Clinical trials · Philadelphia, PA
Heart failure clinical trials in Philadelphia
We’re tracking 47 recruiting heart failure studies with a site in or near Philadelphia — including Phase 2 and Phase 3 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Philadelphia
- 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–100 - NCT06898515RecruitingPhase 3
Fluid removal study for acute heart failure patients
This trial tests a device designed to safely remove extra fluid from patients hospitalized with worsening heart failure. It may help those who are not responding well to standard water pills (diuretics).
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 22 years+ - NCT06677060RecruitingPhase 3
Study of baxdrostat plus dapagliflozin for heart risk in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a new drug called baxdrostat, when added to the diabetes medicine dapagliflozin (Farxiga), can prevent heart failure and heart-related death in people with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and existing heart or blood vessel disease. You may be able to join if you have type 2 diabetes, heart or blood vessel disease, high blood pressure, and at least one extra risk factor for heart failure.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 40 years+ - NCT06291922Recruiting
Home exercise program for LVAD recovery
This study tests a home exercise program using your smartphone after you get a HeartMate 3™ LVAD. It aims to help you get stronger and recover safely at home.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07567001RecruitingPhase 3
Testing NNC0487-0111 for Heart Failure and Obesity
This study tests whether a new medication called NNC0487-0111 can help people with heart failure who also have obesity. Researchers will compare it to a placebo (inactive pill) to see if it improves heart function and overall health.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06307652RecruitingPhase 3
Testing a new heart failure and kidney treatment combo
This study tests a new combination of two medicines (balcinrenone and dapagliflozin) for people with heart failure and reduced kidney function. The goal is to see if this combination helps improve heart and kidney health better than current treatments.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–130 - 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 21 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.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 30 years+ - NCT05650658Recruiting
Compare two heart pacing options in people with weak heart function
This trial compares two types of “left-side” heart pacing to see which one works better in people with weak heart pumping. It may help guide the best pacing choice for improving heart function and symptoms.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06008197RecruitingPhase 3
A study of finerenone for hospitalized heart failure patients
This trial tests a medication called finerenone to see if it helps people hospitalized for heart failure live longer and have fewer heart-related problems. It may be an option for those with a certain type of heart failure where the heart's pumping strength is mildly reduced or normal.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05064709Recruiting
Test device for heart failure symptoms in some patients
This study tests whether a heart-related device called CCM can improve symptoms and daily function in people with heart failure and a moderately reduced pumping strength. It may help if you’ve had recent heart-failure-related hospital care or urgent treatment and your heart and overall health fit the study limits.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05265520Recruiting
Pacing strategy study for certain heart failure patients
This trial tests a pacing approach designed to improve how the heart beats in some people with heart failure and a specific heart rhythm pattern on ECG. If you already need a device (CRT-D) based on your results, the study may help see whether this pacing correction improves outcomes.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06222099Recruiting
Heartfelt study for chronic heart failure with swelling and adherence challenges
This trial tests a program to help people with chronic heart failure who have swelling in their feet and legs and struggle to follow their care plan. It aims to reduce hospital visits by improving daily monitoring and medication use.
Bala-Cynwyd, PennsylvaniaAges 22 years+ - NCT06678841Recruiting
Pacing therapy for heart failure with preserved pumping ability
This study tests a new pacing approach for people with a specific type of heart failure (HFpEF) to see if it can improve symptoms and quality of life. It involves a pacemaker-like device that adjusts heart rate based on your needs.
Wynnewood, PennsylvaniaAges 40 years+ - NCT06979362RecruitingPhase 2
Study of CDR132L for heart failure with preserved pumping function
This trial tests if CDR132L can improve heart structure and function in people with a type of heart failure where the heart pumps normally but is stiff and thickened. It may help if you have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction and a thickened heart muscle.
Abington, PennsylvaniaAges 40–84 - NCT07209098Recruiting
Heart failure study testing CCM therapy
This study tests a therapy called Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM) for people with heart failure. It uses a device to help the heart pump more strongly, and researchers compare it to standard care using patient records.
Marlton, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT07037459RecruitingPhase 3
A study of a new drug for heart failure with obesity
This trial tests a medication called maridebart cafraglutide for people with heart failure (where the heart doesn't pump as well as it should) and obesity. The goal is to see if it can help improve symptoms and outcomes.
Marlton, New JerseyAges 18–99 - 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.
Wilmington, DelawareAges birth–20 years - NCT06935370RecruitingPhase 3
Testing vicadrostat with empagliflozin for heart failure with weak pump
This trial tests a new drug called vicadrostat combined with another drug, empagliflozin, for people with heart failure and a weak heart pump. It aims to see if this combination helps improve symptoms and outcomes.
Yardley, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07158450Enrolling by invitation
Heart health check for cancer patients
This trial tests a new device that monitors heart health during cancer treatment. It uses a simple on-body sensor alongside your regular echocardiogram to see if it can detect heart changes early.
Yardley, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07112924Recruiting
CCM Heart Device Registry Study
This registry study follows patients who have or will get a CCM device to see how well it works and how safe it is over time. It helps doctors learn more about improving heart function in people with heart failure.
Browns Mills, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06812533Recruiting
Testing a new approach for heart failure with weak pump
This study tests a new device or procedure to help people with heart failure and a weak heart pump. If you have a low ejection fraction and are on standard medications, you may be able to join.
Browns Mills, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06424288RecruitingPhase 3
Testing vicadrostat plus empagliflozin for heart failure
This study tests whether adding a new study drug called vicadrostat to the standard heart failure medicine empagliflozin helps people with heart failure. It may be a good option if you have heart failure with preserved pumping function and are not already on a medicine called an MRA.
Manalapan, New JerseyAges 18 years+
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Heart failure trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Philadelphia
Institutions with a site for the recruiting heart failure studies listed above.
- University of Pennsylvania · 6 studies
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital · 4 studies
- Virtua Health · 3 studies
- AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center · 2 studies
- Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia · 2 studies
- Cooper University Hospital - Heart House · 2 studies
- Deborah Heart and Lung Center · 2 studies
- Research Site · 2 studies
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.
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Common questions
- Are there heart failure clinical trials near Philadelphia?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 47 recruiting heart failure studies with a site near Philadelphia, 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 Philadelphia?
- 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 Philadelphia to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Philadelphia, 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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