Clinical trials: Cardiac Function
Childhood Cancers
Cardiovascular Function in Adult Survivors of Childhood Malignancies
Anthracyclines have been used commonly to treat children with solid tumours and haematological malignancies and have led to their increased survival. Nonetheless, anthracycline has the side effect of cardiotoxicity.
- Trial name
- NCT01415999
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Cardiovascular Diseases, Cognition
Acute Impact of Whey Protein-enriched Milk Fat Globule Membrane Supplementation on Postprandial Markers of Heart and Brain Health
In a single-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled crossover manner, this study aims to assess the impact of a high-fat mixed meal containing a whey protein (WP)-enriched milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) powdered ingredient on…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Cognition, Overweight or Obesity, Postmenopausal Women
- Trial name
- NCT06953232
- Testing
- Whey protein-enriched milk fat globule membrane supplement, Whey protein-based supplement
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loughborough University
Heart Failure, Type 2 Diabetes
Effects of Dark Chocolate on Exercise Capacity, and Mitochondrial Structure and Function
The major goal of this study is to characterize the ability of dark chocolate enriched in epicatechin (a component of dark chocolate) to improve the structural and functional features of mitochondria in two groups 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01671514
- Testing
- Epicatechin-enriched dark chocolate, Low-epicatechin dark chocolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Myocardial Ischemia
Peripheral Endothelial Function and Coronary Status in Asymptomatic Diabetic Patients
Silent myocardial ischemia is usual in type 2 diabetic patients and associated with coronary stenoses and endothelial dysfunction or both.
- Trial name
- PEFDIA (NCT00685984)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 173 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity
Exercise Training and Cardiovascular Function in Obesity and in Type 2 Diabetes
Obesity and diabetes increase cardiovascular risk by complex and incompletely known mechanisms. The aims of this study are : 1. to compare cardiac and vascular functions at rest and during exercise in 4 groups of age-matched men…
- Trial name
- NCT00264589
- Testing
- 8 weeks individualized training program
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Sedentary Behavior Pulmonary Function Cardiopulmonary Fitness
Pilates With Diaphragmatic Breathing in Sedentary Women
This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether adding diaphragmatic breathing exercises to an eight-week supervised Pilates program improves pulmonary function, resting heart rate, and core endurance in sedentary women aged…
- Trial name
- PDB-Pilates (NCT07650929)
- Testing
- Pilates Exercise Program, Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University
Diabetes
Diabetes Interventional Assessment of Slimming or Training to Lessen Inconspicuous Cardiovascular Dysfunction
There is an epidemic of type 2 diabetes in younger adults. These patients are at very high lifetime risk of heart-related complications.
- Trial name
- Diastolic (NCT02590822)
- Testing
- Cambridge Weight Plan, Supervised Exercise Sessions
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Heart Failure, Left Ventricular (LV) Systolic Dysfunction
AI-based Prediction of Cardiac Function Using Echocardiography and Body Composition Data (ECHO-FIT Study)
This prospective observational study (ECHO-FIT Study) aims to develop and validate a predictive model for cardiac function, particularly left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), by integrating echocardiographic measurements…
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Left Ventricular (LV) Systolic Dysfunction, Body Composition Measurement, Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Trial name
- ECHO-FIT (NCT06811519)
- Testing
- Body Composition Analyzer (ACCUNIQ BC720)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Menopause, Cardiac Function Impaired
Effects of Exercise Training on Cardiovascular Health in Middle-aged Women
The hypothesis of the present study is that physical training can oppose detrimental changes in cardiovascular and metabolic health associated with estrogen loss after menopause.
- Conditions
- Menopause, Cardiac Function Impaired, Cardiovascular Diseases, Blood Platelet Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT02135575
- Testing
- Spinning
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Gender Dysphoria
Effects of Cross-sex Hormone Treatment on Cardiac Function, Myocardial and Hepatic Fat Content
Background: Sex hormones are believed to play an important role in the development and progression of cardiovascular disease. However, the gender gap in onset and mortality is not yet completely understood.
- Trial name
- NCT06245681
- Testing
- gender affirming hormone therapy
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Functional Dyspepsia
Physiological Response and Visual Attention to Visual Food Images in Healthy Subjects and in Functional Dyspepsia Patients
In functional dyspepsia (FD), abnormal cognitive and emotional changes such increased sensitization, anxiety, and depression scores have been reported in addition to the peripheral changes in gastrointestinal tract functions.
- Trial name
- NCT02727556
- Testing
- visual images
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Tuebingen
Immune Response, Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Effects of Peanuts on Immunity and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
The aim of the proposed study is two-fold: to determine whether the intake of peanuts (a) enhances immune function and (b) produces a desirable impact on selected cardiometabolic biomarkers and risk factors.
- Trial name
- NCT06159556
- Testing
- Peanut intake
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Heart Failure
3D Assessment of RV Function in Patients Undergoing LVAD Implantation
This goal of this study is to analyze images of the right ventricle taken via 3D transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) during left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation.
- Trial name
- NCT05376254
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Early Recovery in Elderly Patients, Cognitive Function
Effects of Sevoflurane vs Desflurane on Early Recovery and Cognitive Function in Elderly Patients Undergoing Scheduled Non-Cardiac Surgery
The goal of this clinical study is to compare the effects of desflurane versus sevoflurane on early postoperative recovery and cognitive function in elderly patients (aged 60 years and older, ASA I-III) undergoing elective…
- Trial name
- NCT07289945
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, Desflurane
- Where
- Tunisia
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hopital Charles Nicolle
Atopic Dermatitis
Comprehensive Investigation of Heart Rate Variability as a Measure of the Autonomic Nervous System in Atopic Dermatitis
The purpose of this research is to study heart rate patterns in people with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis and how itching affects those patterns.
- Trial name
- NCT00691366
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
Coronary Artery Disease
Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Disease
Biomarkers for Cardiovascular Disease Summary: This study will examine the function of the lining cells of blood vessels and measure substances in the blood to see how they relate to various blood tests, including new tests under…
- Trial name
- NCT00109018
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Stroke, Epilepsy
Coronary and Cerebral Microvascular Dysfunction in Neurological Diseases
Neurological and cardiovascular diseases are increasing in relative and absolute terms globally, and pose a major burden in terms of morbidity, mortality, quality of life and healthcare costs.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Epilepsy, Transient Global Amnesia (TGA)
- Trial name
- G-HeBra (NCT07009990)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald