Clinical trials: Cardiovascular Factor Risk
Hypertension, Blood Pressure
HIRREM for Stage 1 Primary Hypertension
The purpose of this study is to determine that effects of an intervention called High-resolution, relational, resonance-based, electroencephalic mirroring (HIRREM), on Stage 1 Primary Hypertension (systolic BP 130-139, and/or…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
- Trial name
- HIRREM (NCT03479697)
- Testing
- HIRREM, Continued Current Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
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
Cardiovascular Diseases
Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Rural Communities in North Carolina
The study will determine the feasibility and efficacy of adapting an evidence-based intervention (EBI) to reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors in rural African American communities and determine the acceptability of…
- Trial name
- NCT02707432
- Testing
- Heart Matters
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema
Anti-VEGF Treatment for Prevention of PDR/DME
Multiple studies have implicated vascular endothelial growth factor VEGF as a major causative factor in human eye diseases characterized by neovascularization including proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) and vascular…
- Trial name
- NCT02634333
- Testing
- Prompt aflibercept, Deferred laser, Deferred aflibercept
- Where
- 85 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 399 people
- Sponsor
- Jaeb Center for Health Research
Obesity, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
The Pitt Retiree Study: A Diabetes Prevention Program for Medicare Eligible Older Adults
The Pitt Retiree Study (PRS) disseminates a novel, yet practical, diabetes prevention program among Medicare eligible adults in Western Pennsylvania.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Eating Behavior, Diet Modification
- Trial name
- PRS (NCT03192475)
- Testing
- GLB plus phone contacts, GLB plus newsletter contacts
- Volunteers
- 322 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Obesity
Effect of a Unique Web-based Behaviour Change Program on Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Web- or internet-based programs have the potential to induce and, possibly, help to sustain, significant lifestyle modification.
- Trial name
- NCT01472276
- Testing
- Web-based program
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University, Belfast
Obesity, Overweight
Method-of-Use Study Assessing the Effect of Naltrexone Sustained Release (SR)/ Bupropion SR on Body Weight and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Overweight and Obese Subjects
The purpose of this Phase 3b study is to assess the effects of combination therapy with naltrexone SR/bupropion SR (NB) used in conjunction with a comprehensive lifestyle intervention (CLI) and in a manner consistent with its…
- Trial name
- NCT01764386
- Testing
- NB, CLI, Usual Care
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc
Type 2 Diabetes
Vitamin D Supplementation on Cardiovascular Risk Factors
The purpose of the present pilot study is to determine the effect of vitamin D supplementation (4000 IU or 6000 IU once daily for 6 months) on reducing heart disease risk and in improving blood glucose control in type 2 Diabetes…
- Trial name
- NCT01412710
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Florida International University
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
Hypertension
Twynsta Study With Lifestyle Modifications in Korean Patients With Hypertension
This observational study is designed to evaluate the effects of Twynsta tablets with life style modifications on blood pressure, quality of life, and other risk factors in Korean patients with hypertension in a routine clinical…
- Trial name
- NCT01316419
- Testing
- Telmisartan, amlodipine
- Where
- 55 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 2,089 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Diabetes, Depression
INtegrating DEPrEssioN and Diabetes treatmENT (INDEPENDENT) Study
To provide better care and preventive services for people with both depression and diabetes, the investigators propose to develop and test whether interventions to reduce depressive symptoms can be integrated into routine…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Depression, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
- Trial name
- INDEPENDENT (NCT02022111)
- Testing
- Patient Education and Behavioral Activation, Supporting Self-Care (care coordinators), Psychiatrist and Diabetologist Reviews
- Where
- 4 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 404 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Diabetes Mellitus
Study of Raisins Versus Alternative Snacks in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The objective of this study is to compare the effects of Raisins three times per day versus alternative snacks three times per day on blood sugar control and cardiovascular risk factors (weight, waist circumference, blood…
- Trial name
- NCT01677936
- Testing
- Raisins, Snacks
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Louisville Metabolic and Atherosclerosis Research Center
Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Impact of Plant Sterol Supplement on LDL-C Lowering in Low-to-Moderate Risk South Asian Patients
The purpose of this study is to measure the incremental effectiveness of a twice daily plant sterol supplement in a population of South Asian patients who have low-to-moderate cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk.
- Trial name
- NCT04030247
- Testing
- Plant Sterol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Cooking for Health Optimization With Patients
Cooking for Health Optimization with Patients (CHOP) is the first known multi-site prospective cohort study with a nested Bayesian adaptive randomized trial in the preventive cardiology field of culinary medicine.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Nutrition Disorders, Diabetes
- Trial name
- CHOP (NCT03443635)
- Testing
- Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7,192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Multiple Myeloma, Primary Amyloidosis
Trial of Two Stem Cell Doses To Reduce Transplant Induced Symptom Burden
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn whether higher doses of stem cells can help to decrease the symptoms that occur after melphalan.
- Trial name
- NCT00651937
- Testing
- Melphalan, Stem Cell Infusion, Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Hypertension and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Real Life Experience With Caduet In Patients With Cardiovascular Risk Factors
To assess the effect of single pill therapy on the management of hypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors (e.g., dyslipidemia) in Indian patients in whom the treating doctor has already considered that the…
- Trial name
- EXCEL (NCT00579254)
- Testing
- CADUET (AMLODIPINE 5 mg/ATORVASTATIN 10 mg or 20 mg)
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Atrial Fibrillation, Behavior
Patient Centered Mobile Health Technology Enabled Atrial Fibrillation Management
The overall objective of this proposal is to evaluate the feasibility of a comprehensive digital atrial fibrillation (AFib) management tool that will empower patients to a) take an active role in learning about AFib management…
- Trial name
- mTECHAFib (NCT05400837)
- Testing
- Corrie Virtual Atrial Fibrillation Management Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Atherosclerosis, Hypercholesterolemia
Randomized Trial of Imaging Versus Risk Factor-Based Therapy for Plaque Regression
Background: Atherosclerosis (thickening of the artery walls caused by cholesterol and other deposits) commonly occurs in the heart vessels and carotid (neck) arteries of adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01212900
- Testing
- Statins, HMG CoA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Consumption of Oral Artificial Sweeteners on Platelet Aggregation and Polyol Excretion
The principal goal for the study is to examine whether ingestion of a beverage containing artificial sweeteners alters in vitro platelet aggregation.
- Trial name
- COSETTE (NCT04731363)
- Testing
- xylitol, 30g, erythritol, 30g, xylitol, 5g
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Obesity, Atherosclerosis
Endothelial Dysfunction in Obese Children
The purpose of this study is to objectify the effect of diet and exercise on early markers of atherosclerosis in obese children.
- Trial name
- EDOC (NCT01461226)
- Testing
- Exercise training, Usual care
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp