Clinical Research Directory

Risk Stratification of MACE in Heart Failure Patients Who Undergoing CABG

PROFILE-HF is a multicenter, observational, prospective study of the clinical course and outcomes of chronic heart failure (HF) and coronary artery disease (CAD) in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). The objective of the study is to develop a method for assessing the risk of adverse cardiovascular events in patients with CAD and HF who have undergone CABG, based on preoperative GDF-15 concentrations. The study will have a 12-month follow-up period; one in-person visit is planned at the end of the follow-up period. If it is not possible to visit a doctor in person, information will be collected through telephone contact with the patient or his relative or person caring for the patient.

EXIT-CVD Project: Evidence Based Exit Strategies for the Cardiovascular Disease Continuum Trough Early Detection, Treatment and Evaluation

This prospective, single-center interventional imaging study aims to evaluate the diagnostic performance of Photon Counting Computed Tomography (PCCT) combined with artificial intelligence-based Quantitative Coronary CT (AI-QCT) analysis in patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease (CAD).

REFINE-CAC Protocol: Risk Evaluation With AI-CPA + HCS For Patients IN Whom Calcium is confirmEd to Improve Coronary Artery Disease Care

REFINE-CAC is a prospective, multi-center trial assessing the management of asymptomatic participants with CAC scores 1-299 Agatston units or incidental CAC findings on chest computed tomography (CT), all of whom will undergo CCTA and are blinded to the coronary anatomy (e.g., % stenosis). The trial includes a randomized, controlled pathway and a single arm, observational registry pathway.

The Effect of Providing Genetic Risk Information on Lifestyle Behaviors in African Americans

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major and persistent health disparity for African Americans. Linking GAINS is a randomized pilot and feasibility study designed to evaluate whether receiving genetic risk information early in a community-based CVD risk reduction intervention improves engagement and health behavior change. Sixty African American adults from the Baton Rouge metropolitan area will be recruited and randomized to a Genetically Unblinded (GU) group or a Genetically Blinded (GB) group. All participants will complete a 14-session behavioral intervention delivered over approximately 16 weeks, including culturally responsive education, nutrition and cooking sessions, physical activity training, group support, and community-based health resources. The GU group will receive genetic results and genetic counseling early in the intervention, while the GB group will receive genetic results and counseling after the behavioral intervention and end-of-study assessment. The primary endpoint is intervention engagement measured by attendance. Secondary outcomes include physical activity, dietary intake, body mass index, blood pressure, genomic orientation/knowledge, and perceived racism. Exploratory/moderator analyses will examine whether social determinants of health, including income, food insecurity, health literacy, occupational prestige, and experiences of racism, influence intervention engagement and behavior change.

REWRITE-CAD Protocol: Risk Evaluation With AI-CPA to Reduce Progression and Improve Lifetime Care for Patients With Known Coronary Artery Disease

REWRITE-CAD is a prospective, randomized, multi-center trial assessing the management of asymptomatic participants with a history of PCI or MI who will undergo a blinded CCTA and be randomly assigned to either the test arm in which participants receive the unblinded results of Heartflow AI-CPA or the usual care arm in which participants are blinded to the AI-CPA results.

First-in-Human Study Using the SiroMax™ Sirolimus-Coated Balloon Catheter as a Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) Balloon Catheter to Treat Subjects Who Have Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Involving In-Stent Restenosis (ISR) or an Unstented Lesion in a Small Coronary Vessel (DNSV).

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the SiroMax™ drug-coated balloon catheter is safe and works to treat stenotic coronary lesions in adults. Participants will be screened to determine if they meet the eligibility requirements for the study. Eligible participants who provide informed consent will receive treatment with the study device and be followed for 5 years.

A Randomized Controlled Trial: Fuzheng Yangxin Formula for ERAS After CABG

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Fuzheng Yangxin Formula (FZYXF) in the treatment of qi-yin deficiency syndrome after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), formulate an integrated Chinese and Western medicine rehabilitation protocol, develop special proprietary Chinese medicines for postoperative patients, establish a postoperative rehabilitation database, and promote the standardized application and achievement transformation of integrated Chinese and Western medicine therapy in cardiac surgery.

ACCELERATE-CMR for Coronary Artery Disease Detection

Coronary heart disease occurs when the blood vessels that supply the heart become narrowed or blocked. It is a leading cause of illness and death in the UK. Accurate diagnosis is important because effective treatments are available, but current tests are invasive, uncomfortable, and carry some risks. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR), also known as a heart MRI scan, is a safe and accurate test for diagnosing coronary heart disease. However, access to CMR is limited because standard scans take around 45 to 50 minutes, restricting the number of patients who can be scanned. Researchers have developed a faster CMR scan that takes only 15 to 20 minutes. Previous studies suggest that this shorter scan provides similar accuracy to the standard scan while improving patient comfort. This study will recruit 2022 adults with suspected coronary heart disease from hospitals in the UK. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard CMR scan or the faster CMR scan. The study will compare whether the accelerated scan provides similar clinical outcomes to the standard scan and whether patients prefer it. If successful, the accelerated scan could increase access to CMR by allowing more patients to be scanned each day, and enabling more efficient use of NHS resources.

Soft Foam Dressings for Pressure Injury Prevention of Cardiac Surgery

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the application of soft foam dressings can reduce the occurrence of surgery-related pressure injuries among patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Specifically, this research aims to investigate differences in pressure injury outcomes before and after the intervention, and to assess the preventive effectiveness of soft foam dressings as an adjunctive skin-protection strategy.

Low-dose Colchicine for CABG Graft Failure Prevention

This study aims to evaluate whether daily low-dose colchicine (0.5 mg), administered in addition to the standard secondary prevention regimen recommended in clinical guidelines after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), can further prevent graft failure after CABG through a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.

Comparative Analysis of Analgesic Approaches in the Early Period After CABG

The goal of this clinical trial is to study postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing CABG. And learn if tafalgin (tyrosyl-D-arginyl-phenylalanyl-glycine amid) treats pain not inferiory then morphine. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does tafalgin (tyrosyl-D-arginyl-phenylalanyl-glycine amid) lower the VAS score same way as a morphine? What medical problems do participants have when taking tafalgin (tyrosyl-D-arginyl-phenylalanyl-glycine amid)? Participants will: Group (1)- subcutaneous single dose of morphine 10 mg would be administred based on VAS score \> 3 during 24 hours after CABG. Exprimental group (2)- subcutaneous single dose of tafalgin (tyrosyl-D-arginyl-phenylalanyl-glycine amid) - 0.4 mg would be administred based on VAS score \> 3 during 24 hours after CABG. Efficacy was assessed using the VAS scale decreassion. Hemodynamic parameters and arterial blood gases were also assessed.

Chronic Total Occlusion and Triglyceride-Glucose Index

We retrospectively analyzed 200 CAD patients undergoing coronary angiography between 2026-2027. Patients were grouped by CTO presence. Clinical and laboratory parameters were compared, and logistic regression was performed to identify independent predictors.

Advanced NanoTherapies Dual-API DCB to Treat De-Novo and ISR Lesions in Patients With Symptomatic Coronary Artery Disease

The study objectives are: 1. To evaluate the safety and performance of the SirPlux Duo PTCA to treat coronary ISR lesions 2.00-4.00 mm (inclusive) in diameter in patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease. 2. To evaluate the safety and performance of the SirPlux Duo PTCA to treat coronary de novo lesions \<3.00 mm in diameter in patients with symptomatic coronary artery disease.

Effect of Empagliflozin on Inflammation

Empagliflozin is a drug given to lower glucose. It is used in the treatment of diabetes. However, it was shown to improve symptoms and survival of patients who are suffering from heart failure. The exact mechanism of this effect is currently not clearly understood. He hypothesize that empagliflozin has other properties than glucose lowering, that can explain its efficacy. One of these properties, is an anti-inflammatory effect. To document this, we are using a model of inflammation following percutaneous coronary scenting. We know that patients who get a stent will develop inflammation following stenting. This is documenting by a higher level of C-Reactive Protein 24 hours after the procedure. Patients who will participate in the study, will receive empagliflozin or a placebo tablet for 3 days prior to the revascularisation procedure. CRP and other inflammatory markers will be measured before intervention and 24 hours later. The goal is to demonstrate a lower rise in CRP following intervention in patients treated with empagliflozin vs. those who have received a placebo.

Registry of Coronary Disease Outcomes Revascularizing With Drug-Coated Balloons

The primary aim of this registry is to systematically collect and analyze real-world data on all patients undergoing PCI with the Protégé paclitaxel-eluting DCB to evaluate procedural outcomes, long-term efficacy, and safety across various clinical indications. This registry aims to assess the clinical effectiveness of DCB therapy across diverse patient populations, including those with stable coronary artery disease (CAD) and acute coronary syndromes (ACS), as well as various lesion subsets, encompassing (but not limited to) in-stent restenosis (ISR), de novo coronary lesions, small vessel disease, bifurcation and calcified lesions, coronary bypass graft lesions, and patients at high risk of bleeding. Additionally, the study aims to identify predictors of success, complications, and optimal treatment strategies to further refine the use of DCBs.

REgistry of Paclitaxel Coated Drug Eluting Balloon in All Comers PaTients

A post marketing, observational , multi centre, prospective registry to assess safety and performance of the Drug Eluting Balloon in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Rational : Although DEBs are generally considered safe, there remain many unanswered questions about DEB technology in a real-world population and only limited trial data from geographically or clinically diverse patient subgroups. To address some of the clinical and translational gaps in knowledge we thus plan a clinical registry to assess safety and performance of a novel design of a drug eluting A real-world, all-comers coronary artery disease (CAD) population undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and suitable for treatment with a Paclitaxel Coated Coronary Balloon Dilatation Catheter. Study Population - 500 Patients

Establishment of a Cohort for Continuous Coronary Artery CTA Scanning and Predictive Analysis of Plaque Progression

This research develops risk prediction models for coronary artery stenosis and vulnerable plaques. The coronary artery stenosis model aims to predict stenosis using multimodal deep learning by integrating text, structured numerical data, and imaging features, focusing on metrics like maximum and cumulative stenosis. The vulnerable plaque model seeks to identify early formation indicators, allowing for timely interventions to prevent plaque rupture, using similar data integration techniques. Additionally, a decision support system is created, comprising a patient database, risk prediction models, and a high-risk alert module. This system facilitates real-time notifications to healthcare providers when risk thresholds are exceeded, enabling personalized treatment planning and improved patient outcomes.