Clinical Research Directory

Focused Orticumab Research for Treating Inflammation in Coronary Arteries

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the clinical effect of orticumab treatment on inflammation in study participants with prior myocardial infarction who have elevated coronary inflammation based on CCTA. The main question it aims to answer is: Clinical effects of orticumab treatment on inflammation of the coronary artery parameters measured with CCTA Researchers will compare the effects with placebo group after 6 months of treatment Participants will Keep the planned study visit appointments Provide complete information about medical and medical history Speak to the study doctor before changing any of non-study treatments, including starting new medications, receiving any vaccinations, or setting out to join any other clinical studies

STunning in Acute Myocardial Infarction - BAS

The objective of this trial is to examine the effect of immediate versus late administration of beta blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI), and sodium/glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors on echocardiographic parameters and biomarkers in subjects with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)

Heart Attack Blood Oxygen Therapy Trial

'Heart attack', known as acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction, is a leading cause of heart failure and death. A lack of blood and oxygen damages the heart muscle potentially causing heart failure and premature death. During the past 25 years, despite intensive research efforts, few, if any new medicines have been shown to prevent heart failure after a heart attack. New treatment approaches are needed. The standard treatment for a heart attack is for a doctor to reopen the blocked blood vessel. The treatment is called primary percutaneous coronary intervention, or 'primary PCI'. The doctor places a thin plastic tube in a blood vessel in the wrist. The doctor then passes a longer thin tube via the wrist into the blocked heart artery. A small balloon is then used to open the blockage and a thin metal tube (stent) is placed inside the blood vessel to keep it open. The patient then returns to the ward. Supersaturated oxygen therapy is designed to increase the blood oxygen level after the stent has been placed. The treatment lasts for one hour. The treatment is approved (CE-mark, FDA-approved) for patients presenting to doctors within 6 hours of symptoms onset. Supersaturated oxygen therapy is supported by results from two prior studies (AMIHOT, AMIHOT-II). Previously, the approach involved passing the plastic tubes via the femoral artery in the groin, limiting adoption. Since using the wrist is now standard care approach for heart attack treatment, our idea is to give supersaturated oxygen therapy via the wrist rather than the groin. In this research study, we aim to assess the feasibility, safety and potential benefits of increasing blood oxygen content in patients who have been treated for a heart attack. The novel aspects of the study including giving the therapy via the wrist, the dummy procedure (sham/placebo), the randomized treatment assignment (coin-flip, play of chance), and the masking (blinding) of the patient participating in the study and the attending clinical staff, investigators and outcome assessors. Patients who have been successfully treated for a heart attack will be invited to give informed consent at the end of the procedure. Fifty-six patients who have experienced a heart attack affecting the main area of the heart (anterior wall) will receive supersaturated therapy, or a dummy procedure, for one hour. The dummy procedure involves local anesthetic in the wrist and a pressure band as would normally be done. The study also involves measuring small vessel function before and after the supersaturated oxygen / dummy procedure, a heart MRI scan at 2-5 days and again 3 months later, health questionnaires and blood samples to assess heart injury and to be stored for future research. The study will provide information on safety, feasibility and preliminary insights into potential benefits to patients. The study will clarify whether a much larger study is warranted.

The Effect of Physical Activity Level Evaluated by Wrist-wearable Devices on Cardiovascular Disease Risk and Other Outcomes in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients

This study aims to explore how daily physical activity (PA) levels affect the heart health and cognitive function of patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD). Using a fitness tracker, the investigators will measure how much patients move during the day and see if lower activity levels are linked to a higher risk of heart disease or memory issues. The study has two parts: Part A: The investigators will evaluate 266 patients to understand their current PA levels and how these relate to heart health and cognitive function. Part B: The investigators will follow the same patients over a year, measuring their activity at the beginning and after 12 months. The investigators will divide them into two groups-those who increase their PA and those whose PA decreases-and follow their heart health and memory function over two years. The goal is to understand whether higher PA levels can reduce the risk of heart problems and memory issues in PD patients.