Clinical trials: Circulatory Function
Shock, Cardiovascular Diseases
Evaluation of Microcirculatory Function and Mitochondrial Respiration After Cardiovascular Surgery
This study will examine the differences in microcirculatory function and mitochondrial respiration in patients with shock after cardiovascular surgery.
- Conditions
- Shock, Cardiovascular Diseases, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- MicroRESUS (NCT05330676)
- Testing
- coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Atherosclerosis
Evaluation of Atorvastatin on Atherosclerosis Composition
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Atorvastatin on the coronary atherosclerosis plaque morphology.
- Trial name
- NCT00576576
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Obesity, Heart Failure, Diastolic
Improving Metabolic Health in Patients With Diastolic Dysfunction
The purpose of this study is to determine whether 1 year of supervised exercise training in obese individuals at high risk for developing HF, incorporating high intensity interval training (HIIT) two to three times per week in…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Heart Failure, Diastolic, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- MTG (NCT03448185)
- Testing
- High intensity exercise, Omega-3 fish oil, Yoga
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Stroke, Muscle Spasticity
Safety Study of Botulinum Toxin Type A in Post-Upper Limb Stroke Patients With Reduced Lung Function
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety of injections of botulinum toxin Type A in patients with reduced lung function and focal upper limb poststroke spasticity
- Conditions
- Stroke, Muscle Spasticity, Motor Neuron Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00076687
- Testing
- botulinum toxin Type A, saline
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Czechia and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Allergan
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
Hypertension, Mild Cognitive Impairment
CAndesartan vs LIsinopril Effects on the BRain
The aim of this study is to conduct a 1-year double blind randomized control trial comparing candesartan to lisinopril in 140 individuals with hypertension and executive mild cognitive impairment in their effects on executive…
- Trial name
- CALIBREX (NCT01984164)
- Testing
- Candesartan, Lisinopril
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- Emory 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
Congestive Heart Failure, Left Ventricular Failure
Catheter Ablation vs. Medical Therapy in Congested Hearts With AF
This study is a multi-center, randomized, unblinded, clinical trial. The objective is to determine if catheter-based atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation is superior to medical treatment in patients with impaired left ventricular…
- Conditions
- Congestive Heart Failure, Left Ventricular Failure, Atrial Fibrillation
- Trial name
- CATCH-AF (NCT02686749)
- Testing
- Catheter Ablation, FDA approved anti arrhythmic drug
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
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
Stroke
Forced Aerobic Exercise for Stroke Rehabilitation
The purpose of the study is to determine if performing different types of aerobic exercise (cycling) before upper extremity exercises will help to improve outcomes after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02494518
- Testing
- Forced Exercise & Upper Extremity Repetitive Task Practice, Voluntary Exercise & Upper Extremity Repetitive Task Practice, Stroke Education & Upper Extremity Repetitive Task Practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Anemia, Hematologic Diseases
Safety and Effectiveness of Two Blood Transfusion Strategies in Surgical Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
The purpose of this study is to compare liberal red blood cell transfusion therapy with restrictive red blood cell transfusion therapy in surgical patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Hematologic Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
- Trial name
- FOCUS (NCT00071032)
- Testing
- Liberal (10 g/dL) Transfusion Strategy, Restrictive (Symptomatic) Transfusion Strategy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,016 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Ischemic Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke
BCI-FES Therapy for Stroke Rehabilitation
There are over 7 million stroke survivors in the US alone, with approximately 795,000 new cases annually. Despite the best available physiotherapy, 30-60% of stroke survivors remain affected by difficulty walking, with foot…
- Trial name
- NCT04279067
- Testing
- BCI-FES dorsiflexion therapy, Physiotherapy one hour, Physiotherapy two hours
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Coronary Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Calcification
Firefighter Aged Garlic Extract Investigation With CoQ10 as a Treatment for Heart Disease (FAITH)
1. Statement of Problem According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 43.7% of all firefighters that died on the job experienced sudden cardiac death. The job also affords an incredible amount of stress.
- Conditions
- Coronary Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Calcification, Coronary Stenosis
- Trial name
- NCT00860847
- Testing
- Aged garlic extract and Coenzyme Q10
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma
Sulfur Colloid SPECT/CT in Measuring Liver Function in Patients With Primary or Metastatic Liver Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy or Surgery
This pilot trial studies how well single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)/computed tomography (CT) with technetium Tc-99m sulfur colloid works in measuring liver function in patients with liver cancer that has or has…
- Conditions
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma, Stage IV Liver Cancer, Stage IVA Liver Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT02881554
- Testing
- Computed Tomography, Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography, Technetium Tc-99m Sulfur Colloid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Endothelial Dysfunction, Obesity
Leptin Infusion and Endothelial Vasomotor Response
Adipose tissue is an active endocrine organ producing several hormones with circulatory and metabolic effects. In 1994, the hormone leptin was discovered.
- Conditions
- Endothelial Dysfunction, Obesity, Vasodilation, Venous Occlusion Plethysmography
- Trial name
- LIVARM (NCT04374500)
- Testing
- Leptin infusion plus vasodilators in healthy men, Leptin infusion in healthy men, Vasodilators in CAD patients
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stefan Soderberg
HIV, Hepatitis C
A Prospective, Longitudinal Study of Endothelial Function in HIV/HCV Coinfected Subjects
The CTSI-PLACE Study is a study for men and women with HIV/hepatitis C co-infection or HIV only. The study looks at the impact of having hepatitis C virus in addition to HIV on risk for cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- CTSI-PLACE (NCT02597790)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
CHF
FAST PV and mGFR™ Technology in Congestive Heart Failure
This is an investigator-initiated, one-armed, phase 2 clinical trial using an injectable fluorescent tracer to assay and evaluate measured plasma volume (mPV) and measured glomerular filtration rate (mGFR) in hospitalized…
- Trial name
- NCT03808948
- Testing
- VFI
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Arthritis, Cancer
MoveStrong at Home: A Feasibility Study of a Model for Remote Delivery of Functional Strength and Balance Training Combined With Nutrition Education for Older Pre-frail Adults.
Sufficient muscle strength helps to get out of a chair and can prevent falls. Up to 30% of older adults experience age-related loss of muscle strength, which can lead to frailty and health instability.
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Lung Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04663685
- Testing
- Exercise program, Nutrition education
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure
The Impact of Pomegranate Extract on Chronic Cardiomyopathy Complicated by Renal Insufficiency (ImPrOVE): a Pilot Study
This blinded, controlled study will examine the impact of pomegranate polyphenol extract (POMx, from Pom Wonderful, LLC), 1000mg on cardiomyopathy in subjects with chronic renal insufficiency.
- Trial name
- ImPrOVE (NCT01102140)
- Testing
- POMx, pomegranate polyphenol extract, Sugar Pill
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Jennifer Cowger , MD, MS
Pulmonary Hypertension
Investigation of H01 in Adults With Pulmonary Hypertension Including Interstitial Lung Disease (The SATURN Study).
This study is a prospective, randomized, double-blind, study of H01 (Hymecromone) in adults with pulmonary hypertension (PH). The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of oral H01 and the…
- Trial name
- SATURN (NCT05128929)
- Testing
- Hymecromone (H01)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University