Clinical trials: Inflammation Function
Heart Failure, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Function, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Prevalence, and Systemic Inflammation in Chronic Heart Failure With or Without COPD
The aim of the present study is: 1. To investigate pulmonary function abnormalities (restriction, obstruction, diffusion impairment, mixed pulmonary defects) in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) and to determine which of…
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01429376
- Testing
- Pulmonary function tests, Blood tests, Questionnaires
- Where
- 2 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 234 people
- Sponsor
- Rijnstate Hospital
Functional Disorder of Stomach, Healthy
Elucidating Mechanisms That Underlie the Symptomatology of Functional Dyspepsia Using Novel Techniques and Its Therapeutic Validation Using Neuromodulators
The goal of this study is to investigate the mechanisms of impaired gastric accommodation and emptying, dysfunctional duodenum, and micro-inflammation using novel imaging techniques of SPECT/CT, gastric emptying scintigraphy…
- Trial name
- NCT06213948
- Testing
- Mirtazapine 15 MG
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
Type2 Diabetes, Heart Failure
Impact of a Short-term Treatment With Canagliflozin (Canacardia-HF)
It is a mechanistic proof-of-concept study to demonstrate how SGLT-2 inhibitors (Canagliflozin) may have a beneficial role on cardiac energetic efficiency.
- Trial name
- Canacardia (NCT03298009)
- Testing
- Canagliflozin 100mg, PET imaging
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Long COVID
Effect of Red Beetroot Juice Intake in Adults With Long COVID-19
Red beetroot juice may have positive effects on multiple pathways involved in long COVID. The aim of this pilot study was to explore the impact of beetroot juice supplementation on physical function, gut microbiota, and systemic…
- Trial name
- NCT06535165
- Testing
- Red Beetroot Juice
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Meningococcal Infections, Septic Shock
Septic cArdiac Deficiency and MenIngococcal seveRe Sepsis
Use of brain natriuretic peptide to evaluate the cardiac function in the course of meningococcal septic shock or severe sepsis.
- Conditions
- Meningococcal Infections, Septic Shock, Severe Sepsis
- Trial name
- SAMIRA (NCT02041663)
- Testing
- BNP
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Oxidative Stress, Endothelial Function
Tahini, Antioxidant Status and Endothelial Function
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), a cluster of disorders that affect heart and blood vessels, is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality around the world and is responsible for 17.9 million deaths annually worldwide.
- Conditions
- Oxidative Stress, Endothelial Function, Blood Pressure, Arterial Stiffness
- Trial name
- NCT04608747
- Testing
- Tahini
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harokopio University
Cirrhosis
Albumin Administration in Patients With Cirrhosis and Infections Unrelated to Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) present in cirrhotic patients induces severe circulatory dysfunction, which results in renal failure in up to 30% of the patients.
- Trial name
- Infecir (NCT00124228)
- Testing
- Human Albumin
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Clinic of Barcelona
Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
Butyric Acid Supplementation for Gut Improvement After Cardiac Surgery in Kids
Butyric acid has been shown to promote gut health and improve the microbiome in multiple adult studies. In preliminary studies in older children with inflammatory bowel disease, butyric acid was shown to be safe.
- Trial name
- BASICS-Kids (NCT06882772)
- Testing
- 2 mL SunButyrate-TG, 4 mL SunButyrate-TG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Rheumatoid Arthritis
High-intensity Interval Exercise in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cardiovascular performance and overall fitness can be improved by high-intensity aerobic activity, and these benefits may be achievable by persons with rheumatic diseases.
- Trial name
- RA-HIIT (NCT05768165)
- Testing
- High intensity exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Intestinal Functional Disorder, Inflammation
The Antagonistic Effect of Composite Polyphenols on Health Damage Caused by Environmental Pollutants
The study attempts to conduct randomized controlled trials to understand whether daily exposure to environmental pollutants can cause harm to human health, explore whether the intake of composite polyphenols can alleviate…
- Trial name
- NCT06437119
- Testing
- Compound plant nutrients
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Inflammation
Impact of Acute Exercise Intensity and Pattern on Cytokine Function
The immune system helps prevent illness, fights off infections, and repairs damaged tissues following an injury. However, when immune cells remain active for prolonged periods of time - a state known as "chronic inflammation" …
- Trial name
- AEX (NCT05574413)
- Testing
- Moderate intensity continuous exercise, High intensity continuous exercise, High intensity interval exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
PICS
Impact of Persistent Inflammation-Immunosuppression-Catabolism Syndrome (PICS) on the Respiratory Physiology in Patients With Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation
Past research on PICS has mainly focused on the predictability and prognosis of PICS occurrence in ICU patients. Still, there is currently insufficient research on the role of PICS in the care setting of patients who have…
- Trial name
- NCT07002710
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Effect of Dapagliflozin on Inflammation and Endothelial Function
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors reduce hyperglycemia and improve peripheral insulin sensitivity by ameliorating glucotoxicity.
- Trial name
- NCT02608905
- Testing
- Dapagliflozin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Sepsis
Plasticity and Regeneration of Renal Epithelial Cells
The incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) among all hospitalized patients is approximately 7%. Among these patients, sepsis and septic shock remain the most important cause of acute renal failure (ARF) and account for more than…
- Trial name
- NCT02820142
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Coronary Artery Disease
Myocardial and Arterial Phenotype of Coronary Artery Disease
The CAD-MAP (Myocardial and Arterial Phenotype of Coronary Artery Disease) registry is initiated with the goal to describe the cardiac imaging map including epicardial coronary artery, coronary microcirculation and myocardium…
- Trial name
- CAD-MAP (NCT06202300)
- Testing
- Inflammation burden
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Anzhen Hospital
Diet, Healthy
The Effects of Dietary Fibres on Metabolic Health and the Gut Microbiome
The study involves intake of dietary supplements, which are commonly found in the UK diet (not pharmacological agents) to test their effects on inflammation in the body and gut microbiome composition.
- Conditions
- Diet, Healthy, Systemic Inflammatory Response
- Trial name
- NCT06580132
- Testing
- Pectin, Maltodextrin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elizabeth Simpson
Obesity, Stress
Brain-Gut Interactions in Overweight and Normal Weight Patients With Chronic Abdominal Pain
About 15 to 20 percent of individuals living in the United States have chronic abdominal pain, often of unknown origin, which is often difficult to diagnose and treat.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Stress, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Women
- Trial name
- NCT00824941
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
To Determine Whether Estrogen Influences the Effects of Training on Glycemic Control and Insulin Sensitivity
Does Estrogen Blunt the Effects of Exercise Training on Glycemic Control
Previous research has found that males and females respond differently to exercise training, particularly with respect to improvements in blood sugar control and immune system health.
- Trial name
- NCT07791394
- Testing
- EXERCISE TRAINING WITH OR WITHOUT MEDICATION
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Parkinson Disease (PD)
Changes in Movement, Fitness, and Quality of Life in People With Parkinson's Disease After Different Exercise Programs
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurological condition that can affect movement, balance, endurance, and overall quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT07221266
- Testing
- Guided Cycling, Non-Contact Boxing, Traditional Physical Therapy Program (Standard of Care)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas, El Paso
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Inflammation
Effects of Interleukin-6 Inhibition on Vascular, Endothelial and Left Ventricular Function in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Recent studies show beneficial effect of the inhibition of interleukin-6 (IL-6) activity on vascular and left ventricular (LV) function.
- Trial name
- NCT03288584
- Testing
- Tocilizumab (Actemra®), Other biological agent, Corticosteroid and non-biological agents.
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens