Clinical trials · Minnesota
Heart failure clinical trials in Minnesota
We’re tracking 54 recruiting heart failure studies with a site in Minnesota — including Early Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Minnesota
- NCT05996328Recruiting
Meal delivery study for older veterans with heart failure
This study tests if providing ready-to-eat meals to older veterans recently hospitalized with heart failure can help them recover and avoid going back to the hospital. It aims to make it easier to follow a heart-healthy diet at home.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 60 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.
Mankato, MinnesotaAges 40 years+ - NCT06360380Recruiting
Wearable device for fluid removal in heart failure
This trial tests a wearable device that removes extra fluid from your body without using the kidneys. It may help people with heart failure who still have fluid buildup despite taking high doses of water pills.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 21–79 - NCT06702501Recruiting
Shunt device to treat heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
This trial tests a tiny tube (shunt) placed in the heart to relieve pressure and ease severe shortness of breath. It's for people with a type of heart failure where the heart pumps well but doesn't relax enough.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 30 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.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 40 years+ - 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).
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 22 years+ - NCT06033950RecruitingPhase 3
A study of finerenone for heart failure patients who can't take standard MRA drugs
This study tests whether finerenone, a new type of drug, can help people with heart failure who cannot take standard steroid-based MRAs (a kind of heart medication) because of side effects or other reasons. It aims to see if it improves symptoms and is safe for you.
Minneapolis, 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+ - 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+ - NCT07131631Recruiting
MitraClip for leaky heart valve in heart failure patients
This trial tests if the MitraClip device helps people with heart failure and a leaky mitral valve. It uses a special MRI to check how the heart responds to treatment.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 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.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 40–85 - 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.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges birth–20 years - NCT00271180Recruiting
Tracks long-term performance of Medtronic heart devices
This study follows how well certain Medtronic heart devices work over the long term. You may be included if you have a qualifying Medtronic implant and the research team can reliably get your implant and follow-up information.
Coon Rapids, MinnesotaAges Any age - NCT06195059Recruiting
Heart ultrasound with contrast during exercise to study lungs
This study uses a special ultrasound (echocardiography) with a contrast dye to see how blood flows through your lungs during exercise. It aims to help doctors better understand why patients get short of breath during activity.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07207811RecruitingPhase 3
Coramitug for heart failure caused by ATTR amyloidosis
This trial tests a new medicine called Coramitug for people with heart failure due to ATTR amyloidosis, a condition where abnormal proteins build up in the heart. The study aims to see if Coramitug can improve heart function and quality of life.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 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.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 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.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 40 years+ - NCT05180773RecruitingPhase 4
Bromocriptine for new postpartum heart weakness
This trial studies whether bromocriptine improves health outcomes in people recently diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy (a weakened heart during late pregnancy or soon after delivery). You may be asked about timing after childbirth, heart strength tests, and whether you plan to keep breastfeeding.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07086131Recruiting
Inspiratory muscle training and cardiac rehab for heart failure
This study tests if adding inspiratory muscle training (exercises for breathing muscles) to standard cardiac rehab helps people with heart failure exercise better. It aims to improve how you feel and function.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT04592445Recruiting
Nerve ablation for right-sided symptoms in HFpEF heart failure
This trial tests a procedure to “turn off” the right greater splanchnic nerve to improve symptoms in people with HFpEF (heart failure with preserved pumping function). If successful, it may reduce shortness of breath and fluid congestion in daily life.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 40 years+ - NCT04984473Recruiting
Breathing muscle training during heart rehab
This study tests whether breathing muscle training, added to regular heart rehab, can improve how well people with heart failure do day-to-day. It also compares results with healthy volunteers who do not have certain health problems.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05427370Recruiting
Compare bypass or stent treatment in weak heart patients
This study compares two ways to restore blood flow to the heart—bypass surgery (CABG) or stent procedure (PCI)—in people with a weak pumping heart. It looks at which approach works best when the heart muscle is not pumping well and there are multiple blocked heart arteries.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06039176Recruiting
Learning from the HeartMate 3 device
This study looks at information from the HeartMate 3 LVAD device to learn more about how it works and what it can tell us about the future. It may help people with advanced heart failure who need this specific device.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18–100 - NCT06507657RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Empagliflozin for heart health in older adults
This study tests whether a medication called empagliflozin (a diabetes drug) can improve heart function in older adults with high blood pressure and obesity who are at risk for heart failure but do not have it yet. You would take the pill daily and have heart ultrasounds to check your heart's health.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 60 years+
Heart failure trials by city in Minnesota
Where these studies are running in Minnesota
Institutions with a site for the recruiting heart failure studies listed above.
- Mayo Clinic · 12 studies
- Minneapolis Heart Institute · 5 studies
- University of Minnesota · 5 studies
- Minneapolis VA Health Care System
- Research Site
- Xentria Investigative Site
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.
Heart failure trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there heart failure clinical trials in Minnesota?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 54 recruiting heart failure 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 failure 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 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.
Not the right time?
New heart failure 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.