Clinical trials: Brain Necrosis
Atherosclerosis, Stroke
Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy Versus Stenting Trial
The purpose of the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy versus Stenting Trial (CREST) is to compare the relatively new procedure of stent-assisted carotid angioplasty (CAS) to the traditional and accepted surgical approach of…
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Stroke, Carotid Stenosis, Cerebral Infarction
- Trial name
- CREST (NCT00004732)
- Testing
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA), Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)
- Where
- 115 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 2,502 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Myocardial Infarction, Stroke
Women's Health Initiative Strong and Healthy Study
The WHISH trial applies state-of-the science behavioral principles and currently available technologies to deliver a physical activity intervention without face-to-face contact to ~25,000 older U.S. women expected to consent.
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, Cardiovascular Mortality, Hip Fractures
- Trial name
- WHISH (NCT02425345)
- Testing
- Physical Activity
- Volunteers
- 49,331 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Systemic Arterial Hypertension, Hypertension Resistant to Conventional Therapy
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone System Polymorphisms in Resistant Hypertension and Adverse Cardiovascular Events
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) polymorphisms influence 24h arterial pressure fluctuation. Resistant systemic arterial hypertension (RSAH) has an increased risk of end organ damage and unfavourable prognosis, whereas…
- Conditions
- Systemic Arterial Hypertension, Hypertension Resistant to Conventional Therapy, Myocardial Infarction, Stroke
- Trial name
- GENHART (NCT01173029)
- Testing
- Anti-hypertensive drug treatment
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Gama Filho
Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Hereditary Periodic Fevers
A Study of Canakinumab in Patients With Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis or Hereditary Periodic Fevers Who Participated in the CACZ885G2301E1, CACZ885G2306 or CACZ885N2301 Studies
The objective of this extension protocol is to collect safety data (serious and non-serious adverse events) and to provide continuous canakinumab to patients in France who completed study CACZ885G2301E1(NCT00891046), CACZ885G2306…
- Trial name
- NCT02334748
- Testing
- canakinumab
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Redo, Heart Valve Diseases
SONOlysis in Risk REduction of Symptomatic and Silent Brain infarCtions dUring Cardiac surgEry
The aim of the project is to demonstrate a fibrinolytic effect of sonothrombolysis (continual transcranial Doppler monitoring) using 2 MHz diagnostic probe on the reduction of risk of brain infarctions due to the activation of…
- Trial name
- SONORESCUE (NCT01591018)
- Testing
- sonolysis, cardiac surgery
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Ostrava
Depression, Stress, Psychological
Rural Dementia Caregiver Project
Rural caregivers face challenges of geographic isolation and lower health care access and quality. Many rural dementia caregivers experience serious health consequences due to caregiving responsibilities that can limit their…
- Conditions
- Depression, Stress, Psychological, Self Efficacy, Loneliness
- Trial name
- NCT04428112
- Testing
- Building Better Caregivers Workshop, Attention Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 418 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Atherosclerosis, Ischemia
Trial to Assess the Ocular Safety of Vorapaxar (SCH 530348) in Participants With Atherosclerosis (Study P05183)
This study is designed to evaluate the long-term ocular safety of SCH 530348 (vorapaxar) in participants with established atherosclerotic disease who are enrolled into the TRA 2°P - TIMI 50 Study (P04737) (NCT00526474).
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Ischemia, Myocardial Infarction, Cerebrovascular Accident
- Trial name
- NCT00617123
- Testing
- Vorapaxar 2.5 mg
- Volunteers
- 258 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Cerebral Infarction
Effect of Cilostazol in the Acute Lacunar Infarction Based on Pulsatility Index of Transcranial Doppler
RATIONALE: Elevation in pulsatility indices (PIs), measured by transcranial Doppler (TCD), has been postulated to reflect downstream increased vascular resistance caused by small-vessel disease (SVD).
- Trial name
- ECLIPse (NCT00741286)
- Testing
- Aspirin, cilostazol
- Where
- 8 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- Inje University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Myocardial Infarction
Improving How Older Adults at Risk for Cardiovascular Outcomes Are Selected for Care Coordination
This pragmatic clinical trial embedded in an accountable care organization will determine the comparative effectiveness of two approaches for assigning care coordinators to older adults at risk for cardiovascular outcomes.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Myocardial Infarction, Atrial Fibrillation, Diabetes Mellitus
- Trial name
- NCT05820295
- Testing
- Care coordination delivered based on perceived need, Care coordination delivered based on usual care (e.g. discharge from hospital)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Cerebral Infarction, Atherosclerosis
Trial of Cilostazol in Symptomatic Intracranial Arterial Stenosis II
This study will recruit 480 acute stroke patients with symptomatic intracranial stenosis (M1 segment of Middle cerebral artery (MCA) or basilar artery). They will be randomly assigned into cilostazol group or clopidogrel group.
- Trial name
- TOSS-2 (NCT00130039)
- Testing
- clopidogrel, Cilostazol
- Where
- 19 sites in Hong Kong, Philippines and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 457 people
- Sponsor
- Asan Medical Center
Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
ECoG Direct Brain Interface for Individuals With Upper Limb Paralysis
The purpose of this research study is to demonstrate that individuals with upper limb paralysis due to spinal cord injury, brachial plexus injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and brain stem stroke can successfully achieve…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Brachial Plexus Injury, Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT01393444
- Testing
- Implantation of ECoG sensors on the brain surface
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Atherosclerosis
Aliskiren Effect on Aortic Plaque Progression
This study is being done to assess the effectiveness of short term (~9 months) Aliskiren/Placebo therapy to slow down the progression of atherosclerotic disease in thoracic and abdominal aorta.
- Trial name
- ALPINE (NCT01417104)
- Testing
- Aliskiren
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Stroke, Acute, Cerebral Infarction
Endovascular Therapy Following Imaging Evaluation for Ischemic Stroke 3
This is a study to evaluate the hypothesis that FDA cleared thrombectomy devices plus medical management leads to superior clinical outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients at 90 days when compared to medical management alone…
- Trial name
- DEFUSE 3 (NCT02586415)
- Testing
- Endovascular Thrombectomy, Trevo Retriever, Solitaire™ FR Revascularization Device
- Where
- 40 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- Gregory W Albers
Cerebral Infarction
Post-marketing Study of Cilostazol (Cilostazol Stroke Prevention Study 2)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of cilostazol in preventing recurrence of cerebral infarction and the safety of long-term administration of the drug (100 mg, twice daily) in patients with cerebral…
- Trial name
- NCT00234065
- Testing
- Cilostazol, Aspirin
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 2,800 people
- Sponsor
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Brain Metastasis
Evaluation of the Use of Trental and Vitamin E For Prophylaxis of Radiation Necrosis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of Trental and Vitamin E can help reduce the incidence of radiation necrosis (a lesion that usually occurs at the original tumor site) after radiosurgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01508221
- Testing
- Trental, Vitamin E
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Metastatic Brain Tumors, Progression
Laser Ablation After Stereotactic Radiosurgery
The need for new technologies and devices in the field of neurosurgery is well established. In April 2013, FDA cleared NeuroBlate™ System, minimally invasive robotic laser thermotherapy tool.
- Conditions
- Metastatic Brain Tumors, Progression, Radiation Necrosis, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- LAASR (NCT01651078)
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Monteris Medical
Myocardial Infarction, Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
A 30 Day Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Pre-hospital vs. In-hospital Initiation of Ticagrelor Therapy in STEMI Patients Planned for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
The aim of this study is to determine whether initiation of ticagrelor as early as in the ambulance setting leads to a rapid reperfusion of the infarct-related artery therefore facilitating the Percutaneous Coronary Intervention…
- Trial name
- ATLANTIC (NCT01347580)
- Testing
- Ticagrelor
- Where
- 96 sites in Algeria, Australia and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 1,875 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Cardiovascular Diseases, Cerebrovascular Disorders
Women's Health Study (WHS): A Randomized Trial of Low-dose Aspirin and Vitamin E in the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of low-dose aspirin and vitamin E in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer in apparently healthy women.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Cerebrovascular Disorders, Coronary Disease, Heart Diseases
- Trial name
- WHS (NCT00000479)
- Testing
- Aspirin, Vitamin E
- Volunteers
- 39,876 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Coronary Artery Disease
The Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Study (DAPT Study)
The DAPT Study is a double blind randomized controlled trial intended to determine the appropriate duration for dual antiplatelet therapy (the combination of aspirin and a second anti-clotting medication) as well as the safety…
- Trial name
- NCT00977938
- Testing
- Clopidogrel & Aspirin, Prasugrel & Aspirin
- Where
- 256 sites in United States, Australia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 25,682 people
- Sponsor
- Baim Institute for Clinical Research
Brain Edema, Stroke, Acute
Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous BIIB093 (Glibenclamide) for Severe Cerebral Edema Following Large Hemispheric Infarction
The primary objective of Part 1 of the study is to determine if BIIB093 improves functional outcome at Day 90 as measured by the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) when compared with placebo in participants with Large Hemispheric…
- Trial name
- CHARM (NCT02864953)
- Testing
- BIIB093
- Where
- 250 sites in United States, Australia and 22 more
- Volunteers
- 535 people
- Sponsor
- Remedy Pharmaceuticals, Inc.