Clinical trials: Cardiovascular Insufficiency
Heart Failure
Chronotropic Incompetence in Patients With HFpEF
The purpose of this study is to determine the mechanisms of chronotropic incompetence (inability to increase heart rate with exercise) in patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).
- Trial name
- NCT02524145
- Testing
- Static Handgrip, Dexmedetomidine, Glycopyrrolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Venous Insufficiency
A Study Evaluating ClariVein With a Sclerosing Agent for the Treatment of Venous Insufficiency
VICARES is a prospective randomized, controlled, multi-center, double blind study treating venous insufficiency associated with incompetent saphenous veins with 1% and 3% Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate (STS) solution utilizing the…
- Trial name
- VICARES (NCT03311269)
- Testing
- ClariVein RES, Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate 1% Injection, Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate 3% Injection
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vascular Insights, LLC
Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Atrial Fibrillation
Left Atrial Distensibility to Predict Left Ventricular Filling Pressure and Prognosis in Patients With Severe Mitral Regurgitation
A large left atrial (LA) volume, which represents chronic diastolic dysfunction, is associated with a poor outcome, regardless of systolic function.
- Conditions
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01172184
- Testing
- Cardiac catheterization
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 111 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.
Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension
Alpha-Adrenoceptor Vascular Function In Chronic Kidney Disease Focus On The Role Of Endothelial Nitric Oxide
The purpose of this study is to learn more about why most patients with early stages of kidney disease have high blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT00356265
- Testing
- Procedure: Regional phenylephrine arterial infusion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Heart Failure
Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of AMG 986 Administered Orally to Healthy Volunteers and Participants With Severely Impaired Renal Function
A study to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of AMG 986 given orally as a single dose to healthy participants and participants with severely impaired kidney function.
- Trial name
- NCT03318809
- Testing
- AMG 986
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease
Genetic Testing to Understand and Address Renal Disease Disparities
In this genomic medicine implementation pilot project, the investigators aim to conduct a randomized trial in a network of community health centers and primary care facilities to study processes, effects and challenges of…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Chronic Kidney Disease, Genomics
- Trial name
- GUARDD (NCT02234063)
- Testing
- Immediate Genetic Testing
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,052 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Heart Failure, ICD
Comparing Rate Response With CLS Versus Accelerometer ICD Settings in Heart Failure Patients With BIOTRONIK CRT-Ds
Dr. Jonathan Hsu and Dr. Eric Adler are conducting a research study to find out more about how implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) settings can be adjusted to improve patient cardiovascular health and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, ICD, Chronotropic Incompetence
- Trial name
- CLASS (NCT02693262)
- Testing
- CLS Mode on Biotronik CRT-D, Accelerometer Mode on Biotronik CRT-D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Hypertension
Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial
Elevated blood pressure (BP) is an important public health concern. It is highly prevalent, the prevalence may be increasing, and it is a risk factor for several adverse health outcomes, especially coronary heart disease, stroke…
- Trial name
- SPRINT (NCT01206062)
- Testing
- Intensive control of SBP, Standard control of SBP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9,361 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Chronic Kidney Diseases, Hypertension
Electronic Tools to Increase Recognition and Improve Primary Care Management for Hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease
In this project the investigators will create computer reminders through user-centered design and will validate the logic using retrospective electronic health record (EHR) data.
- Trial name
- NCT03679247
- Testing
- Intervention, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,026 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Wound Heal, Peripheral Artery Disease
Safety and Efficacy of the Noxsano Wound Care Bandage
This study is a prospective, interventional, non-randomized study designed to assess the safety and efficacy of the Noxsano Bandage (study device) in healthy subjects and wound care subjects with a diabetic lower extremity…
- Conditions
- Wound Heal, Peripheral Artery Disease, Ulcer, Leg, Ulcer Foot
- Trial name
- NCT04123093
- Testing
- Noxsano Bandage (Healthy Volunteers), Noxsano Bandage (Wound Care)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OhioHealth
Liver Failure
Study to Evaluate if the Drug Vasopressin Protects the Kidneys for Patients Undergoing Liver Transplant
The purpose of this study is evaluate the medication vasopressin for its ability to preserve kidney function in patients undergoing liver transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT00886262
- Testing
- Vasopressin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Bone Loss, Hypotensive
Blood Flow and Bone Density in Healthy Adult Women
This project will test the efficacy of using a non-invasive neuromuscular stimulation on the plantar surface of the feet to prevent and/ or reverse bone loss in a sample of healthy adult women.
