Clinical trials: Cardiovascular Disease Risk Reduction
Hypertension, Diabetes
Safety Study to Lower the Risk of Heart Failure is Also Effective in Reducing Stiffness of the Arteries
The study is being done to see if a drug shown to lower the risk of heart failure is also effective in reducing the stiffness of the arteries.
- Trial name
- EFFORT (NCT00829296)
- Testing
- nebivolol, Metoprolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Depressive Symptoms, Inflammation
Reducing CVD Risk in Caregivers: A Brief Behavioral Activation Intervention
Cardiovascular disease and depression are some of the most costly illnesses to society, and caring for a loved-one with Alzheimer's disease has been associated with increased risk for both depression and cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01802554
- Testing
- Pleasant Events Program (PEP), Information Support (IS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer's Disease
Reducing Risk for Alzheimer's Disease in High-Risk Women Through Yogic Meditation Training
The purpose of this pilot study will be to test whether Kundalini yoga (KY) and Kirtan Kriya (KK) yogic meditation is superior to Memory Enhancement Training (MET) for improving cognitive functioning, health (including…
- Trial name
- NCT03503669
- Testing
- Memory Training, Kundalini yoga and meditation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin-Dependent
The ORIGIN Trial (Outcome Reduction With Initial Glargine Intervention)
The primary objectives of the ORIGIN study were: To determine whether insulin glargine-mediated normoglycemia can reduce cardiovascular morbidity and/or mortality in people at high risk for vascular disease with either Impaired…
- Trial name
- ORIGIN (NCT00069784)
- Testing
- insulin glargine (HOE901), omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), reusable pen device for insulin injection
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Argentina and 38 more
- Volunteers
- 12,537 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Stroke, TIA
Reducing Risk of Recurrence
Adults who have had a previous stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) remain at risk for having a second serious event, especially if they have uncontrolled blood pressure or cholesterol.
- Conditions
- Stroke, TIA, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia
- Trial name
- RRR (NCT01122394)
- Testing
- TI, AP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
HIV Infections, Dyslipidemias
Efprezimod Alfa (CD24Fc, MK-7110) Administration to Decrease Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and Inflammation in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Patients (CALIBER) (MK-7110-003)
This is a phase 2, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical trial. The intervention drug will be efprezimod alfa (intravenous [IV] infusion).
- Trial name
- CALIBER (NCT03960541)
- Testing
- Efprezimod alfa (human CD24 extracellular domain and human IgG1 Fc fusion protein), Saline Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Oncoimmune, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
Coronary Artery Bypass, Myocardial Infarction
The Effect Of Acadesine On Reducing Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Adverse Events In Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery (Study P05633 AM1)(TERMINATED)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether acadesine is effective in reducing the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular adverse events in high-risk participants undergoing CABG surgery.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Bypass, Myocardial Infarction, Ventricular Dysfunction, Left, Stroke
- Trial name
- RED-CABG (NCT00872001)
- Testing
- Acadesine, Normal Saline
- Volunteers
- 3,080 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Systemic Hypertension, Obesity
GAstric Bypass to Treat obEse Patients With steAdy hYpertension
Phase 3, unicentric, randomized clinical trial, with allocation concealment and intention-to-treat analysis to evaluate the efficacy of videolaparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastroplasty to decrease the prescription of antihypertensive…
- Trial name
- GATEWAY (NCT01784848)
- Testing
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LRYGB), Clinical treatment
- Where
- 3 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital do Coracao
Multiple Myeloma, Plasma Cell Leukemia
Stem Cell Transplantation To Treat High Risk Multiple Myeloma With Reduced Toxicity Myeloablative Conditioning Regimen
Standard therapy for multiple myeloma (MM) usually includes an autologous bone marrow stem cell transplant - a procedure where the patient is treated with high dose chemotherapy and then their own (autologous) stem cells are…
- Trial name
- NCT00615589
- Testing
- Fludarabine/Busulfan x 4 days, stem cell transplant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease
Effectiveness of Four Popular Diet Strategies for Weight Loss and Cardiac Risk Reduction
A single-center randomized trial at an academic medical center in Boston, Mass, of overweight or obese adults with known hypertension, dyslipidemia, or fasting hyperglycemia.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT02454127
- Testing
- Atkins Diet, Zone Diet, Weight Watchers Diet
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Estimating and Reducing the Cardiovascular Risk of Patients With Schizophrenia Drugs From Lipid Measures and Ischemic Electrocardiographic Changes
The primary goal of this study is to examine the triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein (TG/HDL) ratio and the ischemic EKG changes in patients with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00288353
- Testing
- aripiprazole (Abilify), ziprasidone (Geodon)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis
SONOlysis in Prevention of Brain Infarctions dUring Carotid Stenting and caroTid EndaRterectomy
The aim of the project is to demonstrate a fibrinolytic effect of sonothrombolysis (continual transcranial Doppler monitoring) using 2 MegaHertz (MHz) diagnostic probe on the reduction of risk of brain infarctions due to the…
- Trial name
- SONOBUSTER (NCT01591005)
- Testing
- sonolysis, endarterectomy, carotid stenting
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Ostrava
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea Intervention for Cardiovascular Disease Reduction
Moderate to severe sleep apnea (a high number of breathing pauses on a sleep study) is a common health problem that is often associated with loud snoring and sleepiness.The medical term for this problem is obstructive sleep apnea…
- Trial name
- BestAIR (NCT01261390)
- Testing
- Conservative Medical Therapy (CMT), Active PAP with RT Support (Active-Beh), Active PAP with Behavioral Modification (Active+Beh)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Chronic Kidney Disease, Inflammation
Trial to Evaluate Reduction in Inflammation in Patients With Advanced Chronic Renal Disease Utilizing Antibody Mediated IL-6 Inhibition in Japan.
The purpose of this research study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of 2 different doses of a study drug called ziltivekimab to placebo (an inactive substance) in reducing inflammation and improving some of the bad…
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Inflammation, Cardiovascular Risk
- Trial name
- RESCUE-2 (NCT04626505)
- Testing
- Ziltivekimab
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Hypertension, Blood Pressure
Young Adult Hypertension Self-Management Clinical Trial
This is a 5-year randomized controlled trial in two large healthcare systems (Madison and Milwaukee, WI) to evaluate MyHEART's (My Hypertension Education And Reaching Target) impact on blood pressure among 310 geographically and…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Blood Pressure, Lifestyle Risk Reduction
- Trial name
- MyHEART (NCT03158051)
- Testing
- Home Blood Pressure Monitoring, Telephone Health Coaching
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 316 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
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
Cardiovascular Diseases
A Study of AMR101 to Evaluate Its Ability to Reduce Cardiovascular Events in High-Risk Patients With Hypertriglyceridemia and on Statin
AMR101 (icosapent ethyl [ethyl-EPA]) is a highly purified ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) developed by Amarin Pharma Inc.
- Trial name
- REDUCE-IT (NCT01492361)
- Testing
- AMR101, Statin therapy
- Where
- 410 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 8,179 people
- Sponsor
- Amarin Pharma Inc.
Hypotension, Pressure Ulcer
Comparison of Nasal and Forehead Oximetry in Critically Ill Patients at Risk for Decreased Peripheral Perfusion
Continuous pulse oximetry monitoring is the standard of care in critically ill patients in emergency departments, operating rooms and intensive care units.
- Trial name
- NCT02382133
- Testing
- Nasal alar oxygen sensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Postprandial Effects of Walnut Components Versus Whole Walnuts on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Reduction
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acute, postprandial effects and mechanism of action of various walnut components (separated nut skins, de-fatted nut meat, nut oil) versus whole walnuts on oxidative stress…
- Trial name
- NCT00938340
- Testing
- Walnut "meat", Walnut Oil, Walnut Skins
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Venous Thromboembolism
A Study in the United Sates That Looks at the Safety and Effectiveness of Pradaxa Pellets in Children Aged 3 Months to Less Than 12 Years Who Need Treatment of a Blood Clot or Who Have Had a Blood Clot and Are at Risk of Developing Another Blood Clot
The main research question of this study is to obtain further safety and effectiveness data on Pradaxa Pellets in children aged 3 months to less than 12 years in routine clinical practice setting.
- Trial name
- NCT05966740
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim