Clinical trials: Atherosclerosis, Cerebral
Ischemic Stroke
Reducing Intracranial atheroSclErosis With Repatha
The purpose of this study will be to understand the underlying mechanism by which PCSK9 inhibition reduces the rate of ischemic stroke seen in the pivotal studies that led to its FDA approval for ASCVD such as ischemic stroke.
- Trial name
- RISER (NCT04573777)
- Testing
- Repatha
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
Epidemiology of Carotid Disease in Elderly Adults
To determine whether a population with isolated systolic hypertension (ISH) had a higher prevalence of carotid disease than a normotensive population matched for age and sex, and to determine specific risk factors for carotid…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Hypertension, Carotid Artery Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00005230
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Atherosclerosis
Intensive Rosuvastatin Therapy on Cerebral Hemodynamics in Patients With Atherosclerotic Intracranial Arterial Stenosis
Atherosclerotic intracranial arterial stenosis (AICAS) corresponds to luminal narrowing of the major intracranial arteries. The prevalence of intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis accounts for 33% to 67% of stroke or transient…
- Trial name
- NCT02594800
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Transient Ischemic Attack, Carotid Stenosis
EVA3S: Endarterectomy Versus Angioplasty in Patients With Severe Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether carotid angioplasty with stent (CAS) is as safe and effective as carotid surgery in regards to: 1. the risk of stroke and death within 30 days of the procedure; 2.
- Conditions
- Transient Ischemic Attack, Carotid Stenosis, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT00190398
- Testing
- Carotid angioplasty and stenting with cerebral protection
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 900 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Intracranial Atherosclerosis ICAS, Hemodynamic
Digital Angiography-Derived Fractional Flow Assessment for Intracranial Stenosis
The goal of this observational study is to learn whether a digital angiography derived fractional flow reserve (DPR) measurement can improve the prediction of stroke risk in adults with symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic…
- Conditions
- Intracranial Atherosclerosis ICAS, Hemodynamic, Stroke
- Trial name
- CASSISS-DPR (NCT07309705)
- Testing
- Standardized medical therapy targeting vascular risk factors and stroke prevention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Stroke
Vascular Ultrasound Screening in Patients With Ischemic Cerebrovascular Disease: a Multi-center Registry Study
The purpose of this multicenter study is to investigate the extra-/intra-cranial atherosclerosis distribution pattern in chinese populations with transient ischemic attack and ischemic stroke and analyze the influencing factors…
- Trial name
- NCT02397655
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 12,012 people
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Peripheral Arterial Disease
Outpatient Office Based Endovascular Procedures
The results of this study will serve as a starting point for future trials concentrating on the effectiveness and clinical outcomes of the procedures performed in an office based angiosuite.
- Conditions
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Dialysis Access Malfunction, Arterio-venous Fistula
- Trial name
- NCT04054440
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26,000 people
- Sponsor
- Methodist Health System
Carotid Atherosclerosis, Myocardial Infarction
Comparison of Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis Between Frequent and Infrequent Blood Donors
Iron has been proposed to contribute to atherogenesis in humans by facilitating the oxidation of lipoproteins. This observational study will evaluate the association between frequency of blood donation - expected to be associated…
- Trial name
- NCT00001589
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Carotid Atherosclerosis, Carotid Artery Stenting
Long-term Follow-up NIRS-IVUS Imaging of Pre-existing Carotid Stents
The 'Long-term Follow-up Near-infrared Spectroscopy and Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging of Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis Treated With Stenting' trial is an academic research project.
- Conditions
- Carotid Atherosclerosis, Carotid Artery Stenting, Atherosclerotic Plaque, Near Infrared Spectroscopy
- Trial name
- NCT03141580
- Testing
- Near-infrared spectroscopy and intravascular ultrasound (NIRS-IVUS)
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Motol
HIV Infection, Carotid Atherosclerosis
Influence of Pravastatin on Carotid Artery Structure and Function in HIV-infected Patients Under Antiretroviral Therapy
The advent of new antiretroviral agents, in particular Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART), spectacularly reduced HIV-associated morbidity and mortality.
- Conditions
- HIV Infection, Carotid Atherosclerosis, Dyslipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT00147797
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Saint Antoine University Hospital
Coronary Disease, Myocardial Infarction
Chronical Illness-related Limitations of the Ability to Cope With Rising Temperatures, Third Wave
The CLIMATE-III Observational Study examines to what extent chronically ill patients experience adverse health effects because of heat and whether the patients' specific health behavior, somatosensory amplification, risk and…
- Conditions
- Coronary Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Cardiac
- Trial name
- CLIMATE-III (NCT06890208)
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Disease
White Blood Cell Counts and Onset of Cardiovascular Diseases: a CALIBER Study
The complete blood count is a commonly performed blood test, and previous small studies have suggested that the counts of some types of white blood cell in the complete blood count may be related to the onset of cardiovascular…
- Conditions
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Disease, Stroke, Heart Failure
- Trial name
- CALIBER (NCT02014610)
- Volunteers
- 800,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Aorta Aneurysm, Carotid Arteriosclerosis
The Role Oral Microbiome in the Development and Progression of Aorta Aneurysm and Carotid Atherosclerosis
The goal of this observational study is to compare the microbiome (bacterial al community) of the diseased vascular site and the oral cavity with specific attention to chronic inflammatory periodontitis in patients who have aorta…
- Trial name
- OMB (NCT07824921)
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Semmelweis University
Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack
Angiogenic Markers in Cerebrovascular Disease (ANFIS)
Intracranial atherosclerosis (ICAS) is the most common cause of stroke worldwide. It carries a worse prognosis than other stroke etiologies, with an annual rate of recurrent stroke and death of 15% despite intensive medical…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack, Atherosclerosis, Intracranial Arterial Stenosis
- Trial name
- ANFIS (NCT04240119)
- Testing
- According to current clinical care standards
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Carotid Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis in Juvenile Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (ACTID)
This Study investigates presence of preclinical atherosclerosis in patients with Juvenile Mixed Connective Tissue Disease in Norway.
- Trial name
- ACTID (NCT03581162)
- Testing
- Carotid Ultrasound and venous blood sampling
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Carotid Atherosclerosis, Coronary Atheroscleroses
Carotid Atherosclerosis in Predicting Coronary Artery Disease
Carotid plaque burden and composition features, particularly lipid necrotic core, are significantly associated with severity of CAD stenosis.
- Trial name
- CACA (NCT06253962)
- Testing
- coronary agiongraphy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal, Carotid Atherosclerosis
Targeted PET/CT and PET/MRI Imaging of Vascular Inflammation
Stroke and abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are common and highly lethal vascular diseases. Angiogenesis and infiltration of inflammatory cells such as macrophages may cause stroke and AAAs.
- Trial name
- NCT02995642
- Testing
- 18F-FPPRGD2, Positron emission tomography, Computed tomography
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Atherosclerosis, Coronary Arteriosclerosis
Genetic- and Biological-Markers of Predisposition to Atherosclerosis: Leipzig-Heart Study
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in Western societies. It is a complex genetic disorder with many genes involved and significant gene-environment interactions.
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Coronary Arteriosclerosis, Carotid Artery Diseases, Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Trial name
- LE-Heart (NCT00497887)
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Leipzig
Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
Framingham Heart Study
The Framingham Heart Study was initiated to study the factors associated with the development of cardiovascular disease by employing long-term surveillance of an adult population in Framingham, Massachusetts.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Coronary Disease, Cerebrovascular Accident
- Trial name
- NCT00005121
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Carotid Atherosclerosis, Seeing Sounds as Colors
Advanced Analysis of the Carotid Phonoangiography and Diseases
Purpose: To investigate the different sound spectrum of carotid arteries and to analyze its relationship to the vessel disease, and to build a new biomarker about vascular disorder.
- Conditions
- Carotid Atherosclerosis, Seeing Sounds as Colors, Stenosis, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT02049463
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital