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Updated May 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

RECRUITINGPhase 2 / Phase 3INTERVENTIONAL

A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Danicamtiv in Participants With Symptomatic Genetic and Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy

A Phase 2b/3, Adaptive, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Danicamtiv in Participants With Symptomatic Genetic and Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy

A Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Danicamtiv in Participants With Symptomatic Genetic and Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy (NCT07210723) is a Phase 2 / Phase 3 interventional studying Symptomatic Genetic Dilated Cardiomyopathy, sponsored by Kardigan, Inc.. RECRUITING as of the most recent ClinicalTrials.gov update. Talk to your doctor before contacting the trial site.

Important: This information is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

About This Trial

The Sponsor is studying an investigational medication called danicamtiv to determine if it can help people with genetic and familial dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Investigational means that the safety and effectiveness of danicamtiv have not been established. Currently, there are no approved drugs that are designed specifically to treat genetic or familial DCM. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well danicamtiv works compared to a placebo (sugar pill that looks like danicamtiv pill but does not contain any danicamtiv) and see how safe it is for people with genetic and familial DCM. In DCM, the heart muscle weakens and enlarges, making it harder for the heart to pump blood; this can happen for different reasons. Some people have DCM because of a change in a gene (called genetic DCM). Others may have DCM that runs in their family, even if no specific gene change is found (called familial DCM). The main goals of the study are: * To assess the effect of danicamtiv on cardiac function using echocardiogram. * To evaluate the impact of danicamtiv on exercise capacity * To evaluate the safety and tolerability of danicamtiv Participants will: * Take danicamtiv or placebo every day for approximately 6 months * Visit the clinic about 12 times for initial evaluation, checkups, tests and follow up

What Stage of Research Is This?

Phase 2 trials evaluate whether a treatment actually works against Symptomatic Genetic Dilated Cardiomyopathy and continue monitoring side effects. Phase 2 enrolls larger groups (typically 100–300 patients) and produces the first real efficacy signal. A successful Phase 2 readout is what unlocks the much larger Phase 3 confirmatory trials needed for FDA approval.

This trial is currently recruiting participants. The sponsor has registered the study with ClinicalTrials.gov as actively enrolling, which means new applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can be considered for screening. Trial status can change between updates — confirm current recruiting status with the study contact before traveling for a screening visit.

A target enrollment of 332 participants makes this a sizable late-stage trial. Studies in this range typically have enough power to detect clinically meaningful differences from a comparator and to characterize less-common side effects.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Key Who May Qualify: 1. Has a diagnosis of DCM due to probable disease-causing variants of MYH7, TTN, or other identified genetic DCM variants, or with familial DCM 2. Has New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II-IV at Screening with stable symptoms for ≥1 month. 3. Has at least mild left ventricular enlargement (LVE) and has adequate acoustic windows to enable accurate TTEs according to the Echocardiography Core Laboratory. 4. Has a LVEF of ≤45%. 5. Is on stable doses of maximally tolerated standard-of-care heart failure (HF) therapies reflecting current guidelines for at least 4 weeks prior to the first visit. 6. Has DCM not attributed to substance abuse, amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, or any other secondary form of cardiomyopathy per the Investigator. 7. Can perform an upright cardiopulmonary exercise training (CPET) with a peak oxygen uptake (pV̇O2) of 80% or less of predicted for a healthy individual and respiratory exchange ratio (RER) of ≥1.05 Key Who Should NOT Join This Trial: 1. Has heart failure with reduced ejection (HFrEF) caused primarily by ischemic heart disease, chronic valvulopathy, or another condition, as determined by the Investigator. 2. Recent (\<90 days) clinically significant cardiac events, including acute coronary syndrome, hemodynamically significant epicardial coronary disease (per Investigator), coronary revascularization (percutaneous coronary intervention \[PCI\] or coronary artery bypass graft \[CABG\]), or hospitalization for heart failure/intravenous (IV) diuretic use. ...See full criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

These are translations of the protocol\'s inclusion and exclusion criteria, simplified for patients and caregivers. The original clinical text appears below. Eligibility is ultimately confirmed by the trial site\'s screening process — this summary is a starting point for a conversation with your doctor, not a final determination.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Key Inclusion Criteria: 1. Has a diagnosis of DCM due to probable disease-causing variants of MYH7, TTN, or other identified genetic DCM variants, or with familial DCM 2. Has New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II-IV at Screening with stable symptoms for ≥1 month. 3. Has at least mild left ventricular enlargement (LVE) and has adequate acoustic windows to enable accurate TTEs according to the Echocardiography Core Laboratory. 4. Has a LVEF of ≤45%. 5. Is on stable doses of maximally tolerated standard-of-care heart failure (HF) therapies reflecting current guidelines for at least 4 weeks prior to the first visit. 6. Has DCM not attributed to substance abuse, amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, or any other secondary form of cardiomyopathy per the Investigator. 7. Can perform an upright cardiopulmonary exercise training (CPET) with a peak oxygen uptake (pV̇O2) of 80% or less of predicted for a healthy individual and respiratory exchange ratio (RER) of ≥1.05 Key Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has heart failure with reduced ejection (HFrEF) caused primarily by ischemic heart disease, chronic valvulopathy, or another condition, as determined by the Investigator. 2. Recent (\<90 days) clinically significant cardiac events, including acute coronary syndrome, hemodynamically significant epicardial coronary disease (per Investigator), coronary revascularization (percutaneous coronary intervention \[PCI\] or coronary artery bypass graft \[CABG\]), or hospitalization for heart failure/intravenous (IV) diuretic use. 3. Presence of disqualifying cardiac rhythms that might interfere with reliable echocardiographic measurements of left ventricle (LV) function, as determined by the Investigator including: (a) inadequately rate-controlled atrial fibrillation, (b) ectopic beats (atrial, junctional or ventricular) of sufficient frequency (e.g. \> 10% of total beats) that the participant's cardiac rhythm is irregular potentially interfering with reliable echocardiographic measurements of LV function. 4. Unstable or untreated severe ventricular arrythmia (eg, ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation). 5. History of malignancy of any type within 5 years prior to Screening 6. Severe renal insufficiency (defined at the time of Screening as current estimated glomerular filtration rate \[eGFR\] \<15 mL/min/1.73m2 by simplified Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation \[sMDRD\]). 7. History or evidence of any other clinically significant disorder, condition, or disease that, in the opinion of the Investigator or Sponsor, would pose a risk to participant safety or interfere with the study evaluation 8. History of heart transplantation or anticipated heart transplantation in the next 6 months. 9. Ongoing or anticipated advanced cardiac interventions, including chronic IV inotropic therapy, planned cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) or major surgery, or current/anticipated ventricular assist device placement within 6 months 10. Clinically significant laboratory abnormalities at Screening

Treatments Being Tested

DRUG

danicamtiv

Danicamtiv will be administrated twice daily for up to 26 weeks

DRUG

Placebo

Placebo will be administrated twice daily for up to 26 weeks

Locations (20)

Trial sites listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for this study. Site activation status can vary — confirm with the specific site before traveling for a screening visit.

University of Alabama Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Cedars Sinai
Los Angeles, California, United States
UCSF
San Francisco, California, United States
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Louisiana State University (LSU) Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Henry Ford Health System
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Mayo Clinic Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Washington University in St. Louis
St Louis, Missouri, United States
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, United States
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, United States
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, United States
Aarhus University Hospital
Aarhus, Denmark
Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Denmark
AP-HP Hopital Pitie-Salpetriere
Paris, France
Semmelweis Egyetem - Varosmajori Sziv es Ergyogyaszati Klinika
Budapest, Hungary
Szegedi Tudomanyegyetem Szent-Gyorgyi Albert Klinikai Kozpont
Szeged, Hungary
Azienda sanitaria universitaria Giuliano Isontina (ASU GI) - Ospedale di Cattinara
Trieste, Italy

How to Talk to Your Doctor About This Trial

Bring the printable summary of this trial — including the NCT ID (NCT07210723), the sponsor (Kardigan, Inc.), and the key eligibility criteria — to your next appointment. Your doctor can review the inclusion and exclusion criteria against your medical history, lab values, and current treatments to assess whether you are likely to qualify. They can also help you weigh whether trial participation makes sense alongside your existing care plan.

Useful questions to walk through together: What does the trial protocol require beyond standard care? How long is the active treatment phase, and how long is follow-up? Are there study visits at sites I can reach? Who pays for the trial-specific procedures, and who pays for standard-of-care portions? See our 25 questions to ask about clinical trials guide for a more complete checklist.

Authoritative Sources

The official record for this trial lives on ClinicalTrials.gov — the federal registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. For background on how this trial fits into the FDA approval pathway, see the FDA drug approval process. For oncology-specific guidance for patients considering trials, the National Cancer Institute publishes patient-oriented overviews. International trial registries are aggregated by the WHO ICTRP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NCT07210723 clinical trial studying?

The Sponsor is studying an investigational medication called danicamtiv to determine if it can help people with genetic and familial dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Investigational means that the safety and effectiveness of danicamtiv have not been established. Currently, there are no approved drugs that are designed specifically to treat genetic or familial DCM. The purpose of this study is to evaluate how well danicamtiv works compared to a placebo (sugar pill that looks like danicamtiv pill but does not contain any danicamtiv) and see how safe it is for people with genetic and familial DCM. … The full protocol is registered on ClinicalTrials.gov and includes the primary outcome measures, eligibility criteria, and study endpoints.

Who can participate in NCT07210723?

Eligibility for this trial depends on the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the sponsor. The plain-English summary above translates the most important criteria into accessible language; the official clinical text is preserved in the collapsible section underneath. Whether you fit any specific trial is a medical decision your doctor needs to confirm — bring the trial information to your treating physician for a full review against your medical history.

How do I contact the trial site for NCT07210723?

Contact information registered with ClinicalTrials.gov is shown in the sidebar of this page. Before reaching out, confirm with your treating physician that this trial is appropriate for your situation. The trial site will then walk you through the screening process to determine final eligibility.

Is participating in a clinical trial safe?

Clinical trials in the United States are regulated by the FDA and overseen by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) that review the protocol for safety. Risk varies by trial — Phase 1 studies test new treatments in humans for the first time, while Phase 3 trials use treatments that have already passed earlier safety screening. The informed consent document for any specific trial details the known risks and what to expect. Discuss those risks with your physician before deciding whether to participate.

Where can I verify the data on this page?

Every detail on this page comes directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API. Click "View on ClinicalTrials.gov" in the sidebar to see the official, unmodified record. The federal record is always authoritative; this page is a structured presentation with a plain-English eligibility translation. For background on how clinical trials are regulated, see the FDA drug approval process documentation.

How This Page Is Built

Every field on this page is pulled directly from the ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 — no estimates, no proxies. The plain-English eligibility translation is generated from the original protocol text and reviewed for fidelity to the underlying clinical criteria. The original clinical text remains visible in the collapsible section above so users and clinicians can verify the translation. Read the full methodology for the data pipeline and known limitations.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov API v2 record for NCT07210723. Maintained by the National Library of Medicine at NIH. Public domain. Cite as: "TrialFinderData. NCT07210723. Data: ClinicalTrials.gov."

Medical disclaimer: This page is informational, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor about whether a clinical trial is right for you.

Last updated 2026-05-08 · Data from ClinicalTrials.gov.