Clinical trials
Atherosclerosis clinical trials
Below are recruiting atherosclerosis clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 166 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04948749Recruiting
Stenting plus medication to prevent stroke from narrowed brain arteries
This trial tests whether placing a stent in a severely narrowed brain artery, along with aggressive medication, can prevent another stroke better than medication alone. It is for people who had a mild stroke within the last 30 days due to a 70-99% blockage in a major brain artery.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–85 - NCT03295773Recruiting
Study brain artery narrowing after stroke using 3D imaging
This study follows people after a stroke to better understand how the brain’s artery narrowing changes over time. It uses special 3D scans to see how blood flow and artery structure evolve, which may help future stroke prevention and treatment.
Hong KongAges 18–80 - NCT03427996Recruiting
Study of rotational stent treatment in everyday care
This trial looks at how safe and effective rotational atherectomy (a procedure used to treat blocked heart arteries) is when used in routine clinical practice. It mainly gathers follow-up information from adults who already had this procedure.
Bucheon-siAges 19 years+ - NCT03732612Recruiting
Studies inflammation markers around upcoming vascular surgery
This study looks at signs of “inflammation” (your body’s immune response) in people who are scheduled for vascular surgery. It may help researchers understand what’s happening in blood vessel disease and improve future care.
Gothenburg, VastragotalandAges 18 years+ - NCT03753555RecruitingPhase 4
High-intensity statin treatment for certain stroke artery plaque cases
This trial tests whether a higher-dose statin can help after an ischemic stroke in people who have specific plaque patterns in brain blood vessels. It may help lower the risk of another stroke by targeting the artery plaque process.
ShenyangAges 18–80 - NCT04040777Recruiting
Cardiometabolic risk registry for adults
This study is a health registry that collects information about risk factors for heart and metabolic problems in adults. It may help doctors better understand who is at higher risk and guide future prevention strategies.
Pilar, Buenos AiresAges 18 years+ - NCT04046237Recruiting
Treating gum disease to study heart artery inflammation after a heart attack
This study tests whether treating severe gum disease in people who recently had a heart attack can reduce inflammation in the artery plaque. It may help researchers understand if gum treatment could benefit heart health after a heart attack.
ParisAges 30–70 - NCT04073797Recruiting
PET scan study of inflammation and cholesterol-lowering treatment
This study uses PET/CT and related scans to measure inflammation in artery plaque and how cholesterol-lowering treatment changes it. It may help researchers understand which treatments reduce artery inflammation for people with heart or blood-vessel disease and high LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.
CambridgeAges 18–99 - NCT04098536Recruiting
Diesel exposure study of long-lasting inflammation and blood vessels
This study exposes healthy adults to diesel fumes to see how it affects inflammation (the body’s response to irritation) and blood vessels over time. It may help researchers understand health risks from diesel air pollution, though it is not for people with existing chronic health conditions.
Athens, AtticaAges 18–60 - NCT04375280Recruiting
Study of mobility problems in people with long-term illnesses
This study observes how people with chronic health conditions affect their ability to move and do everyday activities. It may help researchers better understand mobility limits and what factors influence them.
Clermont-FerrandAges 18–90 - NCT04496947Recruiting
Stress reduction program for stressed adults’ heart health
This pilot study tests whether a stress-reduction program can improve heart-related outcomes for adults who feel highly stressed. You may be invited because the study focuses on how stress affects the body—especially the heart.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 30–65 - NCT04505865Recruiting
Mindfulness program to reduce inflammation in heart disease
This trial studies whether a mindfulness (stress-reducing) program can lower “vascular inflammation” (inflammation in blood vessel walls) in people with stable coronary disease. It may help by improving stress and related inflammation markers while you stay on your usual heart medicines.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 45–65 - NCT04511234Recruiting
Sirolimus-coated balloon vs standard balloon for leg artery narrowing
This trial compares two balloon treatments used during a procedure to open blocked or narrowed arteries in the thigh and behind the knee. It tests whether the sirolimus-coated balloon works better at keeping the artery open than a standard balloon.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT04511247Recruiting
Drug-coated balloon for artery disease below the knee
This trial tests a drug-coated balloon to open narrowed or blocked arteries in the lower leg (below the knee) and help them stay open. It’s meant for people with significant symptoms, to reduce re-narrowing after treatment.
SingaporeAges 21 years+ - NCT04569006Recruiting
MRI comparison for thick carotid artery plaque
This study uses MRI scans to compare different MRI methods in people who have a thick plaque in the carotid artery (the main artery in the neck). It may help improve how doctors “see” plaque, which could support better risk assessment.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 18 years+ - NCT04627870Recruiting
Drug-coated balloon treatment for recurrent brain stent narrowing
This pilot study tests a catheter treatment called a drug-coated balloon to treat repeat narrowing inside a previously placed brain stent. It may help people whose stent has narrowed again and is causing reduced blood flow or stroke/TIA symptoms despite best medical therapy.
BeijingAges 18–80 - NCT04674449Recruiting
Tests a targeted plan for people with chest pain from heart artery disease
This study aims to match people with angina (chest pain from heart artery problems) to the most helpful treatment plan based on their test results. It’s done around the time doctors are planning an invasive heart scan to look at the coronary arteries.
CorkAges 18 years+ - NCT04774159RecruitingPhase 3
Low-dose colchicine to lower risk in leg artery disease
This trial tests whether low-dose colchicine can reduce “residual” risk—future heart and blood-vessel problems—in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). It targets PAD symptoms and complications like poor blood flow in the legs, even after certain procedures.
New Haven, ConnecticutAges 18 years+ - NCT04827498Recruiting
Testing heart blood-flow problems without clogged arteries
This study looks at how well the heart’s blood vessels work in people who have symptoms of reduced blood flow but no major artery blockage. It uses special heart tests with medicines to check how the vessels respond and may help guide better diagnosis and treatment.
MadridAges 18 years+ - NCT04864171Recruiting
Registry to study heart vessel imaging with a special light test
This registry collects images of coronary artery blockages during a routine heart procedure. It uses a special light-based imaging scan to help researchers understand how well the test shows artery lesions.
MiyazakiAges 20–95 - NCT05124249Recruiting
Imaging tests to evaluate clogged heart arteries
This study looks at how well special heart imaging and pressure-based tests can evaluate coronary artery disease (clogged heart arteries). If you had testing for suspected heart artery disease, the study may help doctors compare how these measurements work.
GwangjuAges 18 years+ - NCT05156736Recruiting
Study of early heart artery disease in South Asians
This study looks at early buildup of plaque in heart arteries in young adults from Pakistan. It may help doctors understand why this happens earlier and guide better prevention and screening.
Karachi, SindhAges 35–65 - NCT05244629Recruiting
Compare two stents for chronic artery-related gut pain
This trial tests whether an uncovered stent or a covered stent works better for treating chronic mesenteric ischemia (reduced blood flow to the intestines from artery narrowing). It’s meant for adults with symptoms and scans showing significant narrowing in a specific gut artery.
København ØAges 18 years+ - NCT05300997Recruiting
Test blood and antibody markers for suspected acute stroke
This study looks at blood tests to find signs of immune activity after a suspected stroke. It may help doctors diagnose stroke faster and better understand what is happening in the body soon after symptoms start.
Hong KongAges 18–100
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for atherosclerosis?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 166 recruiting atherosclerosis studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a atherosclerosis trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a atherosclerosis trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.