Clinical trials: Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
Obesity, Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
Metabolic Effects of Natriuretic Peptide Hormones
Accumulating evidence suggests that the natriuretic peptide (NP) hormonal system has important effects on metabolism. However, more information is needed to better understand the effects of NPs on metabolism in humans.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena, Metabolism
- Trial name
- MENP (NCT03397966)
- Testing
- recombinant human BNP(1-32)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Obesity
Beige Fat, Energy, and the Natriuretic Peptide System
Obese individuals experience an increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Evidence from genetic studies indicate that the natriuretic peptide (NP) system may protect against these diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT04357964
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Down Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Neurocognitive and Cardiovascular Function in Children With Down Syndrome
Many individuals with Down syndrome (DS) have breathing problems during sleep. This is called obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).
- Trial name
- TRIO (NCT01808508)
- Testing
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Aging
Role of Flavanols In Cardiovascular Function in Healthy Aging
Groups of naturally occurring compounds called flavonoids are found in foods such as fruits and vegetables, red wine, tea, dark chocolate and cocoa products.
- Trial name
- NCT01395277
- Testing
- High Flavanol first then Low Flavanol, Low Flavanol first then High Flavanol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Type2 Diabetes
Chronic Passive Heating in Individuals With T2DM
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a metabolic condition characterized by chronic hyperglycemia and progressive insulin resistance, which progressively lead to macro- and microvascular damage and subsequent impairments in blood…
- Trial name
- NCT04858321
- Testing
- Passive heating
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Portsmouth
Aging
CALERIE: Comprehensive Assessment of Long-Term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that two years of sustained 25% caloric restriction (CR) in men age 21-50 (inclusive) and women age 21-47 (inclusive) will slow aging and protect against age-related disease…
- Trial name
- NCT00427193
- Testing
- Caloric Restriction (CR), Control
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 238 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Bariatric Surgery
The Effect of Surgically Induced Weight Loss on Endocrine Function, Cardiovascular Function and Body Composition
This study is being conducted to evaluate changes in sugar, metabolism, heart function and changes in body composition as patients lose weight following bariatric surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00686972
- Testing
- GLP-1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Hodgkin Lymphoma, Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
Impact of Respiratory Training in Lymphoma Survivors
High-resistance inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) is a time-efficient (~5 minutes/day) form of exercise that employs an affordable, handheld device which impedes inspiratory breathing to train the diaphragm and…
- Trial name
- NCT05938127
- Testing
- Inspiratory muscle strength training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Spinal Cord Injury
Recovery of Cardiovascular Function With Epidural Stimulation After Human Spinal Cord Injury
We propose to demonstrate that epidural stimulation (ES) can be used to recover significant levels of autonomic control of cardiovascular and respiratory function as well as the ability to voluntarily control leg movements below…
- Trial name
- NCT02037620
- Testing
- 5-6-5 Specify electrode, Restore Advance Pulse Generator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Spinal Cord Injury
Bowel Care and Cardiovascular Function After Spinal Cord Injury
The main goal of this project is to determine the effects of lidocaine lubricant on cardiovascular function during routine bowel care in individuals with spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT01567605
- Testing
- Lidocaine lubricant
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Simon Fraser University
Healthy
Effects of Liothyronine on Energy Expenditure and Cardiovascular Function
This study will assess the short term effects of a single dose of liothyronine on the cardiovascular system and energy expenditure
- Trial name
- NCT03098433
- Testing
- Liothyronine, Levothyroxine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Type 1 Diabetes
EMERALD: Effects of Metformin on Cardiovascular Function in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetes is increasingly common among youth, forecasting early complications. Type 1 (T1D) cause early heart disease, shortening lifespan despite modern improvements in control of blood sugars and other risk factors for heart…
- Trial name
- EMERALD (NCT01808690)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Hypoglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) and the Heart
The risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) associated with the treatment of diabetes increases with age. Hypoglycemia is a common reason for admission to hospital for older patients with diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT01980914
- Testing
- iPro2 glucose sensor attachment
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation on Cardiovascular Outcomes
A new, well-tolerated treatment for obstructive sleep apnea - tongue stimulation - is a device which opens the airway during sleep and can provide treatment for patients unable to use the mask and hose treatment.
- Trial name
- CARDIOSA-12 (NCT03359096)
- Testing
- Therapeutic HGNS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Type 2 Diabetes
Evaluating the Effects of a Study Medication on Exercise Function in Type 2 Diabetes
People who are overweight or who have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have higher levels of certain fats in their blood. The blood vessels and heart of most of these individuals do not work normally and people with T2DM also have…
- Trial name
- AcT2 (NCT01580813)
- Testing
- Acipimox
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
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