Clinical trials: Myocardial Function
Cardiovascular Diseases
Investigating the Effects of Dietary Nitrate on Vascular Function, Platelet Reactivity and Restenosis in Stable Angina
The mainstay treatment for reducing the symptoms of angina and long-term risk of heart attacks in patients with heart disease is stent implantation in the diseased coronary artery.
- Trial name
- NITRATE-OCT (NCT02529189)
- Testing
- Beetroot Juice
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Mary University of London
Coronary Artery Disease
Dynamic CT Perfusion for Functional Assessment of Coronary Artery Disease
The objective of this multicenter study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of dynamic cardiac CT perfusion (CTP) imaging for non-invasive functional assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD).
- Trial name
- NCT04712513
- Testing
- Dynamic cardiac CT perfusion imaging
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension
Acute Probiotic Supplementation and Endothelial Function
One in every two deaths in the United States is caused by cardiovascular disease. Despite strong mechanistic links established between a diet rich in lipids and the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease, therapeutic advances…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemias, Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT04364074
- Testing
- Goodbelly
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Normal and Abnormal Cardiovascular Physiology
Technical and Translational Development of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Imaging
Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an important non-invasive tool to study and diagnose cardiovascular disease. MRI scanners use strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create pictures of body organs.
- Trial name
- NCT03581318
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Microcirculatory Perfusion, ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Deferred or Immediate Stent Implantation Based on Microvascular Function in STEMI
Timely percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stenting implantation is the current standard treatment for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI).
- Trial name
- SALVAGE (NCT03581513)
- Testing
- Deferred or Immediate Stent Implantation
- Where
- 8 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 629 people
- Sponsor
- Harbin Medical University
Coronary Artery Disease
Impact of Ticagrelor Re-load on Pharmacodynamic Profiles
Platelets are parts of your blood that stick together to help form a clot. The stickier your platelets are, the greater your chance of having a heart attack. A clot in the wrong place can lead to a heart attack or stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT01731041
- Testing
- Ticagrelor 180mg, Ticagrelor 90mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Oxidative Stress, Coronary Artery Disease
Efficacy of Pioglitazone on Myocardial Function in Patients Undergoing Coronary Stent Implantation.
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of pioglitazone, once daily (QD), on heart functioning before, during and after stent implantation.
- Conditions
- Oxidative Stress, Coronary Artery Disease, Type 2 Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT00771004
- Testing
- Pioglitazone
- Where
- 7 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 63 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Coronary Atherosclerosis
Endothelial Function-guided Therapy Compared to Usual Care in Patients With NOCAD
The current study is designed to test the hypothesis that compared to conventional treatment; endothelial function-guided treatment reduces adverse cardiovascular events in patients with non-obstructive coronary artery disease…
- Trial name
- EndoGET (NCT02313987)
- Where
- 2 sites in Israel
- Sponsor
- Itamar-Medical, Israel
Coronary Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis
Assessment of Stent Strut Coverage and Endothelial Function After Drug-Eluting Stents
The purpose of this study is to compare coronary endothelium function in patients with a zotarolimus-eluting versus a sirolimus-eluting or a everolimus-eluting stents with optical coherence tomography, vasoconstriction in…
- Trial name
- ASSESS (NCT01073111)
- Testing
- zotarolimus-eluting stent (ENDEAVOR®), sirolimus-eluting stents (CYPHER SELECT® PLUS), everolimus-eluting stents (PROMUS®)
- Where
- Japan
- Sponsor
- Hyogo Medical University
Diabetes Mellitus, Microvascular Coronary Artery Disease
Study in Diabetes Mellitus Patients Without Prior Myocardial Infarction or Stroke Undergoing Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
This study is designed to test the hypothesis that ticagrelor is superior to clopidogrel, in improving coronary microvascular function, as measured by coronary flow reserve (CFR) in patients with T2DM at high risk of…
- Trial name
- AUGEAS (NCT04069234)
- Testing
- Ticagrelor, Clopidogrel
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Radial Artery Occlusion, Vascular Access
Transulnar Access in Patients With Ipsilateral Radial Artery Occlusion Undergoing Coronary Angiography or Angioplasty
Coronary angiography and angioplasty are commonly performed through the radial artery at the wrist as this approach is associated with fewer bleeding complications and faster recovery.
- Conditions
- Radial Artery Occlusion, Vascular Access, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Trial name
- ULNART (NCT07380399)
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
The Effects of Tirzepatide in People With Overweight/Obesity and Coronary Artery Disease
The objective of this study is to investigate, as a proof-of-principle, long-term (52 weeks) effects of tirzepatide once-weekly vs.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction, Overweight or Obesity, Stable Angina Pectoris
- Trial name
- IDEAL-COR (NCT06606821)
- Testing
- Tirzepatide
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Tina Vilsbøll
Mitral Regurgitation, Coronary Artery Disease
Randomised Ischaemic Mitral Evaluation (RIME) Trial
The study is a randomised controlled trial comparing two treatment strategies for patients with moderate functional ischaemic mitral regurgitation undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
- Trial name
- RIME (NCT00413998)
- Testing
- CABG + Mitral valve annuloplasty, CABG
- Where
- 9 sites in Poland, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Acute Myocardial Infarction
MAGIC Cell-5-Combicytokine Trial
Combination use of darbepoetin and G-CSF will improve left ventricular systolic function in patients with acute myocardial infarction who receive intracoronary infusion of mobilized peripheral blood stem cell in comparison with…
- Trial name
- MAGIC Cell-5 (NCT00501917)
- Testing
- G-CSF with/without darbepoetin, peripheral blood stem cell infusion
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Obstructive
Assessment of Cardiac Function, Microvascular Function and Cardiac Perfusion in Different Disease Stages of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a genetic disorder characterized by asymmetric hypertrophy of the heart in absence of loading conditions like hypertension.
- Trial name
- FUSION-HCM (NCT06400524)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Coronary Artery Disease, Stable Angina
Physiology as Guidance to Evaluate the Direct Impact of Coronary Lesion Treatment: The PREDICT Study
The purpose of this study is to assess whether the use of physiology parameters as guidance post-percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) is associated with less risks of target vessel failure (TVF) and angina-related events…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Stable Angina, Unstable Angina, Ischemic Heart Disease
- Trial name
- EASY-PREDICT (NCT04929496)
- Testing
- post-PCI FFR
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 221 people
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Chronic Heart Failure, Coronary Disease
Role of Endothelial Function, Muscular Fitness and Metabolism in Functional Activity in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure (CHF)
Shortness of breath, fatigue, and exercise intolerance are clinical symptoms of chronic heart failure (CHF). Recent studies suggested that peripheral impairment was the major cause of clinical symptoms, and mechanism may be…
- Conditions
- Chronic Heart Failure, Coronary Disease, Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Trial name
- NCT01139086
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Hypertension, Coronary Arteriosclerosis
SAFE-CRP: Structural Alterations and Function of Endothelium in Cardiovascular Risk Patients
The aim of this trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of telmisartan 80 mg administered once daily in patients with documented coronary artery disease (CAD) and a probably cardiovascular risk profile concerning the…
- Trial name
- NCT00274105
- Testing
- telmisartan
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Coronary Heart Disease
Recovery of Left Ventricular Function in Chronic Total Occluded Coronary Arteries
The study is a randomised comparison of recanalisation of chronic occluded coronary arteries with implantation of Sirolimus eluting stents and medical therapy.
- Trial name
- REVASC (NCT01924962)
- Testing
- revascularisation
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 205 people
- Sponsor
- University Heart Center Freiburg - Bad Krozingen
Stable Angina, Coronary Artery Disease
Impact of Rotational Atherectomy on Coronary Microcirculation
The purpose of this observational study is to compare the impact of rotational atherectomy to conventional stenting and to investigate how it may affect coronary microcirculation in patients with calcified coronary artery lesions…
- Trial name
- MICRO-ROTA (NCT05771961)
- Testing
- coronary pressure/temperature sensor-tipped guidewire, Angiography-derived index of microcirculatory resistance (IMRangio)
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences