Clinical trials: Circulatory Function
Heart Failure
Exercise Training in Heart Failure: Changes in Cardiac Structure and Function
This is a research study being conducted to better understand the impact of exercise training on changes on the structure and function of the heart.
- Trial name
- NCT02275819
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke
Combined Brain and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Stroke
Cerebrovascular disease is a major cause of disability worldwide. The catastrophic burden of stroke is more dramatic in low- and middle- income countries, and the scarcity of evidence-based rehabilitation interventions represents…
- Trial name
- NCT01907737
- Testing
- Active tDCS, Active PNS
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Stroke, Myocardial Infarctions
Aspirin Resistance and Stroke Risk: Platelet Function Analysis in Patients With Ischemic Events
The purpose of this study is to determine if PFA results correlate with ischemic event outcomes as well as bleeding complications.
- Trial name
- NCT01586975
- Testing
- Clopidogrel, Aspirin 81 mg, Aspirin >300 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder
Clinical Study of the L300 Versus Ankle-foot Orthosis (AFO) on Post-Stroke Subjects With Foot Drop
The objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of the NESS L300 (L300) in improving gait parameters, function, and quality of life among stroke subjects (greater than or equal to 3 months post stroke)with drop foot.
- Conditions
- Sensorimotor Gait Disorder, Neurologic Ambulation Disorder, Gait, Drop Foot, Poststroke Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- L300 (NCT01138995)
- Testing
- Ness L300, Ankle-foot orthosis
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people
- Sponsor
- Bioness Inc
Carotid Artery Diseases, Atherosclerosis
Effect of Valsartan on Carotid Artery Disease
The EFFERVESCENT trial is designed to evaluate the effects of a specific ARB, called valsartan, on atherosclerosis. The investigators want to know if treatment with valsartan will increase the blood levels of markers responsible…
- Trial name
- NCT00208767
- Testing
- Valsartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Endothelial Dysfunction, Hyperhomocysteinemia
Effect of L-Arginine and Pycnogenol on Light to Moderate Hypertension and Endothelial Function
The effect of a combination product (Verum ) with L-arginine, Pycnogenol, vitamin K2, R-(+)-alpha-lipoic acid and vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid is investigated in a double blind placebo-controlled cross-over study.
- Conditions
- Endothelial Dysfunction, Hyperhomocysteinemia, Hypertension Grade I, Subgroup "Borderline" (WHO)
- Trial name
- NCT02392767
- Testing
- Verum
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Loges & Co. GmbH
Cardiac Transplant, Patent Ductus Arterious
The Pharmacology and Hemodynamics of Dexmedetomidine in Children With Congenital Heart Disease
The purpose of this study is to examine the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics of dexmedetomidine in the following three pediatric patient populations: patients with bi-directional cavopulmonary anastomosis…
- Conditions
- Cardiac Transplant, Patent Ductus Arterious, Atrial Septal Defect, Bidirectional Cavopulmonary Anastomosis
- Trial name
- NCT00480740
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Children's National Research Institute
Heart Failure, Congestive
A Multi-center, Placebo-controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety of GSK716155 and Its Effects on Myocardial Metabolism, Myocardial Function, and Exercise Capacity in Patients With NYHA Class II/III Congestive Heart Failure
This exploratory proof of concept study will be conducted in patients with stable New York Heart Association (NYHA) Class II-III heart failure.
- Trial name
- NCT01357850
- Testing
- GSK716155
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Tricuspid Regurgitation
Edwards CLASP TR EFS
Early feasibility study to assess the safety and performance of the Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System in tricuspid regurgitation
- Trial name
- CLASP TR EFS (NCT03745313)
- Testing
- Edwards PASCAL Transcatheter Valve Repair System
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Edwards Lifesciences
Fontan Circulation
The Effects of Sildenafil on Exercise Function and Capacity in Patients With Fontan Circulation
The study will test the hypothesis that a single dose of sildenafil can increase the exercise capacity of pediatric patients with a Fontan Circulation.
- Trial name
- NCT00964782
- Testing
- Sildenafil, Sildenafil 2
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
A Study of Sotatercept in Participants With PAH WHO FC III or FC IV at High Risk of Mortality (MK-7962-006/ZENITH)
The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of sotatercept (MK-7962, formerly called ACE-011) treatment (plus maximum tolerated background pulmonary arterial hypertension [PAH] therapy) versus placebo (plus maximum…
- Trial name
- ZENITH (NCT04896008)
- Testing
- Sotatercept
- Where
- 57 sites in United States, Australia and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 173 people
- Sponsor
- Acceleron Pharma, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ USA
Heart Failure, Asymptomatic Systolic Dysfunction
Human B-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) (Nesiritide) to Help Heart, Kidney, and Hormonal Functions in Persons With Lower Heart Pumping Function
The following are done for screening procedures to determine if patients are eligible for this study: blood count, kidney and liver blood tests. Patients will complete a 6-minute walk test.
- Trial name
- NCT00405639
- Testing
- Nesiritide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Stroke
Effects of Device-assisted Practice of ADL on Arm/Hand Recovery in Individuals With Moderate to Severe Stroke
A large number of post-stroke survivors cannot functionally use their paretic upper extremity (UE). This study therefore investigates effects of device-assisted practice of activities of daily living (ADL) in a close-to-normal…
- Trial name
- NCT04077073
- Testing
- ReIn-Hand, Robot
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy
Safety & Efficacy of Intramyocardial Injection of Mesenchymal Precursor Cells on Myocardial Function in LVAD Recipients
The main purpose of this research is to determine whether injecting mesenchymal precursor cells (MPC) into the heart during surgery to implant a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is safe.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Ventricular Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT02362646
- Testing
- MPC Intramyocardial Injection, Control Solution
- Where
- 19 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 159 people
- Sponsor
- Annetine Gelijns
Coronary Artery Disease
Effect of Prasugrel Versus Clopidogrel on Platelet Function After Bivalirudin Cessation
Early stent thrombosis has been noted with increased frequency in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) who are treated with bivalirudin and clopidogrel.
- Trial name
- NCT01789814
- Testing
- Prasugrel, Clopidogrel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
Cardiovascular Diseases, Vascular Dilation
Thromboxane Receptor Antagonist to Improve Endothelial Function
This study evaluates whether addition of the thromboxane receptor antagonist to chronic aspirin therapy improves endothelial function and reduces non-platelet thromboxane generation in patients with established cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- TRAP (NCT03962855)
- Testing
- Ifetroban Sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Jeffrey Rade
Stroke, Stroke, Acute
Frequency vs Error Augmentation Training in Acute Physical Therapy Post Stroke
The Department of Physical Therapy in conjunction with the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) seeks support for developing an evidence-based approach for the mobilization of patients…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Stroke, Acute, Stroke, Ischemic
- Trial name
- FEAT (NCT06042179)
- Testing
- Frequent PT, Intense PT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Cardiorenal Syndrome (CRS)
CR Aim #2 - AT1 Receptor Blockade & ACE Inhibition Effect on Humoral Function
To advance our understanding of the mechanisms of human cardiorenal syndrome with emphasis upon the interaction of diuretic therapy and the renal-angiotensin-aldosterone -system and cGMP pathway.
- Trial name
- NCT01678794
- Testing
- Candesartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
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
Fluid Overload, Fluid Loss
Atrial Natriuretic Peptide in Assessing Fluid Status
Biomarkers can play a significant role in fluid status assessment intraoperatively.
- Conditions
- Fluid Overload, Fluid Loss, Volume Overload, Cardiac Disease
- Trial name
- NCT05070819
- Testing
- pro-ANP
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Petrovsky National Research Centre of Surgery