Clinical trials: Infarction, Brain
Anemia, Hematologic Diseases
Safety and Effectiveness of Two Blood Transfusion Strategies in Surgical Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
The purpose of this study is to compare liberal red blood cell transfusion therapy with restrictive red blood cell transfusion therapy in surgical patients with cardiovascular disease or risk factors.
- Conditions
- Anemia, Hematologic Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
- Trial name
- FOCUS (NCT00071032)
- Testing
- Liberal (10 g/dL) Transfusion Strategy, Restrictive (Symptomatic) Transfusion Strategy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,016 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Acute Ischemic Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
A Study on BMS-986177 for the Prevention of a Stroke in Patients Receiving Aspirin and Clopidogrel
The purpose of this clinical study is to determine whether the addition of an oral Factor XIa Inhibitor to Aspirin and Clopidogrel is more effective than standard therapy in secondary stroke prevention.
- Trial name
- AXIOMATIC-SSP (NCT03766581)
- Testing
- BMS-986177, Clopidogrel, Aspirin
- Where
- 424 sites in United States, Argentina and 27 more
- Volunteers
- 2,366 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease
A Study to Assess the Effectiveness and Safety of Rivaroxaban in Reducing the Risk of Death, Myocardial Infarction or Stroke in Participants With Heart Failure and Coronary Artery Disease Following an Episode of Decompensated Heart Failure
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of rivaroxaban compared with placebo (inactive medication), in reducing the risk of death, myocardial infarction or stroke in participants with heart failure and…
- Trial name
- COMMANDER HF (NCT01877915)
- Testing
- Rivaroxaban, Standard of care for heart failure and coronary artery disease
- Where
- 562 sites in United States, Argentina and 30 more
- Volunteers
- 5,081 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Stroke, Acute, Cerebral Infarction
Endovascular Therapy Following Imaging Evaluation for Ischemic Stroke 3
This is a study to evaluate the hypothesis that FDA cleared thrombectomy devices plus medical management leads to superior clinical outcomes in acute ischemic stroke patients at 90 days when compared to medical management alone…
- Trial name
- DEFUSE 3 (NCT02586415)
- Testing
- Endovascular Thrombectomy, Trevo Retriever, Solitaire™ FR Revascularization Device
- Where
- 40 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 182 people
- Sponsor
- Gregory W Albers
Brain Infarction, Brain Ischemia
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation, Improve Functional Motor Recovery, Affected Arm
Overall goal of this study is to determine if transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) plus conventional occupational therapy improves functional motor recovery in the affected arm-hand in patients after an acute ischemic…
- Trial name
- NCT01201629
- Testing
- t DC stimulation, tDCStimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Acute Coronary Syndrome
Cardiovascular Outcomes Study of Alogliptin in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes and Acute Coronary Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the cardiovascular outcomes of alogliptin, once daily (QD), compared with placebo, in addition to standard of care, in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and acute coronary syndrome.
- Trial name
- EXAMINE (NCT00968708)
- Testing
- Alogliptin
- Where
- 908 sites in United States, Argentina and 48 more
- Volunteers
- 5,380 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis
SONOlysis in Prevention of Brain Infarctions dUring Carotid Stenting and caroTid EndaRterectomy
The aim of the project is to demonstrate a fibrinolytic effect of sonothrombolysis (continual transcranial Doppler monitoring) using 2 MegaHertz (MHz) diagnostic probe on the reduction of risk of brain infarctions due to the…
- Trial name
- SONOBUSTER (NCT01591005)
- Testing
- sonolysis, endarterectomy, carotid stenting
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Ostrava
Prevention & Control
Rivaroxaban for the Prevention of Major Cardiovascular Events in Coronary or Peripheral Artery Disease
The primary objectives of this study are: To determine whether rivaroxaban 2.5 mg twice daily (bid) + aspirin 100 mg once daily (od) compared with aspirin 100 mg od reduces the risk of a composite of myocardial infarction…
- Trial name
- COMPASS (NCT01776424)
- Testing
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, BAY59-7939), Aspirin, Pantoprazole
- Where
- 565 sites in United States, Argentina and 31 more
- Volunteers
- 27,395 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Hypertension
Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial
Elevated blood pressure (BP) is an important public health concern. It is highly prevalent, the prevalence may be increasing, and it is a risk factor for several adverse health outcomes, especially coronary heart disease, stroke…
- Trial name
- SPRINT (NCT01206062)
- Testing
- Intensive control of SBP, Standard control of SBP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9,361 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Cerebral Infarction
Trial to Assess the Safety of Vorapaxar in Japanese Subjects With Cerebral Infarction (P05005; MK-5348-017)
The study is designed to assess safety of Vorapaxar when added to standard of care (aspirin) in Japanese subjects with cerebral infarction.
