Clinical trials: Endothelial Dysfunction
Major Depressive Disorder, Depression
Anti-INFLammatory to Address Mood and Endothelial Dysfunction (INFLAMED)
The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether an anti-inflammatory medication, pentoxifylline, reduces depressive symptoms and improves artery function.
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Depression, Depressive Symptoms, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
- Trial name
- INFLAMED (NCT01625845)
- Testing
- Pentoxifylline, Standard Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Endothelial Dysfunction, Obesity
Leptin Infusion and Endothelial Vasomotor Response
Adipose tissue is an active endocrine organ producing several hormones with circulatory and metabolic effects. In 1994, the hormone leptin was discovered.
- Conditions
- Endothelial Dysfunction, Obesity, Vasodilation, Venous Occlusion Plethysmography
- Trial name
- LIVARM (NCT04374500)
- Testing
- Leptin infusion plus vasodilators in healthy men, Leptin infusion in healthy men, Vasodilators in CAD patients
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stefan Soderberg
Coronary Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis
Rilonacept to Improve Artery Function in Patients With Atherosclerosis
This study will determine whether an experimental drug called Rilonacept can improve artery function in patients with atherosclerosis, a disease in which fatty deposits in arteries cause the vessels to stiffen, impeding blood…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Inflammation, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT00417417
- Testing
- Rilonacept
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Coronary Artery Disease
The Influence of Febuxostat on Coronary Artery Endothelial Dysfunction in Participants With Chronic Stable Angina
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of febuxostat on coronary artery flow in patients with coronary artery disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01763996
- Testing
- Febuxostat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Interleukin-1 Trap to Treat Vascular Dysfunction in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is significantly elevated in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD); however, this increased risk is only partially explained by traditional cardiovascular risk factors.
- Trial name
- NCT01663103
- Testing
- Rilonacept
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
ADPKD
Mineralocorticoid Antagonism and Endothelial Dysfunction in Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
The proposed research will determine the effectiveness of blocking aldosterone for improving the health and function of arteries in patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).
- Trial name
- NCT01853553
- Testing
- Spironolactone, Sugar pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Endothelial Dysfunction
Endothelial Function After Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether patients receiving human albumin for plasma volume replacement during cardiac surgery have improved postoperative endothelial function compared to patients receiving 6%…
- Trial name
- NCT02882074
- Testing
- Human albumin, Hydroxyethyl starch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
A Study to Determine Iatrogenic Hyperinsulinemia's Contribution to Insulin Resistance and Endothelial Dysfunction in Type 1 Diabetes
The investigators will test the hypothesis that reducing insulin doses using a low carbohydrate diet (LCD) will be associated with with improved insulin sensitivity (Aim 1) and blood vessel health (Aim 2).
- Trial name
- NCT04118374
- Testing
- Standard Carb Diet, Low Carb Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Type 2 Diabetes, Impaired Renal Function
Linagliptin's Effect on CD34+ Stem Cells
Type 2 diabetes is a national epidemic. Diabetes has undesirable effects on blood vessels which may contribute to heart disease. Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPCs) are found in the blood.
- Trial name
- NCT02467478
- Testing
- Linagliptin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Cirrhosis, Aerobic Exercises
The Efficacy of Aerobic Exercise Training on ANS and Endothelial Function in Compensated Cirrhosis
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate whether a 16-week structured aerobic exercise program combined with nutritional consultation can improve autonomic and endothelial function in patients with…
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Aerobic Exercises, Lifestyle Modification, Endothelial Function
- Trial name
- NCT06288828
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise + Nutrition consultant, Nutrition consultant
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
Corneal Edema, Corneal Endothelial Dysfunction
A Phase 1/2 Study of AURN001 in Subjects With Corneal Edema Secondary to Corneal Endothelial Dysfunction (ABA-1)
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare different doses of AURN001 in patients with corneal edema secondary to corneal endothelial dysfunction.
- Trial name
- CLARA (NCT06041256)
- Testing
- AURN001, Corneal Endothelial Cells, Y27632
- Where
- 20 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Aurion Biotech
Oxidative Stress, Endothelial Dysfunction
Genes, Fibrinolysis and Endothelial Dysfunction- Dialysis Aim 3
The purpose of the study is to see how two classes of blood pressure medications,angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (Ace inhibitors) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), differ in their long term effects on certain…
- Trial name
- NCT00878969
- Testing
- valsartan (ARB), ramipril (ACE inhibitor)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hyperuricemia
Sex-related Differences in Arterial Stiffness in Type 2 Diabetics: Role of Uric Acid
Three separate interventions will be undertaken with the primary outcome of improving pulse wave velocity. Initially, age and BMI-matched men and post-menopausal women, all with type 2 diabetes, will be treated with allopurinol…
- Trial name
- NCT03648996
- Testing
- Low-fructose diet, isocaloric, Allopurinol, Low-fructose, hypocaloric
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
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
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The Study of Exenatide Action on Vessel Function in Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes
The purpose of this investigation is to evaluate whether exenatide, a type 2 diabetes medication, will improve the function of the innermost part of the arterial wall called the endothelium after a fat-enriched meal and to…
- Trial name
- NCT01181986
- Testing
- Exenatide SC, Exenatide IV, Exendin-9
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center