Clinical trials: Arterial Inflammation
Giant Cell Arteritis
A Placebo-controlled Phase 2 Trial to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of Secukinumab in Giant Cell Arteritis
This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of secukinumab compared to placebo to maintain disease remission up to 28 weeks including corticosteroid tapering, as well as up to 1 year (52 weeks) in patients with…
- Trial name
- TitAIN (NCT03765788)
- Testing
- Secukinumab 300 mg, s.c., Prednisolone
- Where
- 11 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
HIV
Effects of Eplerenone on Cardiovascular Disease in HIV (MIRACLE HIV Study)
HIV-infected individuals treated with antiretroviral medications are living longer, but have an increased risk of heart disease when compared to non-HIV-infected individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT02740179
- Testing
- Eplerenone, Lifestyle Modification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Psoriasis, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effect of Nicotinamide Riboside on Immune Activation in Psoriasis
Background: Psoriasis causes chronic inflammation in the body. Researchers want to see if a kind of vitamin B3 dietary supplement can help. This might lead to more treatment options.
- Conditions
- Psoriasis, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity, Dyslipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT04271735
- Testing
- Niagen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
HIV-1-infection, Elevated Cardiovascular Risk
A Study to Evaluate the Effects of Cenicriviroc Mesylate on Arterial Inflammation in People Living With HIV
The study was conducted to determine if cenicriviroc mesylate (CVC) would decrease vascular inflammation as measured by 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) imaging of the aorta…
- Trial name
- NCT05630885
- Testing
- CVC 150 mg, CVC 300 mg
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Takayasu Arteritis
A Study of Ustekinumab in Participants With Takayasu Arteritis (TAK)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of ustekinumab compared to placebo, in combination with oral glucocorticoid (GC) taper regimen, in participants with relapsing Takayasu Arteritis (TAK).
- Trial name
- NCT04882072
- Testing
- Ustekinumab, Glucorticoid Taper Regimen
- Where
- 27 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K.
Psoriasis, Inflammation
A Proof-of-Activity Study With Orticumab in Subjects With Psoriasis and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
The primary purpose of this proof-of-activity, phase 2 trial is to evaluate the safety and activity of orticumab in subjects with moderate to severe psoriasis and cardiometabolic risk factors.
- Conditions
- Psoriasis, Inflammation, Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiometabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT04776629
- Testing
- Orticumab
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Abcentra
Arterial Occlusive Disease, Intermittent Claudication
ARREST PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease)
This trial will test the hypothesis that inflammation and insulin resistance contribute to reduced walking distance in subjects with intermittent claudication by impairing vascular reactivity and skeletal muscle metabolic…
- Conditions
- Arterial Occlusive Disease, Intermittent Claudication, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT00153166
- Testing
- atorvastatin and pioglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Coronary Artery Disease, Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
The RAS, Fibrinolysis and Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Each year over a million patients worldwide undergo cardiac surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB).1 CPB is associated with significant morbidity including hemodynamic instability, the transfusion of allogenic blood…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Angiotensin Converting Enzyme, Angiotensin Receptor Blockers, Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Trial name
- NCT00607672
- Testing
- Ramipril, Candesartan
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Uveitis, Intermediate Uveitis
Safety Study of Suprachoroidal Triamcinolone Acetonide Via Microneedle to Treat Uveitis
This study is designed to determine the safety and tolerability of a single microinjection of triamcinolone acetonide (TRIESENCE®) into the suprachoroidal space (SCS) of patients who have non-infectious uveitis.
- Conditions
- Uveitis, Intermediate Uveitis, Posterior Uveitis, Panuveitis
- Trial name
- NCT01789320
- Testing
- triamcinolone acetonide (Triesence®)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Clearside Biomedical, Inc.
Atherosclerosis
Detection of Plaque Inflammation by Positron Emission Tomography (PET)-Effects of Simvastatin on Plaque Inflammation
The purpose of this study is to determine whether FDG-PET is capable of detecting atherosclerotic plaque inflammation and monitoring the effects of statins on plaque inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT00114504
- Testing
- simvastatin
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Kurume University
Coronary Artery Disease
Study Effect of VIA-2291 on Vascular Inflammation
This is a dose ranging study to compare the effect of VIA-2291 vs. Placebo on various inflammatory biomarkers in patients with recent acute coronary events
- Trial name
- NCT00358826
- Testing
- VIA-2291
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 191 people
- Sponsor
- Tallikut Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Inflammation Reduction Trial
The Cardiovascular Inflammation Reduction Trial (CIRT) is a randomized clinical trial investigating whether taking low-dose methotrexate reduces heart attacks, strokes, or death in people with type 2 diabetes or metabolic…
- Trial name
- CIRT (NCT01594333)
- Testing
- Methotrexate
- Where
- 470 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 4,786 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
HIV, Vascular Diseases
Pentoxifylline and Combination Antiretroviral Therapy to Improve Blood Vessel Function in HIV-Infected People
People infected with HIV have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease than people not infected with HIV. This may be due to increased inflammation in the blood vessels.
- Conditions
- HIV, Vascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT00864916
- Testing
- Combination antiretroviral therapy (cART), Pentoxifylline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Coronary Artery Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease
Effect of Vitamin D Supplement on Inflammation Markers in High-Risk Cardiovascular Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine if vitamin D supplementation changes the results of certain tests associated with inflammation in the body using an oral, synthetic form of vitamin D called paricalcitol.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypovitaminosis D, Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
- Trial name
- VINCA-CKD (NCT01012414)
- Testing
- paricalcitol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
HIV
A Study of the Gut Barrier and Blood Vessel Inflammation in Individuals With and Without HIV
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether teduglutide can repair a "leaky" gut, decrease inflammation, and prevent or treat plaque, a build-up of fat and other materials in the blood vessels of the heart, in…
- Trial name
- NCT02431325
- Testing
- Teduglutide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Efficacy and Safety of MEDI6570 in Patients With a History of Myocardial Infarction
A Phase IIB Parallel group Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MEDI6570 in Participants with a Prior Myocardial Infarction.
- Trial name
- GOLDILOX (NCT04610892)
- Testing
- MEDI6570
- Where
- 84 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 423 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Inflammation, Atherosclerosis
Effects of Short-term Curcumin and Multi-polyphenol Supplementation on the Anti-inflammatory Properties of HDL
Polyphenol supplements, including curcumin and resveratrol, are known to decrease inflammation, but previous polyphenol supplements were poorly absorbed and thus their effects were reduced.
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- PSI (NCT02998918)
- Testing
- PolyResveratrol Supplementation, Curcumin Supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
HIV, Inflammation
PET/CT Imaging Companion Study To ACTG A5314
HIV-infected individuals on antiretroviral therapy (ART) are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), likely due to chronically increased inflammation.
- Conditions
- HIV, Inflammation, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- PET/CTMTX (NCT02312219)
- Testing
- Folic Acid, Low Dose Methotrexate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Prediabetes, Obese
Inflammation Inhibition in Prediabetic Humans
Prediabetes, characterized by elevated fasting blood sugar or exaggerated blood sugar response to sugar ingestion, effects over 79 million adult Americans and is a precursor to the development of Type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- INCITE (NCT01977417)
- Testing
- Salsalate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gary L. Pierce
Coronary Artery Disease
Effect of Acute Statin Treatment in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
The goal of this study is to determine if one dose of simvastatin will decrease the inflammatory response to coronary intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT00588471
- Testing
- Simvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic