Clinical trials: Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure
Oxidative Stress, Endothelial Function
Effect of Tahini in Oxidative Stress and Endothelial Function in Diabetes
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), a cluster of disorders that affect heart and blood vessels, is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality around the world and is responsible for 17.9 million deaths annually worldwide.
- Conditions
- Oxidative Stress, Endothelial Function, Blood Pressure, Arterial Stiffness
- Trial name
- NCT05396079
- Testing
- tahini and bread, margarine, cheese and bread
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Harokopio University
Blood Pressure
The Effect of Short-term L-citrulline Supplementation on Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness
The goal of this clinical trial is to examine the effect of short-term L-Citrulline on central and peripheral blood pressure in healthy older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05974813
- Testing
- L-Citrulline
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- European University Cyprus
Prehypertension, Masked Hypertension
Arterial Function After Two Different Physical Exercise Intensities in Prehypertension
Individuals with prehypertension, diagnosed according to the 7th Brazilian Guidelines on Hypertension with the presence of systolic blood pressure (SBP) between 121 and 139 and / or diastolic (DBP) between 81 and 89 mmHg, are…
- Trial name
- PREHTEXVAS (NCT04200716)
- Testing
- Moderate intensity continuous training - session, High intensity interval training - session
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Insulin Sensitivity, Endothelial Dysfunction
Resistance Training and Cardiometabolic Health
This study will investigate the relationship between resistance training load and repetitions on cardiometabolic outcomes. The primary objective of this clinical trial is to determine whether high load or low load resistance…
- Conditions
- Insulin Sensitivity, Endothelial Dysfunction, Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- NCT03325933
- Testing
- High Load/Low Rep Resistance Training, Low Load/High Rep Resistance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Elevated Blood Pressure
Mindfulness and Neural Cardiovascular Control in Humans
This study evaluates the impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on sympathetic nerve activity and arterial stiffness.
- Trial name
- NCT03626363
- Testing
- Stress Management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michigan Technological University
Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases
The Effects of Strawberries on Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the US. Statistics show that approximately 91% of individuals with CVD have vascular dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases, Vascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT02099578
- Testing
- 25 g of Freeze-dried Strawberry Powder, 50 g of Freeze-dried Strawberry Powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Hypertension, Poor Sleep Quality
Sleep and Arterial Function in Hypertensive Patients With Poor Sleep Quality
This prospective, parallel-group randomised controlled trial evaluates whether cognitive-behavioural therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) improves arterial function and psychological and cognitive outcomes in hypertensive patients with…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Poor Sleep Quality, Insomnia, Arterial Stiffness
- Trial name
- SLEEP-ARTerY (NCT07789535)
- Testing
- Behavioral: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Passive sleep education
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 234 people
- Sponsor
- Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Ave, EPE
Septic Shock
Effects of Fludrocortisone on Norepinephrine-mean Arterial Pressure Dose-response in Septic Shock
Septic shock (associated with relative adrenal insufficiency) is characterized by decreased arterial responsiveness to catecholamines.
- Trial name
- FLUDRO (NCT02069288)
- Testing
- Fludrocortisone
- Where
- France
- Sponsor
- Rennes University Hospital
Cardiovascular Disease
Effect of Soy on HDL-C Function, Central Blood Pressure, and Arterial Stiffness
The purpose of the proposed pilot study is to evaluate the effects of a soy protein isolate with naturally occurring isoflavones on the properties of HDL-C (total HDL-C, HDL particle size and HDL function), central blood…
- Trial name
- SOY (NCT02180841)
- Testing
- Soy Protein Powder (25g/d), Soy Protein Powder (50g/d)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Thoracic Aortic Dissection
Trial of Exercise in Aortic Dissection Survivors
The primary objective of this study is to test the safety and mental health benefits of a guided exercise program for people who survived an acute aortic dissection. This study is designed to answer several questions: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT05610462
- Testing
- Guided Exercise Training Program, Usual Care
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Healthy
Comparison of Dietary Fats on Vascular Parameters
The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of consuming 50g of fat from 5 different sources (coconut, canola, grapeseed, chia, and butter) on arterial stiffness, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Trial name
- COIL (NCT01876394)
- Testing
- Coconut Oil, Canola Oil, Grapeseed Oil
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Hypertension
Salt-sensitive Hypertension Study in Lantian County
Essential hypertension is a complex trait which results from interaction between environmental factors and genetic factors. Our study aimed to detect the differential expression of LncRNAs and epigenetic changes such as DNA…
- Trial name
- SHSL (NCT02915315)
- Testing
- salt
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital Xi'an Jiaotong University
Hyperparathyroidism, Hypertension
The Effect of Parathyroidectomy on Renal Function, Endothelial Function, and Blood Pressure
Secondary hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is a known complication of chronic renal failure. Elevated concentrations of parathyroid hormone (PTH) play a role not only in the pathogenesis of renal bone disease, but also in the…
- Trial name
- NCT00452049
- Testing
- parathyroidectomy
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Hypertension
Nifedipine GITS and Amlodipine Besylate on Recovery of Blood Pressure Rhythm and Arterial Stiffness
This trial evaluates the effects of Nifedipine GITS and Amlodipine besylate on blood pressure rhythm restoration and arterial stiffness in young and middle-aged non-dipper hypertensives.
- Trial name
- NARRAS (NCT02940548)
- Testing
- Nifedipine GITS, Amlodipine besylate
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Jing Liu
Hypertension
Acute Effect of Photobiomodulation in Individuals with Hypertension
This is a randomized, double-blind and sham-controlled clinical trial that aims to evaluate and compare the acute effect of full-body photobiomodulation (PBM) and modified ILIB (Intravascular laser irradiation of blood) on blood…
- Trial name
- NCT06678698
- Testing
- Panel Effective Photobiomodulation Therapy, Modified ILIB Photobiomodulation Therapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Arterial Calcification, Aortic Stiffness
Noninvasive Perioperative Monitoring of Arterial Stiffness, Volume and Nutritional Status in Stable Renal Transplant Recipients
Central blood pressure and pulse wave velocity were measured using a BR 102 Plus PWA device in perioperative time after kidney transplantation
- Conditions
- Arterial Calcification, Aortic Stiffness, High Blood Pressure, Kidney Transplantation
- Trial name
- NCT02908139
- Testing
- BR-102 plus PWA, Tanita MC780 MA S
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Blood Pressure, Sleep
"Neighborhood Disadvantage, Sleep and Vascular Health"
The purpose of the study is to find out the effects of neighborhood disadvantage and sleep disparities contribute to racial disparities in cardiometabolic health and blood pressure in young adults.
- Conditions
- Blood Pressure, Sleep, Racism, Stiffness, Arterial
- Trial name
- NDSVH (NCT04576338)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Auburn University
Prediabetes, Lipid Profile
How a Mediterranean Diet With Potatoes Impacts Heart and Metabolic Health in Adults With Pre-Diabetes
The goal of this clinical trial is to is to determine the effects of baked potato with the skin (BP) + nutrition education focused on adherence for a Mediterranean Dietary Pattern (MEDNE) on glycemic control, cardiometabolic…
- Conditions
- Prediabetes, Lipid Profile, Hypertension, Glycemic Control
- Trial name
- MEDPOT-PREDM (NCT06817252)
- Testing
- Mediterranean Diet Nutrition Education, Mediterranean Diet Nutrition Education with Baked White Potato
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Hypertension
Watermelon Supplementation and Arterial Stiffness
Increased abdominal obesity (waist circumference) and systolic blood pressure (BP) are main risk factors for the metabolic syndrome. Approximately 60% of adults in the United States are prehypertensive or hypertensive.
- Trial name
- NCT01185041
- Testing
- Watermelon Extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Hypertension, Resistant to Conventional Therapy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
CPAP Effect on Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients With Resistant Hypertension
Resistant hypertension is defined as uncontrolled blood pressure (BP ≥ 140/90mmHg) despite the current use of three or more antihypertensive drugs at full doses, including a diuretic.
- Trial name
- POP-ART (NCT02385864)
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 166 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble