Pericarditis
MONDO:0005904An inflammatory process affecting the pericardium.
Also known as: inflammation of pericardium, pericarditis, pericarditis (disease), pericardium inflammation
24 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 20 tagged with Pericarditis itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Pericarditis
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Dressler syndrome 2 trials
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Constrictive pericarditis 1 trial
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Pericardial tuberculosis 1 trial
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Histoplasma pericarditis 0 trials
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Rheumatic pericarditis 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Chronic rheumatic pericarditis 0 trials
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Viral pericarditis 0 trials
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Can a higher dose of rifampicin clear TB around the heart faster?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving a higher dose of the antibiotic rifampicin (35 mg/kg) can increase drug levels in the fluid around the heart and clear tuberculosis bacteria faster than the standard dose (10 mg/kg). The study enrolls adults with suspected tuberculous pericarditis,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Cape Town • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart scans may soon replace Needle-Based catheter tests
Diagnosis CompletedThis study explores whether a cardiac MRI can safely and effectively gather the same heart pressure and flow measurements normally obtained through right heart catheterization, a more invasive procedure. Researchers will attempt to perform the catheterization inside the MRI machi…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New fingerstick test for blood thinner monitoring put to the test
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested how well a small, portable device (LumiraDx) measures blood clotting (INR) compared to standard lab tests. Researchers collected blood from 420 adults, some taking warfarin and some not, using both a fingerstick and a vein draw. The goal was to see if the device…
Sponsor: LumiraDx UK Limited • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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CBD drug shows promise for stubborn heart pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a pure cannabidiol (CBD) solution called CardiolRx in 27 adults with recurrent pericarditis, a condition causing repeated inflammation and pain around the heart. Participants had not responded well to standard treatments or needed long-term steroids. The goal wa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cardiol Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC