Clinical trials: Ectasia
Cystic Fibrosis
Blood Flow and Vascular Function in Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) has many health consequences. A reduction in the ability to perform exercise in patients with CF is related to greater death rates, steeper decline in lung function, and more frequent lung infections.
- Trial name
- CF-FLOW (NCT02057458)
- Testing
- Sildenafil (Acute-1 hour), Sildenafil (Subchronic-4 weeks)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Blood Loss, Anesthesia
Sevoflurane as an Anesthetic During Dilation and Evacuation Procedures
Sevoflurane is an FDA-approved anesthetic drug commonly used for anesthesia during second trimester abortion procedures. It has a few advantages, including ease of use by the anesthesia provider.
- Trial name
- NCT01048658
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, No Sevoflurane
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Abortion, Blood Loss
Effect of Preoperative Buccal Misoprostol on Blood Loss in Second-trimester Dilation and Evacuation Abortion
Misoprostol is a medication used extensively in obstetrics and gynecology for its ability to aid in softening the cervix as well as decreasing blood loss after abortion or vaginal delivery.
- Trial name
- PreopMiso (NCT01436266)
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Folic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Hypertension
Effects of Nebivolol on Skeletal Muscle During Exercise in Hypertensive Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine if Nebivolol improves microvascular perfusion in skeletal muscle during exercise in hypertensive patients and whether this improvement is accompanied by reduction in vascular oxidative…
- Trial name
- NCT01501929
- Testing
- Metoprolol succinate, Nebivolol, Non-invasive measurement of Cardiac Output (CO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Heart Failure, Reduced Ejection Fraction
Study on the Effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan on Physical Activity and Sleep in Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction Patients.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of initiation of sacubitril/valsartan vs enalapril treatment on objective measures of both waking activity and sleep in subjects with heart failure with reduced ejection…
- Trial name
- AWAKE-HF (NCT02970669)
- Testing
- sacubitril/valsartan (LCZ696), enalapril
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Therapeutic Abortion
Same-day Dilapan-S With Adjunctive Misoprostol
Cervical preparation before second trimester dilation and evacuation (D\&E) reduces risks and complications. Osmotic cervical dilators as well as prostaglandin analogues have been studied for cervical preparation.
- Trial name
- DAM (NCT01818414)
- Testing
- Misoprostol, Folic Acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Sinusitis
Medical Therapy Versus Balloon Sinus Dilation for Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis
This post-market study aims to compare health outcomes for Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients treated with balloon sinus dilation (BSD) versus continued medical management.
- Trial name
- MERLOT (NCT01685229)
- Testing
- Balloon sinus dilation, Medical Management
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Mydriasis
Safety and Efficacy of Phenylephrine 2.5%-Tropicamide 1% Microdose Ophthalmic Solution for Pupil Dilation
This study evaluated pupil dilation after administration of fixed combination tropicamide-phenylephrine (TR/PH) vs. placebo. Participants attended 3 visits.
- Trial name
- MIST-2 (NCT03751098)
- Testing
- Tropicamide/Phenylephrine ophthalmic solution (TR/PE)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eyenovia Inc.
Healthy
Radial Artery Dilation Study: The Effect of Topical Administration of Nitroglycerin and Lidocaine Versus Lidocaine Alone of the Radial Artery Diameter
The radial artery, which is located on the outer side of the forearm, can be used in interventional procedures, such as cardiac catheterization, to provide access to the arterial blood supply.
- Trial name
- NCT00686231
- Testing
- Nitroglycerin 15mg, Nitroglycerin 30mg, Lidocaine 20mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Kawasaki Disease, Coronary Aneurysm
Doxycycline Treatment to Prevent Progressive Coronary Artery Dilation in Children With Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease (KD) affects infants and young children causing inflammation of the skin and blood vessels including the coronary arteries of the heart.
- Trial name
- NCT01917721
- Testing
- Doxycycline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Hawaii Pacific Health
Procedural Pain, Buprenorphine
Addition of Buprenorphine to Paracervical Block for Pain Control During Osmotic Dilator Insertion
Cervical preparation with osmotic dilators is commonly used prior to dilation and evacuation (D\&E) procedures to decrease the risk of complications.
- Conditions
- Procedural Pain, Buprenorphine, Adjuvants, Anesthesia, Dilation and Evacuation
- Trial name
- ABCD&E (NCT04254081)
- Testing
- Buprenorphine 0.15 MG, Lidocaine 1% Injectable Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Abortion Late, Pain
Paracervical Block for Pain Control With Osmotic Dilator Placement
Cervical dilators are frequently used for preparation prior to second trimester surgical abortion. While their use decreases complications associated with surgical abortion, their placement is often uncomfortable for the patient.
- Trial name
- NCT02354092
- Testing
- Local anesthetic for tenaculum placement, Paracervical Block, Dilator Placement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Effect of Dietary Sodium Intake on Vascular Endothelium
The investigators will test the hypothesis that markers of vascular endothelial dysfunction will be exaggerated acutely with an extreme high sodium diet compared to an extreme low-sodium diet.
- Trial name
- NCT01550315
- Testing
- Pulsitile Arterial Tonometry (PAT) Protocol, Calf Blood Flow in Reactive Hyperemia (CBF-RH), Evaluation of Forearm-Mediated Dilation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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
Sinusitis
Optimization and Refinement of Technique in In-Office Sinus Dilation 2
A prospective, multi-arm, multi-center, observational post-market study of balloon sinus dilatation in the physician office setting under local anesthesia to treat patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS).
- Trial name
- ORIOS 2 (NCT01107379)
- Testing
- Relieva Balloon Sinuplasty System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- Integra LifeSciences Corporation