Clinical trials: Stiffness, Vascular
Healthy Volunteers, Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Non-Invasive Quantitative Imaging of Human Local Arterial Wall Elasticity Using Supersonic Shear Imaging
Arterial stiffness is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events and death. Most of existing technique need dedicated device for arterial stiffness evaluation and indirect calculation of intra arterial pressure.
- Trial name
- ULTRAFASTECHO (NCT01096264)
- Testing
- SSI and SphygmoCor® evaluations
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 145 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- French Cardiology Society
Diabetes Mellitus
Vascular Markers During OGTT in Diabetics and First-degree Relatives
Arterial stiffness is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Moreover, the integrity of endothelial glycocalyx plays a vital role in vascular permeability, inflammation and elasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT02244736
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Coronary Artery Disease
Effects of Agonists of Glucagon Like Peptide - 1 Receptors (GLP-1R) on Arterial Stiffness, Endothelial Glycocalyx and Coronary Flow Reserve in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Arterial stiffness is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Moreover, the integrity of endothelial glycocalyx plays a vital role in vascular permeability, inflammation and elasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT03010683
- Testing
- Liraglutide, Metformin
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Cardiovascular Disease, Aging
Effects of Age and Exercise on Blood Pressure Regulation
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of age, exercise and cardiovascular disease on blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT00319397
- Testing
- Exercise-Training Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Cardiovascular Disease
Diet and Vascular Health Study
The aim of this study is to examine the effects of a diet rich in broccoli on cardiovascular disease risk using biochemical indicators such as blood lipid profiles, most notably cholesterol; markers of inflammation as well as…
- Trial name
- BROCCOLI (NCT01114399)
- Testing
- Diet and Vascular Health, Diet and Vascular Health Study
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quadram Institute Bioscience
Cognitive Impairment, Estrogen Deficiency
Effects of Ovarian Hormone Suppression on Vascular and Cognitive Function
Complaints about memory and thinking are common in women as they go through menopause. The female hormone estrogen is important for both the health of both the brain and the blood vessels.
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Estrogen Deficiency, Menopause, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT03112226
- Testing
- GnRHant + E2
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Hypertension
To Investigate the Effect of Tart Montmorency Cherry Juice (Prunus Cerasus) on Vascular Function.
Given the global health issues associated with poor cardiovascular function, interventions that help reduce the severity, with emphasis on prevention would not only have economic implications, but would also improve health…
- Trial name
- NCT02234648
- Testing
- 60mL tart Montmorency cherry juice
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northumbria University
Healthy
Acute Effect of Nitrate From Natural Dietary Sources on Arterial Stiffness and Blood Pressures in Healthy Individuals
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acute effect of a meal high in dietary nitrates on aortic augmentation index, brachial and aortic blood pressures, and subendocardial viability ration (SEVR).
- Trial name
- DNAB (NCT01604993)
- Testing
- Spinach soup, Asparagus soup
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Atherosclerosis
Arterial Function and Atherosclerosis in Essential Thrombocythemia
The aim of the study is to examine (a) whether patients with JAK2 V617F positive ET in comparison to age-and sex-matched, apparently healthy control subjects show more advanced progression of arterial stiffness, pulse-wave…
- Trial name
- NCT03828422
- Testing
- imaging
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Stages 3-4 Exercise Tolerance / Functional Capacity Vascular Health / Arterial Stiffness Fatigue in CKD
"Hypoxic vs. Aerobic Training in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) leads to poor exercise tolerance, vascular dysfunction, and reduced quality of life. This randomized controlled trial will compare intermittent hypoxic training (IHT) with traditional aerobic training…
- Trial name
- IHT-CKD (NCT07180875)
- Testing
- hypoventilation group
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pharos University in Alexandria
Vascular Resistance, Hypertension
Resveratrol and Cardiovascular Health in the Elderly
Background: Resveratrol is a compound found in the skin of red grapes. It is being tested to see if it can have positive effects on human health.
- Trial name
- NCT01842399
- Testing
- Resveratrol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Obesity, Pre-hypertension
Diet and Whole-body Vibration Training on Cardiovascular and Autonomic Function
Obesity is a major risk factor for premature arterial abnormalities including high blood pressure and increased stiffness. Previous studies have shown that weight loss via lifestyle modifications is associated with a decrease in…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Pre-hypertension, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01741779
- Testing
- Whole Body Vibration Training, Hypocaloric diet, Whole body vibration training & diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Cardiovascular Diseases, Vascular Diseases
Influence of Age, Weight and Ethnic Background on Blood Pressure
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a chronic medical condition, in which the blood pressure is elevated. This is a common condition, which can lead to severe complications such as cardiovascular disease, heart…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Vascular Diseases, Hypertension
- Trial name
- AWE (NCT03014791)
- Testing
- Brief lifestyle/medical history questionnaire, Anthropometric measures, Blood pressure and arterial stiffness
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
End-Stage Renal Disease
Feasibility Study of Arterial Stiffness in Hemodialysis Patients
People with kidney failure have a higher chance of getting disease in the blood vessels and this result in a decreased elasticity of the arteries of their body which make them very stiff or hard.
- Trial name
- NCT02196610
- Testing
- Applanation tonometry
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Healthy, Vascular Stiffness
Effect of Pharmacological Heart Rate Reduction on Visco-elastic Properties of the Arterial Wall (BRADYVASC)
The conduit arteries exhibit a viscoelastic behavior. Visco-elasticity is partially regulated by endothelium and contributes to the optimization of the heart-vessel coupling.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Vascular Stiffness, Aging
- Trial name
- BRADYVASC (NCT02584439)
- Testing
- ivabradine
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Rouen
Arterial Stiffness, Oral Health
Predication of Arterial Stiffness in Healthy Adults by Oral Health and Chewing Assessments
INN.oral.HEALTH is an sub-study embedded in the Innsbruck Health Promotion Program (INN.HEALTH). The study investigates whether oral health, oral structure, and oral function provide additional information for understanding…
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Oral Health, Mastication, Deglutition
- Trial name
- INNoralHEALTH (NCT07736222)
- Testing
- Dentition and Occlusal Status Assessment, Oral Health Assessment Tool, Maximum Bite Force Measurement
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VASCage GmbH
End Stage Renal Diseases, Renal Failure
Advanced Ultrasound Applications for Predicting AVF Outcomes
Haemodialysis is a renal replacement therapy that can be introduced to patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) to help them maintain a good healthy life.
- Conditions
- End Stage Renal Diseases, Renal Failure, Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Trial name
- AUAPAVFO (NCT04141358)
- Testing
- Advanced ultrasound measurements
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Endothelial Function and Arterial Stiffness
A Pilot Case Control Study of Vascular Function in Cyclists
This is a pilot study with the purpose of measuring vascular function, assessed by evaluating arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity and augmentation index) and endothelial function (flow mediated dilatation), in elite/amateur…
- Trial name
- NCT02745665
- Testing
- flow mediated dilation (endothelial function), ABPI, Pulse wave velocity and augmentation index
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St George's, University of London
Williams Syndrome, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis
Impact of Elastin Mediated Vascular Stiffness on End Organs
Background: People with Williams Syndrome (WS) and supravalvular aortic stenosis (SVAS) have less elasticity in their blood vessels. This is called blood vessel stiffness.
- Conditions
- Williams Syndrome, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02840448
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 159 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Ageing, Blood Flow Restriction
Comparing Vascular Responses to Resistance Exercise with and Without Blood Flow Restriction in Young and Older Adults
Aging leads to declines in functional capacity and effort tolerance. Muscle strength remains stable from ages 25 to 50 but declines significantly after age 60, affecting activities like stair climbing and walking, reducing…
- Trial name
- HOLD TIGHT (NCT06596304)
- Testing
- Low intensity-resistance training with lower limb blood flow restriction, High Intensity Resistance Training
- Where
- 2 sites in Portugal
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Egas Moniz - Cooperativa de Ensino Superior, CRL