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
- NCT06172335Recruiting
Testing fish oil for heart health in people with belly fat
This study tests whether a type of fish oil can help reduce plaque buildup in arteries, focusing on people with high triglycerides and extra belly fat.
OsloAges 20–70 - NCT06214429Recruiting
Shear wave test for carotid plaque stiffness
This trial uses a special ultrasound technique called shear wave elastography to measure how stiff fatty deposits (plaques) are in your neck arteries. It aims to see whether plaque stiffness can help doctors better understand your stroke risk.
Botucatu, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06275399Recruiting
Study of plaque and platelets in narrowed heart arteries
This study looks at how plaque buildup and blood platelets interact in partially blocked heart arteries. It might help find better ways to treat people with chronic coronary syndrome.
Warsaw, Masovian VoivodeshipAges 18 years+ - NCT06327984Recruiting
Sex hormones and inflammation in heart disease
This study looks at how sex hormones and inflammation affect chest pain and heart disease. It aims to improve care for people with coronary artery disease.
LondonAges 16 years+ - NCT06336174Recruiting
Thinking and Memory in Brain Artery Narrowing: A Study
This study looks at how severe narrowing of brain arteries may affect memory and thinking over time. It involves people who have had a mini-stroke or mild stroke and aims to understand the changes in cognitive function.
Hefei, AnhuiAges 18–80 - NCT06399835RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two diabetes drugs for blood sugar and heart health
This study tests a new diabetes medicine called Enavogliflozin against an older drug, Pioglitazone, to see which works better for lowering blood sugar and improving heart health. If you have type 2 diabetes, take metformin plus another pill, and your A1C is between 7 and 10.5, this study may be an option for you.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 20–80 - NCT06402747RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing clopidogrel vs cilostazol for diabetes-related artery thickening
This trial compares two blood-thinning drugs (clopidogrel and cilostazol) to see which one better prevents artery problems in people with diabetes and thickened carotid arteries. It may help you if you have diabetes and are already on stable medications.
Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-doAges 19 years+ - NCT06488105RecruitingPhase 2
ER Heart Risk Check for Cholesterol Study
This trial tests a new way to check heart risk and start treatment for cholesterol in people coming to the emergency room with chest pain or possible heart attack. It aims to see if early risk assessment and treatment can prevent future heart problems.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 40–75 - NCT06501287Recruiting
Meal fats and heart artery disease in non-diabetic people
This study looks at how fats in your blood after a meal (called triglycerides) might affect the buildup of plaque in your heart arteries. It is for people who have coronary artery disease but do not have diabetes or other major health problems like liver, kidney, or thyroid disease.
SohagAges Any age - NCT06511089RecruitingPhase 3
Carotid artery stenting during stroke clot removal
This trial tests whether placing a stent in a narrowed carotid artery during a procedure to remove a stroke clot improves outcomes. If you have a stroke with a blocked large artery and significant carotid narrowing, this study may be relevant to you.
GroningenAges 18 years+ - NCT06519292Recruiting
Heart side effects from immunotherapy in cancer patients
This trial looks at whether immunotherapy drugs (checkpoint inhibitors) cause heart problems in people with certain cancers. It will help doctors understand who is at risk and how to monitor for side effects.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 50 years+ - NCT06528717Recruiting
Keeping blood flow to the face during carotid artery surgery
This study tests whether a special technique to keep blood flowing through a small branch of the carotid artery during surgery helps people recover better after having the main blockage removed. It may be a good option if you have a significant narrowing in your carotid artery and are planning to have surgery to fix it.
BelgradeAges 50–90 - NCT06535568Recruiting
Comparing one vs two blood thinners after heart artery balloon treatment
This trial tests whether taking just one blood thinner (clopidogrel) is as safe and effective as taking two (clopidogrel plus aspirin) for older adults or people at high bleeding risk who have had a drug-coated balloon procedure to open blocked heart arteries.
Milan, MIAges Any age - NCT06541691Recruiting
Aspirin for heart disease patients in polluted air
This study tests if different types of aspirin (coated or chewable) and a special schedule can help people with heart or blood vessel disease when they are exposed to air pollution. If you live in Tehran and have stable heart disease, you may be able to join.
Tehran, Tehran ProvinceAges 18 years+ - NCT06560840Recruiting
Diet study for healthy aging in people with HIV
This study tests whether a special diet aimed at improving gut health can help reduce the risk of heart disease in older adults living with HIV. If you are 40 or older, have certain heart risk factors, and are interested in making dietary changes, this study might be a good fit for you.
ShenzhenAges 40 years+ - NCT06579807Recruiting
Cardiac rehab for coronary artery disease
This study tests if a cardiac rehabilitation program helps people with coronary artery disease. You can join if you are between 40 and 70, have heart disease (or are a healthy volunteer), and do not have other health issues like heart failure or smoking.
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de JaneiroAges 40–70 - NCT06588244Recruiting
Registry for chest pain with open arteries
This study is looking at people who have chest pain or shortness of breath but whose heart arteries look fairly open on an angiogram. It aims to understand why they have symptoms and how to improve care. You may qualify if you're having a coronary angiogram and it shows no major blockages.
Naples, ItalyAges Any age - NCT07091682Recruiting
A trial of a dissolvable heart stent for long blockages
This trial tests a new type of stent made from magnesium that slowly dissolves over time. It is for people who have a long blockage in a heart artery that has not been treated before and may be a good option for those who are stable and have not had a recent heart attack.
ErfurtAges 18–80 - NCT06604117Recruiting
Probucol and statins for recent ischemic stroke
This trial tests whether adding probucol to statin therapy can help people who recently had an ischemic stroke caused by hardened arteries. The goal is to see if this combination works better than statins alone for preventing future strokes.
Xicheng District, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06606821RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide for heart health in people with overweight or obesity
This trial tests the weight‑loss medication tirzepatide (Mounjaro) in people who are overweight or have obesity and have stable coronary artery disease. The goal is to see if tirzepatide can reduce dangerous fatty plaque in heart arteries.
CopenhagenAges 18 years+ - NCT06610578Recruiting
Screening for brain artery blockage using eye exams
This trial tests if a simple eye exam can help screen for blocked brain arteries. It may help find people at risk earlier without invasive tests.
Beijing, None SelectedAges 18 years+ - NCT06676046Recruiting
Study of rare cholesterol and fat disorders
This study looks at people with rare or unusual cholesterol, fat, or heart-related conditions. It helps researchers learn more about these disorders and improve testing. You do not need to have a known diagnosis to join initially.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 10–90 - NCT06694012Recruiting
Ohtori Study Part 2 heart health
This study looks at heart and metabolic health in the general population. It helps researchers understand how to prevent conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
Sakai, OsakaAges 20 years+ - NCT06700720RecruitingPhase 2
YN001-004 for coronary artery disease
This trial tests a new medicine (YN001) in people with coronary atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in heart arteries). It aims to see if the drug can help improve artery narrowing and heart health.
Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryAges 18–75
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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.