Clinical trials · Boston, MA
Heart failure clinical trials in Boston
We’re tracking 61 recruiting heart failure studies with a site in or near Boston — including Early Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Boston
- NCT05388019Enrolling by invitation
VAD clinic visit study for new and returning patients
This trial looks at how well a specialized, multidisciplinary clinic works for people who have a ventricular assist device (VAD) and compares new VAD patients with those who have already had standard follow-up visits. It may help improve how care and check-ins are organized after your VAD is implanted.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05485376Recruiting
Pulmonary artery catheter use in cardiogenic shock patients
This trial studies whether using a special pressure-monitoring tube in the heart’s main artery (a pulmonary artery catheter) helps people who are in cardiogenic shock from weak heart pumping. If you qualify, the goal is to improve how doctors monitor and treat this dangerous, fast-moving condition.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18–90 - NCT06147336Recruiting
Testing the V-Lap system for heart failure monitoring
This trial tests a new device called V-Lap that is placed in the heart to monitor pressure. It may help doctors better manage heart failure and reduce hospital stays. Researchers want to see if it works well in people with mild to moderate heart failure.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 22–88 - NCT05443321Enrolling by invitation
Health information sharing during hospital transfers
This trial studies whether sharing patients’ health information between hospitals during transfers can improve outcomes. You may be included if you are moved from a specific partner hospital to Brigham and Women’s Hospital and admitted to certain hospital units.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05873634Recruiting
Using health records and testing to study heart failure types
This study combines electronic health record data and detailed heart testing to better understand different heart failure types and what treatments may work best for each. It mainly enrolls people with known heart failure, and also some people without heart failure for comparison.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 30 years+ - NCT05685303Recruiting
Testing a treatment for heart failure symptoms with normal pumping ability
This study is looking at a new treatment for people with heart failure where the heart’s pumping strength is not reduced much (HFpEF or HFmrEF), but pressure inside the heart is high during exercise. It may help relieve symptoms in people who still feel unwell during normal activity despite stable standard treatment.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40 years+ - NCT05577819Recruiting
Screening for ATTR heart amyloid in older HFpEF patients
This study looks at how often a specific heart condition (ATTR amyloid) occurs in people age 65+ who have HFpEF. It also tries to predict who might have it, using a special heart scan, and may help your care team identify it earlier.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 65 years+ - NCT06793371RecruitingPhase 2
Study of CK-4021586 for heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
This trial tests an investigational drug called CK-4021586 for people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). It aims to see if the drug is safe and well-tolerated. You may qualify if you are 40 to 85, have heart failure symptoms, and have a heart that pumps well but shows signs of strain.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 40–85 - NCT02973633RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Heart failure MRI brain-wave images after heart trouble
This early-phase study uses a special MRI scan to look at the heart in people with heart failure (and related heart changes). It aims to see whether these MRI results can better characterize heart disease and help doctors understand what’s going on.
Charlestown, MassachusettsAges 18–85 - NCT05604430Enrolling by invitation
Study of pre-hospital breathing support with a specific ventilator
This study looks at breathing support given outside the hospital using a particular ZOLL ventilator model and software version. If you were treated with the right equipment, the team will use the ventilator’s recorded data to evaluate how ventilation was delivered.
Uxbridge, MassachusettsAges Any age - NCT05839067Recruiting
Support program for U.S. veterans living with heart failure
This trial supports U.S. Veterans who have heart failure, to see whether the added support improves health and well-being. You may be able to join if you meet the age, diagnosis, and communication requirements.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07714252Enrolling by invitation
Virtual palliative care team for veterans with heart or lung disease
This study tests a virtual team of nurses and social workers who provide palliative care to veterans with heart failure, COPD, or interstitial lung disease. The goal is to improve quality of life by offering extra support at home.
Providence, Rhode IslandAges 18 years+ - NCT07069738Recruiting
New pacemaker vs standard cardiac therapy for heart failure
This study tests a newer type of pacemaker that paces the heart's left bundle branch area, compared to the usual cardiac resynchronization therapy. It is for people with heart failure who need a combined pacemaker-defibrillator (CRT-D) and have a specific heart rhythm pattern (left bundle branch block) with reduced pumping strength.
Fall River, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near Boston
Institutions with a site for the recruiting heart failure studies listed above.
- Massachusetts General Hospital · 4 studies
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · 2 studies
- Boston Medical Center
- Mass General Brigham
- One Boston Medical Center Place
- Providence VA Medical Center
- Southcoast Physicians Group
- Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
What taking part in a heart failure 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 failure studies in Massachusetts.
Common questions
- Are there heart failure clinical trials near Boston?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 61 recruiting heart failure 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 failure 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 failure 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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