Research Opportunities
Research is continuously underway to help us understand cardiomyopathy.
Clinical trials are one part of the research landscape, but there are also important non-clinical studies that help improve diagnosis, care pathways, patient experience, and long-term outcomes.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials test new ways to prevent, diagnose, or treat health conditions. They help researchers understand how well new medicines, devices, or approaches work, and how safe they are.
There are several types of clinical research. Some trials look at new medications or therapies; others test medical devices or study how current treatments can be used differently. Observational studies collect information over time without changing a person’s treatment.
Clinical Trial Phases
Phase 1 trials test a new treatment in a small number of people to check safety and dosage.
Phase 2 trials involve more people to see how well it works and to monitor side effects.
Phase 3 trials compare the new treatment with current standard treatments in larger groups.
Phase 4 studies happen after approval, to track long-term safety and effectiveness.
Participation in research is always voluntary. Each study has clear eligibility criteria, and participants are fully informed about risks and benefits before joining.
Clinical Trial Opportunities
If you’re interested in seeing what research is underway, or want to find studies happening in your country, visit the Global Heart Hub Clinical Trials Portal for up-to-date information on cardiomyopathy and heart failure research worldwide. Click the logo below to visit.
Other Types of Research (Non-Clinical Trials)
Not all research involves medicines or devices. Many important studies focus on genetics, real‑world experience, and understanding how cardiomyopathy is diagnosed and managed.
Common non-clinical research types:
- Genetic registries and biobanks
- Clinical registries tracking outcomes over time
- Qualitative studies and surveys about diagnosis, symptoms, and lived experience
- Health services research evaluating how care is delivered
These studies usually do not require treatment changes and are designed to understand experiences, patterns, and outcomes that clinical trials cannot capture.