Clinical trials: Circulatory Function
Stroke
Stroke Self-Management: Effect on Function and Stroke Specific Quality of Life
The experience of a stroke event may result in a disruption to the survivor's daily life. Patients with stroke have reported fears of permanent disability and major concerns over their ability to recover and be productive and…
- Trial name
- NCT01507688
- Testing
- Stroke Self-Management
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 258 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke
Neurophysiological and Kinematic Predictors of Response in Chronic Stroke
The purpose of this study is to design a predictive model of stroke recovery based on baseline measurements of arm movement and brain physiology.
- Trial name
- SRT4 (NCT02658630)
- Testing
- Robot + TTT exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Coronary Heart Disease
A Study Assessing the Effect of RO4607381 on Vascular Function in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) or CHD-Risk Equivalent Patients
This study will assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of RO4607381 in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) or CHD risk equivalents.
- Trial name
- NCT00655538
- Testing
- dalcetrapib
- Where
- 23 sites in Austria, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 476 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Multiple Myeloma, Renal Insufficiency
Study of the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of Carfilzomib in Patients With Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma and Varying Degrees of Renal Function
The purpose of this study is to assess the influence of renal impairment on carfilzomib in patients with Multiple Myeloma (MM).
- Trial name
- NCT00721734
- Testing
- Carfilzomib
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Stroke, Hemiparesis
Electrical Stimulation for Recovery of Hand Function in Chronic Stroke Survivors
Impaired hand function is one of the most frequently persisting consequences of stroke. The purpose of this study is to compare two different treatments -- Contralataterally Controlled Functional Electrical Stimulation (CCFES)…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT00891319
- Testing
- Electrical stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Heart Failure
Effect of Elamipretide on Left Ventricular Function in Subjects With Stable Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction
This was a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, multiple-dose study in subjects with stable heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
- Trial name
- NCT02788747
- Testing
- 4 mg elamipretide, 40 mg elamipretide
- Where
- 15 sites in Italy, Netherlands and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Stealth BioTherapeutics Inc.
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Vildagliptin vs Sitagliptin add-on to Insulin - Impact on Glycemic Profile and Correlation of Hypoglycemic Episodes and Heart Function
Vildagliptin and Sitagliptin both belong to the class of DPP-4 inhibitors, but differ in their pharmacokinetic profile as well as in their approved application (Vildagliptin, 2x 50 mg daily, Sitagliptin, 1x 100 mg daily).
- Trial name
- CGM-VISIT (NCT01686932)
- Testing
- Vildagliptin, Sitagliptin
- Where
- 11 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Stroke, Upper Limb Deficits
VNS During Rehabilitation for Improved Upper Limb Motor Function After Stroke
The primary study objectives are to assess the safety and feasibility of the therapy, including the surgical intervention and stimulation, as well as to provide information on the appropriateness of the study test measures…
- Trial name
- NCT02243020
- Testing
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- MicroTransponder Inc.
Obesity, Hypertension
The Effects of Metformin on Blood Vessel Structure and Function
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the drug Metformin has beneficial effects on the blood vessels of individuals with the Metabolic Syndrome (MeS).
- Conditions
- Obesity, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT00105066
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Hyperglycemia, Aortic Valve Replacement
The Effect of the Hyperinsulinemic Normoglycemic Clamp on Myocardial Function and Utilization of Glucose
The overall research plan is to test the hypothesis that intraoperative treatment of hyperinsulinemic normoglycemic clamp (HNC) in cardiac surgical patients improves myocardial function and short-term outcomes compared with…
- Conditions
- Hyperglycemia, Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Stenosis, Cardiac Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT01187329
- Testing
- hyperinsulinemic normoglycemic clamp (HNC), control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Congenital Heart Disease
Acute Effects of Inhaled Treprostinil in Fontan Patients
In this pilot study investigators propose to explore the effects of a locally delivered inhaled pulmonary vasodilator (inhaled treprostinil) on exercise performance, pulmonary blood flow, venous pressure response and vascular…
- Trial name
- NCT02769624
- Testing
- Treprostinil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Home-Based Exercise Program For Recovery After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive procedure for older adults with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis who are considered high risk for surgical aortic valve replacement.
- Trial name
- REHAB-TAVR (NCT02805309)
- Testing
- Exercise, Cognitive behavioral interventions, Attention control education program
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Stroke
t-RNS After Hand Recovery in Chronic Stroke
Upper extremity (UE) paresis or weakness is one of the most frequent impairments after stroke. Despite intense rehabilitation, motor and functional recovery of patients with severe hand impairments is poor.
- Trial name
- NCT05489146
- Testing
- transcranial random noise stimulation and functional electrical stimulation facilitated task practice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Amit Sethi
Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Choline and Cardiometabolic Health
Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), a metabolite produced by gut microbial metabolism of dietary choline, has recently been causally linked to atherosclerosis in animal models and has been shown to be predictive of cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- NCT04764162
- Testing
- Choline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Heart Failure
Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of AMG 986 Administered Orally to Healthy Volunteers and Participants With Severely Impaired Renal Function
A study to assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of AMG 986 given orally as a single dose to healthy participants and participants with severely impaired kidney function.
- Trial name
- NCT03318809
- Testing
- AMG 986
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Coronary Artery Disease
In Vitro Pharmacodynamic Effects of Cangrelor in Ticagrelor Treated Patients
Cangrelor is a potent intravenous P2Y12 receptor inhibitor with rapid onset and offset of action associated with a greater reduction in ischemic events, including stent thrombosis, in patients undergoing stent procedures who have…
- Trial name
- NCT02081443
- Testing
- Ticagrelor 180mg, Ticagrelor 90mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
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
Stroke
Adjunct Low Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation With Physiotherapy Enhance Upper Extremity Function Restoration
Stroke is the leading cause of function disability or impairment. Non-promising functional return from upper limb rehabilitation has been reported.
- Trial name
- NCT02490371
- Testing
- Low frequency rTMS, structured physiotherapy upper limb training
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong
Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy
The Effect of Intramyocardial Injection of Mesenchymal Precursor Cells on Myocardial Function in Patients Undergoing LVAD Implantation
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
- NCT01442129
- Testing
- MPC Intramyocardial injection, Control Solution
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Deborah Ascheim
Fabry Disease
Study of the Safety and Efficacy of PRX-102 Compared to Agalsidase Beta on Renal Function
This was a randomized, double-blind, active control study of the enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) drug PRX-102 (pegunigalsidase alfa) in Fabry disease patients with impaired renal function.
- Trial name
- BALANCE (NCT02795676)
- Testing
- PRX-102 (pegunigalsidase alfa), agalsidase beta
- Where
- 29 sites in United States, Czechia and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- Protalix