Clinical trials
Cardiac clinical trials
Below are recruiting cardiac clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 1,308 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06251778Recruiting
National study of ATTR heart amyloid patients on tafamidis
This study follows patients with a specific type of heart amyloidosis (wild-type ATTR) who are taking or could start the drug tafamidis. It aims to learn more about how the condition and treatment affect people over time.
PaviaAges 18–99 - NCT06258681Recruiting
Breathing exercise device for recovery after heart surgery
This trial tests a new breathing exercise device designed to help your lungs recover after heart surgery. It may make your breathing easier and speed up your return to daily activities.
Istanbul, IstanbulAges 40–65 - NCT06262126Recruiting
Virtual reality for non-cardiac chest pain
This study tests whether virtual reality can help people who have chest pain that is not caused by the heart. You will use a VR headset to see if it reduces your symptoms.
Jacksonville, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT06262828Recruiting
Heart health study for Chinese with past CVD event
This study looks at heart health in Chinese patients who have had a past cardiovascular event. If you qualify, you'll help researchers learn more about heart disease and how to improve care.
Hong KongAges 18–80 - NCT06271265RecruitingPhase 1
Testing EXPAREL for pain after heart surgery in children
This study tests a long-acting pain medicine (EXPAREL) given during heart surgery to see how it works in young children. The goal is to help control pain after surgery with fewer side effects.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges birth–6 years - NCT06272396Recruiting
Testing a smartwatch to record heart rhythms
This study is testing whether a connected watch (like a smartwatch) can accurately record your heart's electrical activity (an ECG) during a hospital stay or clinic visit. If it works well, it could make checking your heart easier and more convenient.
PessacAges Any age - NCT06290154Recruiting
Heart health after liver transplant study
This study looks at factors that affect heart health after a liver transplant. It may help doctors better predict and manage heart problems in people with end-stage liver disease who are getting a new liver.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18 years+ - NCT06291675Recruiting
Hormone therapy's effect on heart and organ fat
This study uses MRI scans to see how gender-affirming hormone therapy affects heart muscle, heart function, and fat in the heart, liver, and pancreas. It may help us understand long-term health effects of hormone therapy.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT06291714Recruiting
Non-invasive blood pressure prediction during major surgery
This trial tests a new, non-invasive way to predict drops in blood pressure during major hip, knee, pelvis, or spine surgery. The goal is to help doctors prevent low blood pressure, which can lead to complications.
GiessenAges 45 years+ - NCT06298864Recruiting
Online anxiety treatment after a heart attack
This study tests an online program to help people reduce anxiety after a heart attack or unstable angina. The goal is to see if the program can improve quality of life and reduce heart-related worries.
StockholmAges 18 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+ - NCT06321965Recruiting
Study of SMA in Children on SMN-Boosting Therapies
This study is looking for children and teens with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) who are already on a treatment like Spinraza, Evrysdi, or Zolgensma. The goal is to understand different forms of SMA and how the treatment affects them over time.
Bron, RhoneAges birth–16 years - NCT06322810Recruiting
Pain relief methods for open heart surgery: ESP vs PIFB
This study compares two ways to manage pain after open-heart surgery. It looks at using an injection near the spine (ESP block) versus a needle placed through the chest wall (PIFB) to help reduce pain and the need for strong pain medicines.
Taichung, TaiwanAges 18 years+ - NCT06324149Recruiting
Frailty and aging conditions in chronic diseases
This study looks at how frailty affects the course of chronic diseases and how chronic diseases affect frailty. It may help understand aging-related conditions better.
MilanAges 18–100 - NCT06325280Recruiting
Exercise MRI for Kids with Heart Conditions
This study uses an MRI while exercising to check heart and lung fitness in children with heart disease. It helps doctors learn more about how to care for kids who have had a heart transplant or were born with heart problems.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 10–18 - NCT06455384Recruiting
Studying a digital tool for genetic testing services
This trial tests a new online tool called the Genetics Navigator, which helps people access genetic testing services more easily. If you or your child have been referred for genetic testing at Mount Sinai Hospital or SickKids in Toronto, this study may help you manage the process online.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07695363Recruiting
Restrictive fluids in liver transplant
This trial tests if giving less fluid during liver transplant surgery helps recovery. It is for adults with end-stage liver disease receiving a transplant.
Vancouver, British ColumbiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06330805RecruitingPhase 2
Comparing heart effects of two hormone therapies for prostate cancer
This trial compares two hormone therapies, relugolix and leuprolide, to see which one is better for your heart health in men with prostate cancer. It's for men with a specific type of prostate cancer that is not yet advanced.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06336317RecruitingPhase 4
Flu vaccine after heart attack: effect on heart inflammation
This trial tests whether getting a flu vaccine shortly after a heart attack can reduce inflammation in the heart. If you've recently had a non-ST-segment elevation heart attack and a stent placed, you may be able to join.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT06336213Recruiting
Using a blood test to guide antibiotics in aorta surgery
This trial checks if a blood test called presepsin can help doctors decide when to use antibiotics in patients having surgery on the chest's main artery (the thoracic aorta). It is for people with an aneurysm or tear in that artery.
Moscow, MoscowAges 18–75 - NCT06336746Recruiting
Heart function during steep head-down position in robotic surgery
This study looks at how your heart performs during robotic surgery when you are placed in a steep head-down position. It may help doctors better understand how to keep you safe during the procedure.
Karlstad, Värmland CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT06343259Recruiting
Comparing anesthesia types for hip surgery in older adults
This study compares general anesthesia (you are completely asleep) versus spinal anesthesia (you are awake but numb from the waist down) during hip surgery to see which one is better at preventing heart muscle damage. It is for people 65 and older who are at moderate to high risk for heart problems.
IstanbulAges 65 years+ - NCT06343844Recruiting
Heart attack recovery differences between men and women
This study looks at how men and women recover differently after a first heart attack. By comparing heart function over time, researchers hope to find better ways to treat each gender.
AngersAges 18 years+ - NCT06346132Recruiting
Does virtual reality help during heart device surgery?
This study tests if wearing a virtual reality headset during a heart device implant or battery change helps you feel more comfortable and relaxed. The surgery is done under local anesthesia (numbing medicine) while you stay awake, and you go home the same day.
Lugano, Canton TicinoAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for cardiac?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 1,308 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.