Heart Disease Trials / Trials in Wisconsin
11 Recruiting Trials

Clinical Trials
for Heart Disease in Wisconsin

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

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Heart Disease clinical trials in Wisconsin: 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 Wisconsin, recruiting heart disease studies are concentrated in Madison, Milwaukee and Eau Claire. 6 of the 11 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 11 of 11 recruiting Heart Disease trials in Wisconsin

Abbott Structural Heart Device Registry
N/A Los Angeles, California +4 sites NCT06590467
This trial is looking for patients who need or have had heart device implants. Participants will help gather information about the safety and performance of specific heart devices used in hospitals.
Recruiting
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.
Recruiting
Implementation of an Accessible Healthcare Model (ACHD STRONG): Comparing Nurse and Physician Lead Healthcare Transition Education in a RE-AIM Framework
NA Madison, Wisconsin NCT07559253
This trial is looking for young people aged 12 to 26 with congenital heart disease who are getting ready to move from pediatric to adult healthcare. Participants will work with their support people and healthcare providers to improve tools for finding adult doctors.
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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
Investigation of the BrioVAD System for the Treatment of Left Ventricular Heart Failure
NA Birmingham, Alabama +4 sites NCT06310031
This trial is looking for adults with advanced heart failure to test a device called the BrioVAD System. Participants will receive the BrioVAD and be monitored for safety and effectiveness compared to another treatment.
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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
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.
Recruiting
Annuloplasty Rings and Band Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up Study
N/A Madison, Wisconsin +4 sites NCT04761120
This trial is looking for patients who need surgery to fix their heart valves. Participants will receive a specific type of heart device and will visit the clinic for follow-ups for five years.
Recruiting
PDA for Kidneys Study
N/A Madison, Wisconsin NCT06658496
This trial is looking for babies born before 32 weeks of pregnancy who are in the NICU at Meriter Hospital. Participants will have their kidney oxygen levels and heart condition monitored through tests and imaging.
Recruiting
ATrial Tachycardia PAcing Therapy in Congenital Heart
N/A Los Angeles, California +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
Fetal Electrophysiologic Abnormalities in High-Risk Pregnancies Associated With Fetal Demise
N/A Madison, Wisconsin +1 sites NCT03775954
This trial is looking for pregnant individuals with certain high-risk conditions. Taking part involves having a non-invasive test to check the heart's activity of the fetus at specific times during pregnancy.
Recruiting
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Where the Heart Disease studies are in Wisconsin

Research sites running the most studies
  • Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee2 trials
  • Advocate Aurora Research Institute, Milwaukee1 trial
  • Aurora Medical Group, Milwaukee1 trial
  • Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee1 trial
  • Mayo Clinic Health System - Eau Claire Hospital, Inc., Eau Claire1 trial
  • Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee1 trial
By city

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

Heart Disease clinical trials in Wisconsin: common questions

How many Heart Disease clinical trials are recruiting in Wisconsin?
TrialFinder currently lists 11 recruiting Heart Disease clinical trials with study sites in Wisconsin. Results are updated regularly from ClinicalTrials.gov, the official U.S. registry of clinical studies.
Where are Heart Disease clinical trials located in Wisconsin?
Study sites for the Heart Disease trials listed on this page include Madison. 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 Wisconsin?
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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
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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