Clinical trials: Endothelial Function
FMD
Effects of Five Days of Physical Inactivity on Endothelial Function in Healthy Humans
Physical inactivity is a significant predictor of major non-communicable diseases such as type 2 diabetes (7%), cardiovascular disease (6%), musculoskeletal disorders and some types of cancer, and has been proposed to be the 4th…
- Trial name
- NCT04199949
- Testing
- Inactivity
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Obesity, Dyslipidemias
Evaluation of Systemic Microvascular Endothelial Function in Metabolically Healthy Obesity
Obesity is known to be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes mellitus, gastrointestinal tract disease, respiratory problems (such as obstructive sleep apnea), joint and muscle problems, reproductive…
- Trial name
- NCT04233528
- Testing
- Evaluation of systemic skin microvascular endothelial function
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Cardiology, Laranjeiras, Brazil
Hyperlipidemias
Daily Inclusion of Eggs in a Heart-Healthful Dietary Pattern in Hyperlipidemic Adults
This randomized, cross-over design, controlled trial will assess the effects of 8 weeks of daily inclusion of 2 whole eggs in the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, compared with their exclusion, on…
- Trial name
- NCT05807334
- Testing
- DASH eating plan with eggs, DASH eating plan without eggs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Griffin Hospital
Obesity
Effects of Weight Loss on Vascular Function in Obese Subjects
To evaluate the effect of weight loss on vascular function in obese with poor cardiovascular health. The investigators will evaluate the effects of weight loss on total and central body adiposity, blood pressure, central…
- Trial name
- NCT04198519
- Testing
- Weight Loss
- Where
- 2 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mario Fritsch Neves
Microcirculation, Endothelial Dysfunction
Short Term Effects of Probiotics in the Human Micro-vascular Physiology
While the beneficial properties of kefir consumption have been thoroughly studied for many years, very little research has been conducted to explore the potential protective properties of kefir consumption to the endothelium in…
- Trial name
- PIMCO-KEFIR (NCT05234645)
- Testing
- Kefir consumption
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sheffield Hallam University
Cardiovascular Diseases
Mediterranean Diet and Endothelial Function
To assess the effect of Mediterranean diet and some of its specific components (olive oil, non fried fish and nuts) on endothelial function in overweight and obese patients
- Trial name
- NCT01797211
- Testing
- Mediterranean diet
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bari
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Free Fatty Acids and Vascular Function in Subjects With Diabetes
This study will test the hypothesis that reduction in release of free fatty acids from adipocytes will restore insulin-mediated endothelium-dependent vasodilation and skeletal muscle glucose metabolism in subject with type 2…
- Trial name
- NCT00153179
- Testing
- acipimox
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cardiovascular Diseases, Endothelial Dysfunction
Impact of Consuming Plant Sterols on Endothelial Function and Blood Pressure
The purpose of the research is to assess the impact of co-consuming plant sterols-enriched food product as part of a healthy eating pattern diet on endothelial function (brachial artery FMD, vasodilation-related and…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Endothelial Dysfunction, Metabolic Syndrome, Diet Modification
- Trial name
- NCT03723330
- Testing
- plant sterols, healthy diet
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
Blood Pressure
Oral L-Citrulline and ADMA in Pregnancy
The purpose of this study is to determine if oral of L-citrulline (3 grams/day) for 3 weeks provided in mid-pregnancy to obese subjects will decrease the plasma ADMA/L-arginine ratio, lower maternal blood pressure, improve…
- Trial name
- NCT00743210
- Testing
- L-citrulline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Fontan Procedure, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Impact of Vitamin C on Endothelial Function and Exercise Capacity in Fontan-Palliated Patients
In this study, investigators will evaluate the effect of vitamin C on endothelial function, exercise tolerance and quality of life in patients with a single ventricle who have been palliated to Fontan physiology.
- Conditions
- Fontan Procedure, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Tricuspid Atresia
- Trial name
- NCT00974025
- Testing
- Vitamin C
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
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
Endothelial Dysfunction, Oxidative Stress
Creatine Monohydrate Supplementation and Vascular Endothelial Health
To determine the effects of 4 weeks of creatine monohydrate supplementation on markers of macrovascular and microvascular function, cognitive performance, and physical performance.
- Trial name
- NCT05014659
- Testing
- Creatine monohydrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Function at High-Altitude
Based on the findings of decreased vital capacity, decreased FEV1 and increased closing volume after ascent to high altitude, some investigators suggest the presence of a subclinical high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE).
- Trial name
- NCT00604227
- Testing
- Hypoxic Exposure
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heidelberg University
Endothelial Dysfunction, FMD
Role of Oxygen for Vascular Dysfunction
Hypoxemia may contribute increased morbidity and mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients. We aim to characterize the role of acute and chronic hypoxemia for vascular function.
- Conditions
- Endothelial Dysfunction, FMD, IMT, Microcirculation
- Trial name
- NCT02127333
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Klinik für Kardiologie, Pneumologie und Angiologie
Overweight and Obesity
Effect of Açaí Juçara Consumption on Endothelial Function and Arterial Stiffness
This study evaluates the consumption of Açaí Juçara pulp in endothelial function and arterial stiffness in overwheight and obese individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT04434534
- Testing
- Hipocaloric Diet with Açaí Juçara, Hipocaloric Diet
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Cardiologia do Rio Grande do Sul
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Effects of Low Intensity Aerobic Exercise on the Microvascular Endothelial Function of Patients With Type 1 Diabetes
Background: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the changes in the microvascular density and reactivity in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) resulting from low intensity chronic exercise training.
- Trial name
- NCT02441504
- Testing
- Low intensity Exercise
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Cardiologia de Laranjeiras
Cardiovascular Disease
The Role of Nitric Oxide Synthase in Circulating Progenitor Cell Function
Our main hypothesis is that EPC function is impaired in some populations with high cardiovascular risk as a result of reduced eNOS-dependent NO production.
- Trial name
- NCT00627068
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Obesity, Overweight
Microvascular and Metabolic Effects of High-intensity Interval Exercise Training
The study investigates the effects of high intensity interval training (HIIT) versus continuous training (CT), combined or not with fasting, on capillary density, microvascular function, cardiometabolic risk markers, functional…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- HIIT-FAST (NCT03236285)
- Testing
- High-intensity interval exercise training in the fed state, Continous exercise training in the fed state, High-intensity interval exercise training in the fasting state
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Cardiology, Laranjeiras, Brazil
Metabolic Syndrome X
Effect of Exercise Training on the Function of the High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)-Cholesterol, Endothelial Function and Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome(HERMET-Study)
The purpose of the present study is to characterize the quality of HDL-Cholesterol in patients with metabolic syndrome and reduced blood HDL-Cholesterol levels and to examine the effect of exercise training on the…
- Trial name
- HERMET (NCT00515476)
- Testing
- physical exercise
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hannover Medical School
Prediabetes, Obese
Inflammation Inhibition in Prediabetic Humans
Prediabetes, characterized by elevated fasting blood sugar or exaggerated blood sugar response to sugar ingestion, effects over 79 million adult Americans and is a precursor to the development of Type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- INCITE (NCT01977417)
- Testing
- Salsalate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gary L. Pierce