- Conditions
- Bone Loss, Hypotensive, Lower Limb Fluid Pooling
- Trial name
- NCT00397462
- Testing
- calf muscle pump stimulation
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Binghamton University
Chronic Kidney Diseases, Heart Attack
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Platelet Study
This study evaluates how aspirin, clopidogrel and ticagrelor work in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared to people with normal kidneys.
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Diseases, Heart Attack, Stroke, Ischemic
- Trial name
- NCT03649711
- Testing
- Ticagrelor 90mg, Clopidogrel 75mg, Aspirin 81 mg
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Venous Insufficiency
Safety and Efficacy of Endovenous Laser Ablation for the Resolution of Incompetent Perforator Veins
This trial is designed as a prospective, non randomized, single center clinical trial to determine the safety and efficacy of laser ablation of incompetent perforator veins.
- Trial name
- RELIEVE (NCT00565604)
- Testing
- Short Catheter Delivery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vascular Solutions LLC
Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Revascularization
Transfusion Trigger After Operations in High Cardiac Risk Patients
The goal of the proposed study is to determine whether a liberal transfusion strategy (transfusion trigger at Hb < 10 gm/dl) in Veterans at high cardiac risk who undergo major open vascular and general surgery operations is…
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Revascularization, Acute Renal Failure
- Trial name
- TOP (NCT03229941)
- Testing
- Blood Transfusion
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,424 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Chronic Venous Disease, Venous Insufficiency
Venous Insufficiency and Neuromuscular Stimulation
The investigators will be evaluating the immediate and longer term effect of treatment with a medical device on the symptoms of chronic venous disease.
- Conditions
- Chronic Venous Disease, Venous Insufficiency, Deep Venous Obstruction
- Trial name
- VeINS (NCT02137499)
- Testing
- geko device
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration
Advancing Understanding of Transportation Options
This Stage II randomized, controlled, longitudinal trial seeks to assess the acceptability, feasibility, and effects of a driving decision aid use among geriatric patients and providers.
- Conditions
- Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Trial name
- AUTO (NCT04141891)
- Testing
- Driving Decision Aid, Older Drivers Website
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 529 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Turner Syndrome, Hypogonadism
Estrogen Dosing in Turner Syndrome: Pharmacology and Metabolism
Estrogen is necessary for feminization during puberty and to decrease bone resorption, the latter critical for the achievement of peak bone mass and normal bone health in the female.
- Conditions
- Turner Syndrome, Hypogonadism, Premature Ovarian Failure
- Trial name
- NCT00837616
- Testing
- 17 B estradiol orally, 17 B estradiol
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Chile
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Mitral Regurgitation
Molecular Mechanisms of Volume Overload-Aim 1(SCCOR in Cardiac Dysfunction and Disease)
The investigators hypothesize that beta-1 receptor blockade (ß1-RB) attenuates extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation and progressive adverse Left Ventricular (LV) remodeling and failure in the volume overload of mitral…
- Trial name
- P1A1 (NCT01052428)
- Testing
- metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease
Effect of ACE-inhibitors on Aortic Stiffness in Elderly Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
The goal of this proposal is to investigate the potential for ACE-inhibitors (ACE-I)(drugs primarily used to treat hypertension or congestive heart failure) to prevent or delay cardiovascular disease (CVD) in older adults with…
- Trial name
- NCT00874432
- Testing
- angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor, lisinopril
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison