Clinical trials
Congenital Heart Disease clinical trials
Below are recruiting congenital heart disease clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 183 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 18–100 - NCT06267859Enrolling by invitationEarly Phase 1
Better treatment for common childhood illnesses
This study aims to improve treatment for children with common illnesses like bronchitis and for those who get sick often, to help them recover faster and stay healthier.
Tashkent, Yunus-obad DistrictAges 3 days–15 years - NCT06153459Recruiting
Delayed cord clamping for babies with heart disease
This study looks at how long to wait before clamping the umbilical cord in babies born with a heart condition. It helps doctors understand the best timing for these newborns.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 9 months–10 months - NCT03891160Recruiting
Using heart scans to plan a support pump in children
This trial is testing a way to help doctors assess babies and children with congenital heart disease and heart failure before placing a temporary heart support pump. It may help improve planning by using heart scans to decide who needs support and how to prepare.
Gainesville, FloridaAges Any age - NCT06080074RecruitingPhase 2
Emergency heart-lung machine study for children with severe heart failure
This study tests a specific heart-lung machine called Cardiohelp to help children with severe heart failure. It looks at how well the machine works and whether a blood thinner (either heparin or bivalirudin) is safer and more effective.
Palo Alto, CaliforniaAges birth–16 years - NCT06015191Recruiting
Remote heart rehab for teens with congenital heart disease
This trial tests a home-based cardiac rehab program for adolescents with certain types of congenital heart disease. It aims to help you exercise safely and improve your fitness using online coaching and monitoring.
Kansas City, MissouriAges 12–19 - NCT06003023Recruiting
Physical activity study for teens with congenital heart disease
This study looks at how teens and young adults with moderate to complex congenital heart disease can improve their physical activity. You might be eligible if you're between 15 and 25, have a heart condition, and get care at Nationwide Children's Hospital or Ohio State University.
Columbus, OhioAges 15–25 - NCT05979870Enrolling by invitation
AI-enhanced heart MRI for valve disease
This study uses artificial intelligence to improve MRI scans for people with aortic or pulmonary valve disease who are scheduled for valve surgery or a non-surgical valve procedure. It aims to help doctors better assess heart function before treatment.
Gothenburg, GothenburgAges 1 week–18 years - NCT05935605Recruiting
Study pulmonary hypertension in heart failure and valve disease
This study looks at pulmonary hypertension—high blood pressure in the lung arteries—in people with certain heart conditions (heart failure with preserved or reduced pumping function, or significant valve disease). It may help doctors better understand how lung blood pressure changes in these heart problems and guide care.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05654272Recruiting
Testing CIRC imaging technology for people with heart problems
This study is developing and testing CIRC technologies using heart imaging. You may be able to join if you’re an adult with cardiovascular (heart) disease and can safely have the MRI scans.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05647213RecruitingPhase 1
Skin biopsy study of stem-cell therapy for congenital heart disease
This early study takes a small skin sample to make a personalized type of heart stem cells in the future. It is testing whether this approach is safe and feasible for people with complex single-chamber congenital heart disease and advanced heart failure.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–40 - NCT05670132Recruiting
Heart and brain rehab for youth with congenital heart disease
This trial tests a combined heart and brain rehabilitation program for young people with moderate to complex congenital heart disease. The goal is to improve both heart health and thinking skills, such as memory and attention.
BrusselsAges 8–25 - NCT05637814Recruiting
Screening for critical heart defects with extra blood flow checks
This trial tests if adding blood flow measurements to standard pulse oximeter screening better detects critical congenital heart disease in fetuses and newborns. It may help identify babies who need early heart care.
Davis, CaliforniaAges birth–3 weeks - NCT05610787Enrolling by invitation
Testing a device that helps move an EXCOR pediatric heart pump
This trial studies an “active driving” system that controls the EXCOR pediatric heart pump. It’s meant for children who need a heart pump as a bridge to heart transplantation, to help the pump work more safely and effectively.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Up to 21 years - NCT05213598Recruiting
Biomarker study for liver disease after Fontan surgery
This study looks for blood and/or test markers that can better show how severe liver disease is in people who had the Fontan heart procedure. It also involves medical imaging and/or a liver biopsy or related procedures to help evaluate those markers.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT05101746Enrolling by invitationPhase 2/Phase 3
Nitric oxide to protect brain and kidneys in babies during heart surgery
This trial studies whether giving nitric oxide during heart-lung bypass surgery can help protect a baby’s brain and kidneys. If you qualify, the study team will check outcomes after surgery to see if benefits happen compared with usual care.
Nashville, TennesseeAges birth–1 year - NCT05122962Recruiting
MRI study of heart rhythm and exercise capacity after congenital surgery
This study looks at how blood flow and heart rhythm may affect exercise ability in people born with certain heart defects that have been repaired or treated. It uses a specialized heart MRI and ultrasound measurements to better understand these problems and their causes.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT04848844Recruiting
Congenital heart disease transplant registry study for adults
This study collects and shares anonymous information about adults being considered for a heart transplant because of a congenital (from birth) heart problem or an inherited heart muscle condition. The goal is to better understand these patients and support research that may improve care.
Hamburg, Free and Hanseatic City of HamburgAges 18 years+ - NCT04604418Recruiting
Tracking outcomes during non-heart procedures in children with heart defects
This study looks at how children with congenital heart disease do during routine non-heart procedures, including medical or minor treatments that are not heart-related. It also measures how much health care they use afterward, which may help improve care planning for families.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Up to 21 years - NCT04575883Recruiting
Bike interval training for teens with repaired heart defects
This study tests a structured “interval” bike exercise program to see if it’s safe and helpful for teens with certain repaired congenital heart conditions. It may help improve fitness while closely monitoring heart symptoms during training.
Edmonton, AlbertaAges 10–18 - NCT04141605Enrolling by invitation
Heart transplant candidates matched for better heart preservation
This study creates a worldwide registry and information database to help improve how donor hearts are preserved for transplant. If you are a heart transplant candidate, your details may be recorded to see what matching and preservation approaches work best.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT03209583Recruiting
Test of fast-pacing therapy for congenital heart rhythm issues
This trial studies whether a device-based fast pacing therapy (called ATP) can better treat certain rapid heart rhythm problems in people born with a heart condition. It may help prevent or reduce episodes of atrial (upper-chamber) arrhythmias that occur despite having a pacing/defibrillator device.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT02258724Recruiting
Adults with congenital heart disease in Swiss GUCH centers
This study is a national registry that collects health information from adults (age 18+) with congenital heart disease. It may help researchers better understand care and outcomes in people treated at specialized Swiss centers.
BaselAges 18 years+ - NCT01192048Recruiting
Study genetics in congenital heart disease
This study looks at how genes may contribute to congenital heart disease. It may help researchers better understand causes and risk in families like yours.
Columbus, OhioAges Any age
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for congenital heart disease?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 183 recruiting congenital heart disease 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 congenital heart disease 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 congenital heart disease 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.