Clinical trials · Washington, D.C., DC
Cardiovascular Diseases clinical trials in Washington, D.C.
We’re tracking 41 recruiting cardiovascular diseases studies with a site in or near Washington, D.C. — including Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Washington, D.C.
- NCT05971433Enrolling by invitation
Studying how body stress signals affect sleep and heart health
This study looks at how “stress signals” in the body after an injury may affect sleep and cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) health. It may help researchers understand what contributes to recovery and how to improve outcomes for wounded service members.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06875973RecruitingPhase 3
Pelacarsen long-term extension study
This trial is for people who have already finished taking pelacarsen in a previous study. It offers continued access to the drug and checks long-term safety.
Alexandria, VirginiaAges 18–100 - 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.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07157774RecruitingPhase 3
Muvalaplin for heart disease in people with high lipoprotein(a)
This study tests a new medicine called muvalaplin that lowers a specific type of cholesterol linked to heart disease. It aims to see if muvalaplin can reduce the risk of future heart attacks, strokes, or related procedures in people with high levels of this cholesterol.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07037433RecruitingPhase 3
Heart protection study for people with heart disease and overweight
This study tests a new weekly injection (maridebart cafraglutide) to see if it helps lower the risk of heart problems in people with heart disease and overweight. It is for adults who have had a heart attack, stroke, or artery blockages and also have a BMI of 27 or higher.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 45–99 - NCT06310031Recruiting
Testing BrioVAD heart pump for severe heart failure
This trial tests a new left-ventricular assist device (LVAD) called BrioVAD for people with advanced heart failure who are not getting enough benefit from medicines. If you qualify, the device is implanted to help your heart pump blood.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 18–100 - NCT06813911RecruitingPhase 3
Testing pelacarsen for high Lp(a) in heart disease patients
This trial tests a new medicine called pelacarsen for people with very high Lp(a) (a type of cholesterol) and existing heart or blood vessel disease. It aims to see if adding pelacarsen to your current cholesterol treatment can lower your Lp(a) levels further.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 18–80 - NCT07613294RecruitingPhase 3
Testing lepodisiran to reduce heart plaque buildup
This study tests whether a new medicine called lepodisiran can shrink plaque in heart arteries for adults with high Lp(a) (a type of cholesterol linked to heart disease) who have had a heart event or are at serious risk. The trial uses CT scans to monitor changes in your arteries.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 45–80 - 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.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 18–100 - NCT07064473RecruitingPhase 3
Testing vicadrostat plus empagliflozin for diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease
This study tests a new pill called vicadrostat taken with another medicine (empagliflozin) to see if it helps people with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. It may reduce the risk of heart problems, but you must not have had heart failure or use certain other heart medications.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Fairfax, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT07293260RecruitingPhase 3
Olpasiran heart scan study for high Lp(a) patients
This study tests if a medication called olpasiran can lower a type of fat in your blood called Lp(a), which is linked to heart problems. You take the medicine or a placebo and get a special heart scan to see changes in your arteries.
Bowie, MarylandAges 35–80 - 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.
Manassas, VirginiaAges 40–80 - NCT03683186Enrolling by invitationPhase 3
Long-term study of ralinepag for pulmonary hypertension
This study follows people with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) to see how safe and effective ralinepag is over the long term. It may help your care team understand what to expect from continued treatment and monitoring.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 75 years+ - NCT06908590Recruiting
Community health worker help for heart rehab after a heart event
This trial tests whether a community health worker (a trained person from your community) can help people with low income join and stick with a heart rehab program after a heart event. The goal is to make heart recovery easier and more accessible.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21 years+ - NCT02397668Recruiting
New tricuspid valve replacement for leaky or absent valve
This study tests a special replacement valve (an “ECM valve”) for people whose tricuspid valve is leaky or missing and needs surgery. It may help restore blood flow on the right side of the heart and is designed for certain children born with congenital heart problems.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 1–85
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Cardiovascular Diseases trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Washington, D.C.
Institutions with a site for the recruiting cardiovascular diseases studies listed above.
- Virginia Heart · 6 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 5 studies
- Anderson Medical Research · 4 studies
- Ascension Saint Agnes Heart Care · 4 studies
- Carient Heart and Vascular · 3 studies
- Flourish Research · 3 studies
- MD Medical Research · 3 studies
- Inova Fairfax Medical Campus · 2 studies
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.
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Common questions
- Are there cardiovascular diseases clinical trials near Washington, D.C.?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 41 recruiting cardiovascular diseases studies with a site near Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.?
- 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 Washington, D.C. to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Washington, D.C., 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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