- Trial name
- NCT00684515
- Testing
- Vorapaxar 2.5 mg, Vorapaxar 1 mg, Aspirin 75-150 mg
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident
Non-invasive Brain Stimulation and Occupational Therapy To Enhance Stroke Recovery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a non-painful, non-invasive, brain-stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) combined with traditional physical-occupational therapy (OT) will…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Cerebrovascular Accident, CVA, Acute Stroke
- Trial name
- TDCS+OT (NCT00792428)
- Testing
- Real Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Ischemic Stroke, Stroke
Study of the Combination Therapy of Rt-PA and Eptifibatide to Treat Acute Ischemic Stroke
The primary goal of this trial is to determine if individuals with acute ischemic stroke treated with a medium dose of IV rt-PA plus IV eptifibatide started within 3 hours of symptom onset are more likely to have a better outcome…
- Conditions
- Ischemic Stroke, Stroke, Brain Infarction
- Trial name
- CLEAR-ER (NCT00894803)
- Testing
- Eptifibatide, rt-PA
- Where
- 20 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Atrial Fibrillation, Venous Thromboembolism
Prothrombin Times Outside the Therapeutic Range in Otherwise Stable Patients
Warfarin is very effective for the prevention of blood clots (thrombosis). A test of coagulation, the prothrombin time (PT) is used to monitor the effect.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Venous Thromboembolism, Ischemic Stroke, Myocardial Infarction
- Trial name
- FORESPEAK-0 (NCT00814177)
- Testing
- warfarin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Depression, Stress, Psychological
Rural Dementia Caregiver Project
Rural caregivers face challenges of geographic isolation and lower health care access and quality. Many rural dementia caregivers experience serious health consequences due to caregiving responsibilities that can limit their…
- Conditions
- Depression, Stress, Psychological, Self Efficacy, Loneliness
- Trial name
- NCT04428112
- Testing
- Building Better Caregivers Workshop, Attention Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 418 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury
ECoG Direct Brain Interface for Individuals With Upper Limb Paralysis
The purpose of this research study is to demonstrate that individuals with upper limb paralysis due to spinal cord injury, brachial plexus injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and brain stem stroke can successfully achieve…
- Conditions
- Tetraplegia, Spinal Cord Injury, Brachial Plexus Injury, Muscular Dystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT01393444
- Testing
- Implantation of ECoG sensors on the brain surface
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Atherosclerosis, Stroke
Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy Versus Stenting Trial
The purpose of the Carotid Revascularization Endarterectomy versus Stenting Trial (CREST) is to compare the relatively new procedure of stent-assisted carotid angioplasty (CAS) to the traditional and accepted surgical approach of…
- Conditions
- Atherosclerosis, Stroke, Carotid Stenosis, Cerebral Infarction
- Trial name
- CREST (NCT00004732)
- Testing
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA), Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)
- Where
- 115 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 2,502 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Stroke, Acute, Cerebral Infarction
Virtual Reality Glove for Hand and Arm Rehabilitation After Stroke
The Virtual Reality Glove for Hand and Arm Rehabilitation (vREHAB) trial is a randomized, controlled, phase 3 trial aiming to evaluate the safety, usability, and efficacy of a virtual reality biofeedback system (Neofect RAPAEL…
- Trial name
- vREHAB (NCT03741400)
- Testing
- Neofect RAPAEL Smart Glove
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Acute Ischemic Stroke
Effect of Natalizumab on Infarct Volume in Acute Ischemic Stroke
The primary objective of the study is to determine whether one 300 mg dose of intravenous (IV) natalizumab reduces change in infarct volume from Baseline to Day 5 on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in participants with acute…
- Trial name
- ACTION (NCT01955707)
- Testing
- natalizumab
- Where
- 50 sites in United States, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Thrombosis
Safety and Efficacy Study of a Protease Activated Receptor-4 Antagonist Being Tested to Reduce the Chances of Having Additional Strokes or "Mini Strokes"
The purpose of this study is to determine whether BMS-986141 is effective in reducing the recurrence of stroke in people who recently had a stroke, or a transient ischemic attack (known as a TIA or "mini stroke") and are…
- Trial name
- NCT02671461
- Testing
- BMS-986141, Aspirin
- Where
- 33 sites in United States, Japan
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Atherosclerosis
Aliskiren Effect on Aortic Plaque Progression
This study is being done to assess the effectiveness of short term (~9 months) Aliskiren/Placebo therapy to slow down the progression of atherosclerotic disease in thoracic and abdominal aorta.
- Trial name
- ALPINE (NCT01417104)
- Testing
- Aliskiren
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University