Clinical trials: Cardiovascular Diseases in Old Age
Stroke
Alteplase in Elderly Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) Patients During Hospitalization
The objective of the study is to find out the in-hospital clinical outcomes among Chinese Acute Ischaemic Stroke (AIS) patients, who were treated with intravenous (IV) Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator (rt-PA) within 4.5…
- Trial name
- NCT05395351
- Testing
- rt-PA
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 113,035 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Multiple Myeloma
Melphalan+Prednisolon With or Without Thalidomide in Previously Untreated Elderly Patients With Multiple Myeloma
This is a multi-centre Phase III randomized controlled study of patients with multiple myeloma (MM). Eligible patients who are not candidates for transplantation will be randomized to receive eight courses of…
- Trial name
- NCT00934154
- Testing
- Thalidomide, Melphalan+Prednisolone
- Where
- 9 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Cigdem Sahinbas YILMAZ
Atrial Fibrillation
A Study to Evaluate Effectiveness and Safety of Edoxaban in Patients 80 Years of Age or Older With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
Non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) increases the risk of stroke by three- to five-fold, especially in elderly patients, creating a huge burden on medical system as well as a negative impact on patients' lives.
- Trial name
- SILVERCARE_AF (NCT05804747)
- Testing
- Edoxaban
- Where
- 33 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 1,204 people
- Sponsor
- Daiichi Sankyo
Venous Leg Ulcer
Human Amniotic Membrane On Venous Leg Ulcers In an Elderly Population
This study is designed to assess the clinical effectiveness of Membrane Wrap, a human amniotic membrane for the management of difficult to heal partial- or full-thickness venous leg ulcers (VLUs)
- Trial name
- NCT06544564
- Testing
- Membrane Wrap™, Standard of Care
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- BioLab Holdings
Hypertension
Study of the Safety and Efficacy of LCZ696 on Arterial Stiffness in Elderly Patients With Hypertension
The study examined the efficacy of LCZ696 in comparison to the ARB olmesartan on Central Aortic Systolic Blood Pressure (CASP) and other measures of central hemodynamics and arterial stiffness in elderly patients with an elevated…
- Trial name
- NCT01692301
- Testing
- LCZ696, Olmesartan, amlodipine
- Where
- 47 sites in United States, Argentina and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 454 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Bradycardia
Falls and Cardiovascular Events in Pacemaker Patients
The purpose of this study is to document the number of falls and fractures in Sinus Node Disease (SND) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01037426
- Testing
- Fill out Questionnaire
- Where
- 8 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Cardiac Rhythm and Heart Failure
Hypertension
Efficacy and Safety of Aliskiren 75 mg, 150 mg, and 300 mg in Elderly Patients With Essential Hypertension When Given With a Light Meal in a 8 Week Placebo-controlled Study
This study will evaluate the efficacy and safety of aliskiren 75 mg, 150 mg, and 300 mg in elderly patients with essential hypertension when given with a light meal.
- Trial name
- NCT00706134
- Testing
- Aliskiren 75 mg, Aliskiren 150 mg, Aliskiren 300 mg
- Where
- 8 sites in Argentina, Czechia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 756 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Safety and Anti-Disease Activity of CHR-2797 (Tosedostat) in Elderly and/or Treatment Refractory Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and Multiple Myeloma (MM)
This is an open-label, non-randomised, multi-centre phase I-II study of CHR-2797 administered orally once a day. The study involves two distinct phases: Phase I: an open-label, dose-escalating phase of the study to explore the…
- Conditions
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Multiple Myeloma
- Trial name
- NCT00689000
- Testing
- CHR-2797 (tosedostat): Aminopeptidase inhibitor
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Chroma Therapeutics
Hypertension
A Study of TAK-536 in Children From 2 to Less Than 6 Years Old With High Blood Pressure
The main aim of this study is to check the safety of TAK-536. This study will take place in Japan. At the first visit, the study doctor will check if each child can take part.
- Trial name
- NCT04668157
- Testing
- TAK-536
- Where
- 19 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Coronary Artery Disease
Comparison of Prasugrel and Clopidogrel in Very Elderly and Non-Elderly Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease
The 5-milligram (mg) maintenance dose (MD) of prasugrel in very elderly patients with coronary artery disease produces a pharmacodynamic response within the same therapeutic range as 10-mg MD in non-elderly patients.
