Clinical trials: Blood Pressure
Hypertension
Aliskiren/Amlodipine/Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Versus Aliskiren/Amlodipine in US Minority Patients With Stage II Systolic Hypertension
The purpose of the study is to compare the combination of aliskiren, amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) versus the combination of aliskiren and amlodipine as therapy in minority Stage 2 hypertensive patients.
- Trial name
- ASCENT (NCT00942994)
- Testing
- Aliskiren/Amlodipine, Aliskiren/Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 412 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Hyperlipidemia, Blood Pressure
Effect of Pterostilbene on Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Oxidative Stress
Pterostilbene is one of several stilbenes found in certain berries, particularly blueberries, that have demonstrated pre-clinical benefit to cholesterol, blood pressure, and oxidative stress.
- Conditions
- Hyperlipidemia, Blood Pressure, Oxidative Stress
- Trial name
- NCT01267227
- Testing
- Pterostilbene 50 mg twice daily, Grape Extract, Pterostilbene 125 mg twice daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Microvascular Dysfunction
Cheese Consumption and Human Microvascular Function
Increased dairy intake is associated with improved measures of blood vessel health. Dairy cheese, however, is often high in sodium. Dietary sodium can impair blood vessel function.
- Trial name
- NCT03376555
- Testing
- Low sodium no cheese, Low sodium cheese, High sodium no cheese
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lacy Alexander
Orthostatic Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injuries
A Study of Blood Pressure and Blood Supply to the Brain in Persons With a Spinal Cord Injury.
The purpose of this study is to determine how blood pressure and blood flow are controlled during head-up tilt in a semi-upright position.
- Trial name
- NCT00248807
- Testing
- 1.25 mg enalaprilat IV, Head up tilt (HUT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hypertension
A Study to Evaluate the Effects of LCI699 on Cortisol in Participants With Hypertension
This study determined the maximum dose of LCI6999 with respect to effect on the ACTH-stimulated cortisol response in participants with hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT00817414
- Testing
- LCI699
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Iceland
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Hypertension
Safety and Efficacy of MK0736 & MK0916 in Patients With Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)(0736-003)(COMPLETED)
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of two investigational drugs (MK-0736 and MK-0916) in lowering blood pressure and body weight in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure).
- Trial name
- NCT00274716
- Testing
- MK0736, MK0916
- Volunteers
- 249 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Elevated Blood Pressure, Endothelial Dysfunction
Effectiveness of Vitamin D Supplementation
This pilot study will examine the effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation on reducing blood pressure and improving endothelial function. Premenopausal African American women will be recruited.
- Trial name
- NCT02513823
- Testing
- 2,000 International Units (IU)of vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Metabolic Syndrome
A Short Term Evaluation of a Structured Weight Loss Plan in Overweight and Obese Adults
The present study is designed to examine the effect of changes in body weight and related parameters associated with a commercially-available, low-carbohydrate diet plan.
- Trial name
- NCT02774668
- Testing
- "Grab-and-Go" meal plan, "Jump-Start" meal plan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Chronic Kidney Disease, Endothelial Dysfunction
Study of Protective Effects of Paricalcitol on Inner Layer of Vessels and Its Protective Effect on Inflammation
The study is about possible protective effects of paricalcitol (Zemplar) upon inflammation, blood pressure and kidney function. Kidney Inflammation occurs when white blood cells become abnormally stimulated and accumulate in the…
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT00428246
- Testing
- paricalcitol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Gout, Hyperuricemia
The Diet Gout Trial
Unhealthy diet has long been associated with high uric acid levels and gout. The DASH diet may lower uric acid levels. This study will examine the effects of the DASH diet on uric acid in adults with a history of gout.
- Trial name
- DIGO (NCT03569020)
- Testing
- Subsidy for food purchases and dietitian education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Blood Pressure, Human Experimentation
Safety Study Comparing Phenylephrine HCL Extended Release Tablets 30 mg and Placebo (Study CL2007-07)(P07529)(COMPLETED)
Randomized, placebo-controlled double-blind, crossover design study; 116 subjects randomized on Day 1 to obtain 98 completed subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00874120
- Testing
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (HCl) Extended-Release tablets 30 mg
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Hypertension
Aliskiren Plus HCTZ Compared to Aliskiren in Metabolic Syndrome Patients With Stage 2 Systolic Hypertension
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the blood pressure lowering effect and safety of aliskiren in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) compared to aliskiren monotherapy when given to metabolic syndrome patients with…
- Trial name
- AIMS (NCT00797316)
- Testing
- Aliskiren, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 532 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
End Stage Renal Disease
Ultrafiltration Profiling and Outcomes Among Individuals on Maintenance Hemodialysis
The rate of fluid removal (ultrafiltration, UF) during hemodialysis (HD) may contribute to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among individuals receiving maintenance HD.
- Trial name
- NCT03301740
- Testing
- UF profiling during HD, Conventional HD
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Hypertension
Canadian Study of Trandolapril on Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients
The in-MAU-tion study is conducted to determine the percentage of hypertensive participants with or without diabetes reaching CHEP (Canadian Hypertension Education Program) defined blood pressure targets.
- Trial name
- in-MAU-tion (NCT01078584)
- Where
- 568 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 7,993 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott
Hypertension
Screen-and-treat Program for Chronic Kidney Disease- High Risk Persons
The overall hypothesis of this trial is that screening for chronic kidney disease, followed by education or treatment program will improve blood pressure control among hypertensive non-diabetic persons.
- Trial name
- NCT02059408
- Testing
- Screen-Educate, Screen-Educate and Intensify Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,819 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Intraoperative Monitoring
Comparison of Intraoperative HR and RR Acquired Via ATLASense Raphael PolyMonitor and Standard Intraoperative Monitors
The aim of this observational comparison study is to compare the HR and respiratory RR of intraoperative surgical patients simultaneously recorded by standard intraoperative monitors and the ATLASense RAPHAEL PolyMonitor.
- Trial name
- ATLASense (NCT05291949)
- Testing
- ATLASense RAPHAEL PolyMonitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
Hypertension
A Study of MK-7145 Compared to Placebo and Hydrochlorothiazide for Lowering Blood Pressure in Male Participants With Hypertension (MK-7145-009)
This study is being done to evaluate the antihypertensive efficacy and tolerability of MK-7145 in participants with mild-to-moderate hypertension. The primary hypotheses for the study were as follows: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01370655
- Testing
- MK-7145, Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
A Study of the Effect of LY2189265 on Two Blood Pressure Drugs
The purpose of this study is twofold: 1. To evaluate the effect of LY2189265 on how the body absorbs a blood pressure lowering drug (lisinopril) in participants with high blood pressure who are currently taking lisinopril. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT01324388
- Testing
- LY2189265, Metoprolol, Lisinopril
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Hypertension
Efficacy of Losartan + Amlodipine Compared to Amlodipine Alone in the Treatment of Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure (MK-0954F-399)
This study will determine whether using losartan and amlodipine together will be non-inferior in lowering blood pressure than amlodipine alone.
- Trial name
- NCT01277822
- Testing
- Losartan (+) amlodipine, Amlodipine camsylate
- Volunteers
- 334 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Cardiac Arrest, Sudden Cardiac Death
Hemodynamic Effects of Standard Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Active Compression Decompression CPR With an Inspiratory Impedance Device, and Standard CPR With an Intrathoracic Pressure Regulator During Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest
More than 300,000 Americans experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest annually, with overall survival rates averaging less than 5%.
- Trial name
- NCT01325870
- Testing
- ACD-CPR, ITPR, S-CPR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Advanced Circulatory Systems