Clinical trials: Adrenergic Beta-Antagonists
Laminectomy
Esmolol Infusion During Laminectomy: Effect on Quality of Recovery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of esmolol, a drug which is commonly administered during surgery to help control blood pressure and heart rate, on postoperative pain levels and requirements for pain…
- Trial name
- NCT01179113
- Testing
- Esmolol, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
High Blood Pressure
The Effect of Nebivolol on Endothelial Dysfunction in African Americans With Hypertension
High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the "silent killer" because many people do not know they have it, and do not know when it is well controlled.
- Trial name
- NCT01049009
- Testing
- Nebivolol, Metoprolol XL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Cardiac Disease
Beta Blockers and Angiotensin Receptor Blockers in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease Aortopathy (BAV Study)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether long-term treatment with a beta-blocker (BB) such as atenolol and/or an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) such as telmisartan, given to adult patients with bicuspid aortic valve…
- Trial name
- BAV (NCT01202721)
- Testing
- Atenolol, Telmisartan
- Where
- 13 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Hypertension
Pharmacogenomic Evaluation of Antihypertensive Responses
There are many medications available for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), but finding the right one for a specific patient can be challenging.
- Trial name
- NCT00246519
- Testing
- Hydrochlorothiazide, Atenolol
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,701 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Heart Failure, Heart Failure, Diastolic
Pilot Deprescribing N-of-1 Trials for Beta-blockers in HFpEF
In this study, we will test the feasibility of N-of-1 trials for deprescribing beta-blockers in patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Heart Failure, Diastolic, Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Cardiac Failure
- Trial name
- NCT04757584
- Testing
- Beta blockers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Chronic Heart Failure
Association Between Genetic Polymorphism of Beta-adrenergic Receptor and Effects of Bisoprolol in Korean Heart Failure Patients.
At present, there is some clinical data for different functional response to beta-blockers associated with beta-adrenergic receptor polymorphisms.
- Trial name
- ABBA (NCT01104558)
- Testing
- Bisoprolol
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Effect of Beta-blockers on Structural Remodeling and Gene Expression in the Failing Human Heart
The primary goal of the study is to measure in the intact human heart, the alterations in gene expression over time that are associated with reverse remodeling in response to β-blockade.
- Trial name
- BORG (NCT01798992)
- Testing
- Carvedilol, Metoprolol succinate, Metoprolol succinate + doxazosin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Hypertension
Comparing the Effects of Two Beta Blockers,Metoprolol and Nebivolol,on Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Basal Metabolic Rate
The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of nebivolol and metoprolol on 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure characteristics and basal metabolic rates in patients with hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT00849810
- Testing
- Metoprolol, Nebivolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Healthy, Pre Hypertension
Race, Natriuretic Peptides and Physiological Perturbations
The purpose of the study is to understand the origins of differential response to beta-blockers in African-Americans and may provide insight regarding racial differences in cardiovascular risk.
- Trial name
- NCT03070184
- Testing
- Exercise capacity VO2 max determination, Standardized meals, Exercise challenge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Brain Injuries, Craniocerebral Trauma
DASH After TBI Study: Decreasing Adrenergic or Sympathetic Hyperactivity After Traumatic Brain Injury
The investigators intend to determine the effect of adrenergic blockade on 1) short-term physiology, behavior, and cognition and 2) long-term neuropsychological outcomes after severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Craniocerebral Trauma, Trauma, Nervous System, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01322048
- Testing
- IV Propranolol and Per Tube Clonidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Diabetic Neuropathic Ulcers
Beta Adrenergic Antagonist for the Healing of Chronic DFU
One in four Veterans is affected by diabetes and will develop a diabetic foot ulcer. Diabetic ulcers are very challenging to manage and are the most common cause of leg amputation.
- Conditions
- Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Diabetic Neuropathic Ulcers, Non Healing Wound
- Trial name
- BAART-DFU (NCT03282981)
- Testing
- Timolol, Non biologically active gel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Peripheral Artery Disease, Hypertension
Comparison of 2 Beta Blocker Drugs on Peripheral Arterial Disease in Patients With High Blood Pressure
This is a 26-week, prospective double-blind, randomized pilot trial of nebivolol versus an active control, metoprolol succinate, in patients with established lower-extremity peripheral artery disease, hypertension, and at least…
- Trial name
- ENCOMPASS (NCT01499134)
- Testing
- nebivolol, Metoprolol succinate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Cardiac Arrest, Sudden Cardiac Death
Treatment of Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias Refractory To Shock With Beta Blockers: The SHOCK and BLOCK Trial
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of metoprolol, a "beta blocker," in treating patients in the hospital with a cardiac arrest. It will be given intravenously (given into a vein).
- Conditions
- Cardiac Arrest, Sudden Cardiac Death, Ventricular Fibrillation, Tachycardia, Ventricular
- Trial name
- Shock n Block (NCT00401882)
- Testing
- Epinephrine, Metoprolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- David Haines, MD
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Examining Genetic Influence on Response to Beta-Blocker Medications in People With Type 2 Diabetes
Beta-blockers are medications used to treat cardiovascular disease (CVD) symptoms, including high blood pressure and chest pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00925119
- Testing
- Atenolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Hyperalgesia
Study on the Effect of a Beta Blocker on Increased Sensitivity to Pain in Humans Caused by Opioids
This research study explores whether a beta-blocker (propranolol) can prevent a person from becoming more sensitive to pain after administration of an opioid (remifentanil).
- Trial name
- NCT01222091
- Testing
- Propranolol, Remifentanil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Hypertension
The Effect of Nebivolol on Insulin Sensitivity
The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomised trial to compare the insulin sensitivity, 24 hour blood pressure profile, and tolerability of nebivolol plus a thiazide-like diuretic versus atenolol plus a thiazide-like…
- Trial name
- NCT00125853
- Testing
- Nebivolol, Atenolol
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
Rate Control Therapy Evaluation in Permanent Atrial Fibrillation (RATE-AF)
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm disturbance, causing important discomfort for patients, a high risk of stroke, frequent hospital admissions and a two-fold increase in death.
- Trial name
- RATE-AF (NCT02391337)
- Testing
- Bisoprolol, Digoxin
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Marfan Syndrome
Comparison of Two Medications Aimed at Slowing Aortic Root Enlargement in Individuals With Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a hereditary connective tissue disorder. Many individuals with this condition die because of the associated heart and blood vessel abnormalities.
- Trial name
- NCT00429364
- Testing
- Losartan Potassium, Atenolol
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Belgium and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 608 people
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Stress, Psychological, Inflammation
Does Propranolol Attenuate Inflammatory Responses to a Psychological Stressor?
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of propranolol will shed important light on how sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activation influences psychological and inflammatory responses to acute stress.
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological, Inflammation, Cortisol, Sympathetic Nervous System
- Trial name
- NCT02972554
- Testing
- Propanolol hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Beta-Blockers for the Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This is a multicenter, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that will enroll 1028 patients with at least moderately severe COPD over a three year period and follow them at regular intervals for one…
- Trial name
- NCT02587351
- Testing
- Metoprolol succinate
- Where
- 27 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 532 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota