Clinical trials: Cardiac Function
Myocardial Infarction, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Escalating Clopidogrel by Involving a Genetic Strategy - Thrombolysis In Myocardial Infarction 56
To determine whether higher as compared with lower maintenance doses of clopidogrel can adequately improve the degree of platelet inhibition in carriers of a reduced-function CYP2C19 allele.
- Trial name
- ELEVATE (NCT01235351)
- Testing
- Clopidogrel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 335 people
- Sponsor
- The TIMI Study Group
Coronary Artery Disease
High Ticagrelor Loading Dose in STEMI
Ticagrelor is a reversible direct acting P2Y12 antagonist, which has shown to be superior to clopidogrel, in adjunct to aspirin, in preventing recurrent ischemic events.
- Trial name
- NCT01898442
- Testing
- Ticagrelor 180mg, Ticagrelor 270mg, Ticagrelor 360mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Heart Failure, Cardiac Failure
A Study of Continuous Infusions of HNO (Nitroxyl) Donor in Patients With Heart Failure and Impaired Systolic Function
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of BMS-986231 on systolic and diastolic parameters in patients with heart failure and low ejection fraction.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Cardiac Failure, Reduced Ventricular Ejection Fraction
- Trial name
- NCT03357731
- Testing
- HNO Donor, Nitroglycerin (NTG)
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Japan and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Diabetes Mellitus, Type II
Effects of Fatty Acid Delivery on Heart Metabolism and Function in Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a disease that interferes with the body's proper production and use of insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar into usable energy.
- Trial name
- T2DM (NCT00577590)
- Testing
- Metformin, Rosiglitazone, Lovaza
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Heart Failure, Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Harefield Recovery Protocol Study for Patients With Refractory Chronic Heart Failure
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether patients with chronic heart failure not due to coronary artery disease who require use of a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) for refractory heart failure can recover…
- Trial name
- HARPS (NCT00585546)
- Testing
- clenbuterol
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Francis D. Pagani
Ischemic Heart Disease
Functional ComprEhensive AssessmenT by IVUS Reconstruction in Patients With Suspected IschEmic Heart Disease (FEATURE)
Investigating the diagnostic accuracy of online Ultrasonic Flow Ratio (UFR) assessment to identify hemodynamically significant coronary stenosis in patients with suspected ischemic heart disease using angiography-derived…
- Trial name
- NCT05694065
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Ruijin Hospital
Breast Cancer
Acute Exercise Cardioprotection From Doxorubicin
In rodents, a single bout of exercise prior to injection of a chemotherapy agent used to treat breast cancer prevents or attenuates a number of markers of cardiac injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02006979
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Congenital Disorders
Spironolactone in Patients With Single Ventricle Heart
Ultrasound is a technique that can provide images of the blood vessels such as arteries. The size of the arteries, such as the main blood vessel in the arm, can change under different conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT00211081
- Testing
- Spironolactone (drug)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary Artery Disease
Effects of Eicosapentaenoic Acid on Endothelial Function in Diabetic Subjects
This pilot trial seeks to obtain preliminary data on the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) (4g/d) on endothelial function measured via endopat2000 after 12 weeks of intervention among adults with elevated triglycerides and…
- Trial name
- NCT02422446
- Testing
- Icosapent ethyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Heart Failure
Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist for the Treatment of Heart Failure in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Heart failure remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Many patients with heart failure receive support from a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) at some point in the course of their disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02547766
- Testing
- Anakinra
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Chronic Heart Failure
Study of the Effect of Serelaxin on High-sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I (Hs-cTnI) Release in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure
This was a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, crossover, placebo-controlled, Phase II clinical study that evaluated the effect of serelaxin versus placebo (both in addition to SoC) on the release of hs-cTnI, in patients with…
- Trial name
- RELAX-Cardio (NCT02625922)
- Testing
- Serelaxin
- Where
- 9 sites in Germany, Switzerland and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Mental Disorders
Physiological Mechanisms of Therapeutic Horseback Riding Intervention Effects in a Psychiatric Population of ASD Youth
This randomized control trial (RCT) seeks to assess the mechanisms underlying Therapeutic Horseback Riding's (THR) previously observed significant positive effects on ASD youth, particularly those with co-occurring psychiatric…
- Trial name
- NCT04606966
- Testing
- Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Barn Activity, Hybrid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 236 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Vitamin D Deficiency, Coronary Artery Disease
Vitamin D Repletion in Coronary Artery Disease
Vitamin D (Vit D) status is an emerging risk marker of great interest in cardiovascular disease (CVD). Lower serum levels of Vit D are associated with both cardiac risk factors and prevalent cardiovascular disease.
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Coronary Artery Disease, Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01570309
- Testing
- Ergocalciferol, Sugar pill
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Seth I. Sokol, M.D.
Obesity, Diabetes
Metabolic Parameters 3 Months, 9 Months, and 2 Years After Bariatric Surgery
An original cohort of 43 patients were recruited for analysis of anthropometrics, metabolic profile, skeletal muscle biopsy, echocardiogram at baseline, 3 months and 9 months post bariatric surgery.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Failure, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT00178633
- Testing
- Bariatric surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Hypoglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) and the Heart
The risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) associated with the treatment of diabetes increases with age. Hypoglycemia is a common reason for admission to hospital for older patients with diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT01980914
- Testing
- iPro2 glucose sensor attachment
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Focus of Study, Coagulation Status of Cardiac Surgery Patient
Thromboelastography-derived Functional Fibrinogen Levels
This study hopes to determine if thromboelastography-derived functional fibrinogen (TEG-FF or FLEV) levels obtained during the rewarming phase of cardiopulmonary bypass can provide information on coagulation status sooner…
- Conditions
- Focus of Study, Coagulation Status of Cardiac Surgery Patient, Reducing Excess Blood Transfusion
- Trial name
- TEG-FF (NCT01992757)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Immune Deficiency Disorders, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
Immune Disorder HSCT Protocol
This study hypothesizes that a reduced intensity immunosuppressive preparative regimen will establish engraftment of donor hematopoietic cells with acceptable early and delayed toxicity in patients with immune function disorders.
- Conditions
- Immune Deficiency Disorders, Severe Combined Immunodeficiency, Chronic Granulomatous Disease, X-linked Agammaglobulinemia
- Trial name
- NCT01821781
- Testing
- Transplant preparative regimen of alemtuzumab, fludarabine, thiotepa, and melphalan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Myocardial Infarction
The Effects of Lovaza® in Acute Myocardial Infarction
This study will explore the safety and effectiveness of adding Lovaza® to the therapeutic program utilized internationally for the treatment of individuals with acute coronary syndromes.
- Trial name
- OmegaMI (NCT01155336)
- Testing
- Lovaza®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Effects of Etanercept on the Heart, Veins and Thickness of Certain Major Arteries In Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients
Study to assess whether etanercept therapy is able to increase flow-mediated vasodilatation in AS, and whether etanercept can modify the intima-media thickness (IMT) in these patients
- Trial name
- CREST (NCT00910273)
- Testing
- etanercept
- Where
- 4 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
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