Clinical trials: Cardiac Inflammation
Cardiovascular Disease
Ulinastatin's Anti-inflammatory Reaction in Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of the present study is to determine whether ulinastatin, urinary anti-trypsin inhibitor, attenuates cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)-activated systemic inflammatory response in cardiac surgery with CPB.
- Trial name
- ulistin (NCT01518569)
- Testing
- ulinastatin
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Konkuk University Medical Center
Refractory Angina Pectoris
Effect of Daily Remote Ischemic Conditioning on the Life Quality of Refractory Angina Pectoris Patients
The purpose is to test whether daily ischemic conditioning of the arms over 30 days could reduce the frequency and severity of angina pectoris and improve the life quality of refractory angina pectoris patients.
- Trial name
- D-RIC-RAP (NCT02499250)
- Testing
- remote ischemic conditioning (TDFT-12-A2), Optimal medical treatment
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Navy General Hospital, Beijing
Blood Pressure, Arrhythmia
Effects of Fatty and Lean Fish Intake on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Subjects With Coronary Heart Disease
The aim of the study is to examine the effects of fatty fish and white (lean) fish on cardiovascular disease risk factor levels in subjects with established coronary heart disease using multiple medications.
- Conditions
- Blood Pressure, Arrhythmia, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT00720655
- Testing
- Dietary intervention
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Eastern Finland
Inflammation, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Inflammatory Response in Aortic Valve Replacement
The study investigates inflammatory and antiinflammatory response in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis needing either surgical treatment (surgical aortic valve replacement) or interventional cardiology treatment…
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, Thoracic Surgery, Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Trial name
- NCT02324140
- Testing
- Whole blood analysis
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
SIRS, Cytokine Storm
Cytokine Hemoadsorption in ECMO Patients
Cytokine hemoadsorption is a novel therapy used to improve outcome in critically ill patients with a dysregulated cytokine response and hemodynamic instability.
- Conditions
- SIRS, Cytokine Storm, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Arrest
- Trial name
- NCT04901338
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Circadian Rhythm Disorders
Effects of Blocking Blue Light at Night Post CABG, AVR, MVR, CABG AVR, CABG MVR, or SAH
Purpose The purpose of this study is to determine whether filtering out blue light at nighttime reduces post-surgical inflammation and/or moderates cognitive decline and mood and sleep alterations in patients undergoing elective…
- Trial name
- NCT04578249
- Testing
- Blue light-blocking goggles, Clear goggles
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Coronary Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis
Treatment of Patients With Atherosclerotic Disease With Paclitaxel-associated to LDL Like Nanoparticles
The investigators propose a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an anti-proliferative agent paclitaxel in a cholesterol-rich…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Inflammation
- Trial name
- PAC-MAN (NCT04148833)
- Testing
- LDE-Paclitaxel
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Heart Failure
Probiotics and Inflammatory Status in Patients With Heart Failure
Cachexia is a very common condition in patients with advanced heart failure (HF) and is considered a predictor of mortality. Studies have been carried out in an attempt to discover the mechanisms that leads to cachexia in order…
- Trial name
- PROBHF (NCT03968549)
- Testing
- Probiotic
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Inflammation in Cardiac Surgery
Hydrocortisone Plus Fludrocortisone in High-risk Patients Undergoing for Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac surgery is a high-risk surgery and is associated with a rate of postoperative adverse outcomes. Like many others major surgery, cardiac surgery procedures induce a proinflammatory phase usually counterbalanced with an…
- Trial name
- VASOCORT (NCT07037043)
- Testing
- hydrocortisone plus fludrocortisone
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device RemOval Versus Full CoUrse Medical Treatment
The CIEDOUT study is an open label randomized trial in patients with possible cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection.
- Trial name
- CIEDOUT (NCT06323668)
- Testing
- Cardiac implantable electronic device extraction
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Clonal Hematopoiesis, Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential
CHIP in Health and Disease
Clonal hematopoiesis (CH), including clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), is an age-associated condition characterized by the expansion of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell clones carrying acquired somatic…
- Conditions
- Clonal Hematopoiesis, Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential, Clonal Cytopenia of Undetermined Significance (CCUS), Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Trial name
- CHIP2 (NCT07780552)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VASCage GmbH
Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Bacterial
Combined Rehabilitation and Nutritional Support vs. Standard Care in In-Hospital Endocarditis Treatment
Infective endocarditis (IE) is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Patients with IE are affected by a lengthy hospitalization, leading to physical deconditioning and a rapid decline in physical fitness, muscle mass and…
- Conditions
- Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Bacterial, Infection; Heart, Bacteremia
- Trial name
- ENDOCARE (NCT06563609)
- Testing
- Intensive physical Therapy, Probiotic treatment, Individualised Nutritional Support
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Johannes Grand
Acute Coronary Syndrome, Myocardial Ischemia
Linking Cardiac Autonomic Dysfunction and InfLammation in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes
Subclinical inflammation plays a critical role in all stages of the atherosclerotic process, from the initiation of the fatty streaks to the development of plaque instability and rupture, causing myocardial ischemia and acute…
- Trial name
- CADILACS (NCT05756452)
- Testing
- Anamnesis and clinical evaluation
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Coronary Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis
Cardiac Rehabilitation and Coronary Artery Disease
Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) aged 40-70 years will undergo exercise training (thrice weekly for 12 weeks). A reference group composed of healthy individuals will be included.
- Trial name
- NCT06579807
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia de Laranjeiras
Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio, Serum Createnine
Does Preconditioning Affects Other Organs in Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery ?
An association between white blood cell count (WBC), neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio , and inflammatory process is well known . Ischemic preconditioning reduces the inflammation
- Conditions
- Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio, Serum Createnine, Mechanical Ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT03097692
- Testing
- ischemic preconditioning, Pharmacologic preconditionig
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Septic Shock, Chronic Heart Failure
eMESH Struct. 2022-23
A flexible energy metabolism matched with the contractile needs of the muscle is essential to a normal heart. Loss of metabolic flexibility and cardiac systolic efficiency coexist in Sepsis-induced Myocardial Dysfunction (SIMD)…
- Trial name
- eMESH (NCT05202938)
- Testing
- ultrasound cardiography, FDG PET scan, Palmitate PET scan
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke
Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
Genistein in trAnSthyretin recePtor Amyloid caRdiomyopathy
This Phase 1b/2a study aims to investigate the safety and efficacy of genistein in patients with Transthyretin (TTR) Amyloidosis.
- Trial name
- GASPAR (NCT06634108)
- Testing
- Genistein
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Heart Failure, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Function, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Prevalence, and Systemic Inflammation in Chronic Heart Failure With or Without COPD
The aim of the present study is: 1. To investigate pulmonary function abnormalities (restriction, obstruction, diffusion impairment, mixed pulmonary defects) in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and to determine which of…
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01429376
- Testing
- Pulmonary function tests, Blood tests, Questionnaires
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 234 people
- Sponsor
- Rijnstate Hospital
Atherosclerosis, Carotid Atherosclerosis
Visualization of Carotid Atherosclerosis by 68Ga-MSA
Until now, no specific atherosclerosis-targeting agent labeled with positron emitter is not yet available. Investigators developed neomannosyl human serum albumin(MSA) for the terminal mannose residues of MSA binding with the…
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Carotid Atherosclerosis, Noninvasive Imaging of Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT01893489
- Testing
- 68Gallium-MSA
- Where
- 2 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Korea University
Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
INFLACOR - Clinical and Genetic Predictors of Inflammation Related Complications After Heart Surgery
The aim of the study is to evaluate a clinically and economically most effective diagnostic algorithm for prediction of inflammatory response related complications in patients undergoing heart surgery with use of cardiopulmonary…
- Trial name
- INFLACOR (NCT01020409)
- Testing
- cardiac surgery with CPB use
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 525 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Gdansk