Clinical trials: Aortic Stiffness
Marfan Syndrome
Comparison of Aliskiren vs Negative Controls on Aortic Stiffness in Patients With MFS
Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an inherited disorder of connective tissue with morbidity and mortality from aortic dilatation and dissection.
- Trial name
- NCT01715207
- Testing
- Aliskiren, Atenolol
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction
Study of Effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan vs. Enalapril on Aortic Stiffness in Patients With Mild to Moderate HF With Reduced Ejection Fraction
To determine whether treatment with sacubitril/valsartan provides a superior effect on aortic characteristic impedance compared to enalapril in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (left ventricular ejection…
- Trial name
- EVALUATE-HF (NCT02874794)
- Testing
- LCZ696 (sacubitril/valsartan), Enalapril
- Where
- 81 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 465 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Marfan Syndrome
Effects of Losartan Versus Atenolol on Aortic and Cardiac Muscle Stiffness in Adults With Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder with morbidity and mortality from aortic dilation and dissection. The degree of aortic dilation and response to beta-blockade (standard of care) vary in adults with…
- Trial name
- NCT00723801
- Testing
- Atenolol, Losartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Chronic Kidney Disease, Cardiovascular Disease
Management of Cardiovascular Disease in Kidney Disease (MaCK) Study
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the largest concerns for patients with Chronic kidney disease (CKD). At present time the investigators do not have proven effective strategies to reduce high CVD related deaths in CKD.
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Inflammation, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- MaCK (NCT03636152)
- Testing
- MRI carotid, APWV, Hydroxychloroquine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hypertension
Study of the Safety and Efficacy of LCZ696 on Arterial Stiffness in Elderly Patients With Hypertension
The study examined the efficacy of LCZ696 in comparison to the ARB olmesartan on Central Aortic Systolic Blood Pressure (CASP) and other measures of central hemodynamics and arterial stiffness in elderly patients with an elevated…
- Trial name
- NCT01692301
- Testing
- LCZ696, Olmesartan, amlodipine
- Where
- 47 sites in United States, Argentina and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 454 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness
Healthy Aging Through Functional Food
The purpose of this study is to determine whether dietary inducers of glyoxalase 1 are effective in improving metabolic and vascular health.
- Conditions
- Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness, Vasodilation
- Trial name
- HATFF (NCT02095873)
- Testing
- Glyoxalase 1 (Glo1) inducer
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Warwick
Vascular Stiffness, Endothelial Dysfunction
Targeting Inflammation to Treat Cardiovascular Aging
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States with older age being a primary risk factor.
- Conditions
- Vascular Stiffness, Endothelial Dysfunction, Diastolic Dysfunction
- Trial name
- TIVA (NCT01775865)
- Testing
- Salsalate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gary L. Pierce
Prehypertension, Gout
Study of Febuxostat Effect on Blood Pressure in Patients With High Normal Blood Pressure
High normal blood pressure, also called prehypertension, is a significant problem. High uric acid in the blood, the same thing that causes gout, may cause higher blood pressures.
- Conditions
- Prehypertension, Gout, Pulse Wave Velocity, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01472692
- Testing
- Febuxostat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
Impact of Grafts and Endografts for Abdominal Aneurysms on Arterial Stiffness.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate by non-invasive methods the change in central hemodynamics and arterial stiffness produced by grafts and endografts after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
- Trial name
- NCT02642952
- Testing
- non-invasive methods
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal
Hypertension, Diabetes
Safety Study to Lower the Risk of Heart Failure is Also Effective in Reducing Stiffness of the Arteries
The study is being done to see if a drug shown to lower the risk of heart failure is also effective in reducing the stiffness of the arteries.
- Trial name
- EFFORT (NCT00829296)
- Testing
- nebivolol, Metoprolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease
Effect of ACE-inhibitors on Aortic Stiffness in Elderly Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
The goal of this proposal is to investigate the potential for ACE-inhibitors (ACE-I)(drugs primarily used to treat hypertension or congestive heart failure) to prevent or delay cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults with…
- Trial name
- NCT00874432
- Testing
- angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, lisinopril
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Heart Failure, Diastolic
Evaluating the Use of Exenatide in People With Type 2 Diabetes and Diastolic Heart Failure
People with type 2 diabetes experience heart failure more often than do people without diabetes. This may be due to increased stiffness in the heart as a result of diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT00799435
- Testing
- Exenatide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Hypertension
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of LCZ696 on Aortic Stiffness in Subjects With Hypertension
This was the first evaluation of the effects of LCZ696 on local and regional measures of aortic stiffness in subjects with mild to moderate hypertension and widened pulse pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT01870739
- Testing
- sacubitril/valsartan (LCZ696), olmesartan, Amlodipine (Optional)
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany, Switzerland and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals