Pericardium disorder
MONDO:0000474A disease involving the pericardium.
Also known as: disease of pericardium, disease or disorder of pericardium, disorder of pericardium, pericardium disease, pericardium disease or disorder
36 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Pericardium disorder itself.
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Sub-types of Pericardium disorder
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Pericarditis 20 trials · 24 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Dressler syndrome 2 trials
- Constrictive pericarditis 1 trial
- Pericardial tuberculosis 1 trial
- Histoplasma pericarditis 0 trials
- Rheumatic pericarditis 0 trials Sub-types →
- Viral pericarditis 0 trials
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Pericardial effusion 8 trials · 10 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Cardiac tamponade 3 trials
- Hemopericardium 0 trials
- Pericardial effusion, chronic 0 trials
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Neoplasm of pericardium 0 trials
4 sub-types
- Benign neoplasm of pericardium 0 trials Sub-types →
- Mature pericardial teratoma 0 trials
- Neoplasm of epicardium 0 trials Sub-types →
- Pericardium cancer 0 trials Sub-types →
Most studied deeper sub-types
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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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Bypass patients may avoid A-Fib with one extra cut
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether making a small opening in the lining around the heart (called a left posterior pericardiotomy) can prevent new atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass surgery. 270 adults having bypass surgery were randomly assigned to get this extra cut or not.…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Small incision during heart surgery may prevent dangerous Post-Op heart rhythm problem
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether making a small cut in the sac around the heart (posterior pericardiotomy) during open-heart surgery can prevent a common complication called atrial fibrillation. 210 adults having elective heart surgery in Yemen were randomly assigned to receive either t…
Sponsor: Taiz University - Faculty of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 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
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3D printed hearts could revolutionize how doctors learn Life-Saving procedures
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether 3D printed heart models help medical students, nurses, and residents learn complex heart procedures better than traditional slide presentations. Fifty participants were randomly assigned to train with either the 3D models or slides. The goal was to see i…
Sponsor: Fu Jen Catholic University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC