Clinical trials: Cardiac Inflammation
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Effect of Rosuvastatin on Left Ventricular Remodeling
The purpose of this study is to examine the the effect of the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Rosuvastatin on left ventricular remodeling in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT00505154
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Acute Coronary Syndromes, Coronary Arterial Disease (CAD)
Focused Orticumab Research for Treating Inflammation in Coronary Arteries
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the clinical effect of orticumab treatment on inflammation in study participants with prior myocardial infarction who have elevated coronary inflammation based on CCTA.
- Conditions
- Acute Coronary Syndromes, Coronary Arterial Disease (CAD), Inflammation, Heart Disease
- Trial name
- FORTIFY (NCT06927739)
- Testing
- Orticumab
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Czechia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- Abcentra
Prior Acute Myocardial Infarction, Evidence of Systemic Inflammation (C Reactive Protein Plasma >2 mg/l)
Interleukin-1 Blockade With Canakinumab to Improve Exercise Capacity in Patients With Chronic Systolic Heart Failure and Elevated High Sensitivity C-reactive Protein (Hs-CRP)
The proposed study is a sub-study of the CANTOS trial (A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, event driven trial of quarterly subcutaneous canakinumab in the prevention of recurrent cardiovascular events among stable…
- Conditions
- Prior Acute Myocardial Infarction, Evidence of Systemic Inflammation (C Reactive Protein Plasma >2 mg/l), Reduced Left Ventricle Ejection Fraction (<50%), Symptoms of Heart Failure (NYHA Class II-III)
- Trial name
- NCT01900600
- Testing
- Cardiopulmonary exercise test, Echocardiogram
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Inflammation, Myocardial Infarction
Colchicine in Periprocedural Myocardial Infarction: the Role of Alpha Defensin
The aim of this research is to study the effect of a loading dose of colchicine on the occurrence of periprocedural myocardial infarction (PPMI) in elective percutaneous coronary intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT03735134
- Testing
- Colchicine Loading Dose, Standard of care treatment prior to elective PCI
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Artery Disease
Senescence in Myocardial Infarction
The investigators of this study have found that after a heart attack, some heart cells rapidly age (become senescent) and release proteins that make the heart disease worse.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Coronary Artery Disease, Aging, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- SMI (NCT07693712)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Endocarditis, Sepsis
Cytokine REmoval in CRitically Ill PAtients Requiring Surgical Therapy for Infective Endocarditis (RECReATE)
Infectious endocarditis (IE) and other severe infections are well-known to induce significant changes in the immune response including immune functionality in a considerable number of affected patients.
- Conditions
- Endocarditis, Sepsis, Septic Shock
- Trial name
- RECREATE (NCT03892174)
- Testing
- Treatment protocol with adsorption
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Parkinson's Disease, Autonomic Neuropathy
Effects of Feet Mechanical Stimulation on Cardiovascular Autonomic Profile and Inflammation in Parkinson's Disease
In the present study, investigators test the hypothesis that a controlled mechanical pressure applied on specific sites of both fore-feet (ES) can reduce the inflammatory state and arterial blood pressure in patients with…
- Conditions
- Parkinson's Disease, Autonomic Neuropathy, Inflammation, Hypertension
- Trial name
- parkgo-1 (NCT02608424)
- Testing
- Foot Mechanical Stimulation (Gondola®, CE marking n° 0476)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Clinico Humanitas
MINOCA
Plaque Burden and Ischemia in MINOCA
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess coronary artery plaque burden, perivascular inflammation and extent of myocardial ischemia in patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction and non-obstructive coronary artery…
- Trial name
- NCT05681858
- Testing
- CT coronary angiography and [12N] NH3 PET-MR
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bergen
Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, Cardiac Arrest
Steroid Treatment After Resuscitated Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Comatose patients resuscitated from Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) often develop a complicated systemic inflammatory response and have a poor prognosis with neurological damage being the most common cause of death.
- Conditions
- Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiac Arrest With Successful Resuscitation, Post Cardiac Arrest Syndrome
- Trial name
- STEROHCA (NCT04624776)
- Testing
- Methylprednisolone, Isotonic saline
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Christian Hassager
Myocardial Infarction, Myocardial Injury
Lymphatic Organs and Myocardium After Myocardial Infarction
The adaptive immune response plays an important role in myocardial healing and remodeling after acute myocardial infarction in patients. Therefore, the involved lymphocytes represent a novel target for therapeutic interventions.
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Myocardial Injury, Myocardial Inflammation
- Trial name
- LOMI (NCT05519735)
- Testing
- Multimodality Imaging
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Wuerzburg University Hospital
HIV, Cardiovascular Diseases
Evaluating the Use of Pitavastatin to Reduce the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in HIV-Infected Adults
People with HIV are at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD). This study evaluated the use of pitavastatin to reduce the risk of CVD in adults with HIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART).
- Trial name
- REPRIEVE (NCT02344290)
- Testing
- Pitavastatin
- Where
- 137 sites in United States, Botswana and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 7,769 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Healthy
Trial to Assess the Effects of Different Trans-fatty Acids on Endothelial Function in Humans
The aim of the study is to compare a diet rich in trans fatty acids (TFA) from ruminant sources with a diet rich in TFA from hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHVO) in regard to their effects on cardiovascular risk markers…
- Trial name
- NCT00933322
- Testing
- diet enriched with industrial trans fatty acids, diet enriched with ruminant trans fatty acids, diet without any trans fatty acids
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 142 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
HIV Infection, Alcohol Use
Studying Partial-agonists for Ethanol and Tobacco Elimination in Russians With HIV (St PETER HIV)
This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to compare the effects of varenicline, cytisine, and nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) to reduce: 1) alcohol use and craving, 2) smoking; and 3) inflammation and risk for…
- Conditions
- HIV Infection, Alcohol Use, Smoking
- Trial name
- St PETER HIV (NCT02797587)
- Testing
- Varenicline, Cytisine, Nicotine Replacement Therapy
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Bacteremia, Endocarditis, Bacterial
Predictors of Infective Endocarditis Among Patients Managed for Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia, Particularly Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteriuria, and Time to Blood Culture Positivity
Staphylococcus aureus is a frequent cause of primary or secondary bacteremia. It is also responsible for many cases of infective endocarditis, for which the therapeutic management is specific.
- Trial name
- BACT_URIE (NCT05522764)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 247 people
- Sponsor
- Fondation Hôpital Saint-Joseph
Hypertension, Coronary Arteriosclerosis
Inflammation and Coronary Artery Disease: Role of AT1-Receptor Antagonism
Effects of AT1 receptor antagonist telmisartan on the primary endpoint inflammatory parameters in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Secondary endpoints are alterations in clinical course and blood pressure
- Trial name
- NCT00274144
- Testing
- telmisartan 40 mg
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Atherosclerosis, Coronary, Diabetes Mellitus
Fat Around Heart Arteries as a Measure of Inflammation in Patients With Diabetes
In this prospective study, the objective is to investigate inflammation in the arteries of the heart. A heart CT scan (CCTA) will be used to measure inflammation by assessing the fat tissue surrounding the arteries of the heart.
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Coronary, Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Inflammation
- Trial name
- PCAT-DM (NCT06644651)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 314 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Bacterial Infections, Bone Diseases, Infectious
Fosfomycin I.v. for Treatment of Severely Infected Patients
The purpose of this European, multicentric, prospective, non-interventional study is to document and evaluate the efficacy and safety of the treatment of severely infected patients with intravenously administered fosfomycin…
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections, Bone Diseases, Infectious, Osteomyelitis, Central Nervous System Bacterial Infections
- Trial name
- FORTRESS (NCT02979951)
- Where
- 50 sites in Austria, Germany and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Infectopharm Arzneimittel GmbH
Coronary Stenosis, Periodontal Diseases
Periodontal Disease, Inflammation and Acute Coronary Syndromes
Recent studies have shown that the systemic inflammation caused by periodontal disease (PD) can determine important changes in the coronary arteries, favoring atherosclerosis progression and development of acute coronary…
- Conditions
- Coronary Stenosis, Periodontal Diseases, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- ATHERODENT (NCT03395041)
- Testing
- cardiac imaging tests
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 149 people
- Sponsor
- Cardio Med Medical Center
Lupus
Cardiac Imaging in Systemic Disorders: the ORACLES Registry
Autoimmune diseases affect a total of 5 to 10% of the population. These diseases are associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular pathologies.
- Trial name
- ORACLES (NCT07134166)
- Testing
- data collection
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Turner Syndrome, Cardiovascular Diseases
Lymphedema, Low-grade Inflammation and the Vasculature in Turner Syndrome
100 women with karyotype verified TS, previously examined at 4 study visits during a 19-year period will be asked to participate in a 5th study visit. Healthy age-matched females will be included as controls in a ratio 2:1.
- Conditions
- Turner Syndrome, Cardiovascular Diseases, Lymphedema, Inflammation
- Trial name
- TSCOR_V (NCT06325618)
- Testing
- No intervention other than obtaining biopsies, Indocyanine green (ICG)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus