Hospital Do Coracao
Clinical trials sponsored by Hospital Do Coracao, explained in plain language.
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Could a simple pill combo prevent heart attacks and amputations?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily polypill (combining several heart medications) plus colchicine can reduce major heart problems, strokes, and limb loss in people with established heart or artery disease. About 7,700 to 10,800 adults aged 45 and older who have had a heart attack, …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hospital do Coracao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:04 UTC
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New sepsis trial aims to save kidneys and lives with early drug switch
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways of using blood pressure medicines in people with septic shock, a severe infection that causes dangerously low blood pressure. About 2,800 ICU patients will either get vasopressin early or only as a rescue add-on to standard norepinephrine. The goal is…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hospital do Coracao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 20, 2026 11:54 UTC
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Brazil launches massive heart gene hunt to uncover hidden risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry of 1,211 people in Brazil who have inherited heart conditions like cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, or Marfan syndrome. Researchers will collect DNA samples and medical information to find out which genes are most commonly affected and how often thes…
Sponsor: Hospital do Coracao • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 07:12 UTC