Clinical trials: Cardiac Complications
Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Effects of Remote Patient Monitoring on Chronic Disease Management
Remote patient monitoring is a potential component for the management of chronic conditions that may provide reliable and real-time physiological measurements for clinical decision support, alerting, and patient self-management.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Uncontrolled Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT03127852
- Testing
- Medly
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Radial Artery Spasm, Angina
Topical Nitroglycerine Treatment for Radial Artery Spasm Prevention
The primary objective of the study is to determine the role of transdermal vasodilators as an adjunct to parenteral vasodilators in reducing radial artery spasm, improving patient comfort, and post procedure radial artery patency…
- Conditions
- Radial Artery Spasm, Angina, Coronary Artery Disease
- Trial name
- TNT-RASP (NCT02832115)
- Testing
- Topical Nitroglycerine, Topical Lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Aultman Health Foundation
Complication of Cardiac Defibrillator
Health Economic Evaluation of Remote Follow up for Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Patients
The purpose of the study is to define the economic value of implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) remote monitoring for hospitals, third payers and patients in Italy.
- Trial name
- TARIFF (NCT01075516)
- Where
- 6 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 209 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Turner Syndrome, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Study to Define Optimal IGF-1 Monitoring in Children Treated With NutropinAq
The main purpose of this study is to establish an optimal monitoring regimen in NutropinAq treated children, using newly developed capillary blood spot IGF-1 measurement technology.
- Conditions
- Turner Syndrome, Renal Insufficiency, Chronic, Pituitary Diseases, Dwarfism
- Trial name
- OPTIMA (NCT00234533)
- Testing
- Somatropin (rDNA origin)
- Where
- 45 sites in Belgium, Czechia and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 251 people
- Sponsor
- Ipsen
Neuromuscular Blockade, Postoperative Complications
Effect of Neuromuscular Blockade on Pulmonary Complications in Elective Cardiac Surgery
The investigators will conduct a prospective, randomized trial to assess the impact of neuromuscular blockade on early (<72 hours post-ICU admission) postoperative respiratory complications in cardiac surgical patients.
- Trial name
- NCT02635542
- Testing
- Succinylcholine, Cisatracurium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Nephropathy
A Prospective, Randomized TrialComparing Oral N-Acetylcysteine and Intravenous Sodium Bicarbonate
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of oral N-acetylcysteine and intravenous sodium bicarbonate for the prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy (CIN) after cardiac catheterization.
- Trial name
- PROTECt (NCT00579995)
- Testing
- Oral N-Acetylcysteine, Sodium Bicarbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Cardiorenal Syndrome
The Effect in Renal Function on Patients With Type 1 Cardiorenal Syndrome Treated With Two Strategies of Furosemide.
In double-blind clinical trial, determine renal recovery with two different furosemide strategies in patients with type 1 cardiorenal syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT04393493
- Testing
- Furosemide intravenous solution, Chlortalidone, Spironolactone
- Where
- 2 sites in Mexico
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Civil de Guadalajara
Infant,Premature
Cardiac Function and Metabolism in Young Adults Born Premature (PET-MRI)
The purpose of this research is to determine the effect of premature birth on later heart function and metabolism.
- Trial name
- PET-MRI (NCT03245723)
- Testing
- Pulmonary Function Testing, Electrocardiogram, Positron Emission Tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Dementia, Chronic Disease
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness--Hospital Study: Pragmatic Trial (Trial 1)
The objective of this protocol is to test the effectiveness of a Jumpstart intervention on patient-centered outcomes for patients with chronic illness by ensuring that they receive care that is concordant with their goals over…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Chronic Disease, Neoplasm Metastasis, Lung Neoplasm
- Trial name
- PICSI-H (NCT04281784)
- Testing
- EHR-based Clinician Jumpstart
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,512 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Coronary Artery Disease, Postoperative Pain
Pectointercostal Fascial Plane Block (PIFB) Alone Versus PIFB With Rectus Sheath Block (RSB) in Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine if ultrasound-guided bilateral pectointercostal fascial plane blocks with bilateral rectus sheath blocks block decrease pain scores, decrease opioid consumption, improve respiratory…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Postoperative Pain, Respiratory Failure
- Trial name
- NCT04908449
- Testing
- Rectus sheath block with bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Device Replacement, Elective Replacement (ERI)
REPLACE: Implantable Cardiac Pulse Generator Replacement Registry
The objective of this study is to prospectively estimate the all-cause complication rates at 6-months for patients undergoing generator replacement due to elective replacement indicator (ERI), advisory, or upgrade without a…
- Conditions
- Device Replacement, Elective Replacement (ERI), Device Advisory, Device Upgrade
- Trial name
- REPLACE (NCT00395447)
- Testing
- Straight-forward Device Replacement, Device Replacement with Upgrade
- Where
- 71 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,744 people
- Sponsor
- Biotronik, Inc.
Complication of Hemodialysis, Cardiovascular Diseases
Sodium Thiosulfate Treatment of Vascular Calcification in ESRD
Cardiovascular disease is the major cause of death in the hemodialysis population and calcification of the major arteries (coronary, aorta, and carotid) are a play a central role in this process.
- Trial name
- NCT00568399
- Testing
- sodium thiosulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Study to Evaluate the Effect of Intravenous (IV) Paricalcitol (Zemplar) on Cardiac Morbidity in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Stage 5 Over 2 Years
The purpose of this study was to ascertain the percentage of cardiac patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 5 treated with paricalcitol IV achieving intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) levels in target range of Kidney…
- Conditions
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V, Cardiac Morbidity
- Trial name
- NCT01073462
- Where
- 12 sites in Austria
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)
Atrial Fibrillation, Post-pericardiotomy Syndrome
Colchicine to Prevent Post-Pericardiotomy Syndrome and Atrial Fibrillation
The study will determine the benefit of Colchicine versus placebo for cardiac surgery patients on the post-operative development of atrial fibrillation and post-pericardiotomy syndrome. Primary Objective.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Post-pericardiotomy Syndrome, Constriction
- Trial name
- NCT02177266
- Testing
- Colchicine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Acute Renal Failure, Kidney Disease
Prevention of Serious Adverse Events Following Angiography
The purpose of this research study is to compare the effectiveness of intravenous isotonic sodium bicarbonate with intravenous isotonic sodium chloride and oral N-acetylcysteine (NAC) with oral placebo for the prevention of…
- Conditions
- Acute Renal Failure, Kidney Disease, Coronary Artery Disease
- Trial name
- PRESERVE (NCT01467466)
- Testing
- IV isotonic saline, IV isotonic bicarbonate, N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- 54 sites in United States, Australia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 5,177 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Disorder of Vitamin C, Atrial Fibrillation
High Dose Vitamin C in Cardiac Surgery Patients
Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) is the most common procedure performed by cardiac surgeons. Post-operative atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common adverse event following CABG, experienced in 20-50% of patients; the…
- Conditions
- Disorder of Vitamin C, Atrial Fibrillation, Complications Due to Coronary Artery Bypass Graft, Heart Valve Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02762331
- Testing
- Ascorbic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Sternal Wound Infection, Mediastinitis
Rapid Sternal Closure System (TALON)
The primary objective is to establish if the Rapid Sternal Closure System (RSCS) improves early postoperative recovery as manifested by decreased pain and improved pulmonary function.
- Trial name
- TALON (NCT00638014)
- Testing
- Rapid Sternal Closure System, Conventional wire closure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Atrial Fibrillation, Lung Cancer
Study of Amiodarone Given Before Lung Surgery to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation After Lung Resection
Atrial fibrillation is a very common complication of pulmonary resection. Patients who develop atrial fibrillation require additional treatment and are more likely to stay in the hospital for longer period of time increasing the…
- Trial name
- NCT00300495
- Testing
- Amiodarone, Control arm, standard care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Idiopathic Growth Hormone Deficiency, Turner Syndrome
First Year Growth Response Associated Genetic Markers Validation Phase IV Open-label Study in Growth Hormone Deficient and Turner Syndrome Pre-pubertal Children: the PREDICT Pharmacogenetics Validation Study
PREDICT Validation is a validation pharmacogenetic trial. The purpose of this study is to confirm that some genes can be used to predict how well a subject diagnosed with idiopathic growth hormone deficiency (IGHD) or turner…
- Trial name
- NCT01419249
- Testing
- Blood sampling
- Where
- 31 sites in Argentina, Canada and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 458 people
- Sponsor
- Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Elective Cardiac Surgery
CytoSorb® Reduction of FREee Hemoglobin/Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) During Cardiac Surgery
Prospective, multi-center, randomized, blinded, pivotal clinical study. Subjects will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either standard of care (SOC) alone or standard of care plus treatment with the CytoSorb® device.
- Trial name
- REFRESH II-AKI (NCT03384875)
- Testing
- CytoSorb
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- CytoSorbents, Inc