Clinical trials: Heart Disease Risk Factors
Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease
Role of Cardiometabolic Risk Factors in Childhood Bone Development
The proposed research brings together complementary expertise to systematically elucidate the longitudinal effects of (1) total and regional body fat and (2) the metabolic impairment that accompanies obesity on bone development…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- NCT02355717
- Testing
- Observational Study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Menopausal Women
Study of Early Hormone Replacement Therapy on Risk Factors for Sudden Cardiac Death
As an ancillary study to the KEEPS study (see ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00154180), the primary purpose is to measure effects of estrogen vs.
- Trial name
- KEEPS (NCT00580775)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Hyperbilirubinemia, Hepatic Impairment
The Investigation of the Causes of Hepatic Dysfunction in the Postoperative Period During Open-heart Surgeries
In a prospective observational study during the six-month duration, coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) and valve repair surgery (mitral, mitral, and aortic valve and/or tricuspid valve) patients were investigated for…
- Conditions
- Hyperbilirubinemia, Hepatic Impairment, Surgery, Cardiac Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04271098
- Testing
- Open-Heart Surgery for nine months duration, Relation between possible risk factors and hyperbilirubinemia, Follow-up period
- Volunteers
- 340 people
- Sponsor
- Kartal Kosuyolu Yuksek Ihtisas Education and Research Hospital
Obesity
Longitudinal Follow-up of Brown Adipose Tissue Function and Structure
In Turku PET Centre, there have been 3 positron emission tomography studies on brown adipose tissue (BAT) activity in healthy adults. BATPET was performed between 2008 and 2009.
- Trial name
- BATFollowUp (NCT01985503)
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Coronary Heart Disease
Influencing Factors of Coronary Heart Disease in Young People
The incidence of coronary heart disease in young people is not uncommon and the investigators will explore the factors contributing to this outcome
- Trial name
- NCT05175495
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Hongzhuan Sheng
Hyperlipidemia, Overweight
Pumpkin Seeds or Oil Lower Serum Triglyceride Levels in Individuals With Hyperlipidaemia
Aim of the Study: This randomized controlled experimental study aimed to evaluate the effects of cholesterol-restricted diets enriched with pumpkin seeds and pumpkin seed oil on cardiovascular risk factors-specifically serum…
- Trial name
- NCT07123844
- Testing
- low cholesterol diet
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 159 people
- Sponsor
- Kastamonu University
Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Fish Oil and Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Risk
Rationale Experimental data indicate an inverse relation between intake of omega-3 fatty acids ('fish oil'), primarily in the form of eicosapentanoic acid (EPA) and docosahexanoic acid (DHA), and risk of developing cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- NCT00527436
- Testing
- fish oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Disease
Early Identification of Subclinical Atherosclerosis Using Non-Invasive Imaging Research (EISNER)
Early Identification of Subclinical Atherosclerosis by Noninvasive Imaging Research (EISNER) is a multi-study research program being conducted at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
- Trial name
- EISNER (NCT00927693)
- Testing
- Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,137 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Aging, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Effects of Dancing on Cardiovascular and Functional Risk Factors in Older Women.
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of a dance intervention on cardiovascular risk factors and functional capacity of older women, comparing dancing to a walking exercise intervention and to…
- Conditions
- Aging, Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03262714
- Testing
- Dance, Walking, Stretching
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
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
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Disease
Training Programme in Physical Activity
The primary prevention of cardiovascular disease is an unresolved health problem. A sedentary lifestyle and a low cardiorespiratory condition both increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, at a similar extent as that promoted…
- Trial name
- NCT03717363
- Testing
- Training programme, Educational talk
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Mutua de Terrassa
Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemias
Evaluation of the Effect of a Shiitake Extract on Lipid Profile in Subjects With Moderate Hyperlipidemia
Effect of a dietary supplement with Shiitake extracts (Lentinula edodes) on lipid profile and other cardiovascular risk factors in subjects with moderate hyperlipidemia without pharmacological treatment.
- Conditions
- Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemias, Dietary Supplements, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
- Trial name
- Reducol (NCT03550287)
- Testing
- Experimental product
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Investigación Hospital Universitario La Paz
Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia
Prioritized Clinical Decision Support (CDS) to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk
The objective of this project is to develop and implement sophisticated point-of-care Electronic Health Record (EHR)-based clinical decision support that (a) identifies and (b) prioritizes all available evidence-based treatment…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes, Smoking
- Trial name
- NCT01420016
- Testing
- Prioritized Clinical Decision Support
- Volunteers
- 7,914 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Coronary Artery Disease
The Young Heart Study
The purpose of our project is to better understand the characteristics of the young patients with coronary artery disease presenting for cardiac catheterization at our institution and to put forth a program to optimize their risk…
- Trial name
- NCT04462159
- Testing
- Risk Reduction Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
CVD Risk Factors and Sexual Identity in Women
To examine potential differences in the prevalence and pattern of risk factors for coronary heart disease in a sample of 500 self-identified lesbians and 500 heterosexual women, matched for age, socioeconomic status, and…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Coronary Disease
- Trial name
- NCT00058669
- Volunteers
- 1,174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Obesity
Weight Loss Effects on Heart and Blood Vessel Function in Obesity
Obesity is a growing epidemic and is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. The investigators know that obesity leads to abnormalities in how the blood vessels and the heart function and that these…
- Trial name
- NCT00782262
- Testing
- KicStart™
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Adelaide
Diabete Mellitus, Retina Vein Occlusion
Serum Cholinesterases, Paraoxonase, and Cardiovascular Risk After Intravitreal Bevacizumab
Bevacizumab, an anti-VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor) agent used in the treatment of diabetic retinopathy and macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion, is commonly administered in ophthalmology clinics…
- Conditions
- Diabete Mellitus, Retina Vein Occlusion, Age Macular Degeneration
- Trial name
- NCT07550777
- Testing
- blood test
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
The Nueva Ecija Cardiovascular Risk Experiment
This study seeks to assess how beliefs about health risks, specifically the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), affect health lifestyles and the demand for preventive care in a low-income setting.
- Trial name
- NECVaRE (NCT03512691)
- Testing
- Information on CVD Risk, Lottery Incentive
- Where
- Philippines
- Volunteers
- 5,019 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UPecon Foundation, Inc.
Colorectal Cancer
Cardiotoxicity and Risk Factors in Patients With Colorectal Cancer Receiving Fluoropyrimidine
observational prospective study, designed for patients with colorectal cancer receiving for the first time 5-FU or capecitabine, with or without other chemotherapy combinations.
- Trial name
- NCT02665312
- Where
- 8 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia
Cardiovascular Disease
Effect of Trans Fatty Acids From Ruminant Sources on Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
The objectives of this study are to : 1) determine if vaccenic acid (trans-11-octadecenoic, a naturally occurring trans fatty acid isomer from ruminant animal products) raises LDL cholesterol in a quantitatively comparable manner…
- Trial name
- NCT00942656
- Testing
- PHVO, CLA, VA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)