Clinical trials: Stiffness, Aortic
Hypertension, Aortic Aneurysm
Measurement of Heart-carotid Pulse Wave Velocity (hcPWV) by Laser Doppler Vibrometry (LDV)
Aortic stiffness is an important imaging biomarker of vascular aging. The ascending aorta is the most elastic segment, and it is excluded by reference non-invasive method carotid to femoral pulse wave velocity (PWV).
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Aortic Aneurysm, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Marfan Syndrome
- Trial name
- InSide-CC (NCT05711693)
- Testing
- Laser doppler vibrometry (LDV), heart(cordium) carotid pulse wave velocity (ccPWV), Blood pressure and heart rate measurement, carotid to femoral PWW measurement
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France
Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases
The Effects of Strawberries on Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the US. Statistics show that approximately 91% of individuals with CVD have vascular dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases, Vascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT02099578
- Testing
- 25 g of Freeze-dried Strawberry Powder, 50 g of Freeze-dried Strawberry Powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Mitral Stenosis
Assessment of Exercise Capacity, Muscle Oxygenation and Aortic Stiffness in Patients With Mitral Stenosis
Heart valve diseases are the most common cause of mortality and morbidity after coronary artery disease, hypertension, and heart failure.
- Trial name
- NCT07394998
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Aortic Stiffness, Hypertension
Validation of the Schiller BR-102 Plus PWA Device to Measure Central and Peripheral Hemodynamics
The significance of parameters of the central hemodynamic is based upon their strong association with left ventricular hypertrophy and target organ damage at the heart.
- Trial name
- BR-102 (NCT02596165)
- Testing
- Pulse wave analysis measurement with Schiller BR-102 Plus PWA device
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Basel
Aging, Inflammation
Relationship Between Thoracic Aortic Structure Assessed B PET/CT Scan and Arterial Stiffness in Elderly Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine the relationship between thoracic aortic inflammation and arterial stiffness in elderly patients.
- Trial name
- FICTEP (NCT01963221)
- Testing
- fludeoxyglucose(18f), blood sample, cardiac and aortic magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Study to Determine if Atorvastatin Reduces Size and Stiffness of Muscle in the Left Ventricle of the Heart
The purpose of this study is to determine if a drug called atorvastatin will reduce the size and stiffness of the muscle in the left ventricle of the heart.
- Trial name
- NCT00317967
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
Impact of Grafts and Endografts for Abdominal Aneurysms on Arterial Stiffness.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate by non-invasive methods the change in central hemodynamics and arterial stiffness produced by grafts and endografts after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
- Trial name
- NCT02642952
- Testing
- non-invasive methods
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal
Type 1 Diabetes
Artificial Pancreas Technology to Reduce Glycemic Variability and Improve Cardiovascular Health in Type 1 Diabetes
This study will examine the potential cardiovascular effect(s) of artificial pancreas (AP) technology in patients with type 1 diabetes.
- Trial name
- WBH002 (NCT05653518)
- Testing
- Tandem t:slim X2 with Control-IQ Technology, Sensor augmented pump (SAP) therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Hypertension
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of LCZ696 on Aortic Stiffness in Subjects With Hypertension
This was the first evaluation of the effects of LCZ696 on local and regional measures of aortic stiffness in subjects with mild to moderate hypertension and widened pulse pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT01870739
- Testing
- sacubitril/valsartan (LCZ696), olmesartan, Amlodipine (Optional)
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany, Switzerland and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Aortic Coarctation, Arterial Stiffness
Long-term Outcomes and Vascular Evaluation After Coarctation of the Aorta Treatment
Background: Coarctation of the aorta (CoA) can be treated using surgery, balloon angioplasty or stent implantation. Although short-term results are excellent with all three treatment modalities, long term cardiovascular (CV)…
- Conditions
- Aortic Coarctation, Arterial Stiffness, PULSE WAVE VELOCITY, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Trial name
- LOVE-COARCT (NCT03262753)
- Testing
- Surgery, Balloon dilation, Stent
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Central
Aortic Valve Stenosis
Measurement of Myocardial Stiffness Using Elastometry in Patients With Aortic Stenosis
Elastography is a new non-invasive medical technique for measuring the stiffness at a distance from a tissue. Recent advances in the development of elastography sequences for cardiac exploration suggest a more clinical approach…
- Trial name
- ELASTOP-AS (NCT04358692)
- Testing
- Aixplorer Mach30
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Rouen
High Blood Pressure
Heart and Blood Pressure Study: The Effect of Aortic Impedance on Myocardial Relaxation
Does dilation of blood vessels (vasodilation), which decreases aortic stiffness, have a greater effect on heart myocardium relaxation (diastole) than vasodilation which affects mean pressure equally without improving aortic…
- Trial name
- NCT00204984
- Testing
- oral hydralazine and intravenous nesiritide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Hypertension, Diabetes
Safety Study to Lower the Risk of Heart Failure is Also Effective in Reducing Stiffness of the Arteries
The study is being done to see if a drug shown to lower the risk of heart failure is also effective in reducing the stiffness of the arteries.
- Trial name
- EFFORT (NCT00829296)
- Testing
- nebivolol, Metoprolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM), Cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic Syndrome
Blood Pressure Response to Exercise and Aortic Stiffness in Patients With Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome is a recently defined clinical syndrome characterized by the coexistence and interaction of cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, and metabolic disorders, including…
- Trial name
- NCT07737561
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
HEART: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial
The purpose of this study is to determine whether spironolactone reduces aortic stiffness, measured by carotid-femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV), compared with placebo, in patients with degenerative thoracic aortic aneurysms.
- Trial name
- NCT07483177
- Testing
- Spironolactone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Coronary Arterial Disease (CAD), Arterial Stiffness
SCAPIS 2 Cardio - Vibrometer Based Pulse Wave Analysis and CVD Risk Assessment
This clinical investigation will evaluate a novel contactless technology for assessing arterial stiffness and pulse wave characteristics and explore its potential in assessment of coronary artery disease, aortic stenosis and…
- Conditions
- Coronary Arterial Disease (CAD), Arterial Stiffness, Aortic Valve Disease, Heart Failure
- Trial name
- NCT07001007
- Testing
- Coronary Computer Tomography (CCTA), Laser Doppler Vibrometry and single-lead ECG, Echocardiography
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HJN Sverige AB/Neko Health
First Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
Predictive Value of Aortic Stiffness on Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation After Disconnection of Pulmonary Veins (VARIABLE).
The ablation of atrial fibrillation (FA) by disconnection of pulmonary veins is a burgeoning intervention. It allows a long-term treatment of this arrhythmia with a success rate of about 80%.
- Trial name
- VARIABLE (NCT03226639)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Hypertension
The Acute Effect of Beetroot Juice in Normal and Hypertensive Subjects
Inorganic nitrate can be converted to nitrite and thence nitric oxide in humans. Nitric oxide is normally produced by the inner lining of blood vessels and helps keep blood vessels open and therefore blood pressure lower.
- Trial name
- NCT01236872
- Testing
- Beetroot juice, Water
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Mary University of London
Marfan Syndrome
Comparison of Aliskiren vs Negative Controls on Aortic Stiffness in Patients With MFS
Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an inherited disorder of connective tissue with morbidity and mortality from aortic dilatation and dissection.
- Trial name
- NCT01715207
- Testing
- Aliskiren, Atenolol
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Postoperative Abdominal Wall Wound Complications, Surgical Wound Infection
Arterial Stiffness During Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Abdominal Wall Wounds
WALLAS is a small observational study of 30 adults with complex wounds in the abdominal wall after surgery. All participants will receive negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) because their treating team considers it…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Abdominal Wall Wound Complications, Surgical Wound Infection, Surgical Wound Dehiscence, Mesh-Associated Wound Complications
- Trial name
- WALLAS (NCT07907705)
- Testing
- Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT)
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Dávid Ágoston Kovács