- Trial name
- GENERATIONS (NCT01107912)
- Testing
- prasugrel, clopidogrel
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Ireland and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter
A Study to Determine if Identification of Undiagnosed Atrial Fibrillation in People at Least 70 Years of Age Reduces the Risk of Stroke
The purpose of this study is to determine if an AF detection intervention in men and women at least 70 years of age with undiagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter (AFL) reduces the person-years incidence rate of…
- Trial name
- GUARD-AF (NCT04126486)
- Testing
- Zio®XT Monitor
- Where
- 176 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 11,931 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Hypotension, Geriatric Patients
Preoperative Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Caval Aorta Diameter Index
General anesthesia is frequently used in daily clinical practice. Elderly patients often require a higher level of care than younger patients during the perioperative period, with higher health care costs.
- Conditions
- Hypotension, Geriatric Patients, Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT06155461
- Testing
- Preoperative Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Caval Aorta Diameter Index
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- Egymedicalpedia
Hypertension
A Clinical Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of Aliskiren in the Elderly With High Blood Pressure
After a wash-out (1 to 2 weeks), and 2 to 4 week single-blind placebo run-in period, eligible patients will be randomized to receive lisinopril 10 mg, aliskiren 75 mg, 150 mg or 300 mg for a period of 8 weeks
- Trial name
- NCT00219167
- Testing
- aliskiren
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 355 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
A Study of Ziresovir (AK0529) in High-risk Adult With Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection.
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is recognized worldwide as a significant pathogen causing lower respiratory tract infection in infants, the elderly, and immunocompromised patients, which may cause bronchiolitis or pneumonia…
- Trial name
- NCT07658534
- Testing
- Ziresovir (AK0529)
- Where
- 9 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 290 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Hereditary Angioedema
Safety of Ruconest in 2-13 Year Old Hereditary Angioedema (HAE) Patients
This open-label study is being conducted to confirm the safety, pharmacokinetic profile and efficacy of Ruconest at a dose of 50 U/kg when used for the treatment of acute angioedema attacks in patients, from 2 up to and including…
- Trial name
- NCT01359969
- Testing
- rhC1INH
- Where
- 16 sites in United States, Czechia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Pharming Technologies B.V.
Hyperemia
Efficacy and Safety of Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution in Adult and Geriatric Participants With Ocular Redness
To compare the efficacy and safety of brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution 0.025% with its vehicle for the treatment of ocular redness in a population of adult and geriatric participants with ocular redness.
- Trial name
- NCT01959230
- Testing
- Brimonidine Tartrate, Vehicle, Sodium Fluorescein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Hypertension
Telmisartan Compared With Enalapril in Elderly Patients With Blood Hypertension
Study to assess the efficacy and tolerability of Telmisartan 40-80 mg once daily compared with enalapril 10-20 mg once daily in elderly patients with arterial hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT02177461
- Testing
- Telmisartan, Enalapril, Clonidine
- Volunteers
- 374 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Hypertension
Dose Response of Valsartan on Sitting Systolic Blood Pressure in Children 6 Months - 5 Years of Age With High Blood Pressure
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of three doses of valsartan (0.25, 1.0, and 4.0 mg/kg) on mean sitting systolic blood pressure (MSSBP) and mean sitting diastolic blood pressure (MSDBP) in 6 months…
- Trial name
- NCT00435162
- Testing
- Valsartan 0.25 mg/kg, Valsartan 1.0 mg/kg, Valsartan 4.0 mg/kg
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Belgium and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Innohep® in Elderly Patients With Impaired Renal Function Treated for Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis
The objective of the study is to compare the safety of innohep® and Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) in terms of clinically relevant bleedings in elderly patients with impaired renal function for initial treatment of acute Deep…
- Trial name
- NCT00277394
- Testing
- innohep®, Heparin
- Where
- 9 sites in Bulgaria, Croatia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 541 people
- Sponsor
- LEO Pharma
Thrombosis
A Study to Investigate Biomarkers After Single Doses of Anticoagulants in Healthy Young Male and Healthy Elderly Participants (MK-0000-216 AM1)
This is a study to investigate biomarkers after single oral doses of the anticoagulant agents dabigatran etexilate and rivaroxaban in healthy young male subjects and in healthy elderly subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT01379300
- Testing
- dabigatran etexilate, rivaroxaban
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC