Clinical trials: Ischemia, Myocardial
Coronary Heart Disease
Family Heart Health Program: Randomized, Controlled Trial
Background: Family members (spouses, siblings, offspring) of patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) may themselves be at increased risk for developing CHD for genetic, biochemical and/or behavioural reasons.
- Trial name
- FHHP-RCT (NCT00552591)
- Testing
- 12-week risk reduction program, managed by a Heart Health Educator
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 426 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Physical Activity, Acute Coronary Syndrome
Evaluating Increasing Physical Activity After Acute Coronary Syndrome
This study will use a randomized, controlled trial to test the effectiveness of a home-based physical activity program using wearable devices and financial incentives.
- Trial name
- NCT02531022
- Testing
- Financial incentive, Daily feedback
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors, Coronary Heart Disease
Determining Genetic Role in Treatment Response to Anti-Platelet Interventions (The PAPI Study)
One of the most common ways for preventing coronary heart disease (CHD) is to take aspirin or clopidogrel. However, studies have shown that not all people respond to these medications.
- Trial name
- NCT00799396
- Testing
- Clopidogrel, Aspirin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 682 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension
Impact of INsulin Sensitivity on Cardiovascular Risk Markers During 10-20 Years of FOllow up
The purpose of this study is to identify risk factors for insulin resistance and to investigate the influence of insulin sensitivity on development of cardiovascular risk markers like blood pressure, heart rate, body build…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Ischemic Heart Disease, Stroke
- Trial name
- INFO (NCT01412554)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Coronary Artery Disease
Characterization of Changes in Ventricular Mechanics in Response to Lexiscan Stress Using Tagged Cine Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The purpose of this study is to measure the changes in cardiac function during a Lexiscan pharmacologic stress test using cardiac magnetic resonance imaging test.
- Trial name
- NCT02115308
- Testing
- Regadenoson
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Timothy M. Bateman
Sickle Cell Disease
Cardiovascular Complications of Sickle Cell Disease
In this research study, we are using heart imaging exams and blood testing, in order to gain an improved understanding of the pulmonary (lung) hypertension and cardiovascular (heart) complications that often occur in sickle cell…
- Trial name
- NCT01044901
- Testing
- MRI, Transthoracic Echocardiography, tonometry, EKG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Obesity, Hyperlipidemia
Translating a Heart Disease Lifestyle Intervention Into the Community
Translating a Heart Disease Lifestyle Intervention in the Community study will evaluate the feasibility and initial effectiveness of a community-based, culturally-targeted, lifestyle intervention to improve the cardiovascular…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Pre-diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT01647438
- Testing
- Lifestyle Intervention, Print Health Education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
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)
Myocardial Infarction
Genetic Variation in Platelet Aggregation
The aim of the study is to test whether genetic variation in the alpha 2A adrenergic receptor affects diurnal variation in platelet aggregation.
- Trial name
- NCT01576536
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Coronary Artery Disease
Topical Application of Tranexamic Acid to Reduce Post-operative Bleeding in Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
The goal of this project is to determine whether the use of tranexamic acid, a clot-promoting drug, applied topically over the heart in coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) will reduce post operative blood loss.
- Trial name
- NCT01519245
- Testing
- Tranexamic Acid, normal saline
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Coronary Artery Disease, Healthy Participants
A Study to Evaluate BMS-986141 Added on to Aspirin or Ticagrelor or the Combination, on Thrombus Formation in a Thrombosis Chamber Model in Participants With Stable Coronary Artery Disease and Healthy Participants
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of BMS-986141 added on to aspirin or ticagrelor or the combination on thrombus formation in both healthy participants and participants with stable…
- Trial name
- NCT05093790
- Testing
- Ticagrelor, BMS-986141, Aspirin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
Coronary Heart Disease
Global Vascular Effects of Intermittent Pneumatic Compression-Pilot Study
Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) of the lower extremities is a well-established technique for preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and for treating venous stasis.
- Trial name
- NCT01064323
- Testing
- Intermittent pneumatic compression of the lower extremities
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Coronary Artery Disease
Myocardial Blood Flow by PET and N-13 Ammonia During Regadenoson vs Adenosine Stress
Blockage of the heart arteries (coronary artery disease) can lead to angina (chest pain), heart attacks, heart failure, and/or death.
- Trial name
- NCT01370265
- Testing
- Regadenoson, Adenosine, N-13 ammonia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Revascularization
Transfusion Trigger After Operations in High Cardiac Risk Patients
The goal of the proposed study is to determine whether a liberal transfusion strategy (transfusion trigger at Hb < 10 gm/dl) in Veterans at high cardiac risk who undergo major open vascular and general surgery operations is…
- Conditions
- Myocardial Infarction, Coronary Revascularization, Acute Renal Failure
- Trial name
- TOP (NCT03229941)
- Testing
- Blood Transfusion
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,424 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Increased Drug Resistance
The Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Aspirin Resistance
The purpose of this study is to determine if omega-3 fatty acids enhance the antiplatelet effects of aspirin.
- Trial name
- NCT00771914
- Testing
- Aspirin, Lovaza, Both Aspirin and Lovaza
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Cardiovascular Diseases, Myocardial Infarction
Subclinical Cardiovascular Disease in Psoriatic Disease
This study will look at how chronic inflammation seen in psoriatic disease translates into the increased atherosclerotic and thrombotic risk and how treatment reduces this CVD risk.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Myocardial Infarction, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Thrombotic Vascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03228017
- Testing
- Aspirin and/or Atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Cardiovascular Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome
Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Study to Improve Clopidogrel Adherence
Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a common invasive cardiovascular procedure performed in the VA with over 13,000 procedures in FY10.
- Trial name
- NCT01609842
- Testing
- Multifaceted Intervention with pharmacist and IVR
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14,573 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Coronary Artery Disease
Heparin Dose and Post Operative Bleeding in Cardiopulmonary Bypass Patients
Blood is anticoagulated using a drug named heparin during open-heart surgery to allow it to safely pass through the heart-lung machine which pumps the blood throughout the body during the surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01574105
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Cardiovascular Disease, Psychological Stress
Mindful Hearts Study: Mindfulness to Reduce Stress
The purpose of this study is to determine how a stress reduction program, called Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), compared to a health education program, improves well being and reduces the risk of heart disease in…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Psychological Stress, Stroke, Coronary Artery Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01784796
- Testing
- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Health Education Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 164 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Myocardial Infarction, Comorbidity
Web-Enhanced Guideline Implementation for Post MI CBOC Patients
To assist busy primary care clinicians in VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in managing complex patients by providing a single, interactive, and personalized source of information regarding applicable guidelines for…
- Trial name
- VA MI Plus (NCT00126750)
- Testing
- VA MI Plus Interactive
- Where
- 41 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 847 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs