ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROMES

This study tests a new type of heart stent that slowly dissolves over time. It is designed for people with long blockages in their coronary arteries. The goal is to see if the stent is safe and works well to keep arteries open and reduce heart problems over one year. About 100 pa…

This study tests a drug called orticumab in 240 people who have had a heart attack and still have high inflammation in their heart arteries. The goal is to see if orticumab can lower this inflammation better than a placebo over 6 months. Participants will have CT scans to measure…

This study tests a new drug called UDP-003 in healthy volunteers and people with heart disease (atherosclerosis or a recent heart-related event). The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. Researchers will compare UDP-003 against a placebo. The stu…

This study looks at whether adding oregano and basil leaves to the diet can lower inflammation and improve cholesterol in people who recently had unstable angina. About 70 participants will eat these herbs and have their blood and urine tested. The goal is to see if simple kitche…

This study tests a new rapid blood test for heart attacks in the emergency room. The goal is to see if using this faster test can safely reduce how long patients with chest pain have to wait before being discharged. About 1,550 adults with chest pain will be randomly assigned to …

This study tests if using a hand fan can prevent or reduce shortness of breath caused by the heart drug ticagrelor. About 110 adults with acute coronary syndrome will be enrolled. Researchers will track who gets breathing trouble and how soon it starts after taking the medication…

This study looks at 100 people hospitalized for a heart attack. Researchers will test a new device called Cor-IS that checks how well blood vessels widen. The goal is to see if this measurement can help predict future heart problems like another heart attack or stroke.