Clinical trials · Baltimore, MD
Heart Diseases clinical trials in Baltimore
We’re tracking 65 recruiting heart diseases studies with a site in or near Baltimore — including Early Phase 1, Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Baltimore
- 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–75 - NCT02852031Recruiting
Care program for newborns needing the Norwood procedure
This trial focuses on improving care for babies born with certain complex heart conditions where only one pumping chamber works. It is meant for babies (including unborn babies) who are planned to have the Norwood procedure, which is a common early surgery.
Baltimore, MarylandAges Up to 1.3 years - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06170541Recruiting
Comparing heart artery scans for coronary disease
This study tests whether a newer CT scan method can better detect coronary heart disease. You may qualify if your doctor referred you for a heart CT scan.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 21–85 - NCT05427370Recruiting
Compare bypass or stent treatment in weak heart patients
This study compares two ways to restore blood flow to the heart—bypass surgery (CABG) or stent procedure (PCI)—in people with a weak pumping heart. It looks at which approach works best when the heart muscle is not pumping well and there are multiple blocked heart arteries.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT04278404Recruiting
Drug safety study for children already on certain medicines
This study measures how certain medicines move through the body and checks their safety in children. It may help doctors better understand dosing and side effects in kids who are already receiving these treatments, or in some kids who recently tested positive for COVID-19.
Baltimore, MarylandAges birth–20 years - NCT04124120Recruiting
Single vs multiple bypass grafts for women heart surgery
This study compares outcomes of using one bypass graft versus multiple bypass grafts during coronary artery bypass surgery in women. It aims to see which approach leads to better recovery and heart outcomes for eligible patients.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT06932081Recruiting
Study of SGLT2i in adults with congenital heart disease
This trial is a registry that follows adults with congenital heart disease who have started taking an SGLT2 inhibitor medication. The goal is to learn how well this treatment works for this group of patients.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT03954574Recruiting
Check blood flow changes in lungs during exercise testing
This study measures how blood moves through your lungs and heart while you exercise, using standard heart-lung pressure measurements. It may help doctors better understand unexplained breathing trouble or suspected pulmonary hypertension and improve how testing and care are guided.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07797335RecruitingPhase 3
Zenagamtide for diabetes and weight loss
This study compares a new once-weekly injection to lower blood sugar levels against a standard daily injection in people with type 2 diabetes who are at high risk for heart problems. It aims to find out if the new medicine is more effective in managing blood sugar and body weight.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 45 years+ - NCT06927739RecruitingPhase 2
Orticumab for heart artery inflammation after a heart attack
This trial tests a drug called orticumab to see if it can reduce inflammation in the arteries of the heart after a heart attack. It may help prevent future heart problems.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 years+ - NCT07288216RecruitingPhase 2
Switching to KPL-387 alone for well-controlled pericarditis
This study tests whether a new drug, KPL-387, can keep your pericarditis under control as your only treatment, after you have been stable on other medicines. It is for people whose pericarditis is well controlled now but who have had flares in the past.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–80 - NCT05932615Enrolling by invitation
Testing a new transcatheter valve for aortic valve narrowing
This trial studies how safe and effective the NAVITOR valve is for treating narrowed aortic valves placed through a catheter (no open-heart surgery). It may be an option if you’re at intermediate-to-low surgical risk and meet heart ultrasound/CT measurements.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 9 months–10 months - 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.
Baltimore, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT07566494RecruitingPhase 1
Testing VAS-101 for sickle cell disease
This early-phase trial tests a new drug called VAS-101 for people with sickle cell disease. It aims to find a safe dose and see how the drug affects the body.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–90 - NCT05072483Recruiting
Study of CADASIL’s natural course using blood tests and MRI
This study follows people with CADASIL (a genetic brain blood-vessel condition) to learn how it progresses over time. It uses blood and possibly tissue samples and brain MRI scans to better understand changes in the brain.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT00106925Recruiting
Long-term follow-up for people after stem cell transplant
This study follows people who are at least 3 years out from their first stem cell transplant to learn how they are doing long term. It may help improve future transplant care by tracking outcomes over time.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 7–80 - NCT00047996Enrolling by invitation
Blood Donation Study for Blood Vessel Research
This study collects blood and urine samples from adults to help researchers understand diseases affecting blood vessels. Your donation helps scientists develop better treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100 - NCT00001529Recruiting
Bone marrow cell selection method study for transplants
This study tests improved ways to select and collect bone marrow cells from healthy donors for use in transplants. Researchers are looking for healthy volunteers to donate cells that may help people who need bone marrow transplants.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–60 - NCT00001620Enrolling by invitation
NIH screening to see which blood studies fit you
This study is a general screening step at the NIH Clinical Center to check whether you might qualify for other NHLBI research protocols. It helps match you (or a donor/healthy volunteer) to the right study and confirms you can consent to participate.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–100 - NCT00081523Recruiting
Understanding How Sickle Cell Disease Develops Over Time
This research study follows people with sickle cell disease to learn how the condition affects their health over many years. By studying patients regularly, researchers hope to better understand the disease and improve care.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–90 - NCT04008368RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Second stem cell transplant for sickle cell with declining donor cells
This Phase 1/2 study tests whether repeating a stem cell transplant can help people with sickle cell disease (SCD) whose donor cells are no longer holding strong. It may help restore healthier blood cell production and reduce symptoms such as pain crises and severe anemia.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 2–80 - NCT06313398RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Measuring red blood cell lifespan in sickle cell disease
This study uses a harmless vitamin (biotin) to label your red blood cells and track how long they survive. It aims to understand how different blood disorders affect red blood cell lifespan, which may help improve treatments.
Bethesda, MarylandAges 18–100
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Where these studies are running near Baltimore
Institutions with a site for the recruiting heart diseases studies listed above.
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · 9 studies
- Johns Hopkins University · 5 studies
- Johns Hopkins Hospital · 3 studies
- University of Maryland Medical Center · 3 studies
- Inova Fairfax Hospital · 2 studies
- Abcentra Investigational Site
- Ascension Saint Agnes Heart Ca
- Children's National Medical Center
What taking part in a heart 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 heart diseases studies in Maryland.
Common questions
- Are there heart diseases clinical trials near Baltimore?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 65 recruiting heart diseases studies with a site near Baltimore, 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 heart diseases study near Baltimore?
- 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 Baltimore to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Baltimore, 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 heart 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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