Clinical trials: Cardiac Dysfunction, open to volunteers
COPD, Pulmonary Hypertension
Phenotyping Resting and Exertional Right Ventricular Dysfunction Among Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This study plans to learn about heart function among individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In particular, the investigators want to understand the different patterns of right ventricular response during…
- Conditions
- COPD, Pulmonary Hypertension, Right Ventricular Dysfunction, Exercise
- Trial name
- NCT05896579
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction, Ischaemia With Non Obstructed Coronary Arteries
Mechanisms Behind Microvascular Dysfunction in INOCA
The purpose of the study is to identify the causes of chest pain in patients experiencing chest pain with no signs of narrowing in the coronary arteries of the heart.
- Trial name
- ExINOCA-P1 (NCT06529861)
- Testing
- [15O]H2O-PET Imaging
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Arrhythmias, Cardiac
Biospecimen Repository for Cardiac Arrhythmias at the Cleveland Clinic
Biorepository of blood and or tissue samples from patients presenting with cardiac arrhythmia syndromes.
- Trial name
- NCT00921986
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Myocardial Infarction (MI), ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Using Cardiac MRI to Predict Outcomes in Patients With STEMI
This prospective, multicenter observational study aims to evaluate the prognostic value of a comprehensive set of cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging parameters in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction…
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction (MI), ST Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Heart Ventricles
- Trial name
- CMR-RISK-STEMI (NCT07072858)
- Testing
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (CMR)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese PLA General Hospital
Cardiovascular Diseases, Microvascular Complications
Non-invasive Microvascular Assessment in Individuals at High Risk of Cardiovascular Disease From the SCAPIS2 Study
Microvascular dysfunction, particularly endothelial dysfunction, is increasingly recognized as a key mechanism underlying various cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including heart failure, ischemic heart disease, atherosclerosis…
- Trial name
- NCT07359768
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 900 people
- Sponsor
- HJN Sverige AB/Neko Health
Acute Pulmonary Embolism
HOME-PE2 : Home Treatment Versus Hospitalization in Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism, no Clinical Severity Criteria, and Either Right Ventricular Dysfunction or Elevated Troponin: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study (HOME-PE2) is a multicenter, randomized controlled trial comparing home treatment versus hospitalization in patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) who have no clinical severity criteria according to the Hestia…
- Trial name
- HOME-PE2 (NCT07506291)
- Testing
- Home treatment, Hospitalization
- Where
- 18 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 568 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Adipose Tissue Storage in the Rapid Remission of Hepatic and Cardiac Metabolic Dysfunction After Bariatric Surgery
The present protocol aims to understand and establish whether there is a causal link between adipose tissue metabolic remodeling and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) remission after bariatric surgery.
- Trial name
- CB5 (NCT05934409)
- Testing
- Bariatric surgery, Nicotinic Acid
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
COPD, Bronchial Asthma
Effects of Pulmonary Diseases and Their Treatment on Cardiac Function
While the bidirectional relationship between the lung and the right heart are well studied, the cardiopulmonary interactions between the lung and the left heart are largely unresearched and not well understood.
- Conditions
- COPD, Bronchial Asthma, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT05042219
- Testing
- Cardiac MRI
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Ayham Daher
Right Heart Failure, Right Ventricular Dysfunction
Inhaled Milrinone and Epoprostenol for the Prevention of Difficult Cardiac Pulmonary Bypass Separation
In cardiac surgery, the presence of pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a prognostic factor associated with increased mortality and morbidity.
- Trial name
- MILAN (NCT05450328)
- Testing
- Combined Epoprostenol Sodium & Milrinone, Normal saline
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 141 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montreal Heart Institute
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
MINOCA, STEMI
Retinal OCTA for Microvascular Dysfunction Evaluation and Outcome Prediction in MINOCA Patients
The aim of this study is to evaluate microvascular dysfunction through OCTA in MINOCA patients. In order to better understand the condition, OCTA will also be performed in two matched patient groups: healthy controls and ACS…
- Conditions
- MINOCA, STEMI, Normal
- Trial name
- REVEAL (NCT07055152)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pisa
Neurologic Dysfunction
Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter, Carotid Duplex and Transcranial Duplex as a Prognostic Factor
Optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) had been proved to be associated with increased intracranial pressure and can be used as one of the prognostic factors in cardiac arrest patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04510363
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Pulmonary Dysfunction, Median Sternotomy Recovery
FROST-STERN Trial: A Trial of Intraoperative Cryoablation for Post Operative Pain Management After Full Sternotomy
Background and Rationale: Open-heart surgery via a median sternotomy is associated with severe acute postoperative pain. This pain can impair a patient's ability to take deep breaths and cough effectively which increases the risk…
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Dysfunction, Median Sternotomy Recovery, Postoperative Pain
- Trial name
- FROST-STERN (NCT07637370)
- Testing
- Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Pacemaker-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Tricuspid Regurgitation
Comparing the Effects of Newer Pacemakers and Their Effects on the Heart and Valve Function in the Short-term.
Conventional pacemakers involve placing a lead through a valve into the bottom right chamber of the heart. Research has shown that this approach is associated with an increased risk of valve dysfunction, mortality, and impairment…
- Conditions
- Pacemaker-Induced Cardiomyopathy, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Right Ventricular Dysfunction
- Trial name
- LvL-PACE (NCT07534917)
- Testing
- Temporary left bundle branch area pacing, Temporary leadless right ventricular pacing
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFPEF), Renal Dysfunction
Determination of the Prevalence of Unrecognized Heart Failure Among Patients at Risk in Urban Areas Across Germany Using CMR
Heart failure (HF) in patients at risk is often overlooked, and when detected, there is a lack of early and effective preventive interventions.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFPEF), Renal Dysfunction, Stage B Heart Failure
- Trial name
- WE-CARE-HF-CMR (NCT07185100)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- German Heart Institute
Takotsubo Syndrome
Polish Registry of Takotsubo Syndrome
Polish registry of takotsubo syndrome
- Trial name
- Pol-Tako (NCT04634487)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Lupus Nephritis, Diastolic Dysfunction
Diastolic Dysfunction and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Lupus Nephritis
This cross-sectional observational study aims to investigate the correlation between echocardiographic parameters of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction (E/A ratio, e', E/e' ratio, LAVI, and LVEF) and systemic inflammatory…
- Conditions
- Lupus Nephritis, Diastolic Dysfunction, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Heart Failure, Diastolic
- Trial name
- NCT07837544
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Non-Coronary Obstructive Angina
Efficacy and Mechanisms of Macitentan for Non-Coronary Obstructive Angina
Angina with non-obstructive coronary arteries (ANOCA) is highly prevalent, impairing quality of life and independently associated with cardiovascular events, yet effective treatments are lacking.
- Trial name
- MAC-NOCA (NCT07392281)
- Testing
- Macitentan 10 mg tablet, once daily.
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- China-Japan Friendship Hospital
Fabry Disease, Cardiovascular Diseases
the Role of cArdiac Inflammation, endoThelial Dysfunction, and FIbrosis in fabrY Disease
The overall objective of this study is to investigate Fabry-related cardiomyopathy and the use of native T1-mapping, coronary microvascular function, cardiac inflammation, and cardiac injury in an effort to improve the ability to…
- Trial name
- RATIFY (NCT06776419)
- Testing
- Cardiac Magnetic Ressonance Imaging, 82Rubidium-positron emission tomography and computer-tomography
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Caroline Michaela Kistorp
Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
The Effects of Tirzepatide in People With Overweight/Obesity and Coronary Artery Disease
The objective of this study is to investigate, as a proof-of-principle, long-term (52 weeks) effects of tirzepatide once-weekly vs.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction, Overweight or Obesity, Stable Angina Pectoris
- Trial name
- IDEAL-COR (NCT06606821)
- Testing
- Tirzepatide
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Tina Vilsbøll