13 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Heart Disease in Colorado

13 clinical trials for Heart Disease are currently recruiting participants at study sites in Colorado. Study-related care is provided at no cost.

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Heart Disease clinical trials in Colorado: what to expect

Heart disease trials cover heart failure, coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, high cholesterol and lipoprotein(a), and the devices and procedures used to treat them. The largest are outcomes trials: thousands of people take a study medicine or placebo on top of their usual treatment for several years while the trial counts heart attacks, strokes and hospital stays. Smaller studies test new heart failure drugs, cholesterol-lowering injections given a few times a year, cardiac rehabilitation programs and monitoring devices.

In Colorado, recruiting heart disease studies are concentrated in Aurora, Boulder, Denver and Greenwood Village, with sites in 1 other city. 7 of the 13 are run by a drug or device company, which usually means a larger study with travel reimbursement; the rest are academic or hospital-led.

Who heart disease trials usually look for

Listings define the condition precisely: an ejection fraction range for heart failure, a heart attack or stent within a recent window, cholesterol still above target on a statin, or a lipoprotein(a) level above a threshold. They usually ask that your current heart medicines have been stable for a month or more. Common exclusions are a very recent procedure, advanced kidney disease and another illness that limits life expectancy. Ages generally run from 18 with no upper limit.

What taking part involves

Screening includes an ECG, blood work and often an echocardiogram. Outcomes trials are long but light: a pill or injection added to your treatment, visits every three to six months and phone check-ins between. Drug trials for heart failure run three to twelve months with monthly visits. Device trials involve a procedure and follow-up imaging. Your existing heart medicines continue throughout; study treatment and tests are free, and travel is usually reimbursed.

Questions worth asking the study team

Whether anything about your current treatment would change; how long the trial runs and how often you must come in; what is being measured and what you will be told about your own results; and whether your cardiologist will receive updates.

Showing 13 of 13 recruiting Heart Disease trials in Colorado

BOND: Direct Breastfeeding to Enhance Maternal and Infant Health in Congenital Heart Disease
NA Aurora, Colorado +4 sites NCT07582848
This trial is looking for mothers and their infants who have been diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Participants will receive support to help increase direct breastfeeding.
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Prenatally-initiated Psychological Intervention for Mothers of Infants With Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
NA Aurora, Colorado +4 sites NCT07582861
This trial is looking for pregnant individuals or mothers of infants diagnosed with congenital heart disease (CHD). Participants will receive usual care plus a virtual psychological intervention to help manage their situation.
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Comparison of the Outcomes of Single vs Multiple Arterial Grafts in Women
NA Aurora, Colorado +4 sites NCT04124120
This trial is looking for women aged 18 and older who need heart surgery. Participants will help researchers compare two types of artery grafts used in heart operations to see which works better.
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Fontan Udenafil Exercise Longitudinal Assessment Trial - 2
PHASE3 Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT05918211
This trial is looking for adolescents aged 12 to under 19 who have had the Fontan procedure. Participants will take either udenafil or a placebo to help assess its safety and effectiveness.
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Starlight Cardiovascular Lifeline Ductus Arteriosus Stent IDE Study
NA Aurora, Colorado +4 sites NCT07114718
This trial is looking for infants under 6 months who have a congenital heart defect that needs a special stent to help blood flow. Parents or legal representatives will need to give consent for their child to participate.
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Autus Valve Continued Access Study (CAS)
NA Aurora, Colorado +4 sites NCT07466745
This trial is looking for children aged 18 months to 16 years who need surgery to replace their pulmonary valve. Participants will have regular check-ups over 10 years to see how well the Autus Valve works as they grow.
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A Pragmatic Clinical Trial of the WE BEAT Well-Being Education Program in Adolescent Congenital Heart Disease: WE BEAT CHD Study
NA Aurora, Colorado +4 sites NCT07525843
This trial is looking for teens aged 12-17 with congenital heart disease. Participants will take part in a 5-week online program that aims to help them improve their ability to handle stress and live better lives.
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National Collaborative to Improve Care of Children With Complex Congenital Heart Disease
N/A Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT02852031
This trial is looking for newborns diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) who are meant to have a specific heart surgery called the Norwood procedure. The goal is to gather information to help improve care for these infants.
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Using CTA Measures to Define Cardiac Risk In NFL Alumni
N/A Greenwood Village, Colorado NCT06831409
This trial is looking for retired NFL players to help assess heart disease risk. Participants will have tests to check for coronary artery disease.
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Acoramidis Transthyretin Amyloidosis Prevention Trial in the Young (ACT-EARLY) Study in Asymptomatic Carriers of a Pathogenic TTR Variant
PHASE3 Aurora, Colorado +4 sites NCT06563895
This trial is looking for adults who carry a specific genetic variant that can lead to a heart condition but have not yet shown any symptoms. Participants will receive an experimental drug called acoramidis to see if it can prevent heart issues.
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Randomization of Single vs Multiple Arterial Grafts
NA Boulder, Colorado +4 sites NCT03217006
This trial is looking for patients who are having heart surgery to improve blood flow, specifically those under 70 years old with certain heart artery problems. It won't include anyone who's had previous heart surgery, has serious health issues like kidney or liver failure, or is currently having a heart attack. They're also not looking for patients who need emergency surgery or those with very low heart function.
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The EMPOWER Trial - The Carillon Mitral Contour System® in Treating Heart Failure With FMR
NA Gilbert, Arizona +4 sites NCT03142152
This trial is looking for individuals with heart failure and a specific type of mitral valve problem. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the treatment or a control and will need to attend follow-up visits.
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Observational Study of Patients Undergoing Diagnostic Right Heart Catheterization
N/A Boulder, Colorado NCT07224906
This trial is looking for patients who will undergo a diagnostic right heart catheterization. Participants will help gather data from a specific device during their procedure.
Recruiting

Where the Heart Disease studies are in Colorado

  • Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora6 trials
  • Boone Heart Institute, Greenwood Village1 trial
  • Boulder Heart, Boulder1 trial
  • Children's Hospital of Colorado, Denver1 trial
  • South Denver Cardiology, Littleton1 trial
  • University of Colorado, Boulder1 trial

Counts are recruiting studies listing at least one site in Colorado, from ClinicalTrials.gov, refreshed every two days.

Heart Disease clinical trials in Colorado: common questions

How many Heart Disease clinical trials are recruiting in Colorado?
TrialFinder currently lists 13 recruiting Heart Disease clinical trials with study sites in Colorado. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Heart Disease clinical trials located in Colorado?
Study sites for the Heart Disease trials listed on this page include Aurora, Greenwood Village, Boulder. Each trial page lists every participating site with contact details, so you can find the location closest to you.
Do I need insurance to join a Heart Disease clinical trial in Colorado?
No. Study-related care is covered by the trial sponsor at no cost to participants, including the study treatment, required lab tests and study visits. Many Heart Disease trials in Colorado also compensate participants for time and travel. Health insurance is not required to search or enroll.
How do I qualify for a Heart Disease clinical trial in Colorado?
Each study sets its own criteria based on age, Heart Disease diagnosis details, prior treatments, current medications and general health. The fastest way to find out is to contact a research site directly — most will pre-screen you by phone in 10 to 15 minutes at no charge. You can also create a free TrialFinder profile to be matched automatically.
Will I have to stop my heart medicines to join a trial?
Almost never. Heart disease trials add a study treatment to the medicines you already take, and your own cardiologist continues to manage them. A trial that requires a change says so in its listing.
What is a cardiovascular outcomes trial?
A large, multi-year study in which participants take a study medicine or placebo on top of standard care while the trial counts events such as heart attacks and hospital stays. Visits are infrequent, and the drug is provided free throughout.
Can I join a trial after a heart attack or stent?
Yes. Many trials enroll in the weeks after a heart attack or procedure, because that is when the next event is most likely. The window is stated in the listing, so ask soon after discharge.
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