Clinical trials: Beta-blockers
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disability
Propranolol for Challenging Behaviors in Autism
Severe challenging behaviors such as aggression and self-injury can cause significant morbidity and decrease the quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disability, Aggression, Self-Injurious Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT04047355
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Hypertension, Female Sexual Dysfunction
Comparative Effects of Nebivolol and Metoprolol on Female Sexual Function
Beta-blockers (BB) are an important treatment for high blood pressure and heart disease. However beta-blockers can cause sexual dysfunction (SD) and this common side effect limits successful use of this class of medications.
- Trial name
- NCT00995072
- Testing
- nebivolol and metoprolol succinate, metoprolol succinate and nebivolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- East Coast Institute for Research
Hypertension
Nebivolol Versus Metoprolol: Comparative Effects on Fatigue and Quality of Life
Beta-blockers are prescribed to millions of people for treatment of hypertension. Fatigue is a recognized and common side effect of beta-blockers that can have significant effects on quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT00999102
- Testing
- Metoprolol, Nebivolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Hypertension
Study to Evaluate Symptoms in Patients Treated With Nebivolol or Metoprolol Extended-release (ER) for Hypertension
The purpose of this study was to compare the tolerability of nebivolol to metoprolol ER in a general population of patients with mild to moderate hypertension receiving hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
- Trial name
- NCT00547300
- Testing
- Metoprolol ER, Nebivolol
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hypertension
Vascular Benefits of Adding CarvedilolCR to Type2 Diabetic Patients on ACEI.
To determine whether addition of Carvedilol CR to diabetic patients with hypertension who are receiving the ACEi,Lisinopril,will provide added benefits to blood vessels when compared to treatment with Lisinopril alone.It is…
- Trial name
- NCT00430040
- Testing
- Carvedilol Controlled Release (CR), lisinopril
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University at Buffalo
Laminectomy
Esmolol Infusion During Laminectomy: Effect on Quality of Recovery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of esmolol, a drug which is commonly administered during surgery to help control blood pressure and heart rate, on postoperative pain levels and requirements for pain…
- Trial name
- NCT01179113
- Testing
- Esmolol, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
Rate Control Therapy Evaluation in Permanent Atrial Fibrillation (RATE-AF)
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart rhythm disturbance, causing important discomfort for patients, a high risk of stroke, frequent hospital admissions and a two-fold increase in death.
- Trial name
- RATE-AF (NCT02391337)
- Testing
- Bisoprolol, Digoxin
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Hyperalgesia
Study on the Effect of a Beta Blocker on Increased Sensitivity to Pain in Humans Caused by Opioids
This research study explores whether a beta-blocker (propranolol) can prevent a person from becoming more sensitive to pain after administration of an opioid (remifentanil).
- Trial name
- NCT01222091
- Testing
- Propranolol, Remifentanil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Beta-blockers in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
The investigators will conduct a, randomized, phase 2, placebo-controlled, double-blinded, crossover trial of carvedilol in 26 PAH patients with World Health Organization functional class II or III symptoms and RV ejection…
- Trial name
- NCT02507011
- Testing
- Carvedilol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Beta-Blockers for the Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This is a multicenter, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that will enroll 1028 patients with at least moderately severe COPD over a three year period and follow them at regular intervals for one…
- Trial name
- NCT02587351
- Testing
- Metoprolol succinate
- Where
- 27 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 532 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Healthy, Pre Hypertension
Race, Natriuretic Peptides and Physiological Perturbations
The purpose of the study is to understand the origins of differential response to beta-blockers in African-Americans and may provide insight regarding racial differences in cardiovascular risk.
- Trial name
- NCT03070184
- Testing
- Exercise capacity VO2 max determination, Standardized meals, Exercise challenge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Glaucoma,Open-Angle, Ocular Hypertension
Non Interventional Study in Patients With Open Angle Glaucoma and/or Ocular Hypertension Treated With XALATAN®
The primary objective is to evaluate the Intraocular pressure reducing effect of Xalatan over 3 months. The secondary objective is to study the other efficacy parameters during treatment for 3 months
- Trial name
- NCT00486252
- Testing
- Observational
- Volunteers
- 996 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Heart Failure, Heart Failure, Diastolic
Pilot Deprescribing N-of-1 Trials for Beta-blockers in HFpEF
In this study, we will test the feasibility of N-of-1 trials for deprescribing beta-blockers in patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Heart Failure, Diastolic, Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Cardiac Failure
- Trial name
- NCT04757584
- Testing
- Beta blockers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
High Blood Pressure
The Effect of Nebivolol on Endothelial Dysfunction in African Americans With Hypertension
High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the "silent killer" because many people do not know they have it, and do not know when it is well controlled.
- Trial name
- NCT01049009
- Testing
- Nebivolol, Metoprolol XL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
Open-label, Single-arm Study to Assess the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of a Single Subcutaneous Dose of Icatibant in Healthy Japanese Volunteers
This is a single-dose study to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of icatibant administered to adult Japanese subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT02045264
- Testing
- Icatibant (30 mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shire
Prediabetic State
Antihypertensive Medication Exposure as Risk for Impaired Glucose Tolerance: A PEAR Sub-Study
The purpose of this study is to determine if, in a subset of patients treated with a beta-blocker and diuretic, prediabetes is detectable to a greater extent through a 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) compared to fasting…
- Trial name
- NCT01099397
- Testing
- Oral glucose tolerance test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Migraine Headache
Drug and Non-Drug Treatment Of Severe Migraine
The purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of preventive medication, behavior migraine management or the combination of preventive medication and behavior migraine management improves the outcome of optimal acute…
- Trial name
- TSM (NCT00910689)
- Testing
- Propranolol or nadolol, Behavioral Migraine Management (BMM), Optimal Acute Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 232 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio University
Open Angle Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
Efficacy of Travoprost/Timolol for Uncontrolled Intraocular Pressure
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate superior intraocular pressure (IOP) control with travoprost 0.004% / timolol 0.5% compared to beta-blocker monotherapy in participants with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT02003391
- Testing
- Beta-blocker monotherapy, Travoprost 0.004% / timolol 0.5% fixed combination ophthalmic solution
- Volunteers
- 157 people
- Sponsor
- Alcon Research
Stress, Psychological, Inflammation
Does Propranolol Attenuate Inflammatory Responses to a Psychological Stressor?
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of propranolol will shed important light on how sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activation influences psychological and inflammatory responses to acute stress.
- Conditions
- Stress, Psychological, Inflammation, Cortisol, Sympathetic Nervous System
- Trial name
- NCT02972554
- Testing
- Propanolol hydrochloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Heart Failure, Heart Failure, Diastolic
Impact of Beta-blockers on Physical Function in HFpEF
The purpose of this study is to understand the impact of beta-blockers on physical function in older adults with heart failure. We will achieve this objective by conducting N-of-1 trials.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Heart Failure, Diastolic, Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Cardiac Failure
- Trial name
- NCT04767061
- Testing
- Beta blockers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University