Clinical trials · California
Cardiomyopathies clinical trials in California
We’re tracking 38 recruiting cardiomyopathies studies with a site in California — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in California
- NCT07771465RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term safety of danicamtiv for genetic dilated cardiomyopathy
This study checks the long-term safety and effectiveness of the drug danicamtiv in people with a genetic form of dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart muscle becomes weak and enlarged. If you've already completed the earlier DAN-301 study, this trial continues to monitor you while you keep taking the medication.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07674758Recruiting
Understanding heart risk in Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy
This study looks at heart health in people with Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy to find better ways to predict and track heart problems. The goal is to improve future treatment trials.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT06311708Recruiting
PKP2-related heart condition natural history study
This study looks at how plakophilin 2 (PKP2)-related arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) progresses over time. You'll give blood samples to check for antibodies to a virus used in gene therapy, and help doctors understand the disease better.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 14–65 - NCT07606274RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Study of NVC-001 for heart muscle disease caused by LMNA gene change
This trial tests an experimental drug called NVC-001 for people with a specific genetic heart condition (LMNA-related dilated cardiomyopathy) that causes the heart to become weak and enlarged. The goal is to see if the drug can help improve heart function.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07218887RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for BAG3-related heart failure
This study tests an experimental gene therapy called ALXN2350 for people with dilated cardiomyopathy caused by a specific genetic change in the BAG3 gene. It aims to see if the therapy can improve heart function and slow disease progression.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18–70 - NCT07210723RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Study of danicamtiv for genetic and familial dilated cardiomyopathy
This trial tests if danicamtiv can improve heart function in people with dilated cardiomyopathy caused by certain genetic changes. It may help those who have stable symptoms but still need more treatment options.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07137338RecruitingPhase 1
Gene therapy for BAG3-related dilated cardiomyopathy
This trial tests a one-time gene therapy called RP-A701 for people with dilated cardiomyopathy caused by a BAG3 gene mutation. The goal is to see if it is safe and can improve heart function.
San Diego, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT06935253Recruiting
AI to Improve Cardiology Care
This trial tests whether large language models (a type of AI that understands human language) can help cardiologists give better care. If you are a qualified cardiologist who currently treats patients, you may be eligible.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07052903RecruitingPhase 3
RNA therapy for ATTR amyloidosis with heart involvement
This trial tests an experimental RNA therapy (nucresiran) for people with transthyretin amyloidosis that causes heart problems (cardiomyopathy). It aims to lower the abnormal protein buildup to help heart function.
Laguna Hills, CaliforniaAges 18–85 - NCT07023614RecruitingPhase 2
Study of Ninerafaxstat for Non-Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
This trial tests an investigational drug (ninerafaxstat) for people with a specific type of thickened heart muscle called non-obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The goal is to see if the drug can improve symptoms and exercise ability.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06679946Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Study of Vutrisiran for heart condition from TTR amyloidosis
This study tests a drug called vutrisiran for people with a condition called transthyretin amyloidosis that affects the heart. It is for patients who have already been in certain earlier studies of patisiran or vutrisiran.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06563895RecruitingPhase 3
Testing acoramidis to prevent ATTR amyloidosis in gene carriers
This trial tests a daily pill called acoramidis to see if it can prevent ATTR amyloidosis in people who carry a gene mutation but have no symptoms yet. It aims to stop the disease before it starts.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - NCT06128629RecruitingPhase 3
A study of NTLA-2001 for transthyretin amyloidosis with heart problems
This study tests a new treatment, NTLA-2001, for people with a type of heart disease called transthyretin amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy. It aims to see if the medicine can help improve heart function and quality of life.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18–90 - NCT05818605Recruiting
Exercise training for people with hypertrophic heart muscle
This study tests whether a 24-week exercise program can improve exercise tolerance in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (a thickened heart muscle). You may be asked to use phone-based tools and complete surveys during training.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–80 - NCT05885412RecruitingPhase 1
Study drug for heart rhythm problems in PKP2 heart disease
This Phase 1 trial tests RP-A601 (a gene-delivery type treatment) to see if it can reduce dangerous heart rhythm problems in people with PKP2-related arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM). Because it’s an early safety/dose study, the main goal is to check safety and how the body responds.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05667493Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term safety follow-up for eplontersen in ATTR heart disease
This is a long-term study to check the safety of eplontersen over time in adults with transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). It is mainly for people who already took the study medication before, or who joined an earlier related study and are doing well.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05489705Recruiting
Real-world registry for mavacamten and other obstructive HCM treatments
This study collects real-world information about people with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) who are being treated with mavacamten or other standard medicines. It aims to understand patient characteristics, treatment choices over time, and long-term outcomes.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05180773RecruitingPhase 4
Bromocriptine for new postpartum heart weakness
This trial studies whether bromocriptine improves health outcomes in people recently diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy (a weakened heart during late pregnancy or soon after delivery). You may be asked about timing after childbirth, heart strength tests, and whether you plan to keep breastfeeding.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07775976Enrolling by invitation
Whole-heart checkup with a wearable heart monitor
This study looks at how well a wearable heart monitor and special software can check the health of your whole heart and assess your risk of future heart problems. It may help doctors create more personalized care plans.
Pasadena, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07690436Recruiting
Eye imaging for detecting a type of heart disease
This study uses retinal imaging (pictures of the back of the eye) and OCT scans to look for signs of a specific heart condition called transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM). It may help doctors find this condition with an eye exam instead of more invasive tests.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07654855Recruiting
Long-term safety of eplontersen in ATTR patients
This study follows people who already took part in an earlier trial (D8450R00003) to see how safe eplontersen is over the long term. It also includes people who had a liver transplant or severe liver problems.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06228924RecruitingPhase 1
Gene therapy for ARVC with PKP2 mutation
This trial tests a new gene therapy called TN-401 for people with ARVC caused by a specific PKP2 gene mutation. The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can help reduce dangerous heart rhythms.
San Francisco, CaliforniaAges 18–65 - NCT07358078Recruiting
Long-term study of ATTR-CM patients on vutrisiran or other approved therapies
This study observes people with ATTR-CM (a heart condition caused by a protein called transthyretin) who are starting treatment with vutrisiran or another approved therapy. It aims to understand how the disease progresses and how treatments work in real life.
Beverly Hills, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07207811RecruitingPhase 3
Coramitug for heart failure caused by ATTR amyloidosis
This trial tests a new medicine called Coramitug for people with heart failure due to ATTR amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. The study aims to see if Coramitug can improve heart function and quality of life.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
Cardiomyopathies trials by city in California
Where these studies are running in California
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cardiomyopathies studies listed above.
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · 6 studies
- University of California, San Francisco · 5 studies
- Stanford University · 4 studies
- Clinical Trial Site · 3 studies
- Research Site · 3 studies
- Stanford University Medical Center · 2 studies
- UC San Diego Health · 2 studies
- UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center · 2 studies
What taking part in a cardiomyopathies study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Cardiomyopathies trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there cardiomyopathies clinical trials in California?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 38 recruiting cardiomyopathies studies with a site in California, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a cardiomyopathies study in California?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in California to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in California, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a cardiomyopathies trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New cardiomyopathies studies open in California regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.