Clinical trials: Arterial Stiffness
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
A Study to Compare the Impact of Fulticasone Furoate/Vilanterol vs. Tiotropium on Arterial Stiffness in COPD
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of fluticasone furoate (FF, GW685698)/vilanterol (VI, GW642444) Inhalation Powder once daily (QD) on arterial stiffness compared with Tiotropium QD over 12 week treatment period in…
- Trial name
- NCT01395888
- Testing
- fluticasone furoate (FF, GW685698)/vilanterol (VI, GW642444) 100/25 mcg Novel Dry Powder Inhaler (NDPI), Tiotropium
- Where
- 55 sites in Argentina, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 260 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Aging, Healthy Diet
The Effects of Added Sugar Intake on Brain Blood Flow and Hippocampal Function in Midlife Adults
This study will focus on improving brain health through dietary modification of added sugars in middle aged adults (50- 64 years old).
- Trial name
- NCT05211726
- Testing
- Low Added Sugar Diet, High Added Sugar Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, CABG
High-intensity Inspiratory Muscle Training as a Pre-cardiac Rehabilitation in Heart Disease
Background/aim: Endothelial function is closely associated with coronary artery health among individuals being treated for heart disease.
- Trial name
- NCT06127147
- Testing
- IMT
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Chronic Kidney Disease
Effects Of Sitaxsentan On Proteinuria, 24-Hour Blood Pressure, And Arterial Stiffness In Chronic Kidney Disease Subjects
This study is being conducted to evaluate sitaxsentan dosing in subjects with chronic kidney disease.
- Trial name
- FCRD01 (NCT00810732)
- Testing
- Open, Nifedipine
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hyperuricemia
Sex-related Differences in Arterial Stiffness in Type 2 Diabetics: Role of Uric Acid
Three separate interventions will be undertaken with the primary outcome of improving pulse wave velocity. Initially, age and BMI-matched men and post-menopausal women, all with type 2 diabetes, will be treated with allopurinol…
- Trial name
- NCT03648996
- Testing
- Low-fructose diet, isocaloric, Allopurinol, Low-fructose, hypocaloric
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Hypertension
Nebivolol, Lifestyle Modification and Arterial Stiffness
Numerous anti-hypertensive drugs have been reported to be efficacious in reducing central arterial stiffness and these effects may contribute to improved outcomes in hypertensive patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01920282
- Testing
- Nebivolol, Lifestyle Modification, Nebivolol plus Lifestyle Modification
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Nitric Oxide Bioavailability in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
More patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) die from cardiovascular disease than direct pulmonary complications.
- Trial name
- NCT01398943
- Testing
- Tetrahydrobiopterin (BH4), Antioxidant Cocktail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Menopause, Hypertension
Taekwondo Training and Postmenopausal Women With Stage-2 Hypertension
Aging is associated with hormonal imbalances and progressive decreases in arterial health and function. It is crucial to prevent or reduce the negative effects of aging on hormonal balance and the vasculature by implementing…
- Trial name
- NCT03544307
- Testing
- Taekwondo training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Kosin University
Peripheral Artery Disease, Vascular Function
Impacts of Aquatic vs Land Walking on Vascular Health and Exercise Tolerance in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
The purpose of this study was to examine the impacts of a 12-week aquatic walking exercise program on body composition, vascular function, cardiorespiratory capacity, exercise tolerance, muscular strength, and physical function…
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease, Vascular Function, Exercise Tolerance, Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03849300
- Testing
- Aquatic walking exercise program group 1, Aquatic walking exercise program group 2, Land-based walking exercise group
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University
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
Prehypertension, Blood Pressure
The Effects of a Jump Rope Exercise Program on Vascular Health, Inflammatory Markers in Prehypertensive Adolescent Girls
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a 12-week jump rope exercise program on blood pressure, arterial stiffness, vasodilating and vasoconstricting factors, inflammatory markers, and body composition in…
- Conditions
- Prehypertension, Blood Pressure, Abdominal Obesity, Adiposity
- Trial name
- NCT03534427
- Testing
- Jump rope exercise intervention
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Coronary Artery Disease
Effects of Agonists of Glucagon Like Peptide - 1 Receptors (GLP-1R) on Arterial Stiffness, Endothelial Glycocalyx and Coronary Flow Reserve in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Arterial stiffness is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Moreover, the integrity of endothelial glycocalyx plays a vital role in vascular permeability, inflammation and elasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT03010683
- Testing
- Liraglutide, Metformin
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
No Disease
Efficacy of Polyphenols From Milk and Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolate is one of the richest sources of polyphenols though it has been hypothesised that the bioavailability and therefore probably the bioefficacy of epicatechin from milk chocolate was reduced compared to dark.
- Trial name
- NCT00513344
- Testing
- Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, Control (polyphenol-free) "Chocolate"
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Obesity, Sedentary Lifestyle
Exercise After Clinically Significant Weight Loss
The Prescribed Exercise to Reduce Recidivism After Weight Loss Pilot (PREVAIL-P) study will evaluate the effect of aerobic exercise training amount on weight maintenance following clinically significant weight loss.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Sedentary Lifestyle, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- PREVAIL-P (NCT03685123)
- Testing
- Physical activity recommendations, Weight maintenance recommendations, OPTIFAST weight loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
RELOVAIR® Lung Deflation Study
The primary objective of the study is to test the hypothesis that lung hyperinflation contributes to cardiac dysfunction in COPD and that the treatment of lung deflation with FF/VI Inhalation Powder 100/25 mcg administered once…
- Trial name
- NCT01691885
- Testing
- Fluticasone Furoate, Vilanterol
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Effects of Exercise Training Intensity on Fitness and Insulin Sensitivity in African Americans
African Americans are at a substantially greater type 2 diabetes risk compared to Caucasians; however, very little data are available on the effects of exercise training on type 2 diabetes risk factors in at risk African…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Sedentary Lifestyle
- Trial name
- HI-PACE (NCT02892331)
- Testing
- Moderate intensity exercise training (MOD-INT), High Intensity exercise training (HI-INT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
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
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Study of the Effect of Tocilizumab on Markers of Atherogenic Risk in Patients With Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
This 2 arm study will investigate the effects of tocilizumab on lipids, arterial stiffness, and markers of atherogenic risk in patients with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT00535782
- Testing
- Tocilizumab, Methotrexate
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Heart Failure, Congestive Heart Failure
Vasodilator Therapy for Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction
The main objective is to test the effect of prolonged therapy (24 weeks) with isosorbide dinitrate ± hydralazine on arterial wave reflections (primary endpoint).
- Trial name
- NCT01516346
- Testing
- Isosorbide Dinitrate, Isosorbide Dinitrate + Hydralazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center