Clinical trials · Minnesota
Heart Diseases clinical trials in Minnesota
We’re tracking 47 recruiting heart diseases studies with a site in Minnesota — including Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Minnesota
- 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.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–100 - NCT07516444Recruiting
Tricuspid valve replacement using a new catheter device
This trial tests a new device that replaces a leaky tricuspid valve (a heart valve) without open-heart surgery. If your tricuspid valve isn't working well and medicines haven't helped enough, this procedure might improve your heart function and symptoms.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - 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+ - 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 - 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+ - NCT06271577Recruiting
Smartphone ECG for heart attack detection
This study tests whether a smartphone can take a 12-lead ECG (a heart tracing) quickly when someone arrives at the ER with chest pain, to help doctors spot a heart attack sooner.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06526195Recruiting
A study of CardioMEMS and HeartMate 3 for advanced heart failure
This trial tests if a combination of a tiny lung-artery pressure sensor (CardioMEMS) and a mechanical heart pump (HeartMate 3) is safe and effective for people with advanced heart failure. If you qualify, you'll either get the heart pump plus standard medical therapy, or continue with standard therapy alone and have your pressure monitored remotely.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 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.
Saint Cloud, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07483203Recruiting
Lung blood vessel health in people getting heart valve procedures
This study looks at how lung blood vessels work in people who are getting their heart valve fixed or replaced. It may help doctors understand and manage related lung issues.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06795763Enrolling by invitation
New imaging & catheter system for blocked heart arteries
This trial tests a new imaging and catheter system to treat chronic total blockages in heart arteries. If you still have chest pain or other symptoms despite medical therapy, this study may help open the blockage and improve blood flow.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 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.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06542432Enrolling by invitation
Genetic risk test for heart disease prevention
This trial uses a polygenic risk score to see if knowing your genetic risk for coronary artery disease can help prevent a first heart attack. If you have an intermediate 10-year risk and no prior heart events, you may be eligible.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 40–70 - 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.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18–85 - 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.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Up to 21 years - NCT07351656Recruiting
AI heart checks for young adults, adults, and pregnant women
This study uses artificial intelligence (AI) to look at heart signals (electrocardiography or ECG) and ultrasound images of the heart to check for heart disease. It aims to better understand heart health in different groups of people.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06762964RecruitingPhase 2
Dapagliflozin for Failing Fontan Circulation
This study tests whether a medication called dapagliflozin (a pill for heart failure) can help people with a Fontan circulation who feel short of breath. It aims to improve symptoms and quality of life.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - 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.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT04451044Enrolling by invitation
Guided heart stent planning using an inside pressure sensor
This study tests whether using a tiny pressure sensor in heart arteries during a procedure can better guide where to place a stent. It may help doctors choose the safest and most effective stent plan by more accurately measuring artery narrowing.
Edina, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT03049254Recruiting
Registry and blood/tissue study for certain sudden heart death causes
This study builds a registry and collection of samples to better understand families affected by sudden heart death and related heart rhythm problems that are not clearly caused by a heart attack. It may help researchers identify patterns and improve future care, and it offers a way for patients and families to contribute to research.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT06588426Recruiting
Skin punch biopsy collection for heart disease research
This trial collects a small skin sample (like a biopsy) from people with congenital heart disease. The samples help prepare for future clinical trials that may test new heart treatments.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 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.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges Up to 1.3 years - NCT06506942Recruiting
TRICURE device study for leaky heart valve
This study tests a new device to help people with severe tricuspid regurgitation (leaky heart valve) who are at higher risk from surgery. It aims to see if the device can reduce the leak and improve symptoms.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06027788Recruiting
Embolic protection during heart valve surgery
This trial tests a device that may help protect your brain from small particles during heart valve surgery. It is for people 60 and older having certain types of valve replacement or repair.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 60 years+ - 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.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges Any age
Heart Diseases trials by city in Minnesota
Where these studies are running in Minnesota
Institutions with a site for the recruiting heart diseases studies listed above.
- Mayo Clinic · 14 studies
- Minneapolis Heart Institute · 6 studies
- University of Minnesota · 2 studies
- Abbott-Northwestern Hospital
- CentraCare Heart and Vascular Center
- Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota
- Fairview Southdale Hospital
- Metro Cardiology Consultants
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.
Heart Diseases trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there heart diseases clinical trials in Minnesota?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 47 recruiting heart diseases studies with a site in Minnesota, 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 in Minnesota?
- 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 Minnesota to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Minnesota, 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.
Not the right time?
New heart diseases studies open in Minnesota regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
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.