Clinical trials: Catecholamines
Stress
Evaluation of Plasma Catecholamine Concentration During Surgery
Stress during surgery leads to significant increase in plasma catecholamine concentrations in surgeons, anesthesiologists, and patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00948181
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Kliniken Essen-Mitte
Mental Stress
Effect of Mental Stress on Platelet Function
The aim of the project is to study the acute and chronic effect of mental stress on platelet adhesion and aggregation in two population composed of normal subjects at different ages
- Trial name
- NCT00538707
- Testing
- 2-minute Bondet test
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Zurich
Phenylketonuria
Nutritional and Neurotransmitter Changes in PKU Subjects on BH4
HYPOTHESIS: The investigators hypothesize that KuvanTM therapy could influence nutritional and body composition parameters and neurotransmitter concentrations in pediatric and adult PKU subjects.
- Trial name
- BH4&PKU (NCT00688844)
- Testing
- KuvanTM Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Septic Shock, Acute Kidney Injury
Personalized Mean Arterial Pressure Management on Renal Function During Septic Shock
Sepsis is the most severe complication of infections. Sepsis-associated Acute kidney injury (AKI) is commonly encountered in critically ill patients and independently predicts poor outcome.
- Trial name
- DORESEP (NCT01473498)
- Testing
- Haemodynamic management
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Shock, Septic
Comparison of Vasopressin and Other Pressors in Septic Shock
The purpose of this study is to compare the classical tactics in the treatment of septic shock (dopamine, noradrenalin and dobutamine) to the use of vasopressin as first choice pressor.
- Trial name
- NCT00269685
- Testing
- vasopressin
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Pressor Response, Baroreflex Sensitivity
High Resolution Phenotyping in Healthy Humans
Baroreflex sensitivity is integral to blood pressure regulation, and varies among healthy, normotensive individuals. A reduced compensatory ability of baroreflex buffering in patients with carotid denervation results in blood…
- Conditions
- Pressor Response, Baroreflex Sensitivity, Blood Pressure Variability, Heart Rate Variability
- Trial name
- NCT00943774
- Testing
- Physiological maneuvers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Hormone-Resistant Prostate Cancer, Recurrent Prostate Carcinoma
Collection of Serum Samples in Studying Emotional Stress in Patients With Prostate Cancer
This pilot research trial studies the collection of serum samples in studying emotional stress in patients with prostate cancer.
- Conditions
- Hormone-Resistant Prostate Cancer, Recurrent Prostate Carcinoma, Stage I Prostate Cancer, Stage II Prostate Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03122743
- Testing
- Biospecimen Collection, Laboratory Biomarker Analysis, Questionnaire Administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Cardiogenic Shock
Assessing Catecholamine Treatment Initiation Options: Norepinephrine vs Dopamine for Cardiogenic Shock
The goal of this multicenter, open-label, randomized clinical trial is to learn whether norepinephrine or dopamine is more effective and safer as the first-line vasoactive drug for treating cardiogenic shock in adults.
- Trial name
- ACTION-CS (NCT07562932)
- Testing
- Norepinephrine, Dopamine Agent
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 512 people
- Sponsor
- Chonnam National University Hospital
Down Syndrome, Autonomic Dysfunction
Exploring Sympathetic Nervous System Function in Individuals With Down Syndrome
Down syndrome (DS), the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability, is associated with widespread organ dysfunction, including abnormalities in the autonomic nervous system (ANS).
- Trial name
- DIVE (NCT07238465)
- Testing
- Cold Stress, Maximal Dynamic Exercise, Isometric Handgrip Exercise with Post-Exercise Muscle Ischemia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Myocardial Injury, Lung Injury
Neurogenic Myocardial and Lung Injury in SAH Patients
Up to this day, little is known whether the extent of brain damage in patients with SAH correlates with the degree neurogenic myocardial injury and neurogenic lung injury.
- Conditions
- Myocardial Injury, Lung Injury, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT05408988
- Testing
- hs-TnT (high-sensitive cardiac troponin T) plasma concentration, CK-MB (creatine kinase myocardial band) plasma concentration, CPK (creatine phosphokinase) plasma concentration
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Silesia
Septic Shock, Refractory Shock
Terlipressin for Refractory Septic Shock
Norepinephrine was recommended as the first vasopressor for septic shock resuscitation. For the patient who did not response to high dose norepinephrine, epinephrine was recommended.
- Conditions
- Septic Shock, Refractory Shock, Norepinephrine Adverse Reaction
- Trial name
- TERESEP (NCT04339868)
- Testing
- Terlipressin
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Schizophrenia
Clinical Trial of Tolcapone for Cognition in Schizophrenia
This study will evaluate whether Tolcapone improves cognition in healthy volunteers as well as patients with schizophrenia. Talcapone is a drug that has been FDA approved for Attention Deficit Disorder and allegedly increase the…
- Trial name
- NCT00044083
- Testing
- Tolcapone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Temporomandibular Disorders
Study of Orofacial Pain and PropRANOlol
Purpose: Primary: To evaluate the efficacy of extended-release (ER) propranolol compared to placebo in the reduction of a pain index in patients with temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
- Trial name
- SOPPRANO (NCT02437383)
- Testing
- Propranolol ER
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Acute Respiratory Failure, Shock
Impact of Early Enteral vs. Parenteral Nutrition on Preservation of Gut Mucosa Integrity in Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation and Catecholamine
To demonstrate that a strategy involving early first-line enteral nutrition is associated with improved preservation of gut mucosa integrity, as assessed based on the plasma citrulline level at H72, compared to a strategy…
- Trial name
- NCT03852940
- Testing
- Parenteral nutrition, Enteral Nutrition
- Where
- 6 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 169 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Exercise Effects in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
The study will investigate catecholamines responses, and cognitive effects of exercise in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and the effect of exercise training on these measures.
- Trial name
- NCT00945971
- Testing
- Physical activity
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Brain Injuries, Craniocerebral Trauma
DASH After TBI Study: Decreasing Adrenergic or Sympathetic Hyperactivity After Traumatic Brain Injury
The investigators intend to determine the effect of adrenergic blockade on 1) short-term physiology, behavior, and cognition and 2) long-term neuropsychological outcomes after severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Craniocerebral Trauma, Trauma, Nervous System, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01322048
- Testing
- IV Propranolol and Per Tube Clonidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Physical Activity, Sympathetic Nervous System
Neuropeptide Y and Sympathovagal Balance
Neuropeptide Y (NPY) activates the sympathetic and vagal nervous systems through the Y1 and Y2 receptors. This double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study investigated the sympathovagal balance during three exercises on a…
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Sympathetic Nervous System, Secretion; Catecholamine
- Trial name
- NPY (NCT03933787)
- Testing
- Saxagliptin 5mg, ergometric test in healthy volunteers
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eric Grouzmann
Myocardial Depression, Takotsubo Syndrome
Predicting the Development of Myocardial Depression in Acute Neurological Patients
The purpose of this study is to assess the levels of serum catecholamines associated with myocardial depression (MD) in patients with acute neurological injury.
- Conditions
- Myocardial Depression, Takotsubo Syndrome, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Acute Ischemic Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT03801694
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Radionuclide Imaging (MIBG Scintigraphy), Exercise Test
The Effects of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) on Sympathetic Activity in Different Sites of Activation
Recent evidences suggest that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can contribute to cardiovascular disease even in the absence of hypertension.
- Conditions
- Radionuclide Imaging (MIBG Scintigraphy), Exercise Test, Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory, Sympathetic Nerve Activity
- Trial name
- NCT01336335
- Testing
- CPAP
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Diabetes, Hypoglycemia
Vildagliptin and the Glucagon Response to Hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes
The study examines whether DPP-4 inhibition by vildagliptin affects the glucagon counterregulatory response to hypoglycemia in type 1 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT01147276
- Testing
- Vildagliptin
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Lund University