CARDIOVASCULAR (CV) RISK

This study aims to improve the heart health of home health aides, a group that often neglects their own health while caring for others. Forty home health aides will take part in a 10-week program called Life's Essential 8, guided by trained peer coaches. The program focuses on he…

This study tests whether a fast-acting drug called landiolol can keep heart rate below 90 beats per minute during major surgery, which may reduce the risk of heart injury. It involves 114 adults aged 45 or older with heart risk factors who are having elective non-cardiac surgery.…

This study tests whether a 6-week aerobic exercise program can reduce cardiovascular risk in 90 adults with chronic kidney disease or rheumatoid arthritis. Participants will do three 45-minute exercise sessions per week. Researchers will measure artery stiffness, blood vessel fun…

This study looks at whether a mobile app called BumptUp can help pregnant women who don't currently exercise become more active and improve their heart health. Researchers will compare two groups of 50 healthy pregnant women in their second trimester: one group uses the app for 8…

This study looks at 1,260 women 3 to 6 years after their first pregnancy to see how pregnancy complications like preeclampsia affect future heart health. Researchers will check blood pressure, heart function, and lifestyle factors. The goal is to create a simple app to help women…

This study looks at whether menopause and HIV together raise the risk of heart disease in women. Researchers will examine inflammation and body changes using MRI scans and blood tests. The goal is to understand why heart risks increase in menopausal women with HIV. About 90 women…

This study follows 30 adults who recently received a kidney transplant to track changes in their health over one year. Researchers will measure heart disease and stroke risk factors, such as blood pressure and cholesterol, along with physical fitness and other medical conditions.…

This study looks at 1000 people with high cholesterol to see if using ultrasound scans of the neck and heart arteries can find more people at very high risk of a heart attack than the usual risk calculator (SCORE2). The goal is to see if imaging helps doctors decide who needs str…

This study looks at how vegan, vegetarian, and omnivorous diets relate to heart and metabolic health in adults living in Rosario, Argentina. Researchers will measure things like cholesterol, blood sugar, body fat, and blood pressure in 105 healthy adults who have followed their d…

This study looks at how stress from your neighborhood might affect your heart health. Researchers will track 250 healthy women in Washington, DC for about 2 weeks using a wrist device, GPS, and daily surveys. The goal is to understand how things like crime or lack of parks may in…

This study follows 500 transgender adults who have been on gender-affirming hormone therapy for at least one year. Researchers will measure changes in blood pressure, weight, blood tests, and body composition to see how hormones like testosterone and estrogen affect heart health.…