Heart Inflammation: Immunosuppressive Treatment Study

We are studying whether a combination of prednisone and azathioprine can improve heart function in patients with inflammatory heart disease. This trial compares the treatment to a placebo to see if it offers any benefits.

>2 years 11-15 visits Monitoring phase (IV)Standard Medicines OralCardiologyInternal Medicine

What diseases are being studied?

Health conditions and diseases that the clinical trial is designed to study and treat.

Who can participate in the clinical trial?

These questions help us understand your situation so we can let the trial team know whether you might be a potential match. This is not a medical evaluation and is not part of the official screening, the study doctor will make the final decision..

What medicines are being studied?

Medicines that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These medicines are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Azathioprine Vis

Azathioprine Vis is a medicine that lowers the immune system’s activity to treat autoimmune conditions and help prevent organ transplant rejection.

Encorton

Encorton is a steroid medicine used to reduce inflammation and treat allergies and other immune-related conditions.

What active substances are being studied?

Active substances that are officially approved for use in the European Union and considered safe by EMA. These substances are already on the market and may be tested for new conditions or populations.

Azathioprine

Azathioprine is a substance that suppresses the immune system to prevent organ rejection and treat autoimmune diseases.

Prednisone

Prednisone is a steroid substance that reduces inflammation and suppresses the immune system for conditions like allergies, asthma, and autoimmune disorders.

What similar medicines might you know?

Don't worry if you don't know the medicines tested in the trial. There is a chance you have heard about the similar medicines. Check the list below to see if you are familiar with any of them.

Atsimutin

Azafalk

Azafor

Where is the clinical trial being conducted?

Locations and medical facilities where this clinical trial is currently recruiting or conducting research. Select the locations where you would like to participate.

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Gornoslaskie Centrum Medyczne Im Prof. Leszka Gieca Sląskiego Uniwersytetu Medycznego W Katowicach

Cardiology

Katowice, Poland

Krakowski Szpital Specjalistyczny Im. Sw. Jana Pawla II

Cardiology

Kraków, Poland

Samodzielny Publiczny Zaklad Opieki Zdrowotnej Centralny Szpital Kliniczny Uniwersytetu Medycznego W Lodzi

Cardiology

Łódź, Poland

Sponsor: Medical University Of Warsaw

Last updated: Nov 27, 2025

Disclaimer: Parts of this content have been automatically extracted from the EU Clinical Trials registry. While we strive for accuracy, please always contact the trial site or sponsor directly for correct and official information before making any decisions about participation. View on EU Clinical Trials.