Clinical trials: Aortic Diseases
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal, Renal Insufficiency
Renal Function After Stentgraft Treatment Of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
This randomized controlled trial aim to determine the impact on renal function after treatment for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) with stentgrafts either with active supra- or infrarenal fixation.
- Conditions
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal, Renal Insufficiency, Stent-Graft Thrombosis
- Trial name
- RENOFIX (NCT04754659)
- Testing
- Stentgraft
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 252 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Williams Syndrome, Duplication
Defining the Brain Phenotype of Children With Williams Syndrome
Background: Little is known about how the brain changes during childhood and adolescence, how genes affect this process, or how the brains of people with 7q11.23 genetic variation change during this period.
- Trial name
- NCT01132885
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 415 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Sodium Fluoride Imaging of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Sodium Fluoride imaging (using Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography - PET-CT) is able to help predict the rate of abdominal aortic aneurysm expansion.
- Trial name
- SoFIA3 (NCT02229006)
- Testing
- 18F-NaF PET-CT
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Myocardial Infarction, Ischemic Stroke
Understanding the Role of Autoimmune Disorders on the Initial Presentation of Cardiovascular Disease
Autoimmune diseases are diseases in which inappropriate immune responses that have the capability of harming host cells play an important role.
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Ischemic Stroke, Stroke, Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT02062021
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Williams Syndrome
Fat Distribution and Glucose Metabolism in Williams Syndrome
Williams Syndrome (WS) is a genetic syndrome with features that may include vascular stenoses, neuro-developmental changes, and a variety of endocrine and metabolic abnormalities, including impaired glucose metabolism and…
- Trial name
- NCT01864304
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Healthy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Investigation Into the Use of Ultrasound Technique in the Evaluation of Heart Disease
The human heart is divided into four chambers. One of the four chambers, the left ventricle, is the chamber mainly responsible for pumping blood out of the heart into the circulation.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Trial name
- NCT00001632
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 195 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Aging, Inflammation
Relationship Between Thoracic Aortic Structure Assessed B PET/CT Scan and Arterial Stiffness in Elderly Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between thoracic aortic inflammation and arterial stiffness in elderly patients.
- Trial name
- FICTEP (NCT01963221)
- Testing
- fludeoxyglucose(18f), blood sample, cardiac and aortic magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
The Chinese Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Study(CHCS)
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is one of the most common inherited cardiac diseases, with a prevalence of ∼0.2%. Sudden cardiac death (SCD), heart failure and stroke are the major poor outcomes of HCM.
- Trial name
- CHCS (NCT02696135)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
Delirium, Cognitive Impairment
Preoperative BAMCOG and Cortisol and Postoperative DeltaScan in AVR Patients (Aortic Valve Replacement)
There is lack of attention to preoperative cognitive function and delirium in elderly who underwent surgery. The investigators are investigating different tools that can help to screen for cognitive dysfunction and delirium in…
- Conditions
- Delirium, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Dysfunction, Cognitive Dysfunction, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT05209555
- Testing
- MoCA, BAMCOG, DeltaScan
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven
Calcific Aortic Stenosis, Calcific Aortic Stenosis - Bicuspid Valve
Identification of Genetic Causes of Calcific Aortic Valve Disease
This study aims to identify the molecular genetic causes of the variability in development of calcific aortic valve disease in bicuspid and tricuspid aortic valves and their associated aortic dilation.
- Conditions
- Calcific Aortic Stenosis, Calcific Aortic Stenosis - Bicuspid Valve, Aortic Valve Disease, Aortic Valve Calcification
- Trial name
- NCT04149600
- Testing
- Patients scheduled to undergo aortic valve replacement or aortic surgery at BIDMC will be approached for participation in this study.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Cardiac Amyloidosis
Screening Algorithm for Early Detection of Occult Cardiac Amyloidosis
Early diagnosis of cardiac amyloidosis (CA) is crucial because of the poor overall survival, high mortality and the need for early therapy including new treatment possibilities for transthyretin amyloidosis.
- Trial name
- EARLY-CA (NCT05693376)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Essen
Heart Failure, Aortic Stenosis
The Role of Cardiac Mechanics, Biomarkers and Frailty in Aortic Stenosis
The role of cardiac mechanics, circulating biomarkers and frailty in predicting outcomes in patients with aortic stenosis after aortic valve replacement (SCRABLES -The 2-Parts Study) Part I: Observational study to characterize…
- Trial name
- SCRABLES (NCT02856620)
- Testing
- Observational only
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christine Henri
Preeclampsia and Eclampsia, Stiffness, Aortic
Comparison of Longitudinal Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Preeclamptic Women After Delivery
The investigator measured the arterial stiffness using cardio-ankle vascular index (CAVI) test in patient with preeclampsia and normal pregnant women to evaluate the longitudinal change of CAVI and their predictors.
- Conditions
- Preeclampsia and Eclampsia, Stiffness, Aortic, Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- NCT04142268
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Obesity
Effect of Acute Dietary Supplementation With Grape Seed Extract on Aortic Stiffness, Arterial Pressure, and Blood Vessel Dilation in Collegiate Obese Individuals at Rest
This study investigated if elevated BP and aortic stiffness characterized in obese individuals are attenuated following acute grape seed extract supplementation.
- Trial name
- NCT04389060
- Testing
- Grape seed extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- California Baptist University
Hypertension, Systolic, Stiffness, Aortic
Sympathetic Regulation of Large Artery Stiffness in Humans With ISH
Stiffening of your blood vessels, particularly the large vessels from your heart (called the aorta and carotids) you age contributes to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) such as heart attack and stroke.
- Trial name
- SELECT (NCT04423627)
- Testing
- Clonidine, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Disease
White Blood Cell Counts and Onset of Cardiovascular Diseases: a CALIBER Study
The complete blood count is a commonly performed blood test, and previous small studies have suggested that the counts of some types of white blood cell in the complete blood count may be related to the onset of cardiovascular…
- Conditions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Disease, Stroke, Heart Failure
- Trial name
- CALIBER (NCT02014610)
- Volunteers
- 800,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic, Aneurysm, Dissecting
A Registry Study on Genetics and Biomarkers of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm/Dissection
This is a national registry study to determine genetic risk factor and serial biomarkers of thoracic aortic aneurysm/dissection
- Trial name
- ARSGBTAAD (NCT03010514)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beijing Institute of Heart, Lung and Blood Vessel Diseases
TAVI(Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation), Conduction Disorder
Biomarkers of Inflammation and Fibrosis in Conduction Disorders After TAVI
Prediction of conduction disorders (CDs) in patients with severe aortic stenosis (AS) undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) is an important and complex process with a significant impact on patient outcomes.
- Conditions
- TAVI(Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation), Conduction Disorder, Aortic Stenosis, Permanent Pacemaker Implantation
- Trial name
- NCT07201363
- Testing
- Biomarkers of inflammation and fibrosis in pre-procedural serum blood samples, Transthoracic echocardiography with myocardial deformation analysis and staging according to the extent of cardiac damage related to AS
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka
Delirium, AAA
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Patients Remain at Risk for Delirium on the Surgical Ward After Intensive Care Unit Dismissal
The incidence of delirium following open abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) surgery is significant, with incidence rates ranging from 12 to 33%.
- Conditions
- Delirium, AAA, Intensive Care Unit Delirium, Surgery--Complications
- Trial name
- NCT04080557
- Testing
- Surgery
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amphia Hospital
Neurocognitive Dysfunction
Transseptal vs Retrograde Aortic Ventricular Entry to Reduce Systemic Emboli
This study is a prospective, multicenter, randomized (1:1) controlled comparative effectiveness trial of a transseptal approach to left ventricular ablation compared to a retrograde aortic approach to prevent cerebral emboli and…
- Trial name
- TRAVERSE (NCT03946072)
- Testing
- Transseptal Aortic Approach Catheter Ablation Procedure, Retrograde Aortic Approach Catheter Ablation Procedure
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco