Cardiovascular Clinical Trials

Cardiovascular clinical trials are research studies through which improvements in the prevention, detection and treatment of heart disease are tested.

Clinical trials evaluate new drugs, devices and procedures that are not yet available to the public. By participating in a clinical trial, you may have early access to these treatments before they become widely available, and you can directly contribute to the advancement of medical research.

Numerous studies have demonstrated better clinical outcomes for clinical trial participants irrespective of treatment allocation (active intervention or control group) because of the expert monitoring and treatment they receive as part of the clinical trial.

If you are interested in finding out more about participating in any of our current trials, please contact us at ISLHD-cardiacresearch@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 4253 4908.

Current trials

Illawarra Heart Health Centre - Cardiovascular Clinical Trials (intervention)

Trial Name

Full Title

Principal Investigator

Status

EASY-AS

A trial of early valve replacement in severe asymptomatic aortic stenosis.

Dr Danson

Open to recruitment

GOAL-ASIA

The GOAL-ASIA study aims to engage and empower patients to know their cholesterol levels, understand the medications they're on to lower it, and to help them reach their goals by knowing their targets.

A/Prof Lee

Open to recruitment

Cardiovascular Clinical Trials (medication)

Trial Name

Full Title

Principal Investigator

Status

ZEUS

Ziltivekimab (anti-inflammatory monoclonal antibody) versus placebo in patients with cardiovascular disease, renal impairment and raised hs-CRP.
CV outcome study
Monthly injection

A/Prof Lee

Open to recruitment

PREVAIL

Obicetrapib versus placebo in participants with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease whose cholesterol levels remain elevated despite Maximally Tolerated Lipid-Modifying Therapies.
Daily tablet

A/Prof Lee

Open to recruitment