Clinical trials: Cardiovascular
Stroke
Customized Cortical Stimulation Therapy in the Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients
The purpose of this study is to identify and establish how the area of the brain that controls motor function (motor cortex) of the non-affected hemisphere after stroke might serve as a new target for therapeutic interventions to…
- Trial name
- NCT02544503
- Testing
- Single-pulse Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Paired-pulse Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (ppTMS), Low-frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Stroke
Neurobiological Principles Applied to the Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients
The purpose of this study is to use (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) TMS or drugs to improve learning of movement skills and the adaptation processes in patients after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT00715520
- Testing
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Carbidopa-Levodopa, Methylphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Orthostatic Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injury
Safety and Efficacy of L-NAME and Midodrine to Increase MAP
After a spinal cord injury the brain is no longer completely in control of the body below the level of injury. This affects many organs and systems in the body, we are interested in understanding how a spinal cord injury affects…
- Trial name
- NCT00835224
- Testing
- L-NAME, Midodrine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Acute Psychological Stress
Stressor-evoked Brain and Cardiovascular Responses to Acute Psychological Stress
The present study will examine cardiovascular, metabolic, and neural responses to acute psychological stress using a cross-sectional approach.
- Trial name
- NCT05413512
- Testing
- Acute psychological stress
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor University
Venous Thromboses, Venous Thromboembolism
The Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Systemic Inflammatory Disorders: a United Kingdom (UK) Matched Cohort Study
Blood clots occurring in the legs and in the lungs are relatively common; they occur in around 3 in a 1000 people per year. They can cause disability and are also potentially life threatening.
- Conditions
- Venous Thromboses, Venous Thromboembolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism
- Trial name
- NCT03835780
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 266,890 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Momentum Data
Obesity
Improving Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Black Young Adults
The objectives of the study are to conduct a randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of the Smartphone intervention on % weight loss and maintaining % weight loss at 6 and 12 months in a sample (N=256) of Black community…
- Trial name
- NCT04412954
- Testing
- Smartphone + Text Messaging with Health Coach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 256 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Dementia, Vascular, Alzheimer Dementia
Accurate WiFi-Based Localization of Dementia Patients For Caregiver Support:
In this Phase II SBIR project we will enhance a wireless WiFi-based insole that was designed and successfully tested during a Phase I trial with elderly persons with dementia and their caregivers, and then investigate its…
- Conditions
- Dementia, Vascular, Alzheimer Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia With Behavioral Disturbance
- Trial name
- NCT03360019
- Testing
- Activlink insole, Activlink Phone Application
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Peer Support and Chronic Disease, Obesity
Peer Support Dyads in Churches
The purpose of this study is to explore how working with a partner can influence participation in a church wellness program. There are many different types of church wellness programs.
- Conditions
- Peer Support and Chronic Disease, Obesity, Type II Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03463941
- Testing
- Peer Support Dyad Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
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
Hypertension
Effect of Aliskiren and Hydrochlorothiazide on Kidney Oxygenation in Patients With Hypertension
The goal of this project is to evaluate the chronic effect (8 weeks) of RASILEZ 300mg (aliskiren) on renal tissue oxygenation in patients with stage 1-2 hypertension, and to compare the chronic effect (8 weeks) of RASILEZ 300mg…
- Trial name
- NCT01519635
- Testing
- Aliskiren, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois
Diabetes, Hypertension
FFA Hypertension and Inflammation in Lean and Obese Subjects
Although a large number of obese patients develop high blood pressure, the cause is unknown. The purpose of this study is to look at the effect of high fatty acids (a type of fat) in the development of high blood pressure in…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity
- Trial name
- FFAADA (NCT00721617)
- Testing
- Intralipid 20%, Normal Saline, Oral fat load
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Healthy
Gender Difference in Response to Caffeine in Children and Adolescents
Caffeine use is on the rise in America, and one of the most popular sources is soda. Among youth ages 8-16, caffeine consumption has increased by over 70% in the past 30 years.
- Trial name
- NCT02119416
- Testing
- Low Caffeine Administration first (1mg/kg body weight), High Caffeine Administration first (2mg/kg body weight)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Cerebrovascular Disorders, Deglutition Disorders
Stroke Swallowing Screening Tool Validation
Stroke is a major medical problem in the United States, and veterans are at significant risk given that the most critical risk factors of stroke, older age and associated medical problems such as high blood pressure, are common.
- Trial name
- SSST (NCT01559649)
- Testing
- Establishing Validity and Reliability
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 284 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Complication Due to Immunization
Cardio-respiratory Events and Inflammatory Response After Primary Immunization in Preterm Infants
Background: Inflammation may depress respiration in neonates. The aim of this study was to establish a link between post-immunization inflammation and cardio-respiratory events (CRE).
- Trial name
- NCT02726178
- Testing
- Advil® Pediatric drops for infants
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Justine's Hospital
Hypotension, Labor Complication
Pre-epidural Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs) to Prevent Hypotension During Labor
When hypotension is related to epidural placement, this can occur within 15-60 minutes after placement. The purpose of this study is to build upon this preliminary work and to use a randomized controlled trial to examine the…
- Trial name
- NCT05250960
- Testing
- SCD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
Atherosclerosis
A Study of Atherosclerosis in Patients After Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer
The purpose of this study is to compare plaque burden in the coronary and carotid arteries 5 years after adjuvant radiotherapy in women with right sided breast cancer vs left sided breast cancer.
- Trial name
- ABCART (NCT00960401)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Winthrop University Hospital
Healthy, Pre Hypertension
Race, Natriuretic Peptides and Physiological Perturbations
The purpose of the study is to understand the origins of differential response to beta-blockers in African-Americans and may provide insight regarding racial differences in cardiovascular risk.
- Trial name
- NCT03070184
- Testing
- Exercise capacity VO2 max determination, Standardized meals, Exercise challenge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Research With Clinical Staff in Stroke Rehabilitation
Usability Study of OnTrack Tools
Aims: Assess the usability of OnTrack Tools, a clinician facing interface to manage stroke survivors using the OnTrack rehabilitation system.
- Trial name
- NCT05330234
- Testing
- OnTrack Tools
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Antithrombotic Effects of Ticagrelor Versus Clopidogrel
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment with ticagrelor (plus aspirin and bivalirudin) is more effective than treatment with clopidogrel (plus aspirin and bivalirudin).
- Trial name
- NCT01642238
- Testing
- Ticagrelor + ASA + Bivalirudin, Clopidogrel + ASA + Bivalirudin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Juan J Badimon
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
Phase 1 Study to Assess the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of Recombinant Human C1 Esterase Inhibitor in Healthy Adult Subjects
This trial is looking to gain information about the safety and tolerability of an investigational treatment (SHP623) in healthy adult volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT02663687
- Testing
- Recombinant human C1 esterase inhibitor, SHP623
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shire