Clinical trials: Cardiac Function
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Heart Failure
Heart Failure in Patients With Diabetes: Cells, Crosstalk and Consequences
This will be an observational study to explore differences in pathophysiology between groups of people with and without heart failure (HF) (reduced and preserved ejection fraction) and with and without diabetes mellitus (DM) with…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Heart Failure, HFrEF - Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction, HFpEF - Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
- Trial name
- NCT06774014
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leeds
Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Kartagener Syndrome
Physical Fitness, Exercise Capacity and Activities of Daily Living in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: a Retrospective Study
Decreased pulmonary function, peripheral muscle strength, and exercise capacity were reported in primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) in recent studies.
- Conditions
- Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Kartagener Syndrome, Immotile Cilia Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT05040607
- Testing
- Data Collection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Cardiac Arrest, Cognitive Function
Brain Function After Cardiac Arrest (Measured With FMRI and Cognitive Tests)
The aim of this longitudinal study is to determine whether brain function is affected after a cardiac arrest. The primary question is whether cognitive function is affected after cardiac arrest and whether it changes over time…
- Trial name
- BRAINnHEART (NCT03579498)
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cross-over Study on Effect of Lipid Lowering by Acipimox on Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Function
Accumulation of lipid in skeletal and cardiac muscle has been associated with insulin resistance and diabetic cardiomyopathy. In skeletal muscle, lipotoxic damage has been suggested to lead to dysfunction of mitochondria.
- Trial name
- ACP (NCT00943059)
- Testing
- Acipimox, Cellulosum Mycrocryst
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Diabetes Type 2
Exercise Study on Cardiac Function in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Diastolic Dysfunction
The aim of the study is to compare the effects of aerobic interval training and the IDF recommendations on physical activity on cardiac function and CV risk factors in patients with diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT01206725
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Physical Fitness
BPIT 5-Week Multi-Site Study: Movement Efficiency, Mobility & Neuromuscular Adaptation
This prospective, multi-site, single-arm interventional study evaluates the 5-Line Principle of Balanced Progressive Intensity Training (BPIT) over 5 weeks in healthy adults aged 18-65 years.
- Trial name
- BPIT_5LINE_369 (NCT07256717)
- Testing
- Balanced Progressive Intensity Training (BPIT) 5-Line Method
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, India
- Volunteers
- 369 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MMSx Authority Institute for Movement Mechanics & Biomechanics Research Inc.
Hyperlipidemias
Daily Inclusion of Eggs in a Heart-Healthful Dietary Pattern in Hyperlipidemic Adults
This randomized, cross-over design, controlled trial will assess the effects of 8 weeks of daily inclusion of 2 whole eggs in the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, compared with their exclusion, on…
- Trial name
- NCT05807334
- Testing
- DASH eating plan with eggs, DASH eating plan without eggs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Griffin Hospital
Functional Voice Disorder, Psychogenic Voice Disorder
Autonomic Dysfunction in Functional Dysphonia
The first objective of this research project is to compare the occurrence and frequency of symptoms and/or disorders related to autonomic dysfunction in patients with functional dysphonia with gender- and age-matched vocally…
- Conditions
- Functional Voice Disorder, Psychogenic Voice Disorder, Muscle Tension Dysphonia
- Trial name
- NCT06100601
- Testing
- ANS regulation therapy, conventional voice therapy (CVT), ANS regulation therapy + CVT
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic, Cardiac Catheterization
Short-term Use of Dapagliflozin to Protect Kidney Function in CKD Patients
This study aim to investigate the protected effects of short-term use of dapagliflozin (administered within 3 days after procedure) in CKD patients after coronary angiography or percutaneous coronary intervention, as well as…
- Conditions
- Renal Insufficiency, Chronic, Cardiac Catheterization, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Trial name
- NCT05225077
- Testing
- Dapagliflozin 10 MG [Farxiga]
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dong-A University
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The Effects of Emotional Exposure on State Anxiety
A randomized repeated-measures crossover clinical trial was performed. Forty healthy, female college students completed a 30 min session of YogaFit and a time-matched seated rest condition on separate days.
- Trial name
- NCT03458702
- Testing
- YogaFit, Quiet Rest
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University
Myocardial Ischemia, Exercise
Exercise-induced Changes in Cardiac Function & Morphology
Until now it has been assumed that regular endurance training has a positive influence on cardiac function and that the positive effect increases with increasing intensity.
- Conditions
- Myocardial Ischemia, Exercise, Myocardial Contraction, Myocardial Stunning
- Trial name
- NCT01179802
- Testing
- Strenuous Endurance exercise
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Heart Transplant Recipients
The GRAFT Study: Evaluation of Graft Function, Rejection and Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy in First Heart Transplant Recipients.
Objective: To assess the relationship between coronary allograft vasculopathy (CAV) and graft function, and to evaluate non-invasive methods for CAV diagnosis.
- Trial name
- NCT02077764
- Testing
- OCT and coronary angiography, Right heart cat., PET
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital Skejby
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Vascular Function and Biomarker Assessments in Healthy Volunteers and in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the vascular function and biomarkers in healthy volunteers and type 2 diabetic patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04744636
- Testing
- Other
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier
Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Brain Function and Perfusion in Patients With Heart Failure
The investigators will evaluate the determinants of cerebral impairment in patients with non-ischemic heart failure compared to controls, and its relation to cognitive function.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy, Perfusion, Cognitive Impairment
- Trial name
- BRAIN-HF (NCT01756014)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
Lymphatic Abnormalities, Lymphatic Edema
Lymphatic Function in Patients With a Fontan-Kreutzer Circulation
The lymphatics regulate the interstitial fluid by removing excessive fluid. It represents an extremely important step in the prevention of edema.
- Conditions
- Lymphatic Abnormalities, Lymphatic Edema, Univentricular Heart
- Trial name
- NCT03379805
- Testing
- Near Infrared Fluorescence Imaging, Non-contrast MRI, Strain Gauge Plethysmography
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE), Pulmonary Edema
Cardiac Function in Swimming-Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE)
Acute or chronic cardiac dysfunction could be a contributing factor to swimming-induced pulmonary edema (SIPE). Knowledge on cardiac function in SIPE is limited and recommendations for cardiac evaluation of patients with SIPE are…
- Conditions
- Swimming Induced Pulmonary Edema (SIPE), Pulmonary Edema, Lung Diseases, Heart Function Tests
- Trial name
- NCT05391737
- Testing
- Echocardiography, Electrocardiogram (ECG), Cardiac biomarkers
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dalarna County Council, Sweden
MPS I, MPS IV A
Cardiac Structure and Function in MPS
The purpose of this study is to better understand how heart and blood vessel problems develop in people with Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS).
- Conditions
- MPS I, MPS IV A, MPS - Mucopolysaccharidosis, MPS IVA
- Trial name
- NCT07361536
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Orange County
Muscle; Fatigue, Heart, Skeletal Muscle Recovery
Infrared Low-level Laser Therapy Before Intense Progressive Running Test of High-level Soccer Players
Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) has recently been used to alleviate postexercise muscle fatigue and enhance muscle recovery, demonstrating positive results.
- Trial name
- NCT03803956
- Testing
- Active PBMT
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Stroke, Healthy Adults
Comparison of Effects of Mirror Therapy Combined With Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation or Binaural Beats Stimulation on Cortical Excitability, Heart Rate Variability and Lower Limb Motor Function in Patients With Stroke
This study aims to compare the effects of mirror therapy combined with either neuromuscular electrical stimulation or binaural beat stimulation on post-stroke lower limb motor function recovery.
- Trial name
- NCT06011018
- Testing
- Mirror Therapy, Mirror Therapy + Electrical Stimulation, Mirror Therapy + Binaural Beat
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital
COPD, Lung Function
Lung Function Decline and Disease Risk From Young Adulthood to Middle Age
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the third leading cause of death in the United States, but markers that predict risk of developing disease outside of cigarette smoking have not been identified.
- Conditions
- COPD, Lung Function, Heart - Lung Interaction, Restrictive Lung Disease
- Trial name
- CARDIA Lung (NCT02245178)
- Testing
- Lung spirometry, CT scan analysis
- Volunteers
- 3,193 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University