Clinical trials: Arterial Inflammation
Coronary Artery Disease
Inflammation and Coronary Endothelial Function
The investigators are studying whether anti-inflammatory agents can improve abnormal coronary artery function in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and abnormal coronary artery endothelial function.
- Trial name
- NCT02366091
- Testing
- Methotrexate, Colchicine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Cardiovascular Disease, HIV
Statin Therapy to Improve Atherosclerosis in HIV Patients
In HIV patients, statin therapy will attenuate plaque inflammation, thus, making plaques less vulnerable, will deter plaque progression, and improve endothelial function.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, HIV, Atherosclerosis, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT00965185
- Testing
- atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Protective Effects of Long-term Remote Limb Ischemic Preconditioning For Carotid Artery Stenting
Remote limb ischemic preconditioning (RIPC) has neuro-protective and anti-inflammatory effects on ischemia- reperfusion injury. As the extent of its effect is unknown, the investigators will use clinical outcome, serum…
- Trial name
- NCT01654666
- Testing
- Remote ischemic preconditioning, Carotid Artery Stenting
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- Ji Xunming
Coronary Arteriosclerosis
Study of the Effect of omega3 on Biomarkers of Cardiac Necrosis (CKMB and Troponin I) and Inflammation Marker (CRP) After Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of omega 3 on biomarkers of cardiac necrosis(CKMB and troponin I) and inflammation marker CRP.
- Trial name
- NCT01521845
- Testing
- omega 3
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Giant Cell Arteritis
Assessment of Giant Cell Arteritis Medical Practices in France
The purpose of this study is to describe medical practices in patients with GCA in terms of patient journey, diagnostic methods and specific GCA treatments since diagnosis.
- Trial name
- ARTEMIS (NCT03658889)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 306 people
- Sponsor
- Chugai Pharma France
Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Artery Disease
YELLOW II Study: Reduction in Coronary Yellow Plaque, Lipids and Vascular Inflammation by Aggressive Lipid Lowering
Coronary artery disease (CAD) remains a leading cause of death in most countries. It is well known that the reduction of cholesterol levels by statin therapy is associated with significant decreases in plaque burden.
- Trial name
- NCT01837823
- Testing
- rosuvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Inflammation
Bradykinin Receptor Antagonism During Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Each year over a million patients worldwide undergo cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). CPB is associated with significant morbidity including the transfusion of allogenic blood products, inflammation and…
- Conditions
- Cardiopulmonary Bypass, Inflammation, Fibrinolysis, Surgery
- Trial name
- BRAC (NCT00223704)
- Testing
- HOE 140, Aminocaproic Acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Arterial Stiffness, Inflammation
Bioactive Compounds in Watermelon Modulating Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Elders
Watermelon is the only food with a unique combination of amino acids and antioxidants that may reduce artery stiffness. However, only 27% of older adults meet the daily recommendation for fruit intake.
- Trial name
- MOXIE (NCT03626168)
- Testing
- 100% watermelon juice
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Obesity
Characterization of Brachial Arterial t-PA Release, Endothelial Function, Obesity and Inflammation
T-PA release is impaired in obese subjects. In order to have a better mechanistic understanding of t-PA release, we will compare t-PA release to Flow Mediated Vasodilation, Radial Artery Tonometry, and other markers of…
- Trial name
- P1A3B (NCT00780481)
- Testing
- Bradykinin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Vitamin D Deficiency, Coronary Artery Disease
Vitamin D Repletion in Coronary Artery Disease
Vitamin D (Vit D) status is an emerging risk marker of great interest in cardiovascular disease (CVD). Lower serum levels of Vit D are associated with both cardiac risk factors and prevalent cardiovascular disease.
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Coronary Artery Disease, Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01570309
- Testing
- Ergocalciferol, Sugar pill
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Seth I. Sokol, M.D.
Coronary Artery Disease
NIRS Ticagrelor Evaluation
The Impact of Ticagrelor on Coronary Atherosclerotic Lipid Pool and Inflammation Assessed by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy study will evaluate whether ticagrelor leads to a 20% reduction in the LCBI with NIRS/IVUS suggesting…
- Trial name
- NCT02282332
- Testing
- Ticagrelor
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Medstar Health Research Institute
Vitamin D Deficiency, Cardiomyopathies
Can Vitamin D Reduce Heart Muscle Damage After Bypass Surgery?
Background and study aim: Heart diseases are among the most common causes of death worldwide. A large proportion of deaths are caused by heart attacks (myocardial infarction), where blood flow to the heart is reduced resulting in…
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Cardiomyopathies, Apoptosis, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT04323852
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Subjects With Hyperlipidemia, Dyslipidemia
Effects of Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) Inhibition on Arterial Wall Inflammation in Patients With Elevated Lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a))
A study to assess the effects of proprotein convertase subtilisin/ kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibition on the arterial wall inflammation in patients with elevated lipoprotein(a).
- Trial name
- ANITSCHKOW (NCT02729025)
- Testing
- Evolocumab
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Atherosclerosis
Inflammation and Vascular Function in Atherosclerosis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether reducing inflammation in blood vessels with an aspirin-like drug called salsalate will improve blood vessel function.
- Trial name
- NCT00760019
- Testing
- salsalate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Dialysis, Cardiovascular Disease
Novel Pathways to Manage Inflammation and Atherosclerosis in Dialysis Patients: Role of Nicotinic Acid
Patients with kidney failure on hemodialysis have an extremely high rate of cardiovascular disease including atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
- Conditions
- Dialysis, Cardiovascular Disease, Atherosclerosis, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01159054
- Testing
- Extended Release Nicotinic Acid (Niaspan)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Coronary Artery Disease
Quercetin in Coronary Artery By-pass Surgery
The purpose of this study is to test the anti-inflammatory and anti-senescence effects of quercetin during coronary artery by-pass graft surgery.
- Trial name
- Q-CABG (NCT04907253)
- Testing
- Quercetin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Montreal Heart Institute
Metabolic Syndrome
Korean Red Ginseng and Metabolic Syndrome
Five factor consisting of Metabolic syndrome is closely linked by insulin resistance. Until now, several studies have been performed about effects of Korea red ginseng on hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia, but not…
- Trial name
- NCT00976274
- Testing
- Korean red ginseng, starch
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The Korean Society of Ginseng
Dialysis, Cardiovascular Disease
The Effect(s) of Sevelamer Carbonate (Renvela) on Atherosclerotic Plaque Inflammation Judged by FDG-PET Scan
The hypothesis is that switching calcium based phosphate binders to sevelamer carbonate will be associated with less inflammation including less atherosclerotic plaque inflammation (inflammation of the vessel walls).
- Conditions
- Dialysis, Cardiovascular Disease, Atherosclerosis, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01238588
- Testing
- Sevelamer Carbonate (Renvela)
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Exercise and Arterial Stiffness in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Patients with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) have increased arterial stiffness, which leads to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) of arteriosclerotic origin, which are the main cause of mortality in these patients.
- Trial name
- EJERCITALES (NCT03107442)
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Pública Andaluza para la Investigación Biomédica Andalucía Oriental
Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease
Salsalate Therapy to Reduce Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Risk
The hypothesis is that salsalate therapy may be an effective and safe method to modulate inflammation in metabolically-critical tissues and thus reduce insulin resistance and its related complications.
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease, Inflammation, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT00330733
- Testing
- Salsalate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development