Clinical trials: Plaque, Atherosclerotic
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) (E.G., Angina, Myocardial Infarction, and Atherosclerotic Heart Disease (ASHD))
The REVEALPLAQUE Study: A pRospEctiVe, multicEnter Study to AnaLyze PLAQUE Using CCTA
This study will evaluate the level of agreement between noninvasive CCTA (coronary computed tomography angiography)-based quantification and characterization of coronary atherosclerosis and invasive IVUS (intravascular…
- Trial name
- REVEALPLAQUE (NCT05138289)
- Testing
- Total Plaque Volume
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 258 people
- Sponsor
- HeartFlow, Inc.
Coronary Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Diseases
Evaluate Carotid Artery Plaque Composition by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in People Receiving Cholesterol Medication
Atherosclerosis is a condition that occurs when fatty deposits build up along the inner walls of arteries. This study will examine the effectiveness of a combination of cholesterol-lowering medications at decreasing the fat…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Diseases, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- CPC (NCT00715273)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin, Niacin, Colesevelam
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 217 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Carotid Artery Stenosis, Cerebral Infarction
Bacteria in Atherosclerotic Plaques and Adverse Events
This study is a prospective, multicenter cohort study conducted in western China. The registry study is primarily conducted at the Department of Neurosurgery, Tangdu Hospital, with participation from the Departments of…
- Conditions
- Carotid Artery Stenosis, Cerebral Infarction, Diabetes, Bacteria
- Trial name
- NCT06935279
- Testing
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Tang-Du Hospital
Atherosclerosis
Rosiglitazone Versus a Sulfonylurea On Progression Of Atherosclerosis In Patients With Heart Disease And Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of rosiglitazone against a sulfonylurea in reducing or slowing the development of atherosclerosis in the blood vessels of the heart.
- Trial name
- NCT00116831
- Testing
- Glipizide, rosiglitazone maleate
- Where
- 156 sites in United States, Argentina and 18 more
- Volunteers
- 672 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Effect of Subcutaneous ACTEMRA on Inflamed Atherosclerotic Plaques in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that anti-IL-6 therapy is effective for reducing plaque inflammation as measured by fluorine-2-deoxy-D-glucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) in patients with rheumatoid…
- Trial name
- NCT02659150
- Testing
- tocilizumab
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Atherosclerosis
Study Effect of VIA-2291 on Atherosclerotic Vascular Inflammation in Patients Undergoing Elective Carotid Endarterectomy
This is a study to compare the effect of VIA-2291 vs. Placebo on various inflammatory biomarkers in patients with carotid stenosis scheduled for elective carotid endarterectomy
- Trial name
- NCT00352417
- Testing
- VIA-2291
- Where
- 3 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Tallikut Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Atherosclerosis, Cardiovascular Disease
High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) Cholesterol Increased Plaque Stabilization in the Elderly
The purpose of this study is to investigate the added benefits of increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol serum levels over and above those achieved by lipid lowering therapy guided by current guidelines, in older…
- Trial name
- NIA-Plaque (NCT00127218)
- Testing
- any statin, niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Hypercholesterolemia
GLobal Assessment of Plaque reGression With a PCSK9 antibOdy as Measured by intraVascular Ultrasound
This study will evaluate whether low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) lowering with evolocumab (AMG 145) results in greater change from baseline in percent atheroma volume (PAV) at week 78 than placebo in adults with coronary artery…
- Trial name
- GLAGOV (NCT01813422)
- Testing
- Evolocumab
- Where
- 226 sites in United States, Argentina and 30 more
- Volunteers
- 970 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Aortic Stenosis, Brain Infarction
Neuroprotection in Patients Undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of embolic protection devices to reduce ischemic brain injury in patients undergoing surgical aortic valve replacement (AVR).
- Conditions
- Aortic Stenosis, Brain Infarction, Cerebrovascular Accident, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT02389894
- Testing
- Embol-X Embolic Protection Device, CardioGard Cannula
- Where
- 18 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 383 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Dialysis, Cardiovascular Disease
The Effect(s) of Sevelamer Carbonate (Renvela) on Atherosclerotic Plaque Inflammation Judged by FDG-PET Scan
The hypothesis is that switching calcium based phosphate binders to sevelamer carbonate will be associated with less inflammation including less atherosclerotic plaque inflammation (inflammation of the vessel walls).
- Conditions
- Dialysis, Cardiovascular Disease, Atherosclerosis, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01238588
- Testing
- Sevelamer Carbonate (Renvela)
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis
RANGER™ Paclitaxel Coated Balloon vs Standard Balloon Angioplasty
To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Ranger™ Paclitaxel Coated Balloon for treating lesions located in the superficial femoral and proximal popliteal arteries (SFA/PPA).
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Artery Diseases, Peripheral, Plaque, Atherosclerotic
- Trial name
- RANGER II SFA (NCT03064126)
- Testing
- RANGER™ Paclitaxel Coated Balloon, Paclitaxel, Standard Balloon Angioplasty
- Where
- 67 sites in United States, Austria and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 440 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Atherosclerosis
The Stabilization of Atherosclerotic Plaque by Initiation of Darapladib Therapy Trial
This study will test whether darapladib can safely lower the chances of having a cardiovascular event (such as a heart attack or stroke) in people with coronary heart disease.
- Trial name
- STABILITY (NCT00799903)
- Testing
- Darapladib
- Where
- 650 sites in United States, Argentina and 37 more
- Volunteers
- 15,828 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Primary Hypercholesterolemia or Mixed Dyslipidemia
Efficacy and Safety of Inclisiran as Monotherapy in Chinese Adults With Low or Moderate ASCVD Risk and Elevated Low-density Lipoprotein Cholesterol.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of inclisiran as a monotherapy in Chinese adults with low or moderate atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk and elevated low-density lipoprotein…
- Trial name
- V-Mono China (NCT05888103)
- Testing
- Inclisiran
- Where
- 28 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 207 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Atrial Fibrillation
Apixaban Versus Warfarin in the Evaluation of Progression of Atherosclerotic Calcification and Vulnerable Plaque
Vitamin K-antagonists (VKA) such as warfarin are the most widely used blood thinners for irregular heart beats like atrial fibrillation.
- Trial name
- NCT02090075
- Testing
- apixaban, warfarin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease
Evaluate the Utility of 18FDG-PET as a Tool to Quantify Atherosclerotic Plaque (MK-0000-081 AM3)(COMPLETED)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the utility of 18Fluorine Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography (18FDG-PET) as a tool to quantify atherosclerotic plaque.
- Trial name
- NCT00703261
- Testing
- atorvastatin
- Volunteers
- 83 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Atherosclerosis
Detection of Plaque Inflammation by Positron Emission Tomography (PET)-Effects of Simvastatin on Plaque Inflammation
The purpose of this study is to determine whether FDG-PET is capable of detecting atherosclerotic plaque inflammation and monitoring the effects of statins on plaque inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT00114504
- Testing
- simvastatin
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Kurume University
Atherosclerosis, Plaque, Atherosclerotic
Assessment of Coronary Artery Calcium in Active Duty Enlisted Military Members With 10 or More Years of Service
Hypothesis: Enlisted military members with 10 or more years of service and at least one cardiovascular risk factor will demonstrate a higher risk of future cardiac events as assessed by coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring than…
- Trial name
- NCT02009930
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- David Grant U.S. Air Force Medical Center
Coronary Heart Disease
A Study of the Effect of RO4607381 on Atherosclerotic Plaque in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease
This study will assess the effect of RO4607381, compared to placebo, on atherosclerotic plaque in patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) including patients with other CHD risk factors.
- Trial name
- NCT00655473
- Testing
- Dalcetrapib (RO4607381)
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Carotid Artery Plaque
99mTc-rhAnnexin V-128 Imaging for Carotid Atherosclerosis
This was a single-center, single-dose, study comprising a Proof of Concept (PoC) part and a subsequent Phase II part. The study was being done to assess the ability of the radiotracer 99mTc-rhAnnexin V-128 to image…
- Trial name
- NCT02667457
- Testing
- 99mTc-rhAnnexin V-128
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Advanced Accelerator Applications
Peripheral Vascular Diseases
A Study of How MK-0736 Affects Arterial Plaque (0736-006)(TERMINATED)
A 12-Week Efficacy Study in participants with Peripheral Arterial Disease. the primary hypothesis is that MK-0736 7 mg administered once daily for 12 weeks will result in a decrease in lower extremity atherosclerotic plaque…
- Trial name
- NCT00679055
- Testing
- MK-0736
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC