Clinical trials: Stiffness, Vascular
Carotid Atherosclerosis, Carotid Intimal Medial Thickness 1
Effects of Lutein Supplementation on Subclinical Atherosclerosis
This study is to investigate the possible positive effects of lutein and lycopene supplementation on early atherosclerosis in Beijing.
- Trial name
- NCT01534533
- Testing
- Lutein group, Combination group, Normal lutein control group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University
Prehypertension, Gout
Study of Febuxostat Effect on Blood Pressure in Patients With High Normal Blood Pressure
High normal blood pressure, also called prehypertension, is a significant problem. High uric acid in the blood, the same thing that causes gout, may cause higher blood pressures.
- Conditions
- Prehypertension, Gout, Pulse Wave Velocity, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01472692
- Testing
- Febuxostat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Hypertension
Study of the Safety and Efficacy of LCZ696 on Arterial Stiffness in Elderly Patients With Hypertension
The study examined the efficacy of LCZ696 in comparison to the ARB olmesartan on Central Aortic Systolic Blood Pressure (CASP) and other measures of central hemodynamics and arterial stiffness in elderly patients with an elevated…
- Trial name
- NCT01692301
- Testing
- LCZ696, Olmesartan, amlodipine
- Where
- 47 sites in United States, Argentina and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 454 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Cystic Fibrosis
Blood Flow and Vascular Function in Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) has many health consequences. A reduction in the ability to perform exercise in patients with CF is related to greater death rates, steeper decline in lung function, and more frequent lung infections.
- Trial name
- CF-FLOW (NCT02057458)
- Testing
- Sildenafil (Acute-1 hour), Sildenafil (Subchronic-4 weeks)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
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
Arterial Stiffness, Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System
RAAS and Arterial Stiffness in SCI
The study is examining differences in central arterial stiffness, orthostatic changes in blood pressure, norepinephrine, and plasma renin in individuals with spinal cord injury compared with age-matched uninjured controls.
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System, Orthostatic Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04510974
- Testing
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Hypertension
LAAS (Losartan Anti-Atherosclerosis Study)(0954-330)(COMPLETED)
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate efficacy, arterial stiffness measured by Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) of Losartan potassium group compared to Carvedilol group after 24 weeks of treatment in patients with the…
- Trial name
- NCT00496834
- Testing
- losartan potassium, Comparator: carvedilol, Comparator: losartan (+) hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
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
Heart Failure
Dietary Prevention of Heart Failure in Hypertensive Metabolic Syndrome
Tens of thousands of Veterans have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), and suffer poor quality of life, frequent hospitalizations, and high death rates.
- Trial name
- NCT03170375
- Testing
- Performance of WHEELS-I in promoting DASH/SRD adoption
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Vascular Stiffness, Endothelial Dysfunction
Targeting Inflammation to Treat Cardiovascular Aging
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States with older age being a primary risk factor.
- Conditions
- Vascular Stiffness, Endothelial Dysfunction, Diastolic Dysfunction
- Trial name
- TIVA (NCT01775865)
- Testing
- Salsalate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gary L. Pierce
Vascular Stiffness, Insulin Sensitivity
Effect of Hyperglycemia on Microvascular Perfusion in Healthy Adults
The investigators are studying the effects of Hyperglycemia on vascular function and insulin sensitivity on healthy adults
- Trial name
- EJB050 (NCT03520569)
- Testing
- Octreotide, Insulin, Dextrose 20% solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
High Triglyceride Level, HIV Infection
The Impact of Omega Three Fatty Acids on Vascular Function in HIV
The study seeks to determine if the use of omega three fatty acids in individuals infected with HIV and with high triglycerides leads to improved triglyceride levels, better blood vessel function and decrease in the amount of…
- Trial name
- HOST (NCT01041521)
- Testing
- Lovaza
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
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
Hypertension
International Registry for Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness Telemonitoring
This Registry is an investigator-initiated, international, multicenter, observational, prospective study aiming at: i) evaluating non-invasive 24-h ambulatory blood pressure and arterial stiffness estimates (through 24-h pulse…
- Trial name
- VASOTENS (NCT02577835)
- Testing
- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Where
- 24 sites in Argentina, Armenia and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people
- Sponsor
- Italian Institute of Telemedicine
Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction
Study of Effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan vs. Enalapril on Aortic Stiffness in Patients With Mild to Moderate HF With Reduced Ejection Fraction
To determine whether treatment with sacubitril/valsartan provides a superior effect on aortic characteristic impedance compared to enalapril in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (left ventricular ejection…
- Trial name
- EVALUATE-HF (NCT02874794)
- Testing
- LCZ696 (sacubitril/valsartan), Enalapril
- Where
- 81 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 465 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Congenital Heart Disease
Acute Effects of Inhaled Treprostinil in Fontan Patients
In this pilot study investigators propose to explore the effects of a locally delivered inhaled pulmonary vasodilator (inhaled treprostinil) on exercise performance, pulmonary blood flow, venous pressure response and vascular…
- Trial name
- NCT02769624
- Testing
- Treprostinil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness
Healthy Aging Through Functional Food
The purpose of this study is to determine whether dietary inducers of glyoxalase 1 are effective in improving metabolic and vascular health.
- Conditions
- Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness, Vasodilation
- Trial name
- HATFF (NCT02095873)
- Testing
- Glyoxalase 1 (Glo1) inducer
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Warwick
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic
Interleukin-1 Trap to Treat Vascular Dysfunction in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) is significantly elevated in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD); however, this increased risk is only partially explained by traditional cardiovascular risk factors.
- Trial name
- NCT01663103
- Testing
- Rilonacept
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Elevated Blood Pressure
Mindfulness and Neural Cardiovascular Control in Humans
This study evaluates the impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on sympathetic nerve activity and arterial stiffness.
- Trial name
- NCT03626363
- Testing
- Stress Management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michigan Technological University
Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus
Comparison Between Losartan and Benazepril in Diabetic Hypertensive Patients Not Controlled by Amlodipine
The purpose of this study is to compare losartan and benazepril in diabetic patients whose high blood pressure is not controlled by amlodipine and its relationship to statin current use.
- Trial name
- CONTROL (NCT01603940)
- Testing
- Benazepril, Losartan
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Pedro Ernesto