Clinical trials: Cardiovascular Function
Hypertension
The Chronic Effects of Beetroot Juice in Hypertensive Subjects
We are interested in the effect of diet on blood pressure. Our previous research has shown that beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in healthy people.
- Trial name
- NCT01405898
- Testing
- beetroot juice, Nitrate-free beetroot juice
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Mary University of London
Psoriasis, Cardiovascular Disease
MIcrovascular dysfuNction In Moderate-severe Psoriasis
Psoriasis, a common chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting approximately 2% of the population, is associated with increased cardiovascular (CV) risk.
- Trial name
- MINIMA (NCT04271540)
- Testing
- Tildrakizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Marcelo F. Di Carli, MD, FACC
Diabetes
The Effect of Renin Inhibition on Nerve Function in Diabetes
This study will assess the effect of direct renin inhibition on nerve function in persons with diabetes using a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial involving two treatment arms (i.e., [1] 30 participants enrolled…
- Trial name
- NCT00935064
- Testing
- Aliskiren
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Effect of Rosuvastatin Therapy in Patients With Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether rosuvastatin improves measures of endothelial function, decreases measures of inflammation, and improves pulmonary function in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary…
- Trial name
- RODEO (NCT00929734)
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Akershus
Activities of Daily Living, Accidental Fall
Bingocize: A Novel Mobile Application for Older Adult Health
This study tests the effectiveness of using a new mobile application (Bingocize®) to improve older adults' (a) adherence to an engaging exercise program, and (b) aspects of functional performance, health knowledge, dietary…
- Conditions
- Activities of Daily Living, Accidental Fall, Sarcopenia, Arteriosclerosis
- Trial name
- Bingocize (NCT03629912)
- Testing
- Socially-Based Exercise Intervention for Older Adults
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 241 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western Kentucky University
Parkinson Disease, Orthostatic Hypotension
Effect of Levodopa on Cardiovascular Autonomic Function in Parkinson's Disease
Levodopa is a precursor of dopamine and is the treatment of choice to treat the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease (PD); however, the effect of levodopa on cardiovascular autonomic function in PD is poorly understood.
- Trial name
- NCT05487300
- Testing
- Autonomic testing on and off levodopa
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Metabolic Diseases, Endocrine System Diseases
Effect of Fish Oil (Omega-3 Fatty Acids) on Arteries
The overall objective of LUCHAR Specific Aims 4.1 and 4.2 is to assess the additional contribution of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk markers to traditional biomedical risk factors in the prediction of pre-clinical CVD.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Diseases, Endocrine System Diseases, Heart Disease, Vascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00935766
- Testing
- Omega-3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Cardiovascular Function in COPD Patients
The objectives of the study are to explore the effect of treatment with tiotropium + olodaterol fixed dose combination (FDC) compared to fluticasone propionate + salmeterol FDC on: reversal of left ventricular diastolic…
- Trial name
- NCT03055988
- Testing
- Tiotropium, Olodaterol, Fluticasone propionate
- Where
- 10 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
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
Hypertension
Hypertension, Intracranial Pulsatility and Brain Amyloid-beta Accumulation in Older Adults (HIPAC Trial)
The aim of this study is to determine if lowering blood pressure using FDA approved medication (antihypertensive drugs) alters brain pulsatility and reduces brain amyloid beta protein accumulation in older adults.
- Trial name
- HIPAC (NCT03354143)
- Testing
- Standard Care, Intensive Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center