Clinical trials
Heart failure clinical trials
A condition where the heart can’t pump blood as well as it should. We’re tracking 981 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04347655Recruiting
Studies blood flow and heart pumping in adults with heart failure
This study looks at how well blood moves through the body and how strongly the left side of the heart pumps in adults. It compares people who have heart failure to people who do not, to better understand differences and possible causes.
Calgary, AlbertaAges 18 years+ - NCT04377854Recruiting
Checking whether BNP predicts outcomes in advanced heart failure
This study looks at whether a blood test called BNP can help predict what happens over time in people being evaluated for advanced heart failure treatment. It may help doctors better plan care and follow-up for patients long-term.
Copenhagen, DKAges 18 years+ - NCT04419480Recruiting
Monitoring to help prevent complications after cardiogenic shock
This study tests a special monitoring approach (likely using an implanted device) to help prevent serious complications after you survive cardiogenic shock in the hospital. It may help the care team detect problems earlier so treatments can start sooner.
Falls Church, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT04444128Recruiting
Testing heart risk assessment using MRI T1 mapping
This study checks whether an MRI heart scan measure called “T1 mapping” can improve how doctors estimate heart disease risk in everyday people. You may join if you’re an adult and can have a contrast-enhanced heart MRI safely.
Frankfurt am Main, HesseAges 18 years+ - NCT04493385Recruiting
Heart transplant after a hepatitis C–positive donor
This trial follows people who receive a heart from a donor whose blood tested positive for hepatitis C. It also includes people getting a heart transplant again, and it aims to learn about outcomes and safety for these specific transplant situations.
Dallas, TexasAges 18 years+ - NCT04587648Recruiting
Treating cardiac amyloidosis in heart failure with preserved ejection
This trial studies people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and cardiac amyloidosis (an abnormal protein buildup in the heart). It may help researchers understand better treatment for symptoms and heart function in this group.
TaipeiAges 60 years+ - NCT04591639Recruiting
DAPA test for diabetes and heart failure using body scans
This study tests how a medication called DAPA (an SGLT2 inhibitor) affects the body in people with heart failure (with or without type 2 diabetes), or in some people with type 2 diabetes only. It may help researchers understand who could benefit most and what changes happen in the heart, using specialized heart imaging.
Edinburgh, ScotlandAges 18 years+ - NCT04602338Recruiting
Imaging tests to better diagnose heart failure with preserved function
This trial uses several types of heart imaging to diagnose heart failure where squeezing function is still fairly normal. It may help doctors sort out what’s causing your symptoms and guide better care by comparing imaging findings across many patients.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT04603404Recruiting
Imaging tests to find and predict HFpEF risk
This study uses different heart imaging tests to help screen for HFpEF (heart failure with preserved pumping strength), make the diagnosis, and estimate your future risk. You may benefit by getting a clearer diagnosis and a better risk picture based on the scans.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges Any age - NCT04613193Recruiting
Lower blood pressure to study outcomes in mild valve narrowing
This trial studies whether lowering blood pressure affects health outcomes in people who have valve narrowing in the heart but no valve symptoms yet. It may help you understand which blood pressure targets are safest when the aortic valve is not fully opening.
AarhusAges 18 years+ - NCT04641416Recruiting
Ultrasound test for people with HeartMate 3 blood pumps
This study checks whether a noninvasive ultrasound-based method can help diagnose what’s going on in people with a HeartMate 3 blood pump. It may help detect important pump-related changes while keeping the process safer for certain high-risk situations.
ViennaAges 18–75 - NCT04654988RecruitingPhase 4
Immunosuppression study for active myocarditis or inflammatory cardiomyopathy
This Phase 4 study tests whether weakening the immune system (immunosuppression) works better for people with active myocarditis or inflammatory cardiomyopathy. It includes extra heart tests—two heart muscle biopsies and two heart MRI scans—to confirm the diagnosis and guide treatment.
WarsawAges 18–65 - NCT04662970Recruiting
Imaging after a heart device to optimize pacing settings
This study uses a heart MRI (a special scan) to better map the heart’s electrical activity, with the goal of fine-tuning settings on your implanted pacing device. It’s meant to improve how well the device coordinates your heartbeat.
Innsbruck, TyrolAges 18 years+ - NCT04664686Recruiting
Compare two heart-rhythm strategies after CRT for atrial fibrillation
This study looks at whether a “rate control” or “rhythm control” approach works better for people with CRT devices who still have atrial fibrillation. It aims to improve heart failure symptoms and help the heart pace more effectively.
LondonAges 18–85 - NCT04680442RecruitingPhase 2
Keeping HER2 therapy when your heart function is weaker
This trial studies whether it’s safe to continue HER2-targeted breast cancer treatment (like trastuzumab, pertuzumab, or T-DM1) even when heart function (left ventricle) is reduced. It may help people avoid stopping a helpful cancer medicine because of heart concerns.
Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do SulAges Any age - NCT04709900Recruiting
Tests for stable chest pain using heart scans and pressure measurements
This trial studies how well different heart tests (imaging the blood flow and measuring blood pressure in the heart) work for people with stable chest pain. It may help guide safer, more accurate evaluation when you are not having a heart attack.
CopenhagenAges Any age - NCT04905160Recruiting
Care planning after hospital stays to reduce readmissions
This study tests a care-coordination plan to see if it helps people leave the hospital and prevents them from needing to come back soon. It focuses on certain heart-related hospital diagnoses and, for some parts, also includes people with recent COVID-19.
Phoenix, ArizonaAges 18 years+ - NCT04931550Recruiting
Pacemaker site study to see which placement is best
This study looks at whether placing a pacemaker in different locations affects how patients do afterward. If you recently had a pacemaker implanted and can follow study instructions, you may be able to help researchers compare outcomes.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–100 - NCT04976348Recruiting
Heart monitoring registry for teens and adults with heart symptoms
This study registers people who are referred to cardiology or genetics for heart-failure–type symptoms or heart/cardiogenetic screening. It helps doctors understand how monitoring platforms may support diagnosis and follow-up.
Maastricht, LimburgAges 16 years+ - NCT04986332Recruiting
Program for COPD or heart failure in people with other illnesses
This trial studies a detailed, whole-body program to improve outcomes in people with COPD or heart failure, especially those who also have several other chronic conditions. It may help by improving activity and monitoring health markers over about 24 weeks.
PalermoAges 45–75 - NCT05023785Recruiting
Lifestyle program for cancer survivors with early heart strain
This trial tests a structured lifestyle and exercise change program for young people who finished cancer treatment and have signs of early heart weakness. The goal is to improve heart health and lower the chance of heart failure later.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–45 - NCT05028686Recruiting
Using blood tests and AI to predict heart failure readmissions
This study looks at hospital and emergency patients with heart failure and uses “omics” (advanced lab data from the body) plus statistics and artificial intelligence to predict who is likely to return to the hospital soon. If it works, it could help doctors better plan follow-up care to reduce repeat hospital visits.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–105 - NCT05057806RecruitingEarly Phase 1
Testing how ketones may affect heart benefits in type 2 diabetes
This early study looks at people with type 2 diabetes and certain types of heart failure to see whether changes in “ketones” relate to heart benefits. It may help researchers understand who could benefit most from treatment-related metabolism changes.
San Antonio, TexasAges 18–80 - NCT05106270Recruiting
Atrial pressure changes around a heart procedure for atrial fibrillation
This trial studies how changing pressure in the heart’s upper chamber before and after a combined heart procedure affects outcomes in people with atrial fibrillation. It may help guide safer, more effective care for patients who need left atrial appendage closure (a way to reduce stroke risk).
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for heart failure?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 981 recruiting heart failure studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a heart failure trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a heart failure trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
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.