Clinical trials: Endothelial Dysfunction, open to volunteers
Obesity, Weight Loss
Adipocyte-Derived Extracellular Vesicles, Weight Loss, and Endothelial Function
Changes in adipose tissue biology are now recognized as a key factor underlying the increased risk of metabolic and cardiovascular disease with obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT06776081
- Testing
- Weight loss without pharmacotherapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Adverse Childhood Experiences, Endothelial Dysfunction
ACEs, SIRT1, and Premature Vascular Aging in Humans
Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are directly related to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, and impaired vascular endothelial function (VEF) is an independent predictor of future cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk [1, 2].
- Trial name
- NCT07073352
- Testing
- Nicotinamide Riboside
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Metabolic Syndrome, Vascular Injury
Therapeutic Strategies to Reduce Endothelial Ischemia-reperfusion Injury
The objective of this clinical trial is to better understand how lactate, a naturally occurring energy substance, can be used to lessen damage to the vascular system in adults with a high cardiovascular disease risk.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Vascular Injury, Ischemic Preconditioning, Endothelial Function (reactive Hyperemia)
- Trial name
- NCT06825143
- Testing
- Ischemic preconditioning, Intravenous lactate infusion, No ischemic preconditioning (control)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gary Van Guilder
Stroke, Ischemic, Small Vessel Cerebrovascular Disease
Antiplatelet Therapy and Endothelial-stabilizing Agents in Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases
Cerebral small vessel disease (cSVD) is a common accompaniment of aging. Recent small subcortical (or lacunar) infarcts (i.e. symptomatic cSVD) and white matter hyperintensities are typical cSVD lesions on neuroimaging.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Ischemic, Small Vessel Cerebrovascular Disease, White Matter Hyperintensity
- Trial name
- Athena-cSVD (NCT06715007)
- Testing
- Clopidogrel, Aspirin, Cilostazol + Isosorbide Mononitrate
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
Preeclampsia, Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy
Multiparametric Assessment of Maternal Vascular Function in the Prediction of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
The present study is a single-centre prospective study that will enrol pregnant women during their first trimester of pregnancy (11+0 - 13+6 weeks of gestation).
- Trial name
- EDIPE (NCT05999851)
- Testing
- Arterial applanation tonometry, In vivo endothelial glycocalyx measurement, Serum markers of angiogenesis and endothelial dysfunction
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Periodontal Disease (PD), Cardio Vascular Disease
PMPR and Chlorhexidine on Periodontal Disease and Vascular Function
Gum inflammation is called gingivitis. Gum disease, known as periodontal disease, is a long-term inflammation of the gums and bone around teeth, leading to tooth loss.
- Conditions
- Periodontal Disease (PD), Cardio Vascular Disease, Oral-Systemic Link, Vascular Dysfunction
- Trial name
- CHX-PMPR-PERIV (NCT07311512)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine (0.2%) mouthwash
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Mahdi Mutahar
Spinal Cord Injuries, Endothelial Dysfunction
Testosterone Deficiency and Endothelial Dysfunction After Spinal Cord Injury
Heart attacks and strokes are among the most common causes of premature death in individuals living with spinal cord injury (SCI) and appear to occur earlier in life.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Endothelial Dysfunction, Testosterone Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT07227740
- Testing
- Intra-arterial Infusion of Vasoactive Agents, Intra-arterial Vitamin C Infusion, Blood Sampling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Craig Hospital
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Spironolactone for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Background: High blood pressure in the lungs, known as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), is a rare disorder. In spite of recent advances in treatment, the death rate remains unacceptably high.
- Trial name
- NCT01712620
- Testing
- Spironolactone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Optic Disc Edema, Endothelial Dysfunction
B-Complex: A Nutraceutical SANS Countermeasure
In this project, the investigators propose to test effectiveness of a daily nutraceutical supplement containing bioactive B vitamins to mitigate optic disc edema in astronauts.
- Trial name
- NCT05366933
- Testing
- Vitamin B-Complex Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Adropin In Patients of OSA
Serum Adropin as an Indicator of Endothelial Dysfunction and Disease Severity in Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Obese Patients
1. Objectives (Aim): To evaluate the role of serum adropin as a potential biomarker of endothelial dysfunction in OSA 1. Compare serum adropin levels between Obese patients with and without OSA. 2.
- Trial name
- NCT07829809
- Testing
- Adropin
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aswan University
Primary Lymphedema, Secondary Lymphedema
Biological Profile of Primary and Secondary Lymphedema: Inflammatory, Endothelial, Metabolic, Lymphatic, and Fibrotic Markers
This observational, cross-sectional study aims to characterize the biological profile of primary and secondary lymphedema by investigating five interconnected biological domains: T helper 2 (Th2)-related inflammation, endothelial…
- Trial name
- LYMPH5 (NCT07770399)
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult
Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction in Sleep Apnea
This double-blind placebo-controlled parallel group randomized study design will be used to test whether 4 weeks of atorvastatin 10 mg daily reduces levels of inflammatory markers in OSA patients treated with CPAP (standard of…
- Trial name
- NCT05289063
- Testing
- Atorvastatin 10mg, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Smoking Cessation, Arterial Stiffness
The Effect of Cytisine Treatment for Smoking Cessation on Cardiovascular Function in Adult Smokers
Introduction: Pharmacological interventions can enhance smoking cessation success and long-term abstinence. Cytisine, a plant derived alkaloid, is a selective partial agonist at alpha-4 beta-2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors…
- Conditions
- Smoking Cessation, Arterial Stiffness, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- Cytisin-angio (NCT06885970)
- Testing
- Cytisinicline administration
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction (CMD), Vasospasm, Coronary
CompREhensive Diagnostic Assessment of Coronary Endothelial Function Impairment and Vasospasm With CoNtinuous ThErmodilution in Patients With Suspected Coronary Microvascular and Vasomotor Dysfunction
The goal of this observational study is to learn more about the diagnosis of coronary endothelium function and coronary vasospasm using a dedicated invasive protocol in patients who has angina without obstruction in their main…
- Trial name
- REDEFINE-CMD (NCT07337005)
- Testing
- Invasive coronary physiological measurements
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Erectile Dysfunction Due to Arterial Disease, Atheroscleroses
TRIal of STatin Therapy Effect on Androgen Status and Erectile functioN in Men
Aim. To study the effect of different intensities of statin therapy on androgen status and erectile function in men aged 40-65 years with high and very high cardiovascular risk.
- Conditions
- Erectile Dysfunction Due to Arterial Disease, Atheroscleroses, Erectile Disfunction, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT07460960
- Testing
- Pitavastatin 1-4 mg daily, Rosuvastatin 20-40 mg daily
- Where
- Russia
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Lomonosov Moscow State University Medical Research and Educational Center
Pediatric Hypertension, Primary Hypertension
Endothelial Extracellular Vesicles as Biomarkers of Endothelial Activation in Children With Newly Diagnosed Hypertension
Childhood hypertension is associated with early endothelial dysfunction and an increased risk of future cardiovascular disease. Endothelial extracellular vesicles (EEVs) have emerged as promising biomarkers of endothelial…
- Conditions
- Pediatric Hypertension, Primary Hypertension, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- HYPER-endoEV-c (NCT07728643)
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Disease, Metabolic Syndrome
Associations Between Dietary Patterns, LDL Aggregation, and Cardiometabolic Health
This study aims to investigate the extent to which vegan or plant-based, omnivorous, and carnivore dietary patterns affect LDL aggregation susceptibility (the affinity for LDL cholesterol particles to clump together in the…
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Disease, Metabolic Syndrome, Dyslipidaemia, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT07474233
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool John Moores University
Gestational Diabetes, Vascular Endothelial Function
Oxidative Stress in Microvascular Dysfunction Following Gestational Diabetes
The purpose of this investigation is to examine the role of oxidative stress in aberrant microvascular function in otherwise healthy women with a history of GDM.
- Trial name
- NCT05946785
- Testing
- Acetylcholine, insulin aspart
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Anna Stanhewicz, PhD
Endothelial Dysfunction, Arterial Stiffness
The Role of Glycocalyx Integrity in the Primary Prevention of Major Cardiovascular Events
The researchers intend to recruit individuals who are referred for a routine screening in the primary prevention outpatient clinic of Attikon University hospital, Athens According to institutional protocols, a detailed medical…
- Trial name
- NCT04646252
- Testing
- Perfused Boundary Region of sublingual microvessels
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Surgery, Cardiac Death
Endothelial Dysfunction and Non-cardiac Surgery
Endothelial dysfunction is a cardiovascular disease hallmark. After non-cardiac surgery, cardiovascular events correlate with surgical outcomes. Understanding the role of endothelial function in these events is crucial.
- Conditions
- Surgery, Cardiac Death, Stroke, Myocardial Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05778981
- Testing
- FMD - Troponin measurement
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chile