Clinical trials: Low Cardiovascular Risk
Metabolic Syndrome X
Comparison of Two Different Diets on Health Outcomes
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of a low-carbohydrate diet and a high-carbohydrate, high-fiber diet, on insulin sensitivity and blood chemicals considered risk markers for heart disease, in persons with the…
- Trial name
- NCT00269646
- Testing
- Low-carbohydrate and high-carbohydrate diets
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Atherosclerosis of Artery
Screening for Atherotic Plaques by Ultrasound for Assessing Cardiovascular Risk
Cardiovascular disease is a common diagnosed and treated condition in private practices of primary health care. There is growing evidence that atherosclerotic plaques as predictors for stroke and heart attack are more prevalent…
- Trial name
- NCT03499496
- Testing
- ultrasound guided detection of atherosclerotic plaques
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cabinet de Medecine Interne Générale Demetrio Pitarch
Obesity
Macronutrient Relations and Weight Loss in Obese Subjects
The burden of overweight and obesity has dramatically increased during the last decades. High carbohydrate intake, particularly refined carbohydrates, probably increase the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic…
- Trial name
- NCT00868387
- Testing
- energy-restricted, CHO-restricted diet, energy-restricted, CHO-rich diet
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heart and Diabetes Center North-Rhine Westfalia
Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Short Term Ketone Supplementation and Cardiometabolic Health
The purpose of this research study is to determine if short-term consumption of a dietary ketone drink, which increases the blood circulation concentrations of beta-hydroxybutyrate, a ketone, affects blood vessel health and…
- Trial name
- NCT04236388
- Testing
- Ketone drink
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Nicotine Dependence
Vaping High vs. Low Nicotine E-Liquid
This study will examine the effects of electronic cigarette e-liquid nicotine content in a randomized, crossover clinical and behavioral pharmacology study of experienced adult e-cigarette users (N=36).
- Trial name
- NCT04047836
- Testing
- Low Nicotine E-Liquid, Medium or High Nicotine E-Liquid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension
Sleep Quality in Pregnancy and Its Impact on Pregnancy Outcomes
Hypothesis:Sleep Disorders are very common during pregnancy but the their exact role in causation of pregnancy related disorders is yet to be determined.
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Pregnancy Induced Hypertension, High-Risk Pregnancy, Restless Leg Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT02016638
- Testing
- Polysomnography and ambulatory blood pressure recording
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Cardiovascular Disease
A Study Examining Effects of Apples/ Apple Products on Heart Disease Risk
This study will examine if health benefits of consuming nutrient-rich apples, an apple extract and freeze dried apple product will be similar.
- Trial name
- APPS (NCT01585519)
- Testing
- High/ Low Epicatechin Apples/ Apple Extract/ Granules
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University, Belfast
Cystic Fibrosis, Endothelial Dysfunction
Vascular Health and Function in Cystic Fibrosis
The goal of this observational study is to learn whether blood vessel health and function differ between adults aged 40 years or older with cystic fibrosis (CF) who are taking CFTR modulator therapy and healthy adults of the same…
- Conditions
- Cystic Fibrosis, Endothelial Dysfunction, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
- Trial name
- CF-VHF (NCT07904325)
- Testing
- Non-invasive vascular, cerebrovascular and autonomic assessment
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Rare Diseases, Marfan Syndrome
Analysis of Muscular Properties in Patients With MFS and EDS
The goal of this observational study is to learn and assess muscle morphological and electromechanical properties in patients affected with Marfan syndrome (MFS) and Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS).
- Conditions
- Rare Diseases, Marfan Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Trial name
- MUSCLE (NCT05720923)
- Testing
- Analysis with Ergometer
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato
Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Diseases
Egg Intake and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
This is a longitudinal study that will collect demographic, anthropometric and dietary data to determine the relationships between meat and egg intake and the incidence of Type 2 Diabetes.
- Trial name
- ES (NCT03406910)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55,851 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Study Comparing Esomeprazole and ASA Combined Together as One Capsule Versus These Medications Taken Separately
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether a fixed dose combination (FDC) capsule of esomeprazole 20 mg and acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) 81 mg has equivalent therapeutic efficacy compared to each of 2 free combinations of…
- Trial name
- NCT01015729
- Testing
- Esomeprazole/ASA Fixed Combination, Esomeprazole, ASA
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Body Weight Decreased
Low Energy Dense, Weight Maintenance, Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Investigators presumed that low energy density (LED) diet consumers will have lower risk of cardiovascular disease and are able to maintain their weight longer .
- Trial name
- NCT01659450
- Testing
- low energy dense, control, diet
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Disease
The Effect of a Traditional Dietary Intervention on Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in a First Nation Community: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether or not a traditional First Nations diet (high protein) and/or a dietary intervention based upon current Canadian dietary recommendations (high carbohydrate/high fiber) effects risk…
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity
- Trial name
- SLHDP (NCT00707460)
- Testing
- Dietary Intervention (Macronutrient composition)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Hypogonadism, Atherosclerosis
Testosterone Replacement in Older Men and Atherosclerosis Progression
As men grow older, their testosterone levels decrease with age. One-third of men, 70 years of age or older, have low testosterone levels.
- Trial name
- TEAAM (NCT00287586)
- Testing
- Testosterone Gel (Androgel)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 308 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced, Hypertension, Essential Hypertension
Optimizing Gestational Weight Gain, Birth Weight and Other Perinatal Outcomes Among Pregnant Women at Risk of Hypertension in Pregnancy
Background: 1. Burden: Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, complicate up to 10% of pregnancies worldwide, constituting one of the greatest causes of fetal growth restriction, preterm birth, low birth…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Pregnancy-Induced, Hypertension, Essential Hypertension, Hypertension; Pre-Eclampsia, Hypertension in Pregnancy
- Trial name
- NCT03858595
- Testing
- Self monitoring of blood pressure using Health Gauge Device and monthly monitoring of weight gain
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Lung Cancer, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) With Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Lung Cancer Prevention Screening Programme in Italy
This prospective randomized multicentered clinical study aims at implementing early diagnosis of lung cancer in high-risk heavy smokers in the Italian population.
- Conditions
- Lung Cancer, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) With Acute Lower Respiratory Infection, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- RISP (NCT05766046)
- Testing
- early lung cancer detection, blood test
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 7,324 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ugo Pastorino
Chest Pain, Cardiac Event
Color Priming and Patient Decision-Making in the Emergency Department: Priming "Threat" in Patients With Low-Risk Chest Pain
This will be a prospective cross-sectional study evaluating a convenience sample of patients in the ED with low-risk chest pain defined by a HEART score of 3 or less.
- Trial name
- NCT04749147
- Testing
- Black and White Printed Survey, Red Printed Survey
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CHRISTUS Health
Pre-eclampsia, Intra-uterine Growth Restriction
Observational Study in UTERO - Placental 3D Doppler Examination: Interest for Pre-eclampsia Screening During Pregnancy
Pre-eclampsia and intra uterine growth restriction (IUGR) represent major complications for pregnant women, with a high related maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.
- Conditions
- Pre-eclampsia, Intra-uterine Growth Restriction, Placental Insufficiency, 3D Doppler Ultrasound
- Trial name
- PLACENTA3D (NCT00930397)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 146 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Cardiovascular Diseases, Apolipoproteins
Functional Yogurt Consumption and Its Effects on the Lipid Profile of Healthy Subjects
The purpose of this study was to assess the effect of the daily intake of yogurts enhanced with Sacha Inchi oil and hybrid palm tree oil on human plasma lipids related to cardiovascular risk factors
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Apolipoproteins, Food Preferences, Low-density-lipoprotein-type
- Trial name
- FYOPO (NCT06574711)
- Testing
- Sacha inchi oil yogurt, Hybrid palm oil yogurt, Control yogurt
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cardiovascular Disease
Low Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (CLDL) as a Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor in Rheumatoid Arthritis
The investigators hypothesize that cLDL levels are elevated in RA patients and represents an important mechanism for accelerated atherosclerosis leading to excess cardiovascular disease (CVD) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)…
- Trial name
- cLDL in RA (NCT01105715)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas