Clinical trials: Arterial Stiffness
Cognitive Impairment, Estrogen Deficiency
Effects of Ovarian Hormone Suppression on Vascular and Cognitive Function
Complaints about memory and thinking are common in women as they go through menopause. The female hormone estrogen is important for both the health of both the brain and the blood vessels.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Estrogen Deficiency, Menopause, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT03112226
- Testing
- GnRHant + E2
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Hypertension
To Investigate the Effect of Tart Montmorency Cherry Juice (Prunus Cerasus) on Vascular Function.
Given the global health issues associated with poor cardiovascular function, interventions that help reduce the severity, with emphasis on prevention would not only have economic implications, but would also improve health…
- Trial name
- NCT02234648
- Testing
- 60mL tart Montmorency cherry juice
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Healthy
Acute Effect of Nitrate From Natural Dietary Sources on Arterial Stiffness and Blood Pressures in Healthy Individuals
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acute effect of a meal high in dietary nitrates on aortic augmentation index, brachial and aortic blood pressures, and subendocardial viability ration (SEVR).
- Trial name
- DNAB (NCT01604993)
- Testing
- Spinach soup, Asparagus soup
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
CKDu, Arterial Stiffness
An Investigation Into the Cardiovascular Risk and Aetiology of CKDu in Sri Lanka
1. We hypothesise that CKDu patients will have increased arterial stiffness and thus increased all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.
- Conditions
- CKDu, Arterial Stiffness, Proteinuria, Serum Creatinine
- Trial name
- NCT02226055
- Testing
- Arterial Stiffness Assessment
- Where
- Sri Lanka
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Edinburgh
Atherosclerosis
Arterial Function and Atherosclerosis in Essential Thrombocythemia
The aim of the study is to examine (a) whether patients with JAK2 V617F positive ET in comparison to age-and sex-matched, apparently healthy control subjects show more advanced progression of arterial stiffness, pulse-wave…
- Trial name
- NCT03828422
- Testing
- imaging
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Stages 3-4 Exercise Tolerance / Functional Capacity Vascular Health / Arterial Stiffness Fatigue in CKD
"Hypoxic vs. Aerobic Training in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) leads to poor exercise tolerance, vascular dysfunction, and reduced quality of life. This randomized controlled trial will compare intermittent hypoxic training (IHT) with traditional aerobic training…
- Trial name
- IHT-CKD (NCT07180875)
- Testing
- hypoventilation group
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pharos University in Alexandria
Obesity, Pre-hypertension
Diet and Whole-body Vibration Training on Cardiovascular and Autonomic Function
Obesity is a major risk factor for premature arterial abnormalities including high blood pressure and increased stiffness. Previous studies have shown that weight loss via lifestyle modifications is associated with a decrease in…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Pre-hypertension, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01741779
- Testing
- Whole Body Vibration Training, Hypocaloric diet, Whole body vibration training & diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Vascular Diseases
Influence of Age, Weight and Ethnic Background on Blood Pressure
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition, in which the blood pressure is elevated. This is a common condition, which can lead to severe complications such as cardiovascular disease, heart…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Vascular Diseases, Hypertension
- Trial name
- AWE (NCT03014791)
- Testing
- Brief lifestyle/medical history questionnaire, Anthropometric measures, Blood pressure and arterial stiffness
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Diseases
VOPITB a New Devices to Determine Peripheral Arterial Stiffness: Validation Study
Our group has developed a device called "Velocidad Onda de Pulso Indice Tobillo Brazo (VOPITB)" . In this device the oscillometric method is used for easily and accurately measure the pulse wave velocity PWV in the arms and legs…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Diseases, Atherosclerosis of Artery
- Trial name
- NCT04303546
- Testing
- arterial stiffness measurements
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Extremadura
End-Stage Renal Disease
Feasibility Study of Arterial Stiffness in Hemodialysis Patients
People with kidney failure have a higher chance of getting disease in the blood vessels and this result in a decreased elasticity of the arteries of their body which make them very stiff or hard.
