Clinical trials: Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Cardiovascular Disease, Psychological Stress
Mindful Hearts Study: Mindfulness to Reduce Stress
The purpose of this study is to determine how a stress reduction program, called Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), compared to a health education program, improves well being and reduces the risk of heart disease in…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Psychological Stress, Stroke, Coronary Artery Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01784796
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Health Education Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 164 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
Cardiovascular Diseases, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Obese
Implementation of a Peer Leader-facilitated Dyadic Intervention
This Pilot Study Large Application builds upon the results of our prior work to 1) Implement and pilot test a peer leader-facilitated 12-week dyadic intervention (Community Health among Asian Indian immigrants (CHAI) Dyad study)…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Obese, Hyperlipidemias
- Trial name
- NCT06643806
- Testing
- CHAI dyad study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Abnormalities
The Effects of the Dietary Supplement CardioFlex Q10 on Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adults
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), primarily heart disease and stroke, are the leading causes of death and prescription drug use in Canada.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Abnormalities, Heart Attack, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT03826914
- Testing
- CardioFlex Q10
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Oophorectomy, Estrogen Therapy and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Young Women
Researchers are trying to assess the appropriate dose of estrogen for decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease in women who have removal of their ovaries at a young age, before the age of 46 years.
- Trial name
- NCT03815929
- Testing
- Estradiol 100 Micrograms Patch, Estradiol Patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Diet Modification, Substance Use Disorders
The Impact of a Parenting Intervention on Latino Youth Health Behaviors
The purpose of this study is to test if a parenting program can be used to prevent substance use among Latino youth and at the same time promote healthy eating.
- Conditions
- Diet Modification, Substance Use Disorders, Diabetes Mellitus Risk, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
- Trial name
- FPNG+ (NCT03517111)
- Testing
- Nutrition/substance use prevention, Substance use prevention only, Academic success program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 844 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Insulin Resistance, Hypertriglyceridemia
Comparing Tricor, Avandia, or Weight Loss to Lower Cardiovascular Risk Factors in People With High Triglycerides.
Approximately 1/4 of the US population has insulin resistance and the associated risk factors such as elevated lipid levels -triglycerides (type of fat from what we eat and what the liver produces and low HDL cholesterol which is…
- Trial name
- NCT00186537
- Testing
- Rosiglitazone, Fenofibrate, Weight Loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Cardiovascular Disease
Postprandial Effects of Walnut Components Versus Whole Walnuts on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Reduction
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acute, postprandial effects and mechanism of action of various walnut components (separated nut skins, de-fatted nut meat, nut oil) versus whole walnuts on oxidative stress…
- Trial name
- NCT00938340
- Testing
- Walnut "meat", Walnut Oil, Walnut Skins
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Health Behavior
Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Perimenopausal Latinas
The goal of this study is to pilot test a 12-week behavioral intervention among perimenopausal Latinas (age 40-55 years) that integrates evidence-based education with physical activity, stress management, and coping skills…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Health Behavior, Physical Activity, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT04313751
- Testing
- Education, Physical Activity, and Stress Management Program, Wait-list
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiac Rehabilitation
Reducing Risk in Cardiac Rehabilitation: Partners Together in Health (PaTH) Intervention Study
The objective of the proposed study, using an experimental, two-group (n = 30 couples in each group) repeated measures design, was to pilot test the effects of the PaTH Intervention versus a usual care group in improving the…
- Trial name
- PaTH (NCT00926848)
- Testing
- Partners Together in Health (PaTH) Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Long QT Syndrome
Influence of Testosterone Administration on Drug-Induced QT Interval Prolongation and Torsades de Pointes
Torsades de pointes (TdP) is a potentially fatal ventricular arrhythmia associated with corrected QT (QTc) interval prolongation.
- Trial name
- NCT02513940
- Testing
- Testosterone, Progesterone, Ibutilide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Hypertension, Diabetes
Safety Study to Lower the Risk of Heart Failure is Also Effective in Reducing Stiffness of the Arteries
The study is being done to see if a drug shown to lower the risk of heart failure is also effective in reducing the stiffness of the arteries.
- Trial name
- EFFORT (NCT00829296)
- Testing
- nebivolol, Metoprolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Tobacco Use Cessation
Telephone Counseling for Tobacco Cessation
The purpose of this study is to determine whether giving more structured information to patients over the phone about quitting tobacco helps to increase the chance that they will try to quit.
- Trial name
- NCT01489579
- Testing
- Telephone Counseling for Tobacco Cessation, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Cancer, Physical Inactivity
Study of Clinic-delivered Physical Activity Referrals to Cancer Survivors
Background: Cancer survivors have a greater risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and have low physical activity levels. Physical inactivity is one modifiable risk factor for CVD, and increased physical activity has shown a…
- Trial name
- NCT05216380
- Testing
- ActivityLink
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Mechanisms of Immune Reconstitution & Reduced Immune Activation Following Darunavir-based ART
Potent HIV suppression with Darunavir-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) will lead to repopulation of gastrointestinal-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT) cluster of differentiation (CD)4+ T-cell populations, normalization of…
- Trial name
- NCT01869634
- Testing
- darunavir with ritonavir and fixed-dose viread+emtricitabine daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Prolonged QT Interval in EKG and Sudden Death
Influence of Progesterone Administration on Drug-Induced QT Interval Lengthening
Female sex is an independent risk factor for the potentially fatal drug-induced arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) known as torsades de pointes (TdP), which is associated with prolongation of the corrected QT (QTc) interval on the…
- Trial name
- NCT01929083
- Testing
- Progesterone, Ibutilide
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Stress
Stress-reduction Wellness Program for Midlife Black Women (B-SWELL)
This research study examines the unique cultural and gender-based factors that influence how midlife Black women experience stress and incorporate healthy lifestyle behaviors into daily life.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Stress, Self Efficacy, Depressive Symptoms
- Trial name
- B-SWELL (NCT04404478)
- Testing
- B-SWELL: Midlife Black Women's Stress Reduction Wellness Program, WE: Wellness program for Midlife Black Women
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Long QT Syndrome, Abnormalities, Drug-Induced
Reducing the Risk of Drug-Induced QT Interval Lengthening in Women
This research will determine if oral progesterone attenuates drug-induced QT interval lengthening in a) Postmenopausal women 50 years of age or older, and b) Premenopausal women studied during the ovulation phase of the menstrual…
- Trial name
- NCT03834883
- Testing
- Progesterone, Ibutilide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University