Heart Disease Trials / Trials in Iowa
4 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Heart Disease in Iowa

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

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Heart Disease clinical trials in Iowa: 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 Iowa, recruiting heart disease studies are concentrated in Iowa City. 1 of the 4 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 4 of 4 recruiting Heart Disease trials in Iowa

Comparison of the Outcomes of Single vs Multiple Arterial Grafts in Women
NA Los Angeles, California +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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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.
Recruiting
Trial to Evaluate Safety And Effectiveness of Mechanical Circulatory Support in Patients With Advancing Heart Failure
NA Phoenix, Arizona +4 sites NCT06526195
This trial is looking for patients with advanced heart failure who are not dependent on intravenous medications. Participants will be evaluated to see if a device called HeartMate 3 can help their heart function better compared to standard medical treatments.
Recruiting
ATrial Tachycardia PAcing Therapy in Congenital Heart
N/A Iowa City, Iowa +4 sites NCT03209583
This trial is looking for people with congenital heart disease who have an atrial arrhythmia and an implanted atrial anti-tachycardia device where the therapy is active. Participants will help researchers understand how effective this treatment is for their condition.
Recruiting
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Where the Heart Disease studies are in Iowa

Research sites running the most studies
  • University of Iowa Children's Hospital, Iowa City2 trials
  • University of Iowa, Iowa City1 trial
  • University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City1 trial
By city

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

Heart Disease clinical trials in Iowa: common questions

How many Heart Disease clinical trials are recruiting in Iowa?
TrialFinder currently lists 4 recruiting Heart Disease clinical trials with study sites in Iowa. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Heart Disease clinical trials located in Iowa?
Study sites for the Heart Disease trials listed on this page include Iowa City. 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 Iowa?
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 Iowa 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 Iowa?
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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