Clinical Trials
Investigators at the Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute’s Clinical Trials Unit (BCVI-CTU) conduct clinical research trials on all aspects of heart and vascular disease. Clinical trials test or study drugs, surgical procedures, medical devices, or interventions with human subjects. They look to determine their safety and effectiveness in relation to treating specific diseases. Clinical trials are part of clinical research and are at the heart of all medical advances.
The following searchable list includes all Department of Medicine clinical trials currently looking for participants. Find information on participating in the research done through the BCVI-CTU via our Frequently Asked Questions page. For more information about our clinical trials, please contact the CTU Regulatory Team.
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APOLLOThis study is enrolling subjects with at least moderate-to-severe symptomatic mitral regurgitation to test a new investigational device for mitral regurgitation. A separate study cohort (MAC Cohort) will enroll subjects with at least moderate symptomatic mitral regurgitation combined with mitral stenosis in the presence of mitral annular calcification (… This study is enrolling subjects with at least moderate-to-severe symptomatic mitral regurgitation to test a new investigational device for mitral regurgitation. A separate study cohort (MAC Cohort) will enroll subjects with at least moderate symptomatic mitral regurgitation combined with mitral stenosis in the presence of mitral annular calcification (MAC). The new investigational device is a mitral valve replacement called the Medtronic IntrepidTM Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) System. The purpose of the TMVR device is to function similarly to a standard bioprosthetic (man-made) valve implant in that it allows blood to flow only in the forward direction, relieving mitral regurgitation. A standard valve implant, however, is sewn directly into the heart during surgery in which the chest is fully open, the patient is put on heart-lung bypass support and the heart is temporarily stopped to sew in the valve. The IntrepidTM TMVR device is intended to be placed through a less invasive procedure, without sewing, and without requiring heart-lung bypass support or stopping the heart. Participation in this study will last for approximately 5 years. Participants will be expected to attend a minimum of 7 in-person scheduled study visits after discharge from the hospital at 1, 6, 12, 24, 36, 48 and 60 months after the procedure. Eligibility CriteriaEnrolling participants with mitral valve regurgitation who are at high risk of experiencing major complications while undergoing open-heart surgery due to their current medical conditions or anatomical reasons (relating to how and where the heart, mitral valve, and blood vessels are placed within the body). Additionally, physicians have determined that these participants may not be optimally treated with currently approved transcatheter repair therapies. Location(s)
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CLASP IID/IIFThe objectives of this pivotal clinical trial are to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the PASCAL System for transcatheter mitral valve repair compared to the MitraClip system in the treatment of patients with symptomatic degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) and who have been determined to be at prohibitive risk for … The objectives of this pivotal clinical trial are to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the PASCAL System for transcatheter mitral valve repair compared to the MitraClip system in the treatment of patients with symptomatic degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR) and who have been determined to be at prohibitive risk for mitral valve surgery by the Heart Team. Eligibility Criteria Primary Inclusion Criteria: Location(s)
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GSO 18-01 (REDUCE PAS)This study is enrolling patients who have a patent foramen ovale (PFO), have had a stroke of unknown origin (cryptogenic stroke), and whose doctor has decided they are a candidate for a transcatheter procedure (a procedure performed through a flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into a small incision … This study is enrolling patients who have a patent foramen ovale (PFO), have had a stroke of unknown origin (cryptogenic stroke), and whose doctor has decided they are a candidate for a transcatheter procedure (a procedure performed through a flexible tube inserted through a narrow opening into a small incision in the skin) to close their PFO. A PFO is a common opening in the wall (septum) between the two upper chambers (the right and left atria) of your heart. In most cases, this opening closes around the time of birth. If the opening remains after birth, it can allow the blood to mix in the two upper chambers of the heart. This post-market study will look at closing the PFO to reduce the risk for another stroke using a market-approved medical device called a septal occluder. This device is called the ‘GSO device’ in this description. The GSO device is a minimally invasive device intended for the closure of a PFO using cardiac catheterization. It is a permanent implant consisting of a near circular wire frame covered with thin material. The soft, conformable material, invented and manufactured by Gore, has been used in open-heart surgery for more than 40 years and has been shown to be safe in implanted medical devices. The wire frame is made of a nickel-titanium metal alloy called nitinol with a platinum core (so that it may be seen on X-ray images). Copy Study URL to Clipboard Copy |
RV Ischemia & Fibrosis in CTEPHThis study is enrolling patients who have been diagnosed with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and who are scheduled for a pulmonary endareterectomy (PEA) or balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) procedure for treatment. CTEPH is high blood pressure in the arteries in the pulmonary system (lungs) caused by clots. Over time … This study is enrolling patients who have been diagnosed with chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and who are scheduled for a pulmonary endareterectomy (PEA) or balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) procedure for treatment. CTEPH is high blood pressure in the arteries in the pulmonary system (lungs) caused by clots. Over time the clots typically leave scar tissue (fibrosis) in the arteries and lead to poor blood supply to the heart. In patients with CTEPH symptoms of heart failure commonly result from dysfunction (not working correctly) in the right ventricle (RV), or the chamber of the heart that pumps blood to the lungs. However, little is currently known about why or how that chamber of the heart becomes dysfunctional in patients with this condition. In another chamber of the heart, the left ventricle, it is known that elevated blood pressure in that chamber causes the development of diffuse fibrosis, or scarring between the muscle fibers, and a similar process may take place in the right ventricle of patients with CTEPH. For this study a cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) stress test (also known as stress CMR) will be done to look at the RV in patients with CTEPH before and 6 months after treatment. A stress CMR is a specialized scan of the heart that examines fibrosis (scarring) and blood flow (perfusion) both at rest and under stress. A gadolinium contrast agent (MRI dye) is given to highlight the heart muscle in areas receiving a good blood supply. Areas receiving less blood do not highlight as well as the good areas, which can be an indicator of ischemic heart disease (undersupply of blood and oxygen to the heart). Copy Study URL to Clipboard Copy |
TAMBE Pivotal AAA 17-01This study is enrolling patients who have an aortic aneurysm involving the visceral branch blood vessels (vessels that provide blood to the kidneys) that requires treatment. The aorta is a large blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to organs in the rest of the body. This research … This study is enrolling patients who have an aortic aneurysm involving the visceral branch blood vessels (vessels that provide blood to the kidneys) that requires treatment. The aorta is a large blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to organs in the rest of the body. This research study will look at treating thoracoabdominal or pararenal aneurysm disease with a new device design known as the GORE® EXCLUDER® Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis (the ‘Study Device’).The Study Device that will be used to treat the aneurysm is called a “stent-graft”. The Study Device combines a surgical graft material with an outer metal mesh-like form (stent). The nonmetal graft component of the Study Device is made of a soft, polymer material (ePTFE). This material is routinely and safely used for surgical procedures throughout the world today. The graft is surrounded on the outside with a metal frame made from an elastic metal (nitinol wire or stainless steel) bent into a wave pattern and shaped to fit the graft. The materials used in the Study Device are not investigational and have a long, safe history of performance in similar applications. Copy Study URL to Clipboard Copy |
REPAIR-MRThe purpose of this research study is to compare health outcomes of patients diagnosed with Primary MR who have their MV repaired with open heart surgery, which is the current standard treatment, to patients who have their Mitral Valve repaired with the MitraClip System. The MitraClip System uses a less … The purpose of this research study is to compare health outcomes of patients diagnosed with Primary MR who have their MV repaired with open heart surgery, which is the current standard treatment, to patients who have their Mitral Valve repaired with the MitraClip System. The MitraClip System uses a less invasive procedure to repair the mitral valve. Subjects are asked to participate in this Study because they have moderate-to-severe or severe MR and it has been determined to have symptoms due to heart failure despite being treated with currently available therapies. MR occurs when the leaflets of the mitral valve do not close properly causing blood to leak backward with each heartbeat. Since some of the blood leaks backward, the heart needs to pump more blood with each beat to push the same amount of blood forward. The Study will enroll approximately 500 subjects at up to 60 sites in Europe, United States, and Canada. The Study consists of two arms: Device Arm and Control Arm. Eligibility Criteria
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CatalystThis study is enrolling patients in whom the Amulet device could be beneficial in reducing the risk of ischemic stroke due to non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF). The purpose of this research study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of the Amulet device compared to non-vitamin K antagonist … This study is enrolling patients in whom the Amulet device could be beneficial in reducing the risk of ischemic stroke due to non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AF). The purpose of this research study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of the Amulet device compared to non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) for ischemic stroke risk reduction. NOACs are a class or type of drugs taken daily, which thin the blood to reduce blood clots and the risk of an ischemic stroke. An ischemic stroke occurs when a small clot prevents blood and oxygen from reaching part of the brain. While NOACs are effective in preventing blood clots and ischemic stroke, thinning of the blood can increase the risk for bleeding events. The Amulet device is intended to be permanently implanted within the LAA. The LAA is a small pouch attached to the upper left chamber of the heart, the left atrium. In patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, clots can form in the LAA and travel to the brain, sometimes causing an ischemic stroke. The Amulet device is designed to seal off the LAA from blood flow, preventing clots from leaving the LAA and traveling to the brain. This is accomplished without the need for NOACs or warfarin in most cases. Copy Study URL to Clipboard Copy |
CY6022A FOLLOW-UP, OPEN-LABEL, RESEARCH EVALUATION OF SUSTAINED TREATMENT WITH AFICAMTEN (CK3773274) IN HYPERTROPHIC CARDIOMYOPATHY (HCM) Eligibility Criteria
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REBIRTHThe study will enroll women newly diagnosed with peripartum cardiomyopathy within 5 months postpartum in a randomized trial of bromocriptine therapy to evaluate its impact on myocardial recovery. Copy Study URL to Clipboard Copy |
REHAB-HFpEFPhysical Rehabilitation for Older Patients with Acute Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (REHAB-HFpEF) Eligibility Criteria
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ALLIANCE AVIVSafety and Effectiveness of Balloon-Expandable Bioprosthetic SAPIEN X4 Transcatheter Heart Valve in Failing Aortic Bioprosthetic Valves Eligibility Criteria
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RESPONDER-HFRe-Evaluation of the Corvia Atrial Shunt Device in a Precision Medicine Trial to Determine Efficacy in Mildly Reduced or Preserved EF Heart Failure Copy Study URL to Clipboard Copy |
Left vs Left RCTThis study aims to evaluate the relative effectiveness of His/LBBP compared to biventricular pacing (BiVP) Eligibility Criteria
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REACT-AFRhythm Evaluation for AntiCoagulaTion with Continuous Monitoring of Atrial Fibrillation Eligibility Criteria
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AVENTUSAVENTUS: Assessing the Safety and Efficacy of the treatment for Acute Pulmonary Embolism using the Inquis Medical Aventus Thrombectomy System™ Eligibility Criteria
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ARISE-IIEvaluation of the GORE® Ascending Stent Graft (ASG device) in the Treatment of Lesions of the Ascending Aorta Copy Study URL to Clipboard Copy |
LIBREXIA-AFA phase 3 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of milvexian, an oral factor XIa inhibitor, versus apixaban in participants with atrial fibrillation Eligibility Criteria Atrial fibrillation or flutter, paroxysmal or sustained not due to a reversible cause, and eligible to receive anticoagulation therapy Location(s)
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ALT-FLOW IIClinical trial for evaluation of the Edwards APTURE transcatheter shunt system (ALT-FLOW II) Eligibility Criteria
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Pulmonary Artery DenerVation Clinical Study using the Gradient Denervation System in Heart Failure Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension Group 2 (PreVail-PH2 Study)Prospective, single arm, multi-center, early feasibility study to characterize the impact of pulmonary artery denervation on the quality of life in Heart Failure Patients with Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension… Prospective, single arm, multi-center, early feasibility study to characterize the impact of pulmonary artery denervation on the quality of life in Heart Failure Patients with Group 2 Pulmonary Hypertension Eligibility Criteria Ambulatory with an age of 22-85 years at time of enrollment Heart Failure with EF ≥ 40% (by TTE within last 3 months) NYHA Class II or III Location(s)
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Aurora CV0291001Phase 2A, Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multi-center Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of BMS-986435/MYK-224 in Participants with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) Eligibility Criteria
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The ANTICIPATE StudyAssessment of Parameters Predicting Heart Failure Events in Patients with Heart Failure Eligibility Criteria
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LEVEL TNX-103-06A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of Levosimendan in Pulmonary Hypertension Patients With Heart Failure With Preserved Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction Eligibility Criteria
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MAGNITUDEA Phase 3, Multinational, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of NTLA-2001 in Participants with Transthyretin Amyloidosis with Cardiomyopathy Copy Study URL to Clipboard Copy |
LAAOS-4This study is trying to determine if catheter-based endovascular left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) prevents ischemic stroke or systemic embolism in participants with atrial fibrillation (AF), who remain at high risk of stroke, despite receiving ongoing treatment with oral anticoagulation… This study is trying to determine if catheter-based endovascular left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) prevents ischemic stroke or systemic embolism in participants with atrial fibrillation (AF), who remain at high risk of stroke, despite receiving ongoing treatment with oral anticoagulation Eligibility Criteria
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RENEU-HFA Phase 2 Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study to Assess the Safety and Efficacy of JK07 in Adults With Chronic Heart Failure Eligibility Criteria
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SONATA-HCMA Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Parallel-group, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of SOtaglifloziN in symptomATic obstructive And non-obstructive Hypertrophic CardioMyopathy Eligibility Criteria
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Secretome STM-01-C-001A Phase 1, Open label, Multiple Ascending Dose Study to Assess Safety and Tolerability of STM-01 in Participants with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) Eligibility Criteria
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RECHARGE Trial: REvascularization CHoices Among under-Represented Groups EvaluationThis study aims to compare the effect of PCI vs CABG on survival and improvement in QOL in patients who are either Black or Hispanic, or Women Copy Study URL to Clipboard Copy |
COSIRA-IIThis study is testing the Efficacy of the COronary SInus Reducer in Patients with Refractory Angina II Eligibility Criteria
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MAVERICThis trial is studying the impact of CardioRx over 6 months following IL-1 blocker cessation in pericarditis patients Eligibility Criteria
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A Phase 2a, Open-Label Pilot Study to Evaluate the Safety/Tolerability, Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of VTX2735 in Participants with Recurrent Pericarditis… A Phase 2a, Open-Label Pilot Study to Evaluate the Safety/Tolerability, Efficacy, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of VTX2735 in Participants with Recurrent Pericarditis Eligibility Criteria
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SEISMIC-HF IIThis is a multi-site observational study to collect data for performance evaluation of Cardiosense investigational software Eligibility Criteria
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REVEAL AT01-301A Phase 3, Open-Label, Multicenter Study of I-124 evuzamitide as an Imaging Agent for the Diagnosis of Cardiac Amyloidosis using Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography (PET/CT) Eligibility Criteria
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