Clinical trials: Flow Mediated Dilation
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The Effect of Exenatide Compared to Lantus Insulin on Vascular Function in Type 2 Diabetes
The main goals of the study are to evaluate the effect of Exenatide on endothelial-dependent vasodilation, as measured by flow mediated dilation (FMD), to evaluate the effect on endothelial-independent vasodilation, as measured…
- Trial name
- NCT00353834
- Testing
- Exenatide, Glargine Insulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Joslin Diabetes Center
Chronic Kidney Disease, Blood Pressure
Mechanisms of EPO-induced Hypertension
The investigators hypothesize that compared to untreated controls, erythropoietin (EPO) therapy in anemic patients with chronic kidney disease will raise diastolic blood pressure (BP).
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Blood Pressure, Anemia
- Trial name
- EPIC (NCT03810911)
- Testing
- Darbepoetin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Endothelial Dysfunction
A Clinical Trial for People HIV+ Age > 50 at Risk for Heart Disease
This research study is to see whether blood vessel function, an early sign of heart disease, improves in HIV-infected men and women who take telmisartan for 12 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT01578772
- Testing
- Telmisartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Atherosclerosis, Chronic Kidney Disease
Vitamin D Supplementation in CKD - Vascular Function, Structure and Immune Regulation
A pilot study to assess feasibility of methods of an observer-blinded randomised controlled trial of the effect of vitamin D supplementation in Chronic Kidney Disease and low vitamin D levels on markers of vascular function (Flow…
- Trial name
- NCT04380467
- Testing
- Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- St George's, University of London
Peripheral Arterial Obstructive Disease, Intermittent Claudication
Angioplasty in Peripheral Arterial Disease and Endothelial Function
To investigate whether endovascular revascualrization of infrainguinal arterial obstructive disease has an effect on brachial artery reactivity
- Trial name
- PTA-PAD-FMD (NCT00660634)
- Testing
- Endovascular Revascularization
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Adverse Effect of Other Agents Primarily Affecting the Cardiovascular System, Initial Encounter
Cardiovascular Assessment of the Effects of Tobacco and Nicotine Delivery Products
The overarching goal of this project is to develop a panel of cardiovascular risk biomarkers that can detect differences in the cardiovascular safety of various tobacco products, whether conventional, new or emerging, in order to…
- Trial name
- NCT01964807
- Testing
- Cigarette, NIDA test type with 16.6 mg nicotine, Cigarette, NIDA test type with <0.45 mg nicotine, Electronic cigarette with 18 mg/ml nicotine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Diabetes, Endothelial Dysfunction
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Vascular Function
A major function of blood vessels is to control blood flow by dilating or constricting depending on the demand. Vascular dysfunction is a state in which blood vessels fail to carry out its normal roles such as regulating blood…
- Trial name
- NCT02206919
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Insulin Resistance, Endothelial Dysfunction
Effect of Continuous GHRP-3 Infusion at on GH-IGF-I System, Blood Pressure, Glucose, and Insulin Resistance
The hypothesis is that GHRP-3 will exert beneficial effects on endothelial function and insulin resistance in older men and women via hormonal (GH, IGF-I, IGFBP-3,-1, insulin) and non-hormonal actions (anti-inflammatory).
- Trial name
- NCT00846872
- Testing
- GHRP-3 low dose, GHRP-3 high dose, Saline
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University Health Sciences Center
Healthy, Overweight and Obesity
The Impact of Citrus Products on Cardiovascular Health
Epidemiological studies have indicated that the consumption of citrus fruit is inversely associated with the risk of cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03611114
- Testing
- Blood orange juice, Control drink
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leeds
Cardiovascular Diseases
Brachial Artery Ultrasound Imaging: A Repeatability Study
The objective of the study is to define the analytical repeatability of quantifying flow-mediated dilation of the brachial artery using brachial artery ultrasound imaging using upper arm cuff occlusion.
- Trial name
- NCT02682576
- Testing
- Brachial artery ultrasound imaging
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Everist Genomics, Inc
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
Hypertriglyceridemia
Vascular and Lipid Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in People With Moderately Elevated Triglycerides
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the cardiovascular and lipid effects of two doses of an omega-3 fatty acid concentrate in a group of people who normally are not treated for high lipids.
- Trial name
- OMEGA (NCT00504309)
- Testing
- 4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules, 4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Hyperglycemia, Postprandial, Overweight and Obesity
Ketone Supplementation, Glucose Control, and Cardiovascular Function
Post-prandial hyperglycemic excursions induce a cascade of deleterious effects on the body, including increased inflammation, production of reactive oxygen species, and impaired cardiovascular function.
- Conditions
- Hyperglycemia, Postprandial, Overweight and Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus Risk
- Trial name
- NCT03817749
- Testing
- Exogenous ketone monoester
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Endothelial Dysfunction
Enhancing Parasympathetic Activity to Improve Endothelial Dysfunction, Vascular Oxidative Stress in African Americans
Specific Aim 1: To test the hypothesis that prolonged (3-month) treatment with galantamine inhibits NADPH IsoLG-protein adducts formation and improves markers of endothelial cell (EC) dysfunction in AAs.
- Trial name
- NCT04769206
- Testing
- Galantamine, TENS 7000
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
A Plant-Based Diet in the Treatment of Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
This study will evaluate whether a fully provided, unrefined, polyphenol-rich plant-based diet can improve blood vessel function in adults with coronary microvascular dysfunction (CMD), a condition that causes reduced blood flow…
- Trial name
- NCT07821372
- Testing
- Polyphenol-Rich Plant-Based Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Coronary Artery Disease
Sauna Bathing to Improve Vascular Health of Adults With Heart Disease
This study is a clinical trial that will determine if sauna bathing improves blood vessel health in adults aged 50-70 years with heart disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03620539
- Testing
- Lifestyle intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Montreal Heart Institute
Vascular Function
Flow Mediated Dilation in Response to Black Tea
Research indicate that people who regularly drink tea have a reduced risk of stroke or heart disease. In a number of studies in which people that normally do not drink showed that their blood vessels function improved when the…
- Trial name
- T (NCT02273323)
- Testing
- Tea
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Unilever R&D
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Endothelial Dysfunction
Acute Effects of Sildenafil on Endothelial Function in People With Diabetes
This is a double-blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial using a single dose of 100 mg sildenafil or placebo in 40 subjects with T2DM without known cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00527995
- Testing
- Sildenafil
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Ruhr University of Bochum
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
High Blood Pressure, Flow Mediated Dilation
Effect of Nitrate-rich Fruit and Vegetable Supplement on Blood Pressure
It is hypothesized that the daily supplementation of a nitrate-rich, two-ounce fruit and vegetable energy supplement (Isagenix International LLC) by healthy young adults with a would increase circulating nitrates and improve…
- Trial name
- NCT03486145
- Testing
- fruit and vegetable juice supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University