Clinical trials: Circulatory Function
Diabetes
The Effect of Renin Inhibition on Nerve Function in Diabetes
This study will assess the effect of direct renin inhibition on nerve function in persons with diabetes using a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial involving two treatment arms (i.e., [1] 30 participants enrolled…
- Trial name
- NCT00935064
- Testing
- Aliskiren
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
Cardiac Surgery
Risk of Oxygen During Cardiac Surgery Trial
The investigators will recruit and randomize 200 elective cardiac surgery patients to receive physiologic oxygenation (normoxia) or hyper-oxygenation (hyperoxia) during surgery to test the hypothesis that intraoperative…
- Trial name
- ROCS (NCT02361944)
- Testing
- Oxygen - normoxia, Oxygen - hyperoxia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Diabetes, Hypertension
Renal and Hormonal Effects of Pioglitazone
This study examines the effects of pioglitazone on renal sodium handling in subjects prone to insulin resistance, i.e. diabetic and/or hypertensive subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT01090752
- Testing
- Pioglitazone, Metformin
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
HIV, Inflammation
PET/CT Imaging Companion Study To ACTG A5314
HIV-infected individuals on antiretroviral therapy (ART) are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), likely due to chronically increased inflammation.
- Conditions
- HIV, Inflammation, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- PET/CTMTX (NCT02312219)
- Testing
- Folic Acid, Low Dose Methotrexate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Covid19
Cardiovascular, Pulmonary, and Integrative Functional Phenotypes in COVID-19 Survivors - Effect of Fenofibrate
The International multicenter FEnofibRate as a Metabolic INtervention for COVID-19 (FERMIN) trial is being executed. The trial is testing a short intervention (10 days of fenofibrate therapy) on 30-day outcomes in COVID-19.
- Trial name
- NCT05080192
- Testing
- Fenofibrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Use of Sildenafil (Viagra) to Alter Fatigue, Functional Status and Impaired Cerebral Blood Flow in Patients With CFS
Use of Viagra to Alter Symptoms in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Trial name
- NCT00598585
- Testing
- Sildenafil (Viagra)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
Atrial Fibrillation
Effect of Balloon Cryoablation on Left Atrial Function
Atrial fibrillation is a common and disabling irregular heart rhythm, that affects 1 to 1.5 million Americans. Recent clinical experience with the Medtronic Arctic Front™ Cardiac CryoAblation Catheter System suggests that it can…
- Trial name
- CRYO-LA (NCT00821015)
- Testing
- Pulmonary vein isolation with cryoballoon catheter
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Vivek Reddy
Stroke
Sensory Stimulation to Enhance Hand Function Post Stroke
The objective of this pilot project is to assess the impact of the novel sensory stimulation technique the investigators have developed in enhancing outcomes of hand therapy as well as the central nervous system responsiveness in…
- Trial name
- NCT02675764
- Testing
- Vibration, therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Chronic Disease, Frail
Functional Exercise and Nutrition Education Program for Older Adults
There is strong evidence that specific types of exercise can improve health and physical function in older adults. While community exercise classes exist, many older adults with chronic conditions may need guidance from…
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease, Frail, Diabetes Mellitus, Cancer
- Trial name
- MoveStrong (NCT04037436)
- Testing
- Strength and Balance Training & Nutrition Education, Usual Care
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Stroke, Physical Disability
Concomitant Sensory Stimulation During Therapy to Enhance Hand Functional Recovery Post Stroke
The objective of this study is to determine if combining vibration with hand task practice is superior to hand task practice alone.
- Trial name
- NCT04569123
- Testing
- real stimulation, No stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Myocardial Infarction, Myocardial Infarction, Acute
BIO monitorinG in Patients With Preserved Left ventricUlar Function AfteR Diagnosed Myocardial Infarction
The BIO|GUARD-MI study investigates whether continuous arrhythmia monitoring and the consequent treatment after detected arrhythmias in patients after myocardial infarction with preserved cardiac function, but other risk factors…
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Myocardial Infarction, Acute, Myocardial Infarction Old
- Trial name
- BIO-GUARD-MI (NCT02341534)
- Testing
- BioMonitor
- Where
- 59 sites in United States, Australia and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 802 people
- Sponsor
- Biotronik SE & Co. KG
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic, Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic, Familial
Open-Label Study of Perhexiline in Patients With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and Moderate to Severe Heart Failure
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of perhexiline on exercise performance (efficacy) and safety in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and moderate-to-severe heart failure following dosing for 16 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT02862600
- Testing
- Perhexiline, Use of bioanalytical assay to monitor plasma levels of perhexiline
- Where
- 11 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Heart Metabolics Limited
Fabry Disease
Safety and Efficacy Study of Several Replagal Dosing Regimens on Cardiac Function in Adults With Fabry Disease
The purpose of this study is to compare the safety and effectiveness of various doses of Replagal in patients with cardiomyopathy due to Fabry disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00864851
- Testing
- Replagal
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Australia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Peripheral Vascular Disease, Intermittent Claudication
Effect of Nike FuelBand on Exercise and Function in Claudicants; a Randomised Controlled Trial
This is a randomised controlled study of patients suffering from intermittent claudication (IC), to assess the impact of wearing a Nike FuelBand (NFB) on walking distances, exercise levels and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01822457
- Testing
- Nike FuelBand (NFB)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Hypertension, Female Sexual Dysfunction
Comparative Effects of Nebivolol and Metoprolol on Female Sexual Function
Beta-blockers (BB) are an important treatment for high blood pressure and heart disease. However beta-blockers can cause sexual dysfunction (SD) and this common side effect limits successful use of this class of medications.
- Trial name
- NCT00995072
- Testing
- nebivolol and metoprolol succinate, metoprolol succinate and nebivolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- East Coast Institute for Research
Subcortical Aphasia, Ischemic Stroke
The Effect of Venlafaxine on Language Function in Patients With Subcortical Aphasia: A fMRI Study
Previous studies have demonstrated that venlafaxine significantly improves the language function of healthy subjects and increase of fMRI activation in cortical language area.
- Trial name
- NCT03588572
- Testing
- Venlafaxine hydrochloride capsules
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command
Heart Failure
The Effect of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Congestive Heart Failure
A diet rich in Omega-3 (fish oil) reduces plasma triglycerides and the risk for ischemic heart disease. Recently, a large trial evaluating treatment with Omega 3 in heart failure patients suggested that omega 3 may lower the risk…
- Trial name
- NCT00944229
- Testing
- LOVAZA (Omega-3)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Refractory Angina, Raised Lipoprotein(a)>50mg/dL or >500mg/L
Lipoprotein Apheresis in Refractory Angina Study
The goal of this study is to determine the impact of apheresis on clinical parameters and symptoms of patients with refractory angina and raised Lp(a).
- Trial name
- NCT01796912
- Testing
- Lipoprotein Apheresis
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Dyslipidemia
Effects of Simvastatin and Ezetimibe on Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Patients With Dyslipidemia
Coadministration of drugs is common in the pharmacologic treatment of dyslipidemia, with statins and ezetimibe generally constituting the medication of choice.
- Trial name
- NCT02304926
- Testing
- Simvastatin, Ezetimibe, Simvastatin + Ezetimibe
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana
Right Ventricular Dysfunction
TEE 3D RV Assessment for SAVR, Mini AVR, and TAVR
Three-dimensional echocardiography has become a gold standard to assess right ventricular (RV) function, and investigators plan to use 3D transesophageal echocardiography to assess RV function in 3 types of aortic valve…
- Trial name
- NCT05804240
- Testing
- 3D TEE RVEF
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University