Clinical trials: Microvascular Function
Microvascular Angina
Microvascular Assessment of Ranolazine in Non-Obstructive Atherosclerosis (MARINA)
The purpose of this study is to look at the effects of the drug Ranolazine compared to Placebo on symptoms of chest pain or chest tightness (known as angina), exercise endurance and ability, and changes in blood flow to the very…
- Trial name
- MARINA (NCT02147067)
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Hypertriglyceridemia, Diabetic Neuropathy
Lovaza® and Microvascular Function in Type 2 Diabetes
The objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of 6 months of 4 g/day oral Lovaza® on endothelial-dependent and heat-induced vasodilation in type 2 diabetics with neuropathy and elevated triglyceride levels.
- Trial name
- NCT00931879
- Testing
- omega-3-ethyl esters
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
Microvascular Dysfunction
Cheese Consumption and Human Microvascular Function
Increased dairy intake is associated with improved measures of blood vessel health. Dairy cheese, however, is often high in sodium. Dietary sodium can impair blood vessel function.
- Trial name
- NCT03376555
- Testing
- Low sodium no cheese, Low sodium cheese, High sodium no cheese
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lacy Alexander
Non-obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Efficacy Study of Oral Nicorandil on Improving Microvascular Function in Female Non-obstructive Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) Participants
The study is a single-center, interventional, pilot study to evaluate the improvement of microvascular function by positron emission tomography (PET) after twelve-week treatment of oral nicorandil in female non-obstructive CAD…
- Trial name
- SPET (NCT03010423)
- Testing
- Nicorandil
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Prediabetes, Obese
Inflammation Inhibition in Prediabetic Humans
Prediabetes, characterized by elevated fasting blood sugar or exaggerated blood sugar response to sugar ingestion, effects over 79 million adult Americans and is a precursor to the development of Type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- INCITE (NCT01977417)
- Testing
- Salsalate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gary L. Pierce
Preeclampsia Postpartum
Losartan for Improved Vascular Endothelial Function After Preeclampsia
Women who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy are more likely to develop and die of cardiovascular disease later in life, even if they are otherwise healthy.
- Trial name
- LIVE-PE (NCT04632589)
- Testing
- Losartan Potassium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Anna Stanhewicz, PhD
Scleroderma
Atorvastatin for Microvascular Endothelial Function and Raynaud in Early Diffuse Scleroderma
The purpose of this study is to learn about the effect atorvastatin on blood vessel function and Raynaud symptoms in patients with early diffuse systemic sclerosis.
- Trial name
- TAMER (NCT02370784)
- Testing
- atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Robyn T. Domsic, MD, MPH
Middle-aged Adults, Major Depressive Disorder
Daily Stress and Vascular Function in Midlife as a Risk Factor for Cognitive Decline
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to begin to understand how day-to-day stress affects cardiovascular health and brain function in middle-aged adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06466655
- Testing
- MitoTempol, Lactated Ringer's (control)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Hypertension,Essential
Peripheral Vascular Effects of Sulfhydryl-containing Antihypertensive Pharmacotherapy on Microvessels in Humans
High blood pressure can cause physical changes to the blood vessels of the body (remodeling). If a person who has high blood pressure also has a lot of blood vessel remodeling with their condition, they are more likely to have…
- Trial name
- H2SPharm (NCT03179163)
- Testing
- Captopril Pill, Enalapril Pill, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Psoriasis, Cardiovascular Disease
MIcrovascular dysfuNction In Moderate-severe Psoriasis
Psoriasis, a common chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting approximately 2% of the population, is associated with increased cardiovascular (CV) risk.
- Trial name
- MINIMA (NCT04271540)
- Testing
- Tildrakizumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Marcelo F. Di Carli, MD, FACC
Atherosclerosis
Evaluation of Atorvastatin on Atherosclerosis Composition
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Atorvastatin on the coronary atherosclerosis plaque morphology.
- Trial name
- NCT00576576
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University