Clinical trials: Distension
Ectasia, Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Ectasia in Elective Coronary Angiography : Predictors, Outcomes and Management
Coronary artery ectasia (CAE) is the diffuse dilatation of coronary artery. It is defined as a dilatation with a diameter of 1.5 times the adjacent normal coronary artery .
- Trial name
- NCT03896321
- Testing
- Antiplatelet Agents, Anticoagulants
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Congenital Biliary Dilation
Treatment Strategy for Adult Congenital Biliary Dilation
The management of congenital biliary dilations (CBDs), including choledochal cysts, represents one of the most challenging areas in hepatobiliary surgery due to their potential implications for long-term morbidity and malignant…
- Trial name
- NCT07336576
- Testing
- hepatectomy、liver transplantation、hepaticojejunostomy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 234 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Tsinghua Chang Gung Hospital
Sinusitis
Safety and Performance of the SinuSys Dilation System for Dilation of the Maxillary Sinus Ostium
The purpose of this study is to assess safety and performance of the SinuSys Dilation System for dilation of the maxillary sinus ostium.
- Trial name
- NCT01623050
- Testing
- SinuSys Dilation System
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- SinuSys Corporation
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Iliac Artery Stenosis
Drug-eluting PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter in the Treatment of Peripheral Artery Stenosis or Occlusion
Clinical study on safety and efficacy of ZENFlow™ drug-eluting PTA balloon dilatation catheter in the treatment of iliac, femoral and popliteal artery stenosis or occlusion
- Conditions
- Peripheral Arterial Disease, Iliac Artery Stenosis, Femoral Artery Stenosis, Popliteal Artery Stenosis
- Trial name
- NCT03844724
- Testing
- ZENFlow™ Drug-eluting PTA Balloon Dilatation Catheter, Peripheral Balloon Dilatation Catheter
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Zhejiang Zylox Medical Device Co., Ltd.
Cervical Dilation, Labor Pain
DilaCheck Cervical Dilation Measurement Trial
Trial to compare the interexaminer agreement between two cervical dilation examinations conducted by Labor and Delivery physicians when using standard methods versus DilaCheck device.
- Conditions
- Cervical Dilation, Labor Pain, Labor Fast, Labor; Irregular
- Trial name
- NCT03440723
- Testing
- DilaCheck, Cervical dilation examination
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Elm Tree Medical Inc.
Aortic Stenosis, Ascending Aortic Dilatation
Comparison of Self- and Balloon-expandable Valves in Patients With Ascending Aortic Dilation Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: The AAD-CHOICE
This study aimed at comparing the performance of self-expandable valves versus balloon-expandable valves in patients with ascending aortic dilation undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
- Trial name
- NCT06009588
- Testing
- self-expandable valves, balloon-expandable valves
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- China National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases
Adhesive Capsulitis, Frozen Shoulder
Corticosteroids and / or Arthrographic Distention in the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis
Arthrographic distention of the shoulder joint is an increasingly popular treatment option in the management of patients with frozen shoulder.
- Trial name
- CADAC (NCT01983527)
- Testing
- Arthrographic distention, Intra-articular corticosteroid Depo Medrol
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Imelda Hospital, Bonheiden
Asthma, Inflammation
Vascular Implications of a Naturally Occurring Asthma Exacerbation
Although asthma is a disease of the airways, research is now showing that asthmatics are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to non-asthmatics.
- Conditions
- Asthma, Inflammation, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
- Trial name
- NCT03679299
- Testing
- Observational - No intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The Effect of Exenatide Compared to Lantus Insulin on Vascular Function in Type 2 Diabetes
The main goals of the study are to evaluate the effect of Exenatide on endothelial-dependent vasodilation, as measured by flow mediated dilation (FMD), to evaluate the effect on endothelial-independent vasodilation, as measured…
- Trial name
- NCT00353834
- Testing
- Exenatide, Glargine Insulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Joslin Diabetes Center
Legally Induced Abortion Without Mention of Complication
Mifepristone Versus Osmotic Dilators in Conjunction With Misoprostol for Cervical Preparation Prior to D&E at 14-19 Weeks
Dilation and evacuation (D\&E) is a common surgical procedure in the U.S. Adequate pre-operative preparation of the uterine cervix is an important part of preventing complications of the procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT02679092
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Mifepristone, Hygroscopic cervical dilators
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Evaluation of Aortic Stiffness as a Prognostic Indicator of Aortic Dilatation in Patients With Bicuspid Aortic Valve by Multimodal Imaging
The objective is the development and validation of morphological markers informative of aortic dilatation in order to improve the precision of the risk of aneurysm of the thoracic aorta and of acute aortic syndrome for patients…
- Trial name
- IRM-BAO (NCT03474159)
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Transthoracic echocardiography, Echography UltraFast
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- French Cardiology Society
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Improvement of Cardiovascular Function After Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Using Endobronchial Valves
There is increasing evidence showing an association between COPD and cardiovascular disease which is independent from smoking. Recently, it has been shown that FMD of the brachial artery, a surrogate marker of endothelial…
- Trial name
- NCT04556942
- Testing
- Flow Mediated Dilation (FMD) measurement, Blood pressure, pulse and blood oxygen saturation measurement, ST George Respiratory Questionnaire
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Daniel Franzen
Marfan Syndrome
Nebivolol Versus Losartan Versus Nebivolol+Losartan Against Aortic Root Dilation in Genotyped Marfan Patients
The major clinical problems in patients with Marfan Syndrome (MFS) are aortic root dilation (ARD), dissection and rupture. Although the available treatments (beta-blockers, BBs) improve the evolution of the disease, they do not…
- Trial name
- MaNeLo (NCT00683124)
- Testing
- Losartan and nebivolol, Losartan, Nebivolol
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 291 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia
Leukemia
Ultrafiltration (Aquapheresis) in Patients With Leukemia and Severe Fluid Overload
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about the safety and level of effectiveness of aquapheresis compared to diuretic drugs. Diuretic drugs are designed to help the kidneys to form more urine.
- Trial name
- NCT01508260
- Testing
- Aquapheresis, Furosemide
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Keratoconus, Pellucid Marginal Corneal Degeneration
Safety and Effectiveness of the PXL-Platinum 330 System for Corneal Cross-Linking in Eyes With Corneal Ectasia
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the PXL Platinum 330 system for performing corneal cross-linking (CXL) for the treatment of ectatic disorders.
- Conditions
- Keratoconus, Pellucid Marginal Corneal Degeneration, Corneal Ectasia
- Trial name
- NCT04094090
- Testing
- PXL-330 Platinum device for crosslinking with Peschke riboflavin solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Goodman Eye Center
Periodontitis, Cardiovascular Diseases
Periodontal and Cardiovascular Diseases Project
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether basic periodontal therapy aim to reduce subgingival levels of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, has an impact on the vascular function of…
- Trial name
- NCT02716259
- Testing
- Scaling and root planing, Supragingival prophylaxis
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Endothelial Dysfunction, Aging
Passive Mobilization and Vascular Function
With aging, vascular function (VF) declines. Inactivity and sedentary life style have been shown to contribute to the worsening of VF.
- Conditions
- Endothelial Dysfunction, Aging, Bed Rest
- Trial name
- NCT03087643
- Testing
- Passive mobilization - PM
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophageal Stenosis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Influence of Dilation on Dysphagia and Inflammation
A database analysis and review of histological slides (retrospective) and a patient questionnaire analysis (prospective) will be conducted in Bern (Switzerland) to evaluate the efficacy and safety of esophageal dilation and its…
- Conditions
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophageal Stenosis, Esophageal Dilation, Esophageal Dilatation
- Trial name
- NCT00667524
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 207 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Colorectal Cancer
RADOX' Reduced Abdominal Distension and Oxygen Delivery
The use of laparoscopic surgery is continuing to increase in colorectal resection and expected reach 80% in the next 10 years. Although laparoscopic (keyhole) or minimally invasive surgery can lead to faster recovery it can also…
- Trial name
- RADOX (NCT02045680)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Dr Michael Scott
ST-elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
The Impact of Post Stenting Balloon Dilatation on Coronary Microcirculation in STEMI Patients Undergoing PPCI
This study aims to assess the impact of NC balloon post-dilatation on coronary microcirculation in patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI).
- Trial name
- POSTDILSTEMI (NCT02788396)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust