CORONARY HEART DISEASE

This study looked at over 5,500 people with coronary heart disease who had a drug-coated stent placed. After taking two blood thinners for about a year, they were switched to either clopidogrel or aspirin alone. The goal was to see which single drug better prevents heart attacks,…

This study tested a transitional care model for 108 people with coronary heart disease who had a stent procedure. The goal was to help them take their medications regularly, feel more confident managing their health, and improve their cholesterol levels. Researchers measured medi…

This study tested a program to help people with heart disease, stroke, or heart failure in India. The program used health workers, text messages about healthy living, and a computer tool to help doctors. The goal was to see if this approach could improve how well patients follow …

This study looked at whether adding a traditional Chinese herbal powder called Yixin Powder to standard heart medications can improve chest pain in people with stable angina from coronary heart disease. 70 adults aged 40-70 with a specific Chinese medicine pattern took part. Resu…

This study tested an oral medication called DFV890 in 24 adults with coronary heart disease and high inflammation levels (measured by hsCRP). Participants took the drug daily for 12 weeks to see if it could lower inflammatory markers like IL-6 and IL-18. The goal is to control in…

This study looked at a special balloon coated with medicine to treat narrowed heart arteries. The balloon delivers drug to prevent re-narrowing without leaving a permanent stent. Researchers followed 2487 patients to see if this approach is safe and effective in real-world practi…

This study tested two experimental drugs, DFV890 (a daily pill) and MAS825 (a single shot), to see if they could lower inflammation in 31 adults with coronary heart disease and a genetic blood condition called CHIP. The goal was to reduce markers like IL-6 and IL-18 that are link…

This study tested whether adding mindfulness-based stress reduction to aerobic training helps people with coronary heart disease who had a stent procedure. 150 participants were split into two groups: one did mindfulness plus exercise, the other did exercise only. The goal was to…

This study looked at 175 adults with both coronary heart disease and depression to understand which depression symptoms, like fatigue and loss of interest, are linked to higher heart risks. Researchers measured depression severity and heart markers to find targets for better trea…

This pilot study tested an indoor air pollution program called AIRWISE in 20 adults aged 55 and older with heart disease. The program included air purifiers, a color-changing air quality monitor, and educational materials to help people reduce their exposure to indoor air polluti…

This early-stage study tested the safety and how the body processes a new drug called Atorvo+™ in 24 healthy adults aged 40 to 75. The main goal was to check for side effects and measure drug levels in the blood. Since it was a Phase 1 trial in healthy people, it did not aim to t…

This study tested how easy and acceptable the P-STEP mobile app is for people with chronic conditions like asthma, COPD, heart disease, or type 2 diabetes. 178 adults in Leicester, UK, used the app for 12 weeks and gave feedback on its usability. The goal was to see if the app is…

This study looked back at 65 heart disease patients who completed a cardiac rehabilitation program. Researchers checked if their ability to exercise, mood, quality of life, and sleep improved after the program. The goal was to see how helpful rehab is for people with heart condit…

This study tested whether a new smartphone app can help people with coronary heart disease do cardiac rehabilitation at home. 34 patients used the app for 12 weeks. Researchers measured how many people signed up, used the app, and stayed in the program. The goal was to see if thi…