Clinical trials: Cardiovascular Prevention
Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device Infection
TYRX™ Envelope for Prevention of Infection Following Replacement With a CRT or ICD
The purpose of this study is to compare the incidence of cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) infection and CIED mechanical complication after CIED replacement with a high-power cardiac implantable electronic device…
- Trial name
- Centurion (NCT01043705)
- Where
- 52 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,262 people
- Sponsor
- TYRX, Inc.
Hyperkalemia, Heart Failure
Evaluation of Patiromer in Heart Failure Patients
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of patiromer on serum potassium participants with heart failure. This study also assessed the safety and tolerability of patiromer in participants with heart failure.
- Trial name
- PEARL-HF (NCT00868439)
- Testing
- patiromer
- Where
- 33 sites in United States, Czechia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Relypsa, Inc.
Thrombosis, Cancer
A Phase 2 Pilot Study of Apixaban for the Prevention of Thromboembolic Events in Patients With Advanced (Metastatic) Cancer
The purpose of this study is to learn whether apixaban is well-tolerated and acceptable as anticoagulant therapy, when administered to patients with advanced or metastatic cancer and at increased risk for venous thromboembolic…
- Conditions
- Thrombosis, Cancer, Pulmonary Embolism
- Trial name
- NCT00320255
- Testing
- Apixaban
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus
Evaluation of a Letter Intervention Promoting a Plant-based Diet
The researchers' mission is to promote healthier eating behavior and to reduce costs associated with healthcare. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of mailing randomly selected participants a letter promoting a…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT03880838
- Testing
- Personal testimonial, Forks Over Knives Documentary, Commitment nudge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11,234 people
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
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
Heart Failure
Prevention of Non-Surgical Bleeding by Management of HeartMate II Patients Without Antiplatelet Therapy
This study is a prospective, multi-center, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study of subjects receiving the HM II LVAD as per the current FDA approved indications for use.
- Trial name
- PREVENT II (NCT02836652)
- Testing
- HeartMate II (HMII), Warfarin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) therapy
- Where
- 35 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Venous Thromboembolism
Prevention of Venous Thromboembolic Events After Elective Orthopaedic Surgery in Patients Treated With PRADAXA
Observational cohort study on the prevention of venous thromboembolic events after elective orthopaedic surgery for Total Knee Replacement or Total Hip Replacement iin patients treated with PRADAXA to evaluate the efficacy ant…
- Trial name
- NCT01139658
- Where
- 53 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 1,676 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Blood Clot, Trauma
PREVENTion of Clot in Orthopaedic Trauma
The purpose of this study is to compare aspirin versus low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) (Enoxaparin) as a thromboprophylaxis in patients who sustain a fracture.
- Trial name
- PREVENT CLOT (NCT02984384)
- Testing
- Acetylsalicylic acid, Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 12,424 people
- Sponsor
- Major Extremity Trauma Research Consortium
Infection Prevention
Study of Catheter-related Infections Using Antibiotic-coated Versus Conventional Catheters in Children
The primary purpose of the study is to determine if a therapeutic difference exists between central venous catheters impregnated with minocycline and rifampin and conventional catheters not impregnated with antibiotics when used…
- Trial name
- NCT00370149
- Testing
- Antibiotic-impregnated Catheters (M/R), Non-impregnated Catheters (C/S)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 326 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Hematologic Disease, Hemophilia A
BAY14-2222 Prophylaxis and Joint Function Improvement (Adults)
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of prophylactic treatment on the number of joint bleeds and quality of life in severe hemophilia A subjects compared to on-demand treatment in a one-group two-treatment schedule…
- Trial name
- NCT00586521
- Testing
- Kogenate (BAY14-2222)
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, France and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Atrial Fibrillation
Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation Following Noncardiac Thoracic Surgery
The investigators hypothesize that the medication amiodarone decreases the incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) following non-cardiac open-chest surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00127712
- Testing
- Amiodarone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Knee
Switching Drug Therapy for the Prevention of Blood Clot Formation From Enoxaparin to Rivaroxaban After Orthopedic Surgery for Either Total Hip or Total Knee Replacement
The study will describe the short-term effects the study drug, rivaroxaban, has on the body when a patient is switched from enoxaparin injection (by needle) to oral rivaroxaban (by mouth) for the prevention of blood clotting in…
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis, Hip, Thromboembolism
- Trial name
- NCT01094886
- Testing
- Rivaroxaban
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC
HIV/AIDS, Cardiovascular Diseases
Pathways to Cardiovascular Disease Prevention (DCRI Central and Statistical Coordinating Center)
The goal of this research is to generate evidence-based recommendations for the management of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in People Living with HIV (PLWH).
- Trial name
- NCT04025125
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,039 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter
Colchicine For The Prevention Of Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation In Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery (COP-AF)
The prevention of perioperative atrial fibrillation (AF) and myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery (MINS) has the potential to reduce mortality, stroke, and hospital stays in patients undergoing major thoracic surgery.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial Flutter, Myocardial Injury After Non-Cardiac Surgery
- Trial name
- COP-AF (NCT03310125)
- Testing
- Active Colchicine
- Where
- 46 sites in United States, Austria and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 3,209 people
- Sponsor
- Population Health Research Institute
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Graft Versus Host Disease
Sirolimus, Tacrolimus, and Antithymocyte Globulin in Preventing Graft-Versus-Host Disease in Patients Undergoing a Donor Stem Cell Transplant For Hematological Cancer
RATIONALE: Giving chemotherapy and total-body irradiation before a donor peripheral blood stem cell transplant helps stop the growth of cancer cells.
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Graft Versus Host Disease, Infection, Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT00589563
- Testing
- anti-thymocyte globulin, cyclophosphamide, etoposide
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- City of Hope Medical Center
Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Tac, Mini-MTX, MMF Versus Tac, MTX for GVHD Prevention
This randomized clinical trial studies standard GVHD prophylaxis with tacrolimus and methotrexate compared to tacrolimus, mycophenolate mofetil and a reduced-dose methotrexate in patients with hematologic malignancies undergoing…
- Conditions
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Acute Biphenotypic Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT01951885
- Testing
- tacrolimus, methotrexate, Mycophenolate mofetil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- Case Comprehensive Cancer Center
Coronary Restenosis
Use of Nanoparticle Paclitaxel (ABI-007) for the Prevention of In-Stent Restenosis
The purpose of this study was to investigate the use of systemic intracoronary administration of albumin-bound paclitaxel, ABI-007, for the prevention and reduction of restenosis following de novo stenting or following…
- Trial name
- SNAPIST-III (NCT00124943)
- Testing
- Nanoparticle Paclitaxel
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene Corporation
Atrial Fibrillation
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Prevention of Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation
This is a large multi-center study to examine whether peri-operative intake of n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) will reduce the occurrence of post-operative atrial fibrillation or flutter (AF) in patients undergoing cardiac…
- Trial name
- OPERA (NCT00970489)
- Testing
- Omega -3 fatty acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,516 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Thrombosis, Hip Replacement
A Study of DU-176b in Preventing Blood Clots After Hip Replacement Surgery
This study is to assess if DU176b is effective in prevention of blood clots following hip replacement surgery. The duration is 7-10 days of treatment and 30 and 60 day follow-up visits.
- Trial name
- NCT00398216
- Testing
- DU176b - action is the prevention of venous thromboembolism by the use of a Factor Xa inhibitor
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Canada and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 903 people
- Sponsor
- Daiichi Sankyo
Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Stenosis
Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting Versus Endarterectomy in Asymptomatic Subjects Who Are at Standard Risk for Carotid Endarterectomy With Significant Extracranial Carotid Stenotic Disease (ACT I)
The study is being conducted to demonstrate the non-inferiority of carotid artery stenting (CAS) using the Emboshield® Embolic Protection System with the Xact® Carotid Stent System to carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for the…
- Conditions
- Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Stenosis, Stroke, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- ACT I (NCT00106938)
- Testing
- Carotid artery stenting with filter (interventional), Carotid artery endarterectomy (surgical)
- Where
- 62 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,663 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices