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Myocardial Injury clinical trials and research

• 17Clinical trials
• 12NIH research projects
• 27Countries

Newest Myocardial Injury clinical trials

All recruiting trials (17)

• Understanding heart artery disease using biomarkers and imaging in Oxford

  Researchers in Oxford are testing how biomarkers and advanced imaging can help explain why some heart artery plaques are unstable and how this affects heart damage after a heart attack.

  Recruiting University of Oxford · Oxford · NCT07772570

• Ciprofol to reduce heart injury after VATS lung surgery

  This trial tests whether using ciprofol instead of propofol during general anesthesia for adults having VATS lung or mediastinal surgery can lower the chance of postoperative heart injury (MINS).

  Recruiting Phase 4 Tongji Hospital · Wuhan · NCT07028593

• Predicting heart transplant outcomes using donor heart biopsies

  This study is testing if looking at tissue samples from donor hearts can help predict how well the transplanted hearts will work and if they'll be rejected by the recipient's body.

  Recruiting Medical University of Vienna · Vienna, State of Vienna · NCT06982404

• Understanding the connection between stroke and heart issues

  This study is trying to understand how strokes affect heart health and overall well-being in stroke patients to find new ways to help them recover better.

  Recruiting Tongji Hospital · Wuhan, Hubei · NCT06954103

• Treatment for heart failure using patients' own fat-derived cells

  This study is testing whether injecting patients' own fat cells can improve heart function in people with chronic heart failure compared to those getting standard medical treatment.

  Recruiting Phase 2 ISAR Klinikum · Astana · NCT06705023

• Using GLP-1 Receptor Agonist to Reduce Heart Injury After Non-cardiac Surgery

  This study is testing if a single dose of a diabetes medication can help reduce heart injury in patients having non-heart-related surgery.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 4 The University of Hong Kong · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR and 2 other locations · NCT06324461

• Using colchicine to reduce heart risks in patients having major non-heart surgery

  This study is testing if colchicine can help lower heart risks for patients having major surgeries that aren't related to the heart.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen · Sankt Gallen, Canton of St. Gallen · NCT06279000

• Examining endothelial function in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery

  This study is testing how the health of blood vessels affects heart problems in people over 45 who are having non-cardiac surgery.

  Recruiting University of Chile · Independencia, Santiago Metropolitan · NCT05778981

• Investigating heart inflammation after a stroke

  This study is trying to see if heart inflammation is linked to strokes by comparing heart health in stroke patients and those with other neurological symptoms.

  Recruiting London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's · London, Ontario · NCT05714618

• Effects of low-dose esmolol on heart injury in elderly patients after surgery

  This study is testing whether giving low-dose esmolol to older patients before non-heart surgery can help reduce heart injury compared to a placebo.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Qianfoshan Hospital · Jinan, Shandong · NCT05635877

• Investigating the role of lymphatic organs and the heart after a heart attack

  This study is trying to see how the immune system helps the heart heal after a heart attack and if certain blood markers can predict this healing process.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Wuerzburg University Hospital · Würzburg and 1 other locations · NCT05519735

• Using eplerenone to treat heart injury in patients with small vessel disease

  This study is testing if the medication eplerenone can help reduce heart damage and improve recovery for patients with heart injuries caused by small vessel disease.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Phase 2 NHS National Waiting Times Centre Board · East Kilbride, Lanarkshire and 1 other locations · NCT05198791

• Using CRP apheresis to treat heart attacks

  This study is testing if a treatment that removes a specific protein from the blood can help heart attack patients recover better when combined with standard care.

  Recruiting at 3 sites Medical University Innsbruck · Graz and 4 other locations · NCT04939805

• Tracking the health of elderly patients undergoing major surgery in Singapore

  This study is tracking the health of older patients aged 65 and up who are having major surgeries to see how they recover and improve their care in the future.

  Recruiting National University Hospital, Singapore · Singapore and 1 other locations · NCT04792554

• Accelerated surgery for hip fractures in patients with heart injury

  This study is testing if faster surgery for hip fractures can help people with heart injuries live longer and recover better compared to standard care.

  Recruiting at 43 sites Population Health Research Institute · Chandler, Arizona and 76 other locations · NCT04743765

• Evaluating treatments for carbon monoxide poisoning in Korea

  This study is testing different treatments for people who have been poisoned by carbon monoxide to see how well they help with recovery and long-term health.

  Recruiting Wonju Severance Christian Hospital · Wŏnju, Gangwon-do · NCT04490317

• Investigating Troponin T Fragmentation in Heart Injury

  This study looks at how Troponin T fragments in people who have had a heart attack or heart injury to see if it can help doctors better diagnose and manage these conditions.

  Recruiting University of Turku · Turku, Southwest Finland and 1 other locations · NCT04465591

NIH-funded research (12)

Early-stage science funded by the US National Institutes of Health. Most of these projects don't enroll patients, but they show what is being worked on.

• Neutrophil-monocyte communication to improve heart healing after a heart attack

  A patient-centered look at how white blood cells talk to each other after a heart attack to help the heart heal better.

  NIH research University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · Oklahoma City, United States · NIH-11380758

• Understanding how to care for heart injury during sepsis

  This study looks at how doctors evaluate and treat heart injury that can happen when sepsis occurs, using real patient records to find better, more actionable care patterns.

  NIH research Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · Worcester, United States · NIH-11333319

• How a new PET tracer spots heart scarring

  This project looks at whether a PET tracer made from FDG can reveal early scarring in injured hearts.

  NIH research University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · Oklahoma City, United States · NIH-11311850

• Different types of heart attacks and other heart muscle injuries in a long-term, diverse community cohort

  Using 14 years of MESA data, the team will reclassify heart attacks and non-ischemic heart muscle injuries to link each type to different risk factors.

  NIH research Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville, United States · NIH-11181612

• Improving care for heart injury during sepsis

  This project aims to find better ways to understand and treat heart muscle injury that can happen when someone has sepsis.

  NIH research Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · Worcester, United States · NIH-11143629

• How neutrophils and monocytes coordinate to help the heart heal after a heart attack

  The team is learning how early immune cells (neutrophils and monocytes) clear damage and calm inflammation after a heart attack to improve healing.

  NIH research University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · Oklahoma City, United States · NIH-11127493

• Investigating a new method for early detection of heart tissue damage

  This study is testing a new imaging method using a special tracer to spot early signs of heart scarring, which can help doctors catch heart problems sooner and improve treatment options for patients.

  NIH research University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · Oklahoma City, United States · NIH-11063262

• Understanding heart injury caused by sepsis

  This study looks at how sepsis can harm the heart and aims to find the best ways to treat patients with this condition, especially by checking if blood thinners can help improve their recovery.

  NIH research Univ of Massachusetts Med Sch Worcester · Worcester, United States · NIH-10916493

• Improving heart health after cardiac surgery using a vitamin-like compound

  This study is looking at whether taking nicotinamide can help protect your heart and kidneys after heart surgery, and it will involve 304 patients who will either get the nicotinamide or a placebo to see how well it works and if it's safe.

  NIH research Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · Oakland, UNITED STATES · NIH-10903960

• Understanding different types of heart injury and their risk factors

  This study is looking at what causes heart damage, both from blocked blood flow and other reasons, to help us understand how different risk factors affect your heart health, so we can find better ways to prevent and treat heart problems for everyone.

  NIH research Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville, United States · NIH-10902048

• Investigating how a hormone affects heart health during stress

  This study is looking at how a hormone called arginine-vasopressin might help protect your heart during stressful times, especially if you experience anxiety or feel socially isolated, and it could lead to better understanding for both animals and people.

  NIH research University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, United States · NIH-10902002

• Understanding how immune cells communicate to heal the heart after a heart attack

  This study is looking at how certain immune cells in your body work together after a heart attack to help with healing and reduce inflammation, with the goal of finding better ways to support recovery for patients like you.

  NIH research University of Oklahoma Hlth Sciences Ctr · Oklahoma City, United States · NIH-10865131

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Quick answers

How many Myocardial Injury clinical trials are recruiting right now?

17, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 27 countries. The most sites are in China (4 trials), United Kingdom (3 trials), Chile (2 trials), Finland (2 trials), Switzerland (2 trials). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 3, Phase 2: 2, Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.

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