Clinical trials: Geriatric Cardiology
Menopause, Hypertension
The Effects of Swimming on Elderly Women With Stage-2 Hypertension
Aging is associated with progressive decreases in arterial health and function as well as overall fitness. It is crucial to prevent or reduce the negative effects of aging on the vasculature and fitness components by implementing…
- Trial name
- NCT03546270
- Testing
- Swimming
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University
Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
Zolpidem CR and Hospitalized Patients With Dementia
The purpose of this research study is to compare the effectiveness of Zolpidem CR to that of placebo in improving sleep efficiency in people with dementia admitted to the hospital because of their symptoms.
- Conditions
- Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Vascular, Sleep Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT00814502
- Testing
- Zolpidem CR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Anemia
Anemia in Heart Failure With a Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFPEF)
The purpose of this study is to determine if treating anemia with subcutaneous erythropoetin in patients with heart failure and a preserved ejection fraction (HFPEF) will be associated with reverse ventricular remodeling…
- Trial name
- NCT00286182
- Testing
- Erythropoietin alpha
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Mathew S. Maurer
Metabolic Syndrome
P20 Extending Sleep to Reverse Metabolic Syndrome
This pilot study will test the acceptability and feasibility of a sleep extension intervention in community-dwelling, short-sleeping, racially/ethnically diverse middle-aged adults with MetS.
- Trial name
- NCT03596983
- Testing
- Sleep Intervention, Week 2 Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Fabry Disease
Safety, Pharmacodynamics, and Efficacy of Migalastat in Pediatric Subjects (Aged >12 Years) With Fabry Disease
This is a long-term, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Safety, Pharmacodynamics, and Efficacy of Migalastat in Subjects > 12 Years of Age With Fabry Disease and Amenable GLA Variants
- Trial name
- NCT04049760
- Testing
- migalastat HCl 150 mg
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Amicus Therapeutics
Coronary Artery Disease
Quercetin in Coronary Artery By-pass Surgery
The purpose of this study is to test the anti-inflammatory and anti-senescence effects of quercetin during coronary artery by-pass graft surgery.
- Trial name
- Q-CABG (NCT04907253)
- Testing
- Quercetin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Montreal Heart Institute
Atrial Fibrillation
Study of DU-176b Aged 80 Years or Older
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of edoxaban in patients with non-valvular NVAF aged 80 years or older who are ineligible for available oral anticoagulation therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT02801669
- Testing
- Du-176b
- Where
- 164 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 984 people
- Sponsor
- Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.
Atrial Fibrillation
This Study Observes the Usage of Non-vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs) in Elderly Patients With a Heart Rhythm Disorder in Spain
This is an observational, multicenter and cross-sectional study in Non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) elderly patients currently on Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOAC) treatment for their stroke prevention.
- Trial name
- NCT03993119
- Testing
- Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant
- Where
- 45 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Multiple Myeloma, Myeloma
Geriatric-assessment Interventions to Address Functional Deficits in Older Adults w Multiple Myeloma
Myeloma is the second most common type of blood cancer in the United States. Myeloma most commonly affects older adults. While some younger individuals do get myeloma, the average age when people are first diagnosed with myeloma…
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma, Myeloma, Disability Physical, Disabilities Multiple
- Trial name
- NCT04999085
- Testing
- Supportive care interventions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cognitive Ability, General, High Blood Pressure
Assessing the Impact of Calcium Channel Blockers on COGnitive Function in the Very Elderly (AI-COG)
Older adults are at increased risk of high blood pressure and cognitive decline. High blood pressure itself also increases risk of cognitive decline.
- Trial name
- NCT01868165
- Where
- 7 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 337 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Multiple Myeloma, Relapse
Isa-Pom-Dex in Elderly/Frail Subjects With RRMM
This research study aims to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the combination of isatuximab, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone (Isa-Pd) for the treatment of relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), which refers to…
- Conditions
- Multiple Myeloma, Relapse, Refractory, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT05911321
- Testing
- Isatuximab, Pomalidomide, Dexamethasone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Cerebrovascular Accident
Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors to Improve Cognitive Function and Overall Rehabilitation After a Stroke
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of treatment with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in improving cognitive function and overall rehabilitation in elderly stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- NCT00227994
- Testing
- Galantamine, Donepezil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Stroke
Alteplase in Elderly Acute Ischemic Stroke (AIS) Patients During Hospitalization
The objective of the study is to find out the in-hospital clinical outcomes among Chinese Acute Ischaemic Stroke (AIS) patients, who were treated with intravenous (IV) Recombinant Tissue Plasminogen Activator (rt-PA) within 4.5…
- Trial name
- NCT05395351
- Testing
- rt-PA
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 113,035 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Cardiovascular, Dyslipidemia
Cardiovascular Events Based On Statin Initiation In The Elderly
The purpose of this study is to compare rates and risk of primary cardiovascular events among elderly patients newly initiating therapy with atorvastatin or simvastatin.
- Trial name
- NCT01304641
- Testing
- Atorvastatin Initiators, Simvastatin Initiators
- Volunteers
- 31,603 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Atrial Fibrillation
Anticoagulation Therapy in the Very Old
This study is designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of warfarin anticoagulation in the very old and attempt to identify risk factors which may impede safe and effective anticoagulation.
- Trial name
- ATIVO (NCT03103763)
- Testing
- Warfarin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Robert Stein
Sedentary Behavior, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Combined Effects of Prolonged Sitting and Mental Stress on the Cardiovascular System
Prolonged sitting may pose a public health risk through its effects on the cardiovascular system, and may lead to impaired whole-body cardiovascular health, which includes both vascular and cerebrovascular function.
- Conditions
- Sedentary Behavior, Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Mental Stress, Cognitive Change
- Trial name
- NCT04207333
- Testing
- Mental Arithmetic Test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Hypertension
Efficacy and Safety of Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Combination Compared to Valsartan Monotherapy or Hydrochlorothiazide Monotherapy in Elderly (>70) With Mild-moderate Hypertension.
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of initial treatment therapy with valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) versus the initial treatment therapy with monotherapies (valsartan or HCTZ) in the very…
- Trial name
- NCT00698646
- Testing
- Valsartan + HCTZ, Valsartan, HCTZ
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 384 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Influenza, Pneumonia
Flublok v. Standard Dose Vaccine Effectiveness Among Kaiser Permanente Northern California Adults 18-64 Years
The overall objective of this study is to describe the effectiveness of Flublok Quadrivalent vaccine compared to standard dose inactivated influenza vaccine (SD-IIV) in adults 18 through 64 years of age.
- Conditions
- Influenza, Pneumonia, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- NCT03694392
- Testing
- Flublok Quadrivalent, Standard Dose Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (SD-IIV)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,776,278 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Carotid Stenosis
Gadobutrol Enhanced MRA of the Supra-aortic Vessels
Subjects referred for a routine CTA (computed tomography angiography) or MRA (magnetic resonance angiography) will be invited to participate in the study and subjects will be involved in the study for between 2 and 12 days.
- Trial name
- GEMSAV (NCT01344447)
- Testing
- Gadobutrol (Gadovist, BAY86-4875)
- Where
- 56 sites in United States, Argentina and 12 more
- Volunteers
- 479 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation
Safety and Effectiveness of Apixaban in Very Elderly Patients With Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation (NVAF) Compared to Warfarin Using Administrative Claims Data
The objective of this study is to investigate safety and effectiveness of apixaban compared to warfarin in very elderly patients with Non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF).
- Trial name
- NCT05438888
- Testing
- Warfarin, Apixaban
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 77,814 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer