Clinical trials: Cardiac Conditions, open to volunteers
Heart Arrhythmia, Heart Diseases
Ablation of Consecutive Atrial Tachycardia
Ablation of consecutive atrial tachycardia (AT) after ablation of atrial fibrillation (AF) or cardiac surgery can be challenging due to complex substrate and AT mechanisms.
- Conditions
- Heart Arrhythmia, Heart Diseases, Arrhythmias, Cardiac, Atrial Tachycardia
- Trial name
- CONCLUDE (NCT05239364)
- Testing
- Catheter ablation
- Where
- 6 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Evangelical Hospital Düsseldorf
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Postoperative Respiratory Dysfunction
Effect of Coughing Exercises Versus Incentive Spirometry on Respiratory Function and Recovery in Children After Cardiac Surgery.
This study examines the effects of coughing exercises and incentive spirometry (IS) on lung function and recovery in children who undergo heart surgery.
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Postoperative Respiratory Dysfunction, Postoperative Recovery After Cardiac Surgery
- Trial name
- CEXIS (NCT07405333)
- Testing
- Coughing Exercises, Incentive Spirometry, Standard Postoperative Care
- Where
- 4 sites in Iraq
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- University of Baghdad
Open Heart Surgery
The Effect of Rapid Relaxation Exercise and Cold Application on Pain, Anxiety, and Satisfaction Before Chest Tube Removal
A chest tube is inserted to drain air, fluid, or blood from the pleural space and is vital for restoring respiratory function in the postoperative period.
- Trial name
- NCT07248085
- Testing
- Cold Application, Rapid Relaxation Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Atrial Fibrillation, Marker of Inflammation
Change in Inflammatory State in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
It is a non-pharmacological (biological), spontaneous observational study. The main objective is to evaluate the correlation between inflammation markers and local adiposity, clinical risk factors and their possible variation…
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Marker of Inflammation, Inflammation, Arrhythmia
- Trial name
- POLICARDIOFA (NCT05961865)
- Testing
- Markers of inflammation and fibrosis
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Atrial Fibrillation, Insulin Resistance
Insulin Resistance as a Predictor of Pulsed Field Ablation Success in Atrial Fibrillation (HOMA-PULSE)
This study investigates whether insulin resistance, a metabolic condition where the body's cells respond poorly to insulin, can predict the success of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation using pulsed field ablation (PFA)…
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Insulin Resistance, Catheter Ablation, Artificial Intelligence
- Trial name
- HOMA-PULSE (NCT07551947)
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Nemocnice AGEL Trinec-Podlesi a.s.
Ischemic Cardiovascular Disease, Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease
Temporary MCS With the iVAC 2L Transaortic Device in High-risk PCI
Patients with coronary artery disease and undergoing high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are at increased risk of hemodynamic instability and poor outcomes.
- Conditions
- Ischemic Cardiovascular Disease, Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiogenic Shock
- Trial name
- POTOK (NCT07149714)
- Testing
- iVAC 2L
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- National Medical Research Center for Cardiology, Ministry of Health of Russian Federation
Hypotension, Consciousness, Level Altered
The Effect of phoSPHocreatine on mEdical Emergency Team (Met) tREated Patients
Unexpected deaths and unplanned intensive care unit (ICU) admissions are common during hospital stay and are often preceded by warning abnormalities in patients' vital signs.
- Conditions
- Hypotension, Consciousness, Level Altered, Airway Disease, Respiratory Failure
- Trial name
- SPHERE (NCT06503016)
- Testing
- Phosphocreatine
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele
Atrial Fibrillation
Preventing Stroke, Premature Death and Cognitive Decline in a Broader Community of Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
The DaRe2 approach (healthcare Data for pragmatic clinical Research in the NHS - primary 2 secondary) is designed to operationalise efficient, nationwide, primary care approaches for randomised trials embedded within the UK…
- Trial name
- DaRe2THINK (NCT04700826)
- Testing
- Direct Oral Anticoagulants
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Cardiogenic Shock, ECMO
Inhaled Isoflurane for Sedation of Invasively Ventilated Patients With Cardiogenic Shock on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
Midazolam and propofol are the most used intravenous (IV) sedative agents, but their use is associated with well-known adverse effects such as accumulation, myotoxicity, tachyphylaxis, and unpredictable wake-up time.
- Trial name
- INSEPTION (NCT07099014)
- Testing
- Inahled Isoflurane, Propofol, midazolam
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Atrial Fibrillation, Left Atrial Appendage Absent
Can Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Safely Discontinue Anticoagulant Therapy After Cardiac Surgery? (ATLAAC)
Left atrial appendage (LAA) closure has become a frequent addition to oral anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation who undergo cardiac surgery.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Left Atrial Appendage Absent, Anticoagulant Adverse Reaction
- Trial name
- NCT06401616
- Testing
- OAC will be discontinued for the duration of the trial
- Where
- 6 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 1,220 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
Development of a Prediction Model for Delirium After Cardiac Surgery Using a Novel Self-Administered Preoperative Cognitive Assessment Tool
This observational cohort study is designed to validate the CogCheck application as a risk prediction tool for postoperative delirium in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- CogCheck-Valid (NCT03360838)
- Testing
- CogCheck
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 475 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy, PKP2-ACM
A Study to Assess Real-world Patient Characteristics and Clinical Course for Symptomatic Patients With PKP2-ACM
An observational study to assess real-world patient characteristics and clinical course of disease in participants with PKP2-ACM.
- Conditions
- Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy, PKP2-ACM, PKP2-ARVC
- Trial name
- SNAPSHOT- PKP2 (NCT06976606)
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Lexeo Therapeutics
Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Single-Shot Versus Focal Dual-Energy Pulsed Field-Based Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Comparison of single-shot PFA systems with focal dual-energy (PFA/RF) in patients at high risk of atrial fibrillation recurrence.
- Trial name
- DUAL AF (NCT07783919)
- Testing
- Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 268 people
- Sponsor
- Marien Hospital Herne
Pain, Pain Management Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery
Addition of Dexmedetomidine to Ropivacaine in Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG), typically performed through a median sternotomy, causes significant postoperative pain. Managing this pain effectively while reducing reliance on opioids is essential, as opioids can lead to…
- Conditions
- Pain, Pain Management Following Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery, Erector Spinae Plane Block
- Trial name
- NCT06981949
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine, Ropivacaine
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Lebanese American University
Atrial Fibrillation
Low-dose NOAC Versus GDMT After LAAO
The increased risk of Atrial fibrillation (AF) regarding thromboembolic stroke is predominantly due to the formation and embolization of clots from within the left atrial appendage (LAA).
- Trial name
- RECORD-III (NCT05960721)
- Testing
- Rivaroxaban 15mg, Aspirin 100mg, Clopidogrel 75mg
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 4,220 people
- Sponsor
- Xijing Hospital
Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Valve Hemodynamic Optimization Based on Doppler-Echocardiography vs Catheterization Measurements Following ViV TAVR
Data on valve performance following ViV-TAVR has usually been obtained with the use of Doppler-echocardiography. However, some reports have shown significant discordances in the evaluation of mean transvalvular gradient between…
- Conditions
- Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Regurgitation, Prosthesis Failure
- Trial name
- ECHOCATH (NCT05459233)
- Testing
- Doppler-echocardiography, Invasive hemodynamic measurements
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 310 people
- Sponsor
- Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec, University Laval
Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
Bachmann's Bundle Versus Right Atrial Appendage Pacing
Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two clinical treatment Arms, both of which are standard care procedures performed in the right atrium (RA): Arm A: Pacing from the Bachmann's Bundle (BB) in the right atrium (upper…
- Trial name
- BACH-RAP (NCT07874763)
- Testing
- Bachmann's Bundle Pacing, Right Atrial Appendage Pacing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 334 people
- Sponsor
- Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)
Cardiogenic Shock Acute, STEMI - ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Hong Kong Cardiogenic Shock Initiative
Acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock (AMI-CS) is a severe condition with high mortality. Early revascularization and Impella device (Abiomed) support improve outcomes.
- Conditions
- Cardiogenic Shock Acute, STEMI - ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiogenic Shock Post Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- HK CSI (NCT07323238)
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 320 people
- Sponsor
- Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong
Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Opioid Use
Postsurgical Pain and Opioid Use in Older Adults: Effects of Mild Cognitive Impairment
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) affects a substantial proportion of older adults undergoing major surgery and may alter pain processing, pain experience, and opioid use after surgery.
- Conditions
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), Opioid Use, Cognitive Dysfunction, Postoperative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07885085
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 552 people
- Sponsor
- Miklos Kertai
Ischemic Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure
Registry of Cardiovascular Disease Patients
A computerized registry of cardiovascular disease patients in a large health maintenance organization in Israel. The registry is aimed to be used by health professionals to identify cardiovascular disease patients and to follow…
- Conditions
- Ischemic Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Cerebrovascular Disease
- Trial name
- CVD Registry (NCT01759225)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 110,000 people
- Sponsor
- Maccabi Healthcare Services, Israel
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