Clinical trials: Cardiac Fibrosis
Heart Failure, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Advancing Symptom Alleviation With Palliative Treatment
Chronic heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and interstitial lung disease (i.e., pulmonary fibrosis) are common serious illnesses.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Interstitial Lung Disease
- Trial name
- ADAPT (NCT02713347)
- Testing
- ADAPT Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 306 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Myocardial Fibrosis
Effects of SGLT-2 Inhibition on Myocardial Fibrosis and Inflammation as Assessed by Cardiac MRI in Patients With DM2
There is an unmet need for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) risk reduction in patients with Type 2 Diabetes. In recent trials there has been promising findings of more effective glucose management and reductions in overall CVD events…
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Myocardial Fibrosis, Myocardial Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT03782259
- Testing
- dapagliflozin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
End-Stage Renal Disease
Safety and Cardiovascular Efficacy of Spironolactone in Dialysis-Dependent ESRD Trial
The SPin-D Trial is a phase II randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center study of spironolactone (SPL) for patients with hemodialysis-dependent end-stage renal disease.
- Trial name
- SPin-D (NCT02285920)
- Testing
- Spironolactone
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the Great Vessels With an Arterial Switch
The Effects of Eplerenone on Markers of Myocardial Fibrosis in Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Hypothesis: By blocking aldosterone signaling in patients with Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the great vessels with a prior atrial switch, and single ventricle "Fontan" patients, incident heart failure will be delayed…
- Conditions
- Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of the Great Vessels With an Arterial Switch, Single Ventricle With a Fontan Palliation
- Trial name
- NCT01971593
- Testing
- Eplerenone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
The Substrate and Intervention Mechanisms for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Trial
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia with increasing morbidity and mortality. A catheter-based AF ablation technique that isolates pulmonary veins (PV) from the left atrium has been established…
- Trial name
- SIMPle-AF (NCT02918396)
- Testing
- Scar-Based Radio-frequency Ablation, Rotor Anchors Radio-frequency Ablation, Conventional PVI by Radio-frequency Ablation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Cystic Fibrosis
Sildenafil Exercise: Role of PDE5 Inhibition
Exercise intolerance is an understudied phenomenon in people with CF. The investigators hypothesized that vascular dysfunction plays a significant role, and can be partially reversed by administration of the phosphodiesterase…
- Trial name
- NCT04039087
- Testing
- Sildenafil 40mg oral capsule
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- National Jewish Health
Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A Culturally Sensitive Values-Guided Aid for End of Life Decision-Making
The goal of this research agenda is to improve the quality of end-of-life care by explicitly identifying values that will guide the decision-making process, with a particular emphasis on the role of ethnic, racial and cultural…
- Conditions
- Congestive Heart Failure, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Cirrhosis, Colon Carcinoma
- Trial name
- Aim3 (NCT00122135)
- Testing
- Values Inventory (VI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cirrhosis, Congenital Heart Disease
Role of Sildenafil for Fontan Associated Liver Disease (SiFALD) Study
The purpose of this study is to determine if the medication, sildenafil (also known as Revatio), can slow or stop the progression of liver disease in patients who previously had a Fontan operation.
- Trial name
- SiFALD (NCT03154476)
- Testing
- Sildenafil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Physiological Changes in Deliberate Apnea
Evaluating the Influence of Apnea on Cardiac Function Using Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Former studies revealed a distinct pattern of changes in circulation during deliberate apnea. Blood pressure rises significantly often accompanied by bradycardia.
- Trial name
- NCT02280226
- Testing
- magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bonn
Atrial Fibrillation
Dabigatran's Effect on Changes in Atrial Fibrosis in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
This study includes treating patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) with Dabigatran, an anti-coagulant for a period of one year to see if there are any significant changes in the degree of left atrial structural remodeling in…
- Trial name
- DEPAF (NCT01546883)
- Testing
- Dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
HIV
Effects of Eplerenone on Cardiovascular Disease in HIV (MIRACLE HIV Study)
HIV-infected individuals treated with antiretroviral medications are living longer, but have an increased risk of heart disease when compared to non-HIV-infected individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT02740179
- Testing
- Eplerenone, Lifestyle Modification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease
Extended Release Exenatide Versus Placebo In Diabetic Patients With Type 4 Cardiorenal Syndrome
Among adult individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and at risk for heart failure with impaired relaxation of the heart mildly reduced kidney filtration function (Type 4 cardiorenal syndrome) this trial will evaluate the…
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease, Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT02251431
- Testing
- BYDUREON
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor Research Institute
Heart Failure, Diastolic, Diastolic Heart Failure
Myocardial Perfusion, Oxidative Metabolism, and Fibrosis in HFpEF
Unlike heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) where several medicines and devices have been demonstrated to reduce mortality, no such therapies have been identified in HFpEF.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Diastolic, Diastolic Heart Failure, Hypertension
- Trial name
- HFpEF-PRoF (NCT02589977)
- Testing
- regadenoson
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marvin W. Kronenberg, M.D.
Chagas Disease
Assessment of Speckle Tracking Strain Predictive Value for Myocardial Fibrosis in Chagas Disease
One of the most challenging issues of chronic Chagas disease is to provide earlier detection of heart involvement. Two-dimensional speckle tracking (2-D ST) echocardiography, a new imaging modality with useful applications in…
- Trial name
- NCT02327052
- Testing
- No intervention was performed.
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Sao Rafael
Congenital Heart Defect, Surgery-Induced Tissue Adhesions
Effects of CoSeal on Bleeding & Adhesions in Pediatric Heart Surgery
This is a prospective, randomized, open-label, blinded-evaluator study that will evaluate the effectiveness of a surgical sealant (CoSeal) composed of biocompatible polyethylene glycol on the formation of mediastinal and…
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Defect, Surgery-Induced Tissue Adhesions, Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT01330433
- Testing
- CoSeal Surgical Spray Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Congenital Heart Disease, Heart Failure
Spironolactone in Adult Congenital Heart Disease
The purpose of this study is to see if the study drug called spironolactone reduces fibrous (stiffening) in heart muscle tissue and improves heart function.
- Conditions
- Congenital Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Endomyocardial Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT01069510
- Testing
- Spironolactone 25mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Cirrhosis, Aerobic Exercises
The Efficacy of Aerobic Exercise Training on ANS and Endothelial Function in Compensated Cirrhosis
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate whether a 16-week structured aerobic exercise program combined with nutritional consultation can improve autonomic and endothelial function in patients with…
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Aerobic Exercises, Lifestyle Modification, Endothelial Function
- Trial name
- NCT06288828
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise + Nutrition consultant, Nutrition consultant
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
Parkinson's Disease, Hyperprolactinemia
The Association Between Dopamine Agonists and Cardiac Valvulopathy, Fibrosis and Other Cardiopulmonary Events
To assess the association between cabergoline and other dopamine agonists (DAs), and symptomatic, diagnosed serious cardiopulmonary disorders, including: 1. Cardiac valve regurgitation 2.
- Trial name
- NCT01052948
- Testing
- Retrospective study-
- Volunteers
- 86,939 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
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
Myocardial Fibrosis, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Clinical and Therapeutic Implications of Fibrosis in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common genetic cardiomyopathy and remains the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in young people and an important cause of heart failure symptoms and death at any age.
- Trial name
- NCT00879060
- Testing
- Spironolactone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center