Clinical trials: Reduction of Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Health Behavior
Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Perimenopausal Latinas
The goal of this study is to pilot test a 12-week behavioral intervention among perimenopausal Latinas (age 40-55 years) that integrates evidence-based education with physical activity, stress management, and coping skills…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Health Behavior, Physical Activity, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT04313751
- Testing
- Education, Physical Activity, and Stress Management Program, Wait-list
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Cardiovascular Diseases
Evaluating the Effect of Neighborhood Environments on Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the main causes of death in the United States. Research has shown that individuals who maintain an active lifestyle are less likely to develop CVD.
- Trial name
- NCT00361673
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Blood Pressure, High, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Efficacy of a Brief Intervention on Reduction of Systolic Blood Pressure
This study examines the efficacy of individualized counseling letters to reduce systolic blood pressure level of ≥ 130 mmHg in individuals aged between 40 and 65 years.
- Trial name
- NCT03077373
- Testing
- Counseling letter
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medicine Greifswald
Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Reducing Cardiovascular Risk of African Americans
Diseases such as hypertension and stroke affect mid-life and older African Americans at higher rates than Whites, negatively affecting health status of this group.
- Trial name
- NCT03339050
- Testing
- Health for Hearts United
- Volunteers
- 221 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Coronary Artery Disease, Diabetes Mellitus
Exercise Testing to Screen for Unknown Coronary Artery Disease in Diabetic Patients: Does it Contribute to a Risk Reduction in Very High Risk Patients?
In the present study a cohort of diabetic patients without any symptoms and without known coronary artery disease (CAD) will be screened at the investigators' diabetes outpatients services.
- Trial name
- DADDY-D (NCT00547872)
- Testing
- exercise testing - coronary angiography - revascularization
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TURRINI FABRIZIO
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiovascular Disease Risk of Awareness
The Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Program (CARDIOREP) aims to raise risk awareness and reduce risk factors.
- Trial name
- NCT06000436
- Testing
- Cardiovascular disease risk assessment, Training and Consultancy, Mobile Application
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Necmettin Erbakan University
Dyslipidemias, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Meta-analyses of Soy Protein and Its Food Sources for Cholesterol Reduction
Although soy protein has approved health claims in Canada and the US, and is recognized by major cardiovascular clinical practice guidelines for the reduction of cholesterol and risk of coronary heart disease (CHD), these claims…
- Conditions
- Dyslipidemias, Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Dysglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT04861545
- Testing
- Soy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- John Sievenpiper
Cannabis, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Cannabis Inhalation: Effects on Cardiovascular Function During Rest and Exercise
This two-phase project seeks to examine the cardiovascular response to consumption of cannabis variants of different cannabinoid composition through different methods (smoking vs. vaporizing), at rest and during aerobic exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT04693884
- Testing
- Cannabis
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Jamie Burr
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction of Having a Coronary Event
A Novel Approach to Cardiovascular Health by Optimizing Risk Management (ANCHOR)
Study Purpose and Design The goal of this study is to improve CVD risk in a primary care adult population, with the following primary objectives 1.
- Trial name
- ANCHOR (NCT01620996)
- Testing
- Minimal Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Enhancement
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,708 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
Activity and Metformin Intervention in Obese Adolescents
The purpose of this study is to assess the sustainability of a two-year intervention aimed at improving body mass index (BMI) and metabolic and vascular health in obese youth.
- Trial name
- REACH (NCT00934570)
- Testing
- Metformin and standard exercise, Metformin Intensive exercise, Intensive exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Abnormalities
The Effects of the Dietary Supplement CardioFlex Q10 on Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adults
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), primarily heart disease and stroke, are the leading causes of death and prescription drug use in Canada.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Abnormalities, Heart Attack, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT03826914
- Testing
- CardioFlex Q10
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Obesity
Reduction in Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Visceral Adipose Tissue in Men: Separate Effects of Diet- and Exercise-Induced Weight Loss
The purpose of the trial was to examine the independent effects of equivalent diet- or exercise-induced weight loss on obesity and related cardiovascular health risk factors.
- Trial name
- NCT00664547
- Testing
- Diet Weight Loss, Exercise Weight Loss, Exercise Without Weight Loss
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University
Weight Loss, Obesity
A Grapefruit Feeding Trial in Healthy, Overweight Adults
Folklore has suggested that consuming grapefruit may promote weight control. Sparse data exist to support this hypothesis, though there is some evidence of health promotional effects regarding blood pressure and lipid profiles.
- Conditions
- Weight Loss, Obesity, Cardiovascular Risk Factors
- Trial name
- NCT01452841
- Testing
- Grapefruit, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
Cardiovascular Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome
Feasibility of Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Hispanics Through a Family-Based Community Intervention
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of a 6-month family-based community intervention to mitigate cardiovascular disease risk factors in Hispanic families in northern Colorado as measured through biometric…
- Trial name
- NCT05322876
- Testing
- Healthy Hearts Family Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poudre Valley Health System
Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Fiber and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
This study was a parallel randomized controlled feeding trial conducted in overweight and obese participants who were attending the Nutrition Clinic in Isfahan, Iran.
- Trial name
- NCT03340298
- Testing
- fiber
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Metabolic Syndrome, Physical Activity
Medical and Physiological Benefits of Reduced Sitting
The most important objective of this randomized controlled trial in subjects with increased cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors is to investigate whether only reduced daily sitting improves human cardiovascular and…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Physical Activity, Insulin Resistance, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT03101228
- Testing
- Reduced sitting
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Inflammation, Cardiovascular Diseases
Role of Cherry Consumption in Reducing Risk Factors for Chronic Inflammatory Diseases
The goal of this study is to examine if chronic cherry consumption will decrease lipid peroxidation and serum concentration of inflammatory markers in human subjects with elevated serum C reactive protein (CRP), and to examine…
- Trial name
- NCT01734070
- Testing
- Cherry consumption
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center
Eating Attitudes, Lifestyle Risk Reduction
Eating, Sleep, Attitudes, and Stress Risk in Physical Therapy Students
The goal of this observational study is to assess how eating attitudes, sleep attitudes, and perceived stress contribute to early indicators of cardiovascular risk among undergraduate physical therapy students aged 18-30.
- Conditions
- Eating Attitudes, Lifestyle Risk Reduction, Perceived Stress
- Trial name
- EHSAR-S (NCT07303244)
- Testing
- complete validated questionnaires
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD), Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Assessment and Prediction of Cardiovascular Health and Disease Risk Using Wearable Biometrics.
This prospective, observational cohort study will evaluate the associations between wearable-derived biometrics and cardiovascular health, quantified by the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 framework, as well as…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD), Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factor, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Trial name
- BEACON-HEART (NCT07401550)
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin
Diet Modification, Substance Use Disorders
The Impact of a Parenting Intervention on Latino Youth Health Behaviors
The purpose of this study is to test if a parenting program can be used to prevent substance use among Latino youth and at the same time promote healthy eating.
- Conditions
- Diet Modification, Substance Use Disorders, Diabetes Mellitus Risk, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
- Trial name
- FPNG+ (NCT03517111)
- Testing
- Nutrition/substance use prevention, Substance use prevention only, Academic success program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 844 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University