- Trial name
- NCT02196610
- Testing
- Applanation tonometry
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Healthy, Vascular Stiffness
Effect of Pharmacological Heart Rate Reduction on Visco-elastic Properties of the Arterial Wall (BRADYVASC)
The conduit arteries exhibit a viscoelastic behavior. Visco-elasticity is partially regulated by endothelium and contributes to the optimization of the heart-vessel coupling.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Vascular Stiffness, Aging
- Trial name
- BRADYVASC (NCT02584439)
- Testing
- ivabradine
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Rouen
Arterial Stiffness, Oral Health
Predication of Arterial Stiffness in Healthy Adults by Oral Health and Chewing Assessments
INN.oral.HEALTH is an sub-study embedded in the Innsbruck Health Promotion Program (INN.HEALTH). The study investigates whether oral health, oral structure, and oral function provide additional information for understanding…
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Oral Health, Mastication, Deglutition
- Trial name
- INNoralHEALTH (NCT07736222)
- Testing
- Dentition and Occlusal Status Assessment, Oral Health Assessment Tool, Maximum Bite Force Measurement
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VASCage GmbH
Endothelial Function and Arterial Stiffness
A Pilot Case Control Study of Vascular Function in Cyclists
This is a pilot study with the purpose of measuring vascular function, assessed by evaluating arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity and augmentation index) and endothelial function (flow mediated dilatation), in elite/amateur…
- Trial name
- NCT02745665
- Testing
- flow mediated dilation (endothelial function), ABPI, Pulse wave velocity and augmentation index
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St George's, University of London
Gastric Emptying, Diabetes Mellitus
The Effect of Natural Food Flavourings on Gastrointestinal and Cardiovascular Physiological Responses.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether 3 g cinnamon was sufficient to delay the gastric emptying rate of a high-fat solid meal and subsequently reduce postprandial blood glucose and lipid responses, oxidative stress…
- Trial name
- CinnGastEmpt (NCT01350284)
- Testing
- Cinnamon
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Limerick
Arterial Stiffness
Response To Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy In Heart Failure: Role Of Arterial Stiffness
To determine if arterial stiffness as measured by non-invasive pulse wave velocity can predict the response to resynchronization therapy in heart failure.
- Trial name
- NCT00970476
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Creighton University
Arterial Stiffness, Maximal Oxygen Uptake
Reducing Arterial Stiffness with a Smart Ring and AI-Guided Exercise
The goal of this three-month clinical trial is to study if wearing an Oura Ring and following the exercise guidance provided by an AI-based Advisor in the Oura App works to reduce arterial stiffness.
- Trial name
- GONDOR-AS (NCT06644014)
- Testing
- Exercise, Smart Ring
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pauli Ohukainen
Williams Syndrome, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis
Impact of Elastin Mediated Vascular Stiffness on End Organs
Background: People with Williams Syndrome (WS) and supravalvular aortic stenosis (SVAS) have less elasticity in their blood vessels. This is called blood vessel stiffness.
- Conditions
- Williams Syndrome, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02840448
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 159 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Healthy Lifestyle
The Menus of Change Health and Heart Benefits for University Students
The goal of this cross-sectional study is to investigate the health benefits of the Menus of Change in undergraduate university students, by comparing 2 groups: Students eating in the Menus of change catered halls, versus…
- Trial name
- NCT05863078
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
Ageing, Blood Flow Restriction
Comparing Vascular Responses to Resistance Exercise with and Without Blood Flow Restriction in Young and Older Adults
Aging leads to declines in functional capacity and effort tolerance. Muscle strength remains stable from ages 25 to 50 but declines significantly after age 60, affecting activities like stair climbing and walking, reducing…
- Trial name
- HOLD TIGHT (NCT06596304)
- Testing
- Low intensity-resistance training with lower limb blood flow restriction, High Intensity Resistance Training
- Where
- 2 sites in Portugal
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Egas Moniz - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL
Arteriosclerosis
Association Between Peripheral Artery Stiffness and Cardiovascular Disease
Arterial pulse wave velocity (PWV) is strongly correlated with atherosclerosis, and the PWV of carotid or femoral artery could predict the severity of arterial atherosclerosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00201565
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital