Clinical trials: Blood Pressure Reduction
Menopause, Hot Flashes
Time-Efficient Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training for Reducing Sympathetic Activity and Improving Sleep in Midlife Women
The purpose of this research is to understand how training the muscles used for breathing (inhalation) affects menopausal hot flashes, sympathetic nerve activity and sleep.
- Conditions
- Menopause, Hot Flashes, Blood Pressure Regulation
- Trial name
- NCT06743269
- Testing
- High-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training, Low-Resistance Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training, POWERbreathe K3 device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Blood Pressure, Endothelial Dysfunction
Effect of Inorganic Nitrate Supplement on Blood Pressure
The primary purpose of this project is to assess the efficacy (effectiveness) of plant-based nitrate tablets to elevate nitric oxide in your system as measured by saliva and effect on lowering blood pressure (BP), supporting…
- Trial name
- NCT03909789
- Testing
- Plant based bioequivalent Nitrate supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Hypertension, Resistant to Conventional Therapy, Sleep Apnea
Physical Activity Program for Reducing Blood Pressure in Sleep Apnea Patients With Resistant Hypertension
Investigators hypothesize that CPAP treatment for suppressing OSAS in combination with a physical activity program will optimize 24-hour blood pressure control in patients with OSA-related resistant hypertension.
- Trial name
- RAP (NCT02057783)
- Testing
- Physical activity
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada, France and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AGIR à Dom
Ocular Physiology, Regional Blood Flow
Effects of Vitamin C on Hyperoxia-Induced Reduction of Retinal Blood Flow
High arterial blood oxygen tension leads to vasoconstriction of retinal vessels, possibly related to an interaction between reactive oxygen species and endothelium-derived vasoactive factors.
- Trial name
- NCT00712907
- Testing
- vitamin C (Mayrhofer) 24mg/min i.v. for 64 min, 100% O2 (AGA) two times for 12 min
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Pain, Acute, Alloimmunisation in Pregnancy
Efficacy of Manuel Pressure and Local Cold Spray in Reducing Injection Pain in Pregnant Women
A randomized controlled study was planned to determine the effect of manual pressure and local cold spray application on the intensity of pain, fear, hemodynamic parameters, and satisfaction related to the pain reduction of human…
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute, Alloimmunisation in Pregnancy, Injection Site, Injection Fear
- Trial name
- NCT06231719
- Testing
- Cold Spray, Manuel Pressure, Standard Injection Procedure
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gulsum Coskun
Blood Pressure
Magnesium Supplementation and Blood Pressure Reduction
This double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial will test whether a magnesium glycinate supplement (480 mg/day) taken for 12 weeks lowers blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT03688503
- Testing
- magnesium glycinate supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Obesity, Overweight
Effect of Calcium/Vitamin D Supplementation on Body Weight and Fat Loss.
The aim of this study was to assess the effect of calcium/vitamin D supplementation (Caltrate 600 +D®) on body weight loss during a weight-reducing program
- Trial name
- NCT00353054
- Testing
- Caltrate® 600 + D, Weight loss intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Mild Hypertension, Air Pollution Exposure
Reducing Air Pollution to Lower Blood Pressure
Fine particulate matter <2.5 μm (PM2.5) air pollution is the fifth leading risk factor for global mortality. Mitigating the clinically significant blood pressure (BP) elevation from air pollution by reducing PM2.5 exposure will…
- Trial name
- AIR PRESSURE (NCT04908917)
- Testing
- Portable Air Cleaner with a HEPA Filter, Portable Air Cleaner without a HEPA Filter
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wayne State University
Pre Hypertension
Olive Leaf Extract as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle in the Reduction of Blood Pressure
Hypertension affects about 30% of the United Kingdom population and is causally implicated in the aetiology of renal disease, cardiovascular disease and stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02421835
- Testing
- Olive leaf extract
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
Healthy
Safety of Sticker Pad Containing Essential Oil Containing Lavender and Ylang-ylang Oil
The aims of the study were to evaluate safety of sticker pads containing lavender and ylang ylang oil in healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT05791266
- Testing
- Sticker pads containing lavender and ylang ylang oil
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chulalongkorn University
Obesity, Hypertension
Evaluating a Blood Pressure Reduction and Weight Loss Program in a Low Income, Ethnically Diverse Population (The Be Fit, Be Well [BFBW] Study)
Obesity is a serious health problem that is a contributing factor for heart disease and high blood pressure. This study will evaluate a lifestyle modification program that aims to encourage weight loss and improve the health of…
- Trial name
- BFBW (NCT00661817)
- Testing
- Lifestyle Modification Program, Usual Care and Reading Materials
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 365 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Hypertension
HARMONY Study (Hypertension Analysis of Stress Reduction Using Mindfulness Meditation and Yoga)
The purpose of this study is to determine if Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an effective intervention for lowering blood pressure in early unmedicated hypertensives.
- Trial name
- HARMONY (NCT00825526)
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction
Flavonoids, Blood Pressure and Blood Vessel Function
The primary aim of this placebo-controlled study is to determine whether flavonoids beneficially affect markers of cardiovascular disease risk in healthy subjects at elevated cardiovascular risk.
- Trial name
- FASTCHECK (NCT01530893)
- Testing
- Flavanone - supplement, Flavanone - food, Isoflavone - supplement
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of East Anglia
Central Blood Pressure, Obesity
Blood Pressure and Central Vascular Stiffness in Obese Children. Relationship to Metabolic Disturbances and Subclinical Cardiovascular Damage. Effect of Weight Reduction
The global epidemic of obesity in childhood continues to evolve and threaten future health and life expectancy primarily due to the increased incidence of cardiovascular disease.
- Conditions
- Central Blood Pressure, Obesity, Subclinical Organ Damage, Children
- Trial name
- AORTA (NCT01310088)
- Testing
- Lifestyle intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zealand University Hospital
High Blood Pressure
Stress Reduction and Hypertension Prevention in African Americans
There are major health disparities in Blacks associated with high blood pressure (BP) and psychosocial stress. We evaluated the effects of lifestyle modification with meditation in Black adults with high normal and normal blood…
- Trial name
- Milw2 (NCT04821505)
- Testing
- Health Education, Transcendental Meditation
- Volunteers
- 304 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maharishi International University
Overweight, Childhood, Obesity Prevention
High Five! - School-based Prevention of Overweight and Obesity Among 6 to 9 Year Olds
The goal of this interventional study is to assess the effectiveness of the school-based "High Five!" program in reducing overweight, obesity and high blood pressure in children aged 7-9 years old.
- Conditions
- Overweight, Childhood, Obesity Prevention, Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- DINO-PL (NCT07357857)
- Testing
- High Five
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 659 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute of Mother and Child, Warsaw, Poland
Energy Supply; Deficiency, Carbohydrate Availability
Endocrinological and Physiological Responses to Short-term Reduced Carbohydrate Availability in Males
Using a randomised crossover design, nine weight-stable men, aged 18 - 40 years old, will be recruited via convenience sampling from the staff and student body of LJMU and local area.
- Trial name
- NCT05551455
- Testing
- Nutritional/dietary intake manipulation ('Normal'), Nutritional/dietary intake manipulation ('Low')
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool John Moores University
Hypertension
Vitamin D and Blood Pressure
Vitamin D is a natural nutrient in normal daily diet. It can also be made in the skin after exposure to sunlight and is essential for maintaining normal calcium balance.
- Trial name
- NCT00459563
- Testing
- Vitamin D, calcitriol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Atlanta VA Medical Center
Hypertension
Flaxseed Lignan Supplementation in Elderly Participants With Stage I Hypertension
Current recommendations today suggest that use of therapeutic lifestyle changes, such as supplementation with specific dietary components and moderate exercise, are appropriate interventions for individuals with borderline high…
- Trial name
- NCT02391779
- Testing
- BeneFlax®, Walking training, Flexibility training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Hypertension
Effect of Structured Education to Decrease Blood Pressure for Hypertension in Elderly
There is a structured educational effect on blood pressure reduction in elderly hypertensive patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01834365
- Testing
- Structured education, Checklist, Without structure education with checklist
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 188 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia