Clinical trials · San Francisco, CA
Heart failure clinical trials in San Francisco
We’re tracking 55 recruiting heart failure studies with a site in or near San Francisco — including Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near San Francisco
- NCT06361524Enrolling by invitation
Gut bacteria study in chronic heart failure
This study looks at the bacteria in your gut (your 'gut microbiome') and how it relates to chronic heart failure. It may help doctors understand why some people with heart failure do better than others and could lead to better treatments in the future.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–75 - 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.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges Any age - NCT06150950Recruiting
Exercise rehab for Fontan failure
This trial tests if a supervised exercise program (cardiac rehabilitation) can help people who have had a Fontan procedure and are now experiencing heart failure symptoms. It aims to improve your strength, stamina, and overall well-being.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05696652Recruiting
Exercise training study for people with heart failure
This study looks for blood and other markers that can explain how people with heart failure respond to exercise training. It may help researchers better tailor exercise or treatment plans for heart failure in the future.
Stanford, CaliforniaAges 18–89 - NCT07298993Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Stopping beta-blockers in older adults with heart failure and preserved pumping function
This study tests whether safely stopping beta-blocker heart medications can help older adults with a type of heart failure where the heart pumps normally but is stiff. Participants will be followed to see how stopping the medication affects their symptoms and health.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaAges 60 years+ - NCT07467668Recruiting
Iron infusion for heart failure patients with low iron
This trial tests whether giving intravenous iron to adults hospitalized with heart failure and low iron levels helps improve their health. You may be eligible if you have heart failure with reduced pumping function and low iron stores.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06779552Recruiting
Study of CardioMEMS System for Heart Failure Patients
This study is looking at how well the CardioMEMS heart monitor works for people with heart failure. The device is already implanted and tracks pressure in your lung artery to help your doctor manage your condition and potentially prevent hospital visits.
Pleasanton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+
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Where these studies are running near San Francisco
Institutions with a site for the recruiting heart failure studies listed above.
- Stanford University · 3 studies
- Abbott
- Division of Research
- Kaiser Permanente Northern California
- Stanford Health Care
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 California.
Common questions
- Are there heart failure clinical trials near San Francisco?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 55 recruiting heart failure studies with a site near San Francisco, 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 San Francisco?
- 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 San Francisco to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near San Francisco, 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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