Clinical trials: Cardiac Abnormalities
Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
The Effect of Losartan in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Patients
The specific aims of this study are to: Establish baseline levels of circulating MMP-2 and -9 , TIMP-1and- 2 and TGFB levels in individuals with bicuspid aortic valve and ascending aortic or aortic sinus measurements >40mm.
- Trial name
- NCT01390181
- Testing
- Cozaar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Congenital Heart Disease
Noninvasive Measurement of CO Using Impedance Cardiography in Patients With CHD
This study will test the capability of a non-invasive instrument (the PhysioFlow impedance cardiography instrument) to measure cardiac output in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD).
- Trial name
- NCT02326649
- Testing
- Physioflow
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Dental Caries
Clinical Study on a New Flowable Composite as a Restorative in Adult Teeth
Study hypothesis: a new, low polymerization stress flowable composite performs no differently to a conventional, highly filled composite filling material when used as a restorative in small cavities in back teeth.
- Trial name
- NCT01369108
- Testing
- Flowable composite, Conventional composite restorative
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Solventum US LLC
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome
The Effects of Cannabidiol (CBD) on Electrical and Autonomic Cardiac Function in Children With Severe Epilepsy
The investigators propose to study the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on cardiac electrical function and the autonomic nervous system in children with Dravet syndrome (DS) and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), when the CBD is…
- Trial name
- CBD1 (NCT02815540)
- Testing
- 12-Lead ECG, Cannabidiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Prophylactic Peritoneal Dialysis Decreases Time to Achieve a Negative Fluid Balance After the Norwood Procedure
Babies born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) have three separate, complex heart surgeries before they turn three years of age. The first surgery typically happens in the first two weeks of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01215240
- Testing
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Intramyocardial Injection of Autologous Umbilical Cord Blood Derived Mononuclear Cells During Surgical Repair of Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Researchers want to better understand what happens to the heart when the stem cells are injected directly into the muscle of the right side of the heart during the Stage II palliative surgery for single ventricle patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT03779711
- Testing
- Autologous (self) mononuclear cells derived from umbilical cord blood, Stage II Surgical repair
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- Timothy J Nelson, MD, PhD
Central Line Complication, Neonatal Disease
Impact of Cyanoacrylate Glue on PICC Line Dressing Care
This study will evaluate whether applying micro drops of cyanoacrylate glue to the participant's peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertion site prior to covering the area of PICC line with a transparent film…
- Trial name
- NCT05246709
- Testing
- Cyanoacrylate glue, Standard transparent film dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Tetralogy of Fallot
Pediatric REPlAcement of the PulmonaRy ValvE in Tetralogy of Fallot -
Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is the most common cyanotic congenital heart defect with the vast majority of survivors of corrective surgery left with some degree of right ventricular (RV) volume overload due to pulmonary…
- Trial name
- TOFandPVR (NCT03634072)
- Testing
- PVR
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Long QT Syndrome
Low Cost QTc Meter for Long QT Syndrome Screening in Primary Care
The purpose of this study is to further develop and evaluate a diagnostic procedure suitable for use in an inexpensive diagnostic instrument suitable for screening for Long QT Syndrome (LQTS) in the primary care environment.
- Trial name
- NCT04441892
- Testing
- QTc Meter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Coronary Artery Disease
Efficacy and Safety Study of ISIS 301012 (Mipomersen) as Add-on in Familial Hypercholesterolemic Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether mipomersen safely and effectively lowers low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in patients with Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) and coronary artery disease…
- Trial name
- RADICHOL II (NCT00706849)
- Testing
- mipomersen sodium
- Where
- 48 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Kastle Therapeutics, LLC
Prematurity, Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Curosurf and Survanta Treatment(CAST)of RDS in Very Premature Infants
Approval of surfactant by the FDA in 1989 for the treatment of Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) in premature infants greatly improved survival rates.
- Conditions
- Prematurity, Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Patent Ductus Arteriosus
- Trial name
- CAST (NCT00767039)
- Testing
- Survanta (beractant), Curosurf (poractant)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Alan Fujii
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation in Children With Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
This study aims to determine the effect of Coenzyme Q10 supplementation on conventional therapy of children with heart failure due to idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT02115581
- Testing
- Coenzyme Q10
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Tehran
Turner Syndrome, Hypogonadism
Estrogen Dosing in Turner Syndrome: Pharmacology and Metabolism
Estrogen is necessary for feminization during puberty and to decrease bone resorption, the latter critical for the achievement of peak bone mass and normal bone health in the female.
- Conditions
- Turner Syndrome, Hypogonadism, Premature Ovarian Failure
- Trial name
- NCT00837616
- Testing
- 17 B estradiol orally, 17 B estradiol
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Chile
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Hypoparathyroidism, DiGeorge Syndrome
Effects of PTH Replacement on Bone in Hypoparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism is a rare condition associated with a low level of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the blood. Hypoparathyroidism can be genetic and show up in childhood, or it can occur later in life.
- Trial name
- NCT00395538
- Testing
- PTH 1-34
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)
Congenital Heart Disease, Disorder of Fetus or Newborn
Corticosteroid Therapy in Neonates Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Although cardiopulmonary bypass (heart-lung machine) is a necessary component of heart surgery, it is not without consequences. Cardiopulmonary bypass initiates a potent inflammatory response secondary to the body's recognition…
- Trial name
- NCT01579513
- Testing
- Methylprednisolone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 190 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Heart Defects, Congenital
Long Term Safety of Clopidogrel in Neonates/Infants With Systemic to Pulmonary Artery Shunt Palliation
This study is the extension of the CLARINET study [NCT00396877 -EFC5314] in neonates or infants with cyanotic congenital heart disease palliated with a systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt.
- Trial name
- CLARINET LT (NCT00833703)
- Testing
- Clopidogrel
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Brazil and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Dyslipidemias, Hypercholesterolemia
Effect of Statins on Lipid Levels Following the First Acute Coronary Event (MK-0000-204)
The current study is proposed to investigate the pattern of dyslipidemia and of lipid treatment practices in patients in India experiencing their first acute cardiovascular event and the extent of residual dyslipidemia after 12…
- Conditions
- Dyslipidemias, Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, High LDL-C
- Trial name
- REMAINS (NCT01245738)
- Volunteers
- 635 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
Efficacy and Tolerability of Idebenone in Boys With Cardiac Dysfunction Associated With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Idebenone is a synthetic analogue of coenzyme Q10 and is a powerful antioxidant and essential constituent of the process of energy production on the cellular level.
- Trial name
- DELPHI (NCT00654784)
- Testing
- idebenone
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Santhera Pharmaceuticals
Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
Open-Label Study of AG10 in Patients With Cardiomyopathy
This prospective, multicenter open-label study will evaluate the long-term safety, tolerability, PK and PD of acoramidis administered on a background of stable heart failure therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT03536767
- Testing
- Acoramidis
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Eidos Therapeutics, a BridgeBio company
Heart Defects, Congenital, Hyperglycemia
SPECS: Safe Pediatric Euglycemia in Cardiac Surgery
Critically ill children, including children undergoing heart surgery, commonly develop elevated blood glucose (also known as "blood sugar") levels during their illness, which can lead to poor health outcomes and an increased risk…
- Trial name
- SPECS (NCT00443599)
- Testing
- Insulin, Usual Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 989 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital