Clinical trials: Geriatric Cardiology
Aging, Hyperthermia
Cardiovascular Responses to Heat Waves in the Elderly
The purpose of this study is to assess the cardiovascular responses of the elderly to heat wave conditions
- Trial name
- NCT04538144
- Testing
- Hot and Humid Trial, Hot and Dry Trial
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Myocardial Infarction, Cardiovascular Disease
Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in the Elderly Trial
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of a polypill strategy containing aspirin (100 mg), ramipril (2.5, 5 or 10 mgs), and atorvastatin (40 mgs) compared with the standard of care (usual care according to the…
- Trial name
- SECURE (NCT02596126)
- Testing
- Cardiovascular Polypill, Treatment Prevention for Secondary CV
- Where
- 113 sites in Czechia, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 2,499 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III
Heart Failure
Effects of Aliskiren on Patient With Heart Failure and a Normal Ejection Fraction
The primary objective of this study is to determine whether treatment with aliskiren (300 mg) compared to placebo will improve treadmill exercise time in older (age ≥ 55 years) patients with heart failure and normal ejection…
- Trial name
- Aliskiren (NCT00982033)
- Testing
- aliskiren
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Disease
Efficacy and Safety of Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation in the Elderly
The overall aim of this trial is to study the safety and efficacy of ICD implantation as a primary prevention strategy of sudden cardiac death in patients 70 years and older.
- Conditions
- Cardiomyopathy, Coronary Artery Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- I-70 (NCT02121158)
- Testing
- Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator, Optimal Medical Therapy
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 167 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Venous Thromboembolism
Tolerability , PK/PD and Safety of Dabigatran Etexilate Oral Liquid Formulation in Children < 1 Year of Age
The aim of the study is to investigate the safety and tolerability of dabigatran etexilate solution in children aged less than 1 year, to demonstrate comparable PK/PD relationship to older children and adults and to confirm…
- Trial name
- NCT02223260
- Testing
- dabigatran
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada, France and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Hypertension, Pulmonary
A Study of Selexipag as Add-On Treatment to Standard of Care in Children With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the addition of selexipag to standard of care treatment delays disease progression in children with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) in comparison to placebo.
- Trial name
- SALTO (NCT04175600)
- Testing
- Selexipag, Standard of Care (SOC): Endothelin receptor antagonist, SOC: Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5) inhibitor
- Where
- 116 sites in United States, Australia and 30 more
- Volunteers
- 138 people
- Sponsor
- Actelion
Venous Thromboembolism
Safety and Tolerability of Dabigatran Etexilate in Adolescents
To investigate the safety and tolerability of dabigatran etexilate capsules in a small group of eight adolescent patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00844415
- Testing
- dabigatran etexilate
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Chronic Renal Insufficiency, Diabete Mellitus
Safety Study of GE-145 320 mg I/mL Injection vs. Iopamidol 370 mg I/mL in Elderly Subjects Undergoing Coronary Procedure
To evaluate cardio-renal and overall safety profile of GE 145 320 mg I/ml Injection when compared to iopamidol 370 mg I/mL. The study will focus on elderly subjects with either chronic renal insufficiency, or diabetes mellitus…
- Conditions
- Chronic Renal Insufficiency, Diabete Mellitus, Congestive Heart Failure
- Trial name
- NCT01252810
- Testing
- GE-145
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 284 people
- Sponsor
- GE Healthcare
Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease
High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol Increased Plaque Stabilization in the Elderly
The purpose of this study is to investigate the added benefits of increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol serum levels over and above those achieved by lipid lowering therapy guided by current guidelines, in older…
- Trial name
- NIA-Plaque (NCT00127218)
- Testing
- any statin, niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Intracranial Hemorrhages
Validation of Falls Decision Rule to Exclude Intracranial Bleeding in Geriatric Fall Patients
Although falls are the most important cause of intracranial hemorrhage in the population over 65, studies have shown that bleeding occurs in only 5% of geriatric patients who fall.
- Trial name
- NCT06525727
- Testing
- Falls Decision Rule
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 800 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
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
Cardiovascular Events
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Aliskiren in the Prevention of Major Cardiovascular Events in Elderly People
This study was planned to provide new information regarding the role of aliskiren (with or without additional therapy with a diuretic or a Calcium channel blockers (CCB)) in elderly individuals (≥ 65 years) with systolic blood…
- Trial name
- APOLLO (NCT01259297)
- Testing
- Aliskiren, Amlodipine, Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
- Where
- 185 sites in United States, Argentina and 16 more
- Volunteers
- 2,336 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Pressure Ulcer
A Prospective, Open Label, Multicenter Trial for Evaluating the Efficacy of Treating and Managing Wounds in Elderly Population in Specialized Nursing Facilities Using RD1
The study is a prospective, single arm, multicenter efficacy study, consisting of 60 subjects who will complete the study (note: if any patients are lost to follow-up or withdrawn, enrollment will increase to compensate for loss…
- Conditions
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Pressure Ulcer, Venous Leg Ulcer, Trauma Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04577183
- Testing
- RD1 System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- RedDress Ltd.
Extramedullary Plasmacytoma, Isolated Plasmacytoma of Bone
Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Followed By Maintenance Therapy in Treating Elderly Patients With Multiple Myeloma
This phase II trial investigates whether patients greater than or equal to 65 years of age diagnosed with myeloma or another plasma cell malignancy will have better outcomes with transplant followed by maintenance therapy, as…
- Conditions
- Extramedullary Plasmacytoma, Isolated Plasmacytoma of Bone, Light Chain Deposition Disease, Primary Systemic Amyloidosis
- Trial name
- NCT01849783
- Testing
- dexamethasone, cisplatin, doxorubicin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Margarida Magalhaes-Silverman
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
Malignant Neoplasm, Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell
Project to Improve Communication About Serious Illness - Pilot Study
This two-year pilot study will test whether a one-page "Jumpstart Form" will affect goals-of-care discussions in the hospital. This form will be provided to clinicians and will include patient-specific information about…
- Conditions
- Malignant Neoplasm, Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell, Lung Disease Chronic, Congestive Heart Failure
- Trial name
- PICSI-P (NCT03746392)
- Testing
- Jumpstart Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Essential Hypertension
Efficacy and Safety of LCZ696 in Comparison to Olmesartan in Elderly Patients With Essential Hypertension
The purpose of this study is to access the efficacy and safety of LCZ696 compared to olmesartan in elderly Asian patients for the treatment of hypertension.
- Trial name
- NCT01615198
- Testing
- Olmesartan, LCZ696
- Where
- 79 sites in China, Hong Kong and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 588 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Hypoglycemia, Type 2 Diabetes
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) and the Heart
The risk of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) associated with the treatment of diabetes increases with age. Hypoglycemia is a common reason for admission to hospital for older patients with diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT01980914
- Testing
- iPro2 glucose sensor attachment
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Vascular System Injuries, Lipid Metabolism Disorders
Influence of Caloric Restriction and Resveratrol in the Sirtuin System in Women and Men Aged 55 to 65 Years
Women have a natural protection that gives them greater longevity. One hypothesis most commonly used is the estrogen protection in the premenopausal period.
- Conditions
- Vascular System Injuries, Lipid Metabolism Disorders, Endothelial Disfunction
- Trial name
- NCT01668836
- Testing
- Resveratrol, Caloric restriction
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- InCor Heart Institute
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