Clinical trials: Circulatory Function
Hypertension
Hypertension, Intracranial Pulsatility and Brain Amyloid-beta Accumulation in Older Adults (HIPAC Trial)
The aim of this study is to determine if lowering blood pressure using FDA approved medication (antihypertensive drugs) alters brain pulsatility and reduces brain amyloid beta protein accumulation in older adults.
- Trial name
- HIPAC (NCT03354143)
- Testing
- Standard Care, Intensive Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction
Human Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) (or Nesiritide) to Help Heart, Kidney and Humoral Function.
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effects of cardiac hormone replacement with SQ (subcutaneous or under the skin) injection of BNP (brain natriuretic peptide, a hormone produced by the heart) on the pumping…
- Trial name
- NCT00405548
- Testing
- BNP (nesiritide)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Multiple Myeloma, Advanced Solid Tumors
Pharmacokinetics Study of Oral Ixazomib (MLN9708) in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma and Advanced Solid Tumors Participants With Normal Renal Function or Severe Renal Impairment
The purpose of this study is to characterize the single-dose pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters of ixazomib (MLN9708) in cancer participants with either normal renal function or severe renal impairment (RI), including participants…
- Trial name
- NCT01830816
- Testing
- Ixazomib
- Where
- 11 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Diabetic Nephropathies, Coronary Artery Disease
A Multicenter Clinical Trial of Allopurinol to Prevent Kidney Function Loss in Type 1 Diabetes
Despite improvements during the past 20 years in blood glucose and blood pressure control, diabetic kidney disease remains one of the most important causes of health problems in patients with diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT02017171
- Testing
- Allopurinol
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 530 people
- Sponsor
- Alessandro Doria
Hypertension
Melatonin and Nighttime Blood Pressure in African Americans--24 mg Study
The purpose of this study is to test the effect of oral melatonin supplementation (24 mg per night for 4 weeks) on nighttime blood pressure in African Americans with a history of elevated nighttime blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT01114373
- Testing
- Melatonin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Healthy Brain Perfusion
Improving Human Cerebrovascular Function Using Acute Intermittent Hypoxia
This study uses magnetic resonance imaging to determine whether 3 weeks of repeated exposure to Acute Intermittent Hypoxia can improve brain blood flow or blood flow regulation in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05164705
- Testing
- Acute Intermittent Hypoxia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Cardiovascular Function in COPD Patients
The objectives of the study are to explore the effect of treatment with tiotropium + olodaterol fixed dose combination (FDC) compared to fluticasone propionate + salmeterol FDC on: reversal of left ventricular diastolic…
- Trial name
- NCT03055988
- Testing
- Tiotropium, Olodaterol, Fluticasone propionate
- Where
- 10 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Heart Failure
Dietary Prevention of Heart Failure in Hypertensive Metabolic Syndrome
Tens of thousands of Veterans have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), and suffer poor quality of life, frequent hospitalizations, and high death rates.
- Trial name
- NCT03170375
- Testing
- Performance of WHEELS-I in promoting DASH/SRD adoption
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Sedentary Behavior, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Combined Effects of Prolonged Sitting and Mental Stress on the Cardiovascular System
Prolonged sitting may pose a public health risk through its effects on the cardiovascular system, and may lead to impaired whole-body cardiovascular health, which includes both vascular and cerebrovascular function.
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behavior, Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Mental Stress, Cognitive Change
- Trial name
- NCT04207333
- Testing
- Mental Arithmetic Test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Preservation of Ovarian Function After Hematopoietic Cell Transplant
Women undergoing myeloablative allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplant (MA HCT) will receive GnRH agonist leuprolide. Women undergoing reduced intensity allogeneic (RIC) HCT will be observed.
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Hodgkin Disease, Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT01343368
- Testing
- Leuprolide, hematopoietic cell transplant, reduced intensity allogeneic HCT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota
Chronic Hemodialysis (ESRD)
Safety and Cardiovascular Efficacy of Hydralazine and Isosorbide Dinitrate in Dialysis-Dependent ESRD
This study is a pilot study designed to compare the safety and cardiovascular effects of 26 weeks of combination hydralazine/isorsorbide dinitrate therapy with placebo therapy in patients receiving chronic hemodialysis.
- Trial name
- HIDE (NCT02228408)
- Testing
- Hydralazine/Isorsorbide Dinitrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cognitive Ability, General, High Blood Pressure
Assessing the Impact of Calcium Channel Blockers on COGnitive Function in the Very Elderly (AI-COG)
Older adults are at increased risk of high blood pressure and cognitive decline. High blood pressure itself also increases risk of cognitive decline.
- Trial name
- NCT01868165
- Where
- 7 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 337 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
HIV Infections, Cardiovascular Disease
Myocardial Function & FFA Metabolism in HIV Metabolic Syndrome
We hypothesize that the hearts of HIV+ people with The Metabolic Syndrome use and oxidize fats and sugars inappropriately, and that this may impair the heart's ability to pump blood.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Cardiovascular Disease, Insulin Resistance, HIV Lipodystrophy
- Trial name
- WU197 (NCT00656851)
- Testing
- Pioglitazone, Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Cerebrovascular Accident
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors to Improve Cognitive Function and Overall Rehabilitation After a Stroke
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of treatment with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in improving cognitive function and overall rehabilitation in elderly stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT00227994
- Testing
- Galantamine, Donepezil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Stroke, Motor Function
Effects rTMS Combined With Fluoxetine on Motor Recovery in Stroke Patients
In this study investigator's aim to assess the effect of a type of non-invasive brain stimulation technique called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in conjunction with fluoxetine on motor recovery after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02208466
- Testing
- Active Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), Fluoxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Effects of Exenatide and Insulin Glargine in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes
This Phase 3, open-label, multicenter study is designed to compare the effects of exenatide and insulin glargine (Lantus® injection) on beta-cell function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using metformin.
- Trial name
- NCT00097500
- Testing
- exenatide, Insulin glargine, Metformin
- Where
- 3 sites in Finland, Netherlands and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Peripheral Artery Disease
Hepatocyte Growth Factor to Improve Functioning in PAD
HI-PAD is a placebo controlled double-blind randomized pilot clinical trial to determine whether VM202 may improve walking ability in people with lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD).
- Trial name
- HI-PAD (NCT03363165)
- Testing
- VM202
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Ischemic Heart Disease
Functional ComprEhensive AssessmenT by IVUS Reconstruction in Patients With Suspected IschEmic Heart Disease (FEATURE)
Investigating the diagnostic accuracy of online Ultrasonic Flow Ratio (UFR) assessment to identify hemodynamically significant coronary stenosis in patients with suspected ischemic heart disease using angiography-derived…
- Trial name
- NCT05694065
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Ruijin Hospital
Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Feasibility Study of a Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair System.
Prospective, multi-center, Phase I study of the Evalve Cardiovascular Valve Repair System (CVRS) in the treatment of mitral valve regurgitation. Patients will undergo 30-day, 6 month, 12 month, and 5 year clinical follow-up.
- Conditions
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Incompetence, Mitral Regurgitation
- Trial name
- EVEREST(I) (NCT00209339)
- Testing
- Percutaneous mitral valve repair (MitraClip Implant)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Innohep® in Elderly Patients With Impaired Renal Function Treated for Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis
The objective of the study is to compare the safety of innohep® and Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) in terms of clinically relevant bleedings in elderly patients with impaired renal function for initial treatment of acute Deep…
- Trial name
- NCT00277394
- Testing
- innohep®, Heparin
- Where
- 9 sites in Bulgaria, Croatia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 541 people
- Sponsor
- LEO Pharma