Clinical trials · Nashville, TN
Cardiovascular Diseases clinical trials in Nashville
We’re tracking 18 recruiting cardiovascular diseases studies with a site in or near Nashville — including Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Nashville
- NCT05390892RecruitingPhase 4
Preventing kidney and heart damage in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether diabetes medicines can help prevent worsening heart and kidney problems in people with type 2 diabetes. You’ll be assigned by chance to one of these medicine types, and your other care will be adjusted for safety.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 40–80 - NCT07517263RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term Safety Study of Pelacarsen Treatment
This study follows patients who completed an earlier pelacarsen trial to check if the treatment remains safe and well-tolerated over time. Pelacarsen is an experimental medicine being tested for heart and cholesterol health.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–100 - NCT06297291Recruiting
Long-term safety study for a kidney nerve treatment
This study tests a device that uses ultrasound to calm overactive kidney nerves, which may help lower blood pressure. It is for people with high blood pressure that is hard to control with medication.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT07221214RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a diabetes drug for drinking and heart health in HIV
This trial tests if a once-weekly diabetes medication (semaglutide) can help people with HIV reduce heavy drinking and improve heart health. It's for people who drink alcohol and have a higher body weight.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–89 - NCT07136012RecruitingPhase 3
Olpasiran trial to lower Lp(a) and prevent first heart attack or stroke
This trial tests if olpasiran can lower a type of cholesterol called Lp(a) to help prevent a first major heart attack, stroke, or other heart problems. It is for people at higher risk due to risk factors or early signs of artery disease, but who have not yet had a heart attack or stroke.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 50–105 - NCT07000357RecruitingPhase 3
Study of AZD0780 to reduce heart attack and stroke risk
This trial tests a new medication, AZD0780, to see if it helps prevent major cardiovascular events like heart attacks or strokes in people who already have heart or blood vessel disease, or are at high risk for a first event. It might be a good fit if your cholesterol isn't well-controlled despite current treatments.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 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.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06742723RecruitingPhase 3
Study of baxdrostat and dapagliflozin for kidney disease and high blood pressure
This trial tests if combining baxdrostat with dapagliflozin helps protect kidney function and reduce heart risks in people with chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure. It's for adults who are already taking standard blood pressure medications.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05000996Recruiting
Gut microbiome study for people having metabolic surgery
This study looks at your gut bacteria (your “microbiome”) around the time of metabolic surgery. It may help researchers understand how surgery affects gut health and related conditions like diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 21–65 - NCT07079358Recruiting
Helping veterans get cardiac rehab after a heart event
This study tests ways to increase the number of veterans who attend cardiac rehabilitation (a program of exercise and education for heart health) after a heart attack, stent procedure, valve surgery, bypass surgery, or heart failure. The goal is to make it easier for veterans to get the care they need.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT01524276Recruiting
Registry to track outcomes of Medtronic medical devices
This is a follow-up registry that collects information from people who have (or will receive) an eligible Medtronic device. It helps the company and doctors better understand how the device works in real-world use.
Nashville, TennesseeAges Any age - NCT03142152Recruiting
Mitral valve implant for heart failure with leaky mitral valve
This trial tests whether a device called the Carillon Mitral Contour System can help people with heart failure caused by a mild-to-moderate leaky mitral valve. You’d be compared against a control group, and the goal is to improve heart failure symptoms and outcomes.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT05288790RecruitingPhase 2
Study how gut chemicals and alcohol affect heart risk in HIV
This Phase 2 study looks at how “microbiome metabolites” (chemicals from gut bacteria) and alcohol may affect heart and blood vessel risk in people living with HIV. If you qualify, you may be asked to follow a study plan to see how these factors change health markers related to cardiovascular disease.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–89 - NCT04262206RecruitingPhase 4
Testing how statins affect outcomes in adults 75 and older
This trial studies whether cholesterol-lowering medicine (a statin, specifically atorvastatin) improves health and benefits in people age 75 and older in everyday life. It may help doctors understand which older adults benefit most and how to use these medicines safely.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 75 years+ - NCT02725060Enrolling by invitation
Study of autoimmune changes in postural tachycardia syndrome
This trial studies whether an autoimmune (immune system–related) process is involved in postural tachycardia syndrome (POTS), a condition where your heart rate rises when you stand. The study may help researchers understand what causes POTS and how it could be treated or monitored.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–50 - NCT05908331Recruiting
Balloon treatment test for narrowed stents in heart arteries
This trial tests whether a special drug-coated balloon (“MagicTouch”) can treat re-narrowing inside a previously placed stent. It may help patients whose stent has become blocked again, by improving blood flow and reducing repeat narrowing.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18–110 - NCT06479876Recruiting
Home-based heart rehab for heart failure
This study tests a home-based cardiac rehabilitation program for people with heart failure. It aims to help you become more active and manage your condition safely at home.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+ - NCT06625073RecruitingPhase 4
SGLT2i for heart transplant recipients
This trial is testing a medication called SGLT2i (a type of diabetes drug that also helps the heart and kidneys) in people who have received a heart transplant. It aims to see if this drug can improve health after transplant.
Nashville, TennesseeAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Nashville
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cardiovascular diseases studies listed above.
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · 8 studies
- Ascension Saint Thomas · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
- Tennessee Valley Healthcare System Nashville Campus · 2 studies
- TriStar Centennial Medical Center · 2 studies
- Meharry Medical College / Nashville General Hospital at Meharry
- Nashville VA Medical Center
- Peerbridge Health, Inc.
What taking part in a cardiovascular diseases 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.
Looking wider? See all recruiting cardiovascular diseases studies in Tennessee.
Common questions
- Are there cardiovascular diseases clinical trials near Nashville?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 18 recruiting cardiovascular diseases studies with a site near Nashville, 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 cardiovascular diseases study near Nashville?
- 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 Nashville to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Nashville, 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 cardiovascular diseases 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.
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