Clinical trials: Circulatory Function
Hypertension
Exercise and Vascular Function in Postmenopausal Females With Hypertension
The treatment of high blood pressure, or hypertension, is multifaceted and can include pharmacological therapies (i.e., medications) and lifestyle modifications such as physical activity.
- Trial name
- NCT05597033
- Testing
- Exercise, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Michigan State University
Sleep Apnea, Insufficient Sleep Syndrome
Improving Outcomes for Patients With SDB and Insufficient Sleep
The purpose of this study is to look at how sleep disordered breathing (SDB) and not getting enough sleep each night contribute to daytime sleepiness.
- Conditions
- Sleep Apnea, Insufficient Sleep Syndrome, Sleep, Hypertension
- Trial name
- RESTORE (NCT04279834)
- Testing
- PAP Treatment, Sleep Education I
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 561 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wayne State University
Cardiovascular Disease
Vivo Heart: Home-Based Virtual Exercise Program for Older Adults With Cardiovascular Disease
This pilot study will assess the feasibility and generate preliminary efficacy data of a novel, synchronous, home-based exercise training program for rural older adults with cardiovascular disease (CVD) using Vivo, an online…
- Trial name
- NCT05972850
- Testing
- Vivo Heart
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Stroke
Functional Connectivity & Stimulation-enhanced Therapy Post Stroke
After stroke, it is common for individuals to experience hand impairment. This deficit can severely restrict functional ability and independence. Recovery of hand function following stroke is highly variable.
- Trial name
- NCT03473808
- Testing
- task-practice therapy, Vibration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Coronary Heart Disease
Testosterone and Myocardial Perfusion in Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Testosterone has traditionally been regarded as a risk factor for heart disease due to the fact that males have a higher incidence of this disease than women, at least until the menopause.
- Trial name
- NCT00239590
- Testing
- Testosterone undecanoate
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Coronary Artery Disease
Impact of Ticagrelor Re-load on Pharmacodynamic Profiles
Platelets are parts of your blood that stick together to help form a clot. The stickier your platelets are, the greater your chance of having a heart attack. A clot in the wrong place can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT01731041
- Testing
- Ticagrelor 180mg, Ticagrelor 90mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) and Robotic Training to Improve Arm Function After Stroke
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if multiple therapy sessions of Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS) combined with robotic arm therapy lead to a greater functional recovery in upper limb mobility after stroke…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA), Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- tVNS (NCT03592745)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Blood Pressure, Vascular Function
Smartphone App-guided Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training for Lowering Systolic Blood Pressure
This clinical trial aims to assess the efficacy of inspiratory muscle strength training (IMST) guided by a smartphone app vs. IMST delivered in a clinical research setting for lowering systolic blood pressure in adults 18 years…
- Conditions
- Blood Pressure, Vascular Function, Adherence, Treatment
- Trial name
- NCT06229873
- Testing
- App-Based Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training, Clinic-Based Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Healthy, Atrial Fibrillation
Validation of the Performance of the Electrocardiogram (ECG) Function in the Masimo INVSENSOR00057
The objective of this study is to validate the performance of the electrocardiogram (ECG) function of the Masimo INVSENSOR00057 against contemporaneous measurements
- Trial name
- NCT06071754
- Testing
- Masimo INVSENSOR00057
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 365 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Masimo Corporation
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 Stroke
Fast Arm Motor Skill Training in Chronic Stroke Survivors
Every year, almost 800,000 people experience a stroke in the United States, which lead to upper-limb impairments, making recovery of motor function a priority in stroke rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- FAST (NCT05013762)
- Testing
- Fast intervention, Active Monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Safety of Febuxostat and Allopurinol in Participants With Gout and Cardiovascular Comorbidities (CARES)
The purpose of this study is to see whether subjects with gout who receive febuxostat or allopurinol for up to 9 years have a higher rate of serious heart and blood vessel complications (major cardiovascular events).
- Trial name
- CARES (NCT01101035)
- Testing
- Febuxostat, Allopurinol
- Where
- 203 sites in United States, Mexico
- Volunteers
- 6,198 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Peripheral Artery Disease
Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of ACZ885 on Leg Artery Structure in Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
This study was designed to assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of ACZ885 on the leg artery structure and physical activity in patients with atherosclerotic peripheral artery disease and leg pain from walking.
- Trial name
- NCT01731990
- Testing
- Canakinumab (ACZ885)
- Where
- 14 sites in United States, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Myeloid Leukemia, Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Efficacy and Safety of a Donor Lymphocyte Preparation Depleted of Functional Host Alloreactive T-cells (ATIR) in Patients Undergoing a Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant From a Related, Haploidentical Donor
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the administration of a donor lymphocyte preparation depleted of functional host alloreactive T-cells (ATIR) after a T-cell depleted stem cell transplant from a related…
- Conditions
- Myeloid Leukemia, Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma
- Trial name
- NCT00967343
- Testing
- Donor lymphocyte preparation depleted of host functional alloreactive T-cells
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Belgium and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Kiadis Pharma
Ischemic Stroke
Randomized, Controlled Trial of Extended-Release Niacin (Niaspan®) to Augment Subacute Ischemic Stroke Recovery
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety, tolerability, and to explore the possible benefit of extended-release niacin (Niaspan®) in attempting to improve the recovery of patients after ischemic stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT00796887
- Testing
- Extended-Release Niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
Cerebrovascular Accident
Robotics For Rehabilitation Therapy: Functional Versus Individual Joint Training
The purpose of this study is to develop an upper extremity robotic training system for use by people with stroke to practice arm and hand movement in the clinic.
- Trial name
- NCT01050231
- Testing
- Functional/ Multi-joints activities, Individual Joint Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Cardiovascular Diseases, Atherosclerosis
Aspirin Dose and Atherosclerosis in Patients With Heart Disease
The purpose of the study is to test higher versus lower doses of aspirin on markers of atherosclerosis in patients who have had a heart attack.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Atherosclerosis, Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- TAD (NCT00272337)
- Testing
- Aspirin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida Atlantic University
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Beta-Blockers for the Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
This is a multicenter, prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial that will enroll 1028 patients with at least moderately severe COPD over a three year period and follow them at regular intervals for one…
- Trial name
- NCT02587351
- Testing
- Metoprolol succinate
- Where
- 27 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 532 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Heart Failure
Micronutrient Supplementation in Patients With Heart Failure
There is some evidence to suggest that patients with heart failure may have a reduced dietary intake of vitamins and essential minerals (micronutrients) and that this may worsen the function of the heart.
- Trial name
- MINT-HF (NCT01005303)
- Testing
- Forceval plus 50 micrograms Vitamin D3
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Cardiovascular Diseases
Effect of Estradiol+Drospirenone Versus Estradiol+MPA on Endothelial Function
This study compares the effects of two common hormone medications on the heart and blood vessels of healthy post-menopausal women over the age of 45. The study will take place over the course of about 5 months.
- Trial name
- NCT01109979
- Testing
- Estradiol+MPA, Estradiol+Drospirenone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital