Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Heart Diseases clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 46 recruiting heart diseases studies with a site in or near Boston — including Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT07582848Recruiting
Breastfeeding Support for Babies with Heart Disease
This study helps mothers of babies born with heart defects learn to breastfeed directly, even when the baby needs heart surgery in the first month of life. Researchers want to see if direct breastfeeding improves health outcomes for both mother and baby during this critical time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07114718Recruiting
Stent for babies with heart defect needing extra blood flow
This trial tests a special stent for babies with a heart defect that needs a temporary blood vessel to stay open. The stent is placed to help blood flow to the lungs until the baby can have a more permanent surgery.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 1 minute–6 months - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06644742Recruiting
PKP2 heart condition natural history study
This study is for people with a specific genetic heart condition (PKP2-related arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy) who already have an ICD. It does not test a new treatment but instead follows participants over time to learn more about the condition.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 12 years+ - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–100 - NCT07214376Recruiting
Nerve ablation for pulmonary hypertension from left heart disease
This trial tests a device that uses a catheter to deliver energy to nerves around the pulmonary arteries, aiming to reduce high blood pressure in the lungs caused by left heart failure. It is for people with ongoing heart failure symptoms despite optimal medications.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–80 - NCT05913908Recruiting
Valve procedure study for severe tricuspid leakage
This trial tests how well a new catheter-based valve system works for people with severe (or worse) tricuspid valve leaking who still have symptoms despite medicines. It aims to improve outcomes by treating the leaking valve without open-heart surgery, if your heart structure and overall health fit the study.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06911632Recruiting
AI-assisted check for pulmonary hypertension in interstitial lung disease
This study uses an AI tool to help doctors decide if you should be tested for pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lungs), which can be a complication of interstitial lung disease. If the tool suggests you might have it, you may get an echocardiogram (an ultrasound of the heart) and a right heart catheterization (a test to measure pressure in the heart) to find out for sure.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06400004RecruitingPhase 3
Lumason infusion vs. bolus for better heart imaging
This trial compares two ways of giving Lumason (an ultrasound contrast agent) to improve images of the left ventricle in people whose initial heart ultrasound was unclear. It may help those with a 'suboptimal' view of the heart's pumping chamber.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT07582861Recruiting
Support for Mothers Expecting Babies With Heart Disease
This study offers psychological support to pregnant mothers who have learned their baby has congenital heart disease (a heart condition present at birth). The research tests whether counseling and coping strategies provided before and after birth can help mothers manage stress and anxiety during this challenging time.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT01258231Recruiting
Genetic test to predict risks after heart surgery
This study looks for genetic (DNA) clues that may help predict side effects or complications after heart surgery. If you join, your genome information may be used to understand who is at higher risk and why.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 20–90 - NCT06854458Recruiting
Stress heart MRI for better diagnosis of heart artery disease
This study uses a special stress heart MRI to measure blood flow and find blockages in the arteries that supply your heart. It is for people with chest pain or abnormal EKG results who have risk factors for heart disease, to help doctors diagnose and treat coronary artery disease more accurately.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 35–85 - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 45 years+ - NCT06051058Recruiting
App for managing health after hospital discharge
This study tests a smartphone app designed to help people with multiple health conditions manage their care after leaving the hospital. It may help you feel more supported and avoid confusion during the transition from hospital to home.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 55 years+ - NCT05786417RecruitingPhase 4
Medication comparison for older adults with stable heart pain
This trial tests which heart medications work best for older adults who have stable angina (predictable chest pain) and multiple other long-term health problems. You may be asked to start or adjust medications and attend regular follow-up visits to see which approach controls symptoms and outcomes.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Up to 1.3 years - NCT02860364Recruiting
Checking different cooling levels during part of heart surgery
This trial compares two cooling temperatures during an “aortic hemiarch” operation to see which approach is safer and better for brain protection. It may help guide surgeons on the best cooling strategy for some planned heart surgeries.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05934565Recruiting
Using mindfulness coaching to help people move more
This trial studies a program that uses mindfulness coaching to help people with chronic lung disease (COPD) and/or heart failure (HF) be more physically active. You may benefit if you can safely start exercising and track your steps using a Fitbit.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40 years+ - NCT07286578Recruiting
Using heart CT scans to guide treatment for blocked arteries
This trial is testing whether a special heart CT scan (coronary CT angiography) can help doctors better understand and treat calcium buildup in your heart arteries. If you have a type of heart disease that might need a stent or other procedure, this study could help decide the best approach.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 45–80 - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges Any age - 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.
Boston, MassachusettsAges birth–20 years
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting heart diseases studies listed above.
- Boston Children's Hospital · 6 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 6 studies
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 5 studies
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · 3 studies
- BIDMC
- Boston Medical Center
- Bringham and Women's Hospital
- Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital
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.
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Common questions
- Are there heart diseases clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 46 recruiting heart diseases studies with a site near Boston, 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 Boston?
- 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 Boston to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Boston, 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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