Clinical trials
Cardiac clinical trials
Below are recruiting cardiac clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,288 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07611890RecruitingPhase 4
Comparing two medications to reduce heart stress during cardiac surgery
This trial tests whether dexmedetomidine or lignocaine better prevents dangerous heart-rate and blood-pressure changes when a breathing tube is placed during heart surgery. If you're having cardiac surgery and are at high risk for heart complications, this study may help protect your heart during the procedure.
Rawalpindi, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–65 - NCT07604402Recruiting
Aortic Valve Replacement Without On-Site Surgery
This study tests a catheter-based procedure to replace a narrowed aortic valve without traditional open-heart surgery. It's designed for patients who are at higher risk for surgery due to age, health conditions, or anatomy.
AndriaAges Any age - NCT07611045Recruiting
Understanding recovery and care after heart surgery
This study asks patients and their families about their experience after heart surgery (like bypass or valve repair) to help doctors improve follow-up care. You'll share your story through an interview, and your feedback could help future patients.
Bristol, BristolAges 18 years+ - NCT07603648Recruiting
How different pacemaker lead positions affect heart rhythm signals
This study looks at how placing a pacemaker lead (a thin wire) in different spots in the upper heart chamber affects electrical signals. It may help doctors choose the best position for future pacemakers.
Zunyi, GuizhouAges 18 years+ - NCT05971225Recruiting
Testing remote heart monitoring to improve heart outcomes
This study checks whether starting remote wireless heart monitoring for people with heart failure helps improve important heart outcomes. It may help your care team catch warning signs earlier by receiving your heart data from home.
Suwon, Kyonggi DoAges 20 years+ - NCT06313684Recruiting
Hybrid cardiac rehab for heart failure patients
This study tests a hybrid cardiac rehab program (both at the clinic and at home) for people with heart failure. It combines supervised exercise sessions with remote support to help improve your heart health and daily function.
SantiagoAges 18 years+ - NCT05849597RecruitingPhase 3
Dexmedetomidine to prevent delirium after open-heart surgery
This trial tests whether a sedating medicine called dexmedetomidine can reduce the risk of “delirium” (sudden confusion) in the intensive care unit after open-heart surgery. If you’re having certain heart operations, it may help protect your thinking and alertness during recovery.
KamenitzAges 18 years+ - NCT06399536Recruiting
Individualized blood management for major non-cardiac surgery
This trial tests a personalized approach to managing your own blood during surgery, which may reduce the need for donor blood transfusions. It is for people having planned non-cardiac surgery expected to need a large amount of blood.
Chengdu, SichuanAges 18–75 - NCT07599306Recruiting
Telehealth Rehabilitation for Heart Patients After ICU Recovery
This study tests whether supervised remote rehabilitation exercises can help people recover better after a long ICU stay. Many patients struggle with weakness, memory problems, or mood changes after intensive care—this trial aims to improve those symptoms through video-guided therapy.
Milan, MilanoAges 30–75 - NCT07593794Recruiting
Quality of Recovery After Heart Surgery Study
This study measures how well patients recover after planned heart surgery by having them answer questions about their physical and emotional wellbeing. The goal is to understand what affects recovery so doctors can better support patients afterward.
KocaeliAges 18 years+ - NCT07594847RecruitingPhase 1
Safety study of HDM1002 tablets on heart rhythm in healthy adults
This study tests whether a new experimental medication called HDM1002 affects how your heart beats in a healthy population. Researchers want to make sure the drug is safe before testing it in patients with actual medical conditions.
Zibo, ShangdongAges 18–45 - NCT07589452Recruiting
Pacemaker heart rate settings and blood pressure in older adults
This study tests whether a specific pacemaker heart-rate setting helps control blood pressure and improve heart function in adults over 65 with slow heartbeats and high blood pressure. You would receive a dual-chamber pacemaker (a standard treatment) and be monitored to see how the rate setting affects your health.
Taiyuan, ShanxiAges 65 years+ - NCT07594041Recruiting
Videos for heart care education in children
This study tests whether short educational videos help caregivers of children with heart conditions understand their child's diagnosis and care plan better than standard spoken information alone.
San Antonio, TexasAges Up to 18 years - NCT07590635Recruiting
Heart Recovery Program Using Online Health Tools
This study tests a new heart rehabilitation program that combines online tools with personalized support for people who've had heart procedures. It aims to help you recover safely and manage your heart health from home.
BergenAges 18 years+ - NCT07588230Recruiting
Nerve Block for Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery Pain
This study tests a targeted nerve block (pain-numbing injection) to help manage pain after minimally invasive heart valve surgery. Researchers want to see if this technique reduces pain and the need for opioid medications during recovery.
Diyarbakır, Outside of the USAges 18–75 - NCT07588178Recruiting
Sleep Problems Before Heart Surgery: Study on Recovery
This research examines how sleep issues before heart surgery may affect how well patients recover afterward. Researchers will study blood markers and chemical changes to better understand this connection and potentially improve surgical outcomes.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–80 - NCT06377449Recruiting
Lung ultrasound for better outcomes after heart surgery
This study tests whether using ultrasound to look at the lungs during and after heart surgery helps improve recovery. You may be eligible if you are having open-heart surgery with a heart-lung machine and meet certain health criteria.
Saint Petersburg, Sankt-PeterburgAges 18 years+ - NCT07585968Recruiting
New Catheter Treatment for Dangerous Heart Rhythms
This trial tests a new catheter-based procedure to treat life-threatening irregular heartbeats (ventricular tachycardia) that keep coming back despite medication. If you've had a heart attack and your implanted defibrillator hasn't fully controlled these arrhythmias, this procedure might help prevent future episodes.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18–85 - NCT05428631Recruiting
Monitoring device tested in severe kidney and heart failure
This study checks how safe a small heart-pressure monitoring device is for people with advanced heart failure and severe kidney problems. It looks at whether doctors can continuously track heart filling/pressure to help manage symptoms and reduce risks.
Nîmes, GardAges 18–85 - NCT06728371RecruitingPhase 3
IV methadone for pain after heart surgery
This trial tests if methadone given through a vein can control pain better after heart surgery done through a breastbone incision. It may be an option for adults having planned heart surgery who are expected to wake up and breathe on their own within 12 hours.
Hong KongAges 18 years+ - NCT05833828Recruiting
Testing blood-pressure hormone changes during bypass surgery
This study looks at how a blood-pressure hormone system (RAAS) changes during coronary artery bypass surgery. It may help researchers understand better how to manage blood pressure and heart stress around the time of surgery.
BerlinAges 18 years+ - NCT06354790Recruiting
LAMA2-related dystrophy natural history study in children
This study follows children with LAMA2-related muscular dystrophy to learn how the condition changes over time. It does not test a new treatment, but helps researchers understand the disease better.
GarchesAges 2–15 - NCT06730828RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Amiodarone patch to prevent new irregular heartbeat after heart surgery
This trial tests a patch that releases amiodarone, a medicine that helps prevent a common irregular heartbeat after open-heart surgery. The patch is placed on the heart during surgery to stop new atrial fibrillation from starting.
Louisville, KentuckyAges 20–85 - NCT04808401Recruiting
Testing how different oxygen levels affect surgery outcomes
This trial studies whether giving higher or lower oxygen during general anesthesia changes heart and lung outcomes after planned (non-emergency) non-heart surgery. It may help doctors choose safer oxygen settings during surgery for people at higher risk for heart problems.
BernAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cardiac?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,288 recruiting cardiac 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 cardiac 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 cardiac 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.