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Phase 3Heart FailureActive — enrolling

HERMES — Ziltivekimab in Heart Failure

Heart failure with mid-range or preserved ejection fraction and systemic inflammation

Protocol: EX6018-4915

About this study

A Phase 3 randomized, placebo-controlled trial evaluating ziltivekimab, a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting interleukin-6, in patients with heart failure and systemic inflammation. Amavita Research Services is an enrolling site, with Dr. Pedro Martinez-Clark as Principal Investigator.

Sponsor: Novo Nordisk · Principal Investigator: Pedro Martinez-Clark, MD, FACC

Key eligibility

  • Adults with heart failure (HFmrEF or HFpEF)
  • Evidence of systemic inflammation (e.g., elevated hsCRP)
  • On stable guideline-directed medical therapy

Eligibility above is a summary. Final qualification is determined by the study protocol and a screening visit with our team.

What participation involves

Most studies follow the same general flow: a phone pre-screen, an in-person screening visit, informed consent, baseline testing, the treatment phase, and follow-up visits. Study-related care is provided at no cost. You may withdraw at any time, for any reason.

Read: What to expect as a patient

Note

This page is a plain-language overview. For the official, definitive protocol summary, please refer to ClinicalTrials.gov or speak with our coordinator.