Clinical trials: Inflammation Function
Vitamin D Deficiency, Coronary Artery Disease
Vitamin D Repletion in Coronary Artery Disease
Vitamin D (Vit D) status is an emerging risk marker of great interest in cardiovascular disease (CVD). Lower serum levels of Vit D are associated with both cardiac risk factors and prevalent cardiovascular disease.
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Coronary Artery Disease, Endothelial Dysfunction, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01570309
- Testing
- Ergocalciferol, Sugar pill
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Seth I. Sokol, M.D.
COVID-19, SARS-CoV 2
Canakinumab in Covid-19 Cardiac Injury (The Three C Study)
TThe purpose of this prospective, Phase 2, single center, blinded, randomized controlled study is to demonstrate as a proof of concept that early treatment with canakinumab prevents progressive heart and respiratory failure in…
- Trial name
- NCT04365153
- Testing
- Canakinumab Injection 600mg, Canakinumab Injection 300mg
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Asthma, COPD
The Natural History of Small Airways Physiology in Diseased and Healthy States
Spirometry is a useful clinical tool for the assessment and monitoring of lung disease, however, it does not provide information on peripheral airways resistance.
- Conditions
- Asthma, COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00677560
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
HIV, Hepatitis C
A Prospective, Longitudinal Study of Endothelial Function in HIV/HCV Coinfected Subjects
The CTSI-PLACE Study is a study for men and women with HIV/hepatitis C co-infection or HIV only. The study looks at the impact of having hepatitis C virus in addition to HIV on risk for cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- CTSI-PLACE (NCT02597790)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
HIV Infection, Cardiovascular Disease
Effect of Maraviroc on Endothelial Function in HIV-Infected Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine the potentially beneficial aspects of CCR5 inhibition on inflammation and endothelial function as measured by brachial artery reactivity in antiretroviral treated HIV patients with an…
- Conditions
- HIV Infection, Cardiovascular Disease, Inflammation, HIV Infections
- Trial name
- NCT00844519
- Testing
- Maraviroc
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Metabolic Syndrome
Study of TNF-Antagonism in the Metabolic Syndrome (II)
This study will investigate whether etanercept will result in improved inflammatory indices, glucose tolerance and endothelial function in patients with the metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00413400
- Testing
- Etanercept
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Oxidative Stress, Inflammation
Effect of Dietary Supplemental Fish Oil in Alleviating Health Hazards Associated With Air Pollution
This study aims to evaluate whether dietary supplementation with fish oil can protect against the cardiopulmonary alterations linked to air pollution
- Conditions
- Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, Blood Pressure, Vasoconstriction
- Trial name
- NCT03255187
- Testing
- Fish oil supplementation, Sunflower seed oil supplementation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
HIV
Strength Training and Endurance Exercise for LIFE
Research is needed to determine safe and effective exercise rehabilitation programs to prevent and improve physical disability in older adults living with HIV. This problem is of great importance to the VA.
- Trial name
- STEEL (NCT02101060)
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cardiovascular Disease
Postprandial Effects of Walnut Components Versus Whole Walnuts on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Reduction
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acute, postprandial effects and mechanism of action of various walnut components (separated nut skins, de-fatted nut meat, nut oil) versus whole walnuts on oxidative stress…
- Trial name
- NCT00938340
- Testing
- Walnut "meat", Walnut Oil, Walnut Skins
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Heart Failure, Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
The Effect of Vericiguat on Peripheral Vascular Function, Patient Health Status and Inflammation
The concept that direct stimulation of soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) could be a particularly effective approach to increase cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) in conditions of increased inflammation/oxidative stress…
- Trial name
- NCT05420012
- Testing
- Vericiguat
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Josef Stehlik
Burns
Pilot Trial of Statin Use in Burn Patients
This is a 90 day study, with patients receiving either oral Rosuvastatin or placebo for up to 28 days. The study will assess the affect of statins administered soon after burn injury on C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, patient…
- Trial name
- BURNSTAT (NCT00978419)
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Endothelial Dysfunction, Biochemical Markers
Acute Effects of E-Cigarette Aerosol Inhalation
This study comprises a portion of a larger study designed to compare results of vascular function in non-smokers to vascular function in healthy smokers chronically exposed to nicotinized electronic cigarette aerosol versus…
- Trial name
- NCT03479203
- Testing
- Electronic Cigarette Aerosol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Estrogen Deficiency, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
Atherosclerosis, Immune Mediated Inflammation and Hypoestrogenemia in Young Women
The purpose of this study is to determine whether young women with functional hypothalamic amenorrhea (premenopausal HypoE) is associated with risk factors for pre-clinical cardiovascular disease (CVD).
- Conditions
- Estrogen Deficiency, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT03018366
- Testing
- 17beta Estradiol, Progesterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Healthy
Almonds: Digestive Health and Immune Function of Adults and Children
The purpose of this study is to determine whether incorporating almonds into the diets of families with young children will induce beneficial changes in gastrointestinal function, the fecal microbiota profile, and immune and…
- Trial name
- NCT01973595
- Testing
- Almonds, Then no almonds, No Almonds, Then almonds
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
HIV Infections
Safety and Effectiveness of Low-Dose Methotrexate for Reducing Inflammation in HIV-Infected Adults on ARV Medications
People with HIV infection who are taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) could be at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), which can be caused by inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT01949116
- Testing
- LDMTX, Folic acid
- Where
- 22 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
HIV, Vascular Diseases
Pentoxifylline and Combination Antiretroviral Therapy to Improve Blood Vessel Function in HIV-Infected People
People infected with HIV have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease than people not infected with HIV. This may be due to increased inflammation in the blood vessels.
- Conditions
- HIV, Vascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Diseases, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- NCT00864916
- Testing
- Combination antiretroviral therapy (cART), Pentoxifylline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Coronary Artery Disease
Inflammation and Coronary Endothelial Function
The investigators are studying whether anti-inflammatory agents can improve abnormal coronary artery function in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and abnormal coronary artery endothelial function.
- Trial name
- NCT02366091
- Testing
- Methotrexate, Colchicine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Cardiovascular Disease, Type 2 Diabetes
Complement and Cardiovascular Risk in Adolescents
This study evaluates how genetic variations in complement, a part of the immune system, affect cardiovascular risk in adolescents.
- Trial name
- CCRIA (NCT02821104)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Effect of Rosuvastatin Therapy in Patients With Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether rosuvastatin improves measures of endothelial function, decreases measures of inflammation, and improves pulmonary function in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary…
- Trial name
- RODEO (NCT00929734)
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Akershus
Hypogonadism
Testosterone Replacement in Men With Diabetes and Obesity
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of having testosterone deficiency in men with diabetes and with obesity. The study will also evaluate the effect of testosterone therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01127659
- Testing
- testosterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- University at Buffalo