Clinical trials: Cardiac Risk Factors
Heart Attack, Stroke
CV Wizard: Does a Clinical Decision Support Tool Improve CVD Risk Factor Control in Safety Net Clinics?
This project aims to reduce disparities in cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factor control and in rates of heart attacks and strokes among the low-income, racially / ethnically diverse Americans who receive primary care at…
- Conditions
- Heart Attack, Stroke, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- CV_WIZARD (NCT03001713)
- Testing
- CV WIZARD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome
Cardiac CT's Role in Asymptomatic Patients With Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
This study looked at the role of cardiac CT in improving risk factor control in those with diabetes.
- Trial name
- CTRAD (NCT01564485)
- Testing
- Cardiac CT, Usual medical care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 193 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Abnormalities
The Effects of the Dietary Supplement CardioFlex Q10 on Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adults
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), primarily heart disease and stroke, are the leading causes of death and prescription drug use in Canada.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Abnormalities, Heart Attack, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT03826914
- Testing
- CardioFlex Q10
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Circadian Dysregulation
Body Weight, Sleep, and Heart Health
A multidisciplinary investigation examining the circadian mechanisms regulating cardiovascular (CV) risk, with an additional focus on obesity.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Circadian Dysregulation, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT03388788
- Testing
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanning of cardiac function at 3 time points across the 24 hour circadian cycle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Coronary Artery Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease
Volatilome and Single-Lead Electrocardiogram Optimize Ischemic Heart Disease Diagnosis Using Machine Learning Models
This is a prospective, case-control, single-center, observational, non-randomized study. It is designed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of functional tests involving physical exertion monitored via a 12-lead ECG, combined…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease, Chronic Coronary Disease, Angina Pectoris
- Trial name
- NCT06181799
- Testing
- Mass spectrometry using the PTR TOF-1000 (IONICON PTR-TOF-MS - Trace VOC Analyzer, Eduard-Bodem-Gasse 3, 6020 Innsbruck, Austria (Europe).
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
Cigarette Use, Alcohol Use Above Recommended Limits
Developing a Team-Delivered Intervention for Smoking and Hazardous Drinking for Primary Care Veterans With Cardiovascular Diseases
In this study, the investigators are interested in learning how patients feel about and are impacted by a new approach for the primary care team to use to talk to patients about heart disease and health behaviors.
- Conditions
- Cigarette Use, Alcohol Use Above Recommended Limits, Cardiovascular Risk Factors (e.g., Hypertension), Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- CARE (NCT05275582)
- Testing
- CARE
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Obesity, Body Composition
Study of Macronutrients and Heart Disease Risk
The objective of this trial is to examine the long-term effects of a diet low in carbohydrates, as compared to one low in fat, on cardiovascular disease risk factors, including blood pressure (BP), body weight and composition…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Body Composition, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- MACRO (NCT00609271)
- Testing
- low carbohydrate diet, low fat diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 148 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University Health Sciences Center
Low Risk (0-10% Chance) of Developing Cardiovascular Disease Within 10 Years Based on Risk Factors, Moderate Risk (10-20% Chance) of Developing Cardiovascular (Heart) Disease Within 10 Years Based on Risk Factors
Interactive Cholesterol Advisory Tool
The purpose of this study is to show that we can effectively deliver health information and education, online, via computer regarding cholesterol. This computer program is called the Interactive Cholesterol Advisory Tool (ICAT).
- Trial name
- ICAT (NCT01890031)
- Testing
- Interactive Cholesterol Advisory Tool, Study physician visits
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 131 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Prediabetes
Active You: A Novel Exercise Program for African Americans
Barriers to physical activity (PA) among African Americans (AAs) have been extensively studied, yet there is a paucity of innovative PA interventions designed to address them.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Prediabetes, Overweight and Obesity, Sedentary Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT04280783
- Testing
- The Physical Activity for The Heart (PATH) intervention, Be Active Your Way Booklet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Hypogonadism, Atherosclerosis
Testosterone Replacement in Older Men and Atherosclerosis Progression
As men grow older, their testosterone levels decrease with age. One-third of men, 70 years of age or older, have low testosterone levels.
- Trial name
- TEAAM (NCT00287586)
- Testing
- Testosterone Gel (Androgel)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 308 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Diabetes
Risk Factors, Costs, and Impacts of ED Boarding
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the risk factors, costs, and operational impacts of emergency department boarding (patients admitted to the hospital but remaining in the emergency department awaiting…
- Conditions
- Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Diabetes, Asthma (Diagnosis), COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Trial name
- NCT07532564
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30,486 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Stress
Stress-reduction Wellness Program for Midlife Black Women (B-SWELL)
This research study examines the unique cultural and gender-based factors that influence how midlife Black women experience stress and incorporate healthy lifestyle behaviors into daily life.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Stress, Self Efficacy, Depressive Symptoms
- Trial name
- B-SWELL (NCT04404478)
- Testing
- B-SWELL: Midlife Black Women's Stress Reduction Wellness Program, WE: Wellness program for Midlife Black Women
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati