Clinical trials: Myocardial Function
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
The Effect of Metoprolol in Patients With Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy.
Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM) patients often develop disabling symptoms of heart failure. Current treatment strategies are predicated on the empirical use of long-standing drugs, such as beta-adrenergics…
- Trial name
- TEMPO (NCT03532802)
- Testing
- Metoprolol Succinate
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Steen Hvitfeldt Poulsen
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Function of High Density Lipoproteins in Acute Coronary Syndromes
High density lipoproteins (HDL) have many effects that protect against cardiovascular diseases. In an acute heart attack (acute coronary syndrome -ACS), HDL change in composition and structure, reflecting the inflammatory…
- Trial name
- HDL_ACS (NCT01278875)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Cardiovascular Diseases
Effect of a PPAR-Alpha Agonist on the Age Related Changes in Myocardial Metabolism and Mechanical Function
The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment with a drug called fenofibrate, which is a PPAR-alpha agonist and controls how the heart metabolizes fats, will reverse the age-related decline in cardiac fat metabolism and…
- Trial name
- PPAR (NCT00627653)
- Testing
- fenofibrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Lipoprotein Disorder, Arterial Stiffness
The Effect of Lipoprotein (a) on Arterial Stiffness, Endothelial Function and Myocardial Deformation
1. Introduction Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a type of lipoprotein that is structurally similar to LDL (low-density lipoprotein) but carries an additional protein called apolipoprotein (a). 2.
- Conditions
- Lipoprotein Disorder, Arterial Stiffness, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- Lpa_endo (NCT07324902)
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Coronary Artery Disease, CABG
Clinimetric Properties of Performance Based Functional Outcome Measure After (CABG) Surgery
The purpose of this research is to determine which performance based functional outcome test among Time up and go test, Five times sit to stand test, 2 minute walk test and 6 minute walk test has the greatest significance in…
- Trial name
- NCT07060937
- Testing
- Physiotherapy Protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Coronary Artery Disease, Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Physical and Functional Recovery From Cardiac Surgery in Hospitalized Patients: A Feasibility Pilot Study
Ambulation following surgery has been found to be beneficial for patients; however, nurses and doctors struggle with getting post-operative, hospitalized patients to walk on their own.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Trial name
- NCT02375282
- Testing
- Ambulation orderly
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Baystate Medical Center
Ischemic Heart Disease
In-hospital and Long-term Outcomes for Percutaneous Chronic Total Coronary Occlusion Revascularization in a High-volume, Multi-operator Program
The purpose of this study is to study whether percutaneous chronic total occlusion (CTO) revascularization, by the use of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), stenting, guidewire, and catheter, improves a patient's quality…
- Trial name
- Perspective (NCT01946724)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Piedmont Healthcare
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Platelet Reactivity After CABG
Patients who have a heart attack are regularly treated with either clopidogrel or ticagrelor. In a large clinical trial, treatment with ticagrelor before coronary bypass surgery (CABG) was associated with a lower risk of death…
- Trial name
- NCT01793597
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont
Atherosclerosis, Coronary
The Contribution of Endothelin to Vasomotor Function in Diseased Coronary Arteries
The purpose of the study is to assess the importance of a substance called endothelin. Endothelin is produced by coronary arteries.
- Trial name
- NCT00115583
- Testing
- Drug Infusion (BQ-123)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment
A Study of Characterizing Cognitive Decline and Functional Cardiac Senescence in Healthy Korean Volunteers
Although aging process appears to be generally characterized, investigators have been paid much attention to the specific target molecules, which leads to discover the clinical markers of the senescence.
- Conditions
- Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Angina Pectoris
- Trial name
- NCT01590706
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine
Heart Failure, Diabetes
Modulation of Free Fatty Acids in Heart Failure Patients With Diabetes: "Effect on Left Ventricular Function"
The investigators wish to investigate the the short term effect of low circulating free fatty acids in congestive heart failure patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- Metamod3 (NCT01192373)
- Testing
- Metabolic substrate modulation
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Congestive Heart Failure
Autonomic Neural Regulation Therapy to Enhance Myocardial Function in Heart Failure (ANTHEM-HF) Study
The ANTHEM-HF Study is designed to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) with the Cyberonics VNS Therapy System for the treatment of subjects with symptomatic heart failure.
- Trial name
- ANTHEM-HF (NCT01823887)
- Testing
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cyberonics, Inc.
Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Surgical Versus Percutaneous Revascularization in Patients With Reduced Left Ventricular Function (STICH 3.0-NL)
This randomized multicenter trial compares coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in 358 patients with ischemic left ventricular dysfunction and multivessel coronary disease.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease, CABG
- Trial name
- STICH 3*0-NL (NCT07269366)
- Testing
- CABG, PCI
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 358 people
- Sponsor
- University Medical Center Groningen
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
Coronary Artery Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Study of the Long-term Effects of P2Y12 Inhibitor Monotherapy and Coagulation Markers After Percutaneous Coronary Angioplasty.
Patients who undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) are commonly treated with antiplatelet therapy to prevent stent thrombosis and recurrence of events.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Acute Coronary Syndromes, Antiplatelet Therapy
- Trial name
- HI-TECH 2 (NCT07582835)
- Testing
- Clopidogrel, Ticagrelor, Prasugrel
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 355 people
- Sponsor
- Cardiocentro Ticino
Heart; Surgery, Heart, Functional Disturbance as Result
Clinical Impact of Del Nido Cardioplegia in Adult Cardiac Surgery
Cardioplegia solutions have been used for myocardial protection in cardiac surgery for decades. Different cardioplegic strategies have been evaluated.
- Trial name
- NCT04094168
- Testing
- DEL NIDO CARDIOPLEGIA, COLD BLOOD BASED CARDIOPLEGIA
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 474 people
- Sponsor
- JESSICA GARCIA SUAREZ
Heart Disease
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Blood Vessels of the Heart
This study is directed at evaluating patients with "myocardial ischemia" or poor blood supply to the heart muscle due to coronary artery disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00001638
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,916 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Coronary Artery Disease Acute Coronary Syndrome Myocardial Ischemia Plaque Characterization
The AIPLAQUE Study: An Artificial Intelligence-based Prospective Study to Analyze PLAQUE Using CCTA
This trial is a single-center, prospective, observational clinical study. All patients who have at least one coronary artery stenosis of 30%-90% in diameter ≥ 2mm confirmed by CCTA, and who are scheduled to undergo clinically…
- Trial name
- NCT05750082
- Testing
- CCTA CT-FR CAG OCT
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Harbin Medical University
Acute Renal Failure
Carnitine, Aclycarnitine, Myocardial Function, and CRRT
Carnitine is essential for the transport of fatty acids into the mitochondria and energy production in different muscles, including the myocardium.
- Trial name
- NCT01941823
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Asha Moudgil
Coronary Artery Disease
Pilot Study of Organic Nitrates on Endothelial Function in CAD Patients
Organic nitrates increase levels of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (Thum et al., Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2007 Apr;27(4):748-54).
- Trial name
- ONEEF (NCT01030367)
- Testing
- PETN, ISDN
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Julius-Maximilians University