Clinical trials: Carotid Intima- Media Thickness
Carotid Atherosclerosis, Carotid Intimal Medial Thickness 1
Effects of Lutein Supplementation on Subclinical Atherosclerosis
This study is to investigate the possible positive effects of lutein and lycopene supplementation on early atherosclerosis in Beijing.
- Trial name
- NCT01534533
- Testing
- Lutein group, Combination group, Normal lutein control group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University
Kidney Transplantation, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D Replacement After Kidney Transplant
Vitamin D deficiency accelerates vascular risk progression after kidney transplant.
- Trial name
- NCT00748618
- Testing
- Standard vitamin D3 treatment, High dose vitamin D3 treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Effects of CPAP on Visceral Fat Thickness
We hypothesize that patients with untreated OSAS will have more visceral fat, fatty liver and increased carotid artery thickness whereas treatment with CPAP may reduce the mesenteric and liver fat, plasma lipids, carotid artery…
- Trial name
- NCT01828281
- Testing
- CPAP
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 141 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prevention of Subclinical Atherosclerosis Progression, Prevention of Cognitive Decline
Nattokinase Atherothrombotic Prevention Study
The potential for nattokinase to "thin" blood and to reduce blood clotting by positive antithrombotic and fibrinolytic effects presents a unique opportunity to safely study such effects on cardiovascular disease and cognition.
- Trial name
- NAPS (NCT02080520)
- Testing
- Nattokinase
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 265 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease
Safety and Efficacy Study Using ABT-335 (Investigational Drug) in Combination With Atorvastatin, to Study the Effects on Thickening of the Blood Vessel Wall in Patients With Abnormal Lipid (Fat) Levels in the Blood
The primary purpose of this study is to test the effect and safety of once daily ABT-335 on the thickness of the lining of the carotid artery (a blood vessel to the brain) in patients with abnormal blood lipids who have optimal…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Dyslipidemia
- Trial name
- FIRST (NCT00616772)
- Testing
- ABT-335, Atorvastatin
- Where
- 124 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 682 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)
Microalbuminuria
Low Dose Versus Aggressive Inhibition of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone (RAS) to Treat Microalbuminuria
The objective of the study is to assess the effect of standard versus aggressive inhibition of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS)in type 2 diabetic patients with microalbuminuria (MA) on; a)progression of microalbuminuria…
- Trial name
- END-IT (NCT00907374)
- Testing
- benazepril
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Omega 3 Fatty Acids in Patients With Chronic Renal Disease
To study the tolerance and efficacy of an omega 3 fatty acids supplement on renal and vascular function and inflammatory parameters in patients with chronic renal disease
- Trial name
- NCT03280615
- Testing
- Omega 3 fatty acids, Corn oil
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chile
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Effects of Etanercept on the Heart, Veins and Thickness of Certain Major Arteries In Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients
Study to assess whether etanercept therapy is able to increase flow-mediated vasodilatation in AS, and whether etanercept can modify the intima-media thickness (IMT) in these patients
- Trial name
- CREST (NCT00910273)
- Testing
- etanercept
- Where
- 4 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Atherosclerosis
A phase3 Study Measuring the Effect of Rosuvastatin 20 mg on Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Chinese Subjects With Subclinical Atherosclerosis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of of rosuvastatin 20 mg compared to placebo for treating Chinese patients with subclinical atherosclerosis.
- Trial name
- NCT02546323
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin
- Where
- 24 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 543 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Atherosclerosis
ELITE: Early Versus Late Intervention Trial With Estradiol
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of oral 17B-estradiol (estrogen) on the progression of early (subclinical) atherosclerosis and cognitive decline in healthy postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT00114517
- Testing
- 17B-estradiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 643 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Abdominal Obesity, Growth Hormone Deficiency
Effectiveness of Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone in Reducing Abdominal Fat in People Who Are Obese
Obesity, a condition that occurs when a person has too much body fat, affects about 31% of people in the United States. It is associated with increased risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- NCT00675506
- Testing
- Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) 1-44
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Atherosclerosis
Women's Isoflavone Soy Health (WISH) Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine whether soy supplementation can reduce hardening of the arteries and cognitive decline in postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT00118846
- Testing
- 25 gm soy protein supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Oxidative Stress, Endothelial Dysfunction
Genes, Fibrinolysis and Endothelial Dysfunction- Dialysis Aim 3
The purpose of the study is to see how two classes of blood pressure medications,angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (Ace inhibitors) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), differ in their long term effects on certain…
- Trial name
- NCT00878969
- Testing
- valsartan (ARB), ramipril (ACE inhibitor)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University