Clinical trials: Flow Mediated Dilation
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
Cardiovascular Physiology
Effects of Tart Cherry and Aronia Extract Supplementation on Selected Physiological Parameters in Endurance-Trained Men
This study will evaluate the effects of four weeks of oral supplementation with a double-standardized tart cherry (Prunus cerasus) and aronia (Aronia melanocarpa) extract on cardiovascular regulation and exercise performance in…
- Trial name
- NCT07885098
- Testing
- Standardized Tart Cherry and Aronia Extract
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw Medical University
COPD Patients, Healthy
Determinants of the Vascular Response to Training in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients
Vascular comorbidities constitute a major burden in COPD patients. The atherosclerosis process is preceded by the onset of an endothelial dysfunction (assessed by the flow-mediated dilatation (FMD)), which is a risk factor for…
- Trial name
- cDysEndoBPCO (NCT03774238)
- Testing
- FMD analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease
A Prospective Study on Predictive Value of Non-Invasive Atherosclerotic Measurements in Elderly Chinese
The purpose of this study is to determine whether non-invasive atherosclerotic measurements (baPWV, IMT, FMD, CACS, ABI) are valuable predictors for cardiovascular events in elderly.
- Trial name
- NCT01208116
- Testing
- Cardiovascular events
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Healthy, Healthy Participants
Acute Effects of Structured Exercise and Static Stretching on Vascular Function, Neuromuscular Performance, and Metabolic Regulation in Adults
This experimental study investigates the acute cardiovascular and vascular responses to a single session of resistance training, with and without additional static stretching, compared with a resting control condition.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Healthy Participants, Healthy Subjects (HS), Resistance Training Adaptation
- Trial name
- NCT07364149
- Testing
- Resistance Training, Resistance training + Static Stretching
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Palermo
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Flow Mediated Slowing and Flow Mediated Dilation in Adults With and Without Type 2 Diabetes
The endothelium is a protective lining of cells inside blood vessels. It keeps blood vessels working smoothly by controlling how wide or narrow your blood vessels are and protecting them from damage.
- Trial name
- ARM WRESTLING (NCT06684912)
- Testing
- High-intensity interval exercise, Moderate continuous exercise
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Egas Moniz - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL
Healthy Adult
L-arginine Supplementation and Resistance Exercise
The purpose of this study was to examine the acute endothelial, cardiovascular, and performance responses to L-arginine by assessing flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and heart rate variability (HRV) both before and after resistance…
- Trial name
- NCT03827005
- Testing
- L-arginine
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- North Dakota State University
Cardiooncology, Myeloma
Vascular Functions in Myeloma Patients During Anti-tumor Therapy
Treatment options for multiple myeloma have increased significantly over the last years with the approval of immunomodulatory drugs (IMiDs) and proteasome inhibitors (PIs).
- Conditions
- Cardiooncology, Myeloma, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT03776331
- Testing
- Flow mediated dilation
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Essen
Healthy
Acute Effect of a Proprietary Botanical Blend Rich in Polyphenols on Flow-mediated Dilation in Healthy Subjects
It is well established that endothelial dysfunction is an early predictor of cardiovascular events in at-risk patients. Finding safe and effective product able to improve endothelial function is of public health interest.
- Trial name
- NCT04697589
- Testing
- Memophenol 300 mg, Memophenol 600 mg
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Activ'inside
Change in Flow Mediated Dilation
Effects of FSH on Endothelial Function (FEND)
Purpose of the study will be to evaluate the effects of the s.c. administration of 300 IU of FSH in 16 healthy males. The endothelial function will be evaluated by the measurement with ecographic approach of the flow mediated…
- Trial name
- FEND (NCT04430621)
- Testing
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
PCOS
Exogenous Ketone Supplementation in Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 1 in 5 females of reproductive age. Commonly characterized as a disorder of infertility, PCOS is often accompanied by 3 potent cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors: insulin…
- Trial name
- NCT06155708
- Testing
- Ketone, Water
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Healthy, Healthy Diet
Comparison of the Effect of Red Wine With Alcohol on Flow-mediated Dilation Versus Red Wine Without Alcohol
Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of global mortality, despite being preventable. Moderate wine consumption has been associated with one of the preventative approaches due to its benefits on…
- Trial name
- NCT06535620
- Testing
- red wine with alcohol, red wine without alcohol
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Cardiologia de Santa Catarina
Normal Weight Obesity, Metabolically Obese Normal Weight
Metabolic Obesity in Normal Weight (MONW): Diagnostic Markers Stud
Metabolically Obese Normal Weight (MONW) represents a phenotype affecting individuals with a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) but characterized by excessive adipose tissue accumulation.
- Conditions
- Normal Weight Obesity, Metabolically Obese Normal Weight, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT07358533
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin
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
SLE, Cardiovascular Diseases
Flow Mediated Dilation in Association With Hyperuricemia
Assess cardiovascular affection and subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with systemic lupus using the non invasive flow mediated dilation.
- Conditions
- SLE, Cardiovascular Diseases, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT05342285
- Testing
- Flow mediated dilation
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Pregnancy
Pregnancy, Nitrate, Endothelial Function and Tissue Oxygen Saturation
Adequate macro and microvascular endothelial function during pregnancy is essential for the normal placental development and growing fetus.
- Trial name
- NCT03315806
- Testing
- Beetroot juice
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Cardiovascular Diseases
Improvement of Endothelial Function by EGCG
Cardiovascular diseases are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Impaired endothelial function (assessed as flow-mediated dilation) represents an early marker for later cardiovascular events.
- Trial name
- NCT01662232
- Testing
- Green tea beverage, Green tea extract, EGCG
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Metabolic Syndrome X, Infertility
Female Subfertility: a Metabolic and Vascular Profile
Introduction: Overall, 10 - 15% of couples seek specialist help once in their lives when a spontaneous pregnancy does not occur.
- Trial name
- NCT02136472
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 512 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Endothelial Dysfunction
Endothelial Dysfunction and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of endothelial dysfunction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02092675
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Andrea Vukic Dugac
Endothelial Dysfunction
Effects of Incorporating Sprouted and Non-sprouted Chickpea Flour in Pasta Products Analyzed in Vivo Flow-mediated Dilation
The investigators examined the effects on post-digestion brachial artery flow mediated dilation (FMD) and in vitro antioxidant capacity of 40% semolina flour replacement with sprouted chickpea flour.
- Trial name
- NCT03801486
- Testing
- Experimental: Sprouted Chickpea Flour, Control: Semolina Flour
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montclair State University