National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (nhlbi)
Clinical trials sponsored by National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (nhlbi), explained in plain language.
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Trials from this sponsor expected to report results within the next 12 months.
- New heart signal recorder aims to sharpen procedure accuracy Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- CLL drug venetoclax under the microscope: genetic clues may improve treatment Results expected Nov 2026 (estimated)
- New heart procedure aims to zap stubborn arrhythmias Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Where you live could impact your heart, study says Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
- DC churches partner with NIH to tackle heart health in black communities Results expected Dec 2026 (estimated)
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Experimental heart slicing procedure tested on one patient
Disease control Stopped earlyThis early study tested a new procedure called SESAME that uses a wire threaded through blood vessels to slice away excess heart muscle in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Only one adult participated before the study was terminated. The goal was to see if the technique co…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Promising drug for Post-Transplant blood issues falls short in early trial
Disease control Stopped earlyThis study tested a drug called fostamatinib to help people whose blood cell counts drop after a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could raise red blood cells or platelets without needing transfusions. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only one perso…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New MRI technique could make heart procedures safer and faster
Knowledge-focused Stopped earlyThis study tests whether special low-energy MRI settings can make it safe to use guidewires during heart catheterization. Guidewires help position catheters but can heat up in standard MRI. Researchers will enroll 22 adults who need a right heart catheterization to see if this ap…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC