Clinical trials: Microparticles
Coronary Artery Bypass
Microparticles in Stored RBC as Potential Mediators of Transfusion Complications
INTRODUCTION. Cell-derived microparticles (MP) are released in cell activation, apoptosis and other processes. MP derived from red cells (RMP) are known to be released from stored packed red blood cells (PRBC), and their number…
- Trial name
- NCT01185600
- Testing
- Washed RBC, Unwashed RBC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 177 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Advanced Pancreatic, Colon, Lung, Gastric and Ovarian Cancer
Enoxaparin Thromboprophylaxis in Cancer Patients With Elevated Tissue Factor Bearing Microparticles
Research studies have shown a strong association between cancer and blood clots in the veins (also known as deep vein thrombosis).
- Trial name
- MicroTEC (NCT00908960)
- Testing
- Enoxaparin
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Breast Cancer
Rosuvastatin to Lower Circulating Tissue Factor Bearing Microparticles in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Research studies have shown a strong association between cancer and blood clots in the veins (also known as deep vein thrombosis).
- Trial name
- NCT01299038
- Testing
- rosuvastatin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Coronary Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease
Assessment Of Vascular Health After Niacin Therapy (AVANT)
This study is looking to see if niacin will lessen atherosclerotic plaque inflammation and favorably affect circulating levels of endothelial progenitor cells and microparticles in people with atherosclerotic disease on chronic…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease
- Trial name
- AVANT (NCT02003638)
- Testing
- Niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular Disease
Dietary Intervention and Vascular Function
It is well established that diet plays an important role in both the development and progression of heart disease. Different types of dietary fat have varying effects on heart disease risk factors.
- Trial name
- DIVAS (NCT01478958)
- Testing
- SFA diet, MUFA diet, n-6 PUFA diet
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- University of Reading