Clinical trials: Vascular Dilation
Atrial Fibrillation, Deep Vein Thrombosis
Randomized Trial of Interventions to Improve Warfarin Adherence
The purpose of this research study is to see if a lottery which provides the opportunity to win money, a reminder system using a "Med-eMonitor", or the combination of both might be useful in helping patients to achieve better…
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Dilated Cardiomyopathies
- Trial name
- WIN3 (NCT00904982)
- Testing
- Financial Incentive and Med-eMonitor, 2Med-eMonitor
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 268 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
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
Effects of Nebivolol on Skeletal Muscle During Exercise in Hypertensive Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine if Nebivolol improves microvascular perfusion in skeletal muscle during exercise in hypertensive patients and whether this improvement is accompanied by reduction in vascular oxidative…
- Trial name
- NCT01501929
- Testing
- Metoprolol succinate, Nebivolol, Non-invasive measurement of Cardiac Output (CO)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Coronary Artery Disease
Evaluation of Coronary Luminal Diameter Enlargement With Emerge™ 1.20 mm PTCA Dilatation Catheter
To evaluate the acute safety and device procedural success of the Emerge 1.20 mm PTCA dilatation catheter when used as a pre-dilatation device in the stenotic portion of coronary arteries or bypass grafts.
- Trial name
- NCT01635881
- Testing
- Emerge™ 1.20 mm PTCA Dilatation Catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Vascular Function
Effect of Black Tea on Vascular Function
Epidemiological studies indicate that regular consumption of three cups of black tea per day reduces the risk of stroke or myocardial infarction.
- Trial name
- Heraclitus (NCT01945970)
- Testing
- Black tea extract, Positive control
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unilever R&D
Hyperlipidemias, Hypertension
The Effect of Farlong® NotoGinseng™ (Ginseng Plus®) on Cholesterol and Blood Pressure
In this randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind parallel study in human participants with elevated LDL-C and elevated BP described here, the clinical benefits of Farlong NotoGinseng™ (Farlong Ginseng Plus® Panax Notoginseng…
- Trial name
- NCT04069715
- Testing
- Farlong NotoGinseng™ (Farlong Ginseng Plus® Panax Notoginseng extract)
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- LongStar HealthPro, Inc. DBA Farlong Pharmaceutical
Cardiac Catheterization, Spasm
Topical Radial Artery Vasodilation
The aim of the study is to facilitate radial artery access for cardiac catheterization. The investigators hypothesize that topical nitroglycerin and lidocaine will reduce radial artery spasm.
- Trial name
- NCT01155167
- Testing
- Nitroglycerin and lidocaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Middle-aged Adults, Major Depressive Disorder
Daily Stress and Vascular Function in Midlife as a Risk Factor for Cognitive Decline
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to begin to understand how day-to-day stress affects cardiovascular health and brain function in middle-aged adults.
- Trial name
- NCT06466655
- Testing
- MitoTempol, Lactated Ringer's (control)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Metabolic Syndrome
The Impact of Free Fatty Acid Reduction on Vascular Function in the Metabolic Syndrome
This study