Clinical trials: Flow Mediated Dilation
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Inflammatory Disease
Endothelial Dysfunction in Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The purpose of the study is to determine a possible association between the clinical entity of exacerbation, markers of systemic inflammation and endothelial dysfunction in patients with COPD.
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Inflammatory Disease, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- EDAECOPD (NCT01460082)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- LudwLudwig Boltzmann Institute for COPD and Respiratory Epidemiology
Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Diseases
Investigating the Lowest Threshold of Vascular Benefits From LDL Cholesterol Lowering in Patients With Stable CV Disease
The INTENSITY-HIGH study aims to answer if there are any limits to LDL reduction in relation to benefiting vascular health, exploring the mechanisms by which secondary prevention in patients with established heart disease may…
- Trial name
- INTENSITY-HIGH (NCT03355027)
- Testing
- Alirocumab 150 MG/ML, Ezetimibe 10Mg Tablet, Atorvastatin 40Mg Tablet
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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
Type 2 Diabetes
The Effect of Walking Meditation Training on Glycemic Control and Vascular Function in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Walking Meditation training would yield more favorable adaptations than walking alone in improving glycemic control and vascular function in patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT02123901
- Testing
- Walking Meditation, Walking, No exercise
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Chulalongkorn 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
Prehypertension
Study of Amiloride on Vascular Phenotypes in Young Adults With Prehypertension
Primary Specific Aim: To test the hypothesis that amiloride will improve vascular health of young adults with prehypertension.
- Trial name
- SAPHA (NCT01308983)
- Testing
- Amiloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Endothelial Function and IMT in Survivors of Hodgkin's Lymphoma
The aim of the proposed study is to assess endothelial function and IMT, as correlates of cardiovascular disease (CVD), in young adult Hodgkin's disease (HD) survivors, and to relate endothelial function to other risk factors…
- Trial name
- NCT00428688
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Sheba Medical Center
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Endothelial Dysfunction
Micro-doses of Physical Activity for COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease of the lungs that makes it hard for people to breath. Those with COPD spend considerably more time sitting and lying and less time performing physical activity than…
- Conditions
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Endothelial Dysfunction, Vascular Stiffness, Hypertension
- Trial name
- COPD (NCT05553223)
- Testing
- Microdoses of activity
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Healthy
The Vascular and Cognitive Effects of Chronic High-flavanol Intake in Healthy Males
A randomised, placebo-controlled, parallel human dietary intervention trial conducted in 33 healthy males to investigate the vascular and cognitive effects of bi-daily consumption of high-flavanol (epicatechin-rich) milk…
- Trial name
- NCT02789761
- Testing
- High-flavanol milk choocolate, Low-flavanol milk chocolate
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
The Effect of Uric Acid Lowering in Type 1 Diabetes
Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) are at high risk of developing kidney complications potentially leading to end stage renal disease.
- Trial name
- NCT02344602
- Testing
- Febuxostat
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Sedentary Lifestyle
Polarized Aerobic Training and Vascular Adaptations in Apparently Healthy Individuals
This randomized controlled trial will investigate the effects of a 6-week polarized aerobic training intervention on vascular and cardiorespiratory function in apparently healthy sedentary adults aged 30-50 years.
- Trial name
- ACT-ON-CHRONIC (NCT07665632)
- Testing
- Polarized Aerobic Training
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ljubljana
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), Acute Myocardial Infarction
Aerobic Exercise-induced Effect on Endothelial Function in Patients With Ischaemic Heart Disease
Endothelial dysfunction is one of the aetiological factors in ischaemic heart disease (IHD). Aerobic exercise is effective in improving endothelial function, as measured by flow-mediated dilation (FMD), in patients with IHD.
- Conditions
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), Acute Myocardial Infarction, Angina (Stable), Unstable Angina Pectoris
- Trial name
- ENDO-R (NCT06788275)
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise (MIT), Aerobic exercise (Short HIIT), Aerobic exercise (Long HIIT)
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de Alicante
Overweight and Obesity
Efficacy of Palatinose™ Versus Sucrose on Flow Mediated Dilation in Healthy Subjects With Mild Hypertension
To determine the efficacy of Palatinose versus sucrose on Flow Mediated Dilation (FMD) in healthy subjects with mild hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT03986775
- Testing
- isomaltulose, sucrose
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beneo-Institute
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
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
Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness
Healthy Aging Through Functional Food
The purpose of this study is to determine whether dietary inducers of glyoxalase 1 are effective in improving metabolic and vascular health.
- Conditions
- Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness, Vasodilation
- Trial name
- HATFF (NCT02095873)
- Testing
- Glyoxalase 1 (Glo1) inducer
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Warwick
Type 2 Diabetes
The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Glucose Metabolism in Non-Diabetic African American Adults
Type 2 diabetes is more common among African Americans than Caucasians. African Americans are also at a higher risk for lower levels of vitamin D compared to other ethnic groups.
- Trial name
- AVIS (NCT01141192)
- Testing
- vitamin D3, cholecalciferol, Inactive comparator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Stroke
MitoQ and Ischemic Conditioning To Assess Vascular Health Outcomes
Stroke survivors have compromised vascular function which may contribute to secondary stroke risk, cardiovascular disease, and may limit their exercise tolerance.
- Trial name
- MITO (NCT06930638)
- Testing
- Ischemic Conditioning, Antioxidant Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Type 1 Diabetes
Artificial Pancreas Technology to Reduce Glycemic Variability and Improve Cardiovascular Health in Type 1 Diabetes
This study will examine the potential cardiovascular effect(s) of artificial pancreas (AP) technology in patients with type 1 diabetes.
- Trial name
- WBH002 (NCT05653518)
- Testing
- Tandem t:slim X2 with Control-IQ Technology, Sensor augmented pump (SAP) therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Acute Coronary Syndromes, Flow Mediated Dilation
A Prospective, Single-center, Observational Study Aiming to Assess the Predictive Role of Flow Mediated Dilatation in Acute Coronary Syndromes, Combined With Echocardiographic and Biochemical Indices
A prospective, single-center, observational study aiming to assess the predictive role of flow mediated dilatation in acute coronary syndromes, combined with echocardiographic and biochemical indices.
- Conditions
- Acute Coronary Syndromes, Flow Mediated Dilation, Endothelial Function (FMD)
- Trial name
- FLARE-ACS (NCT06890013)
- Testing
- Observation group
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki