not. Researchers want to understand why blood thinners fail in some patients, by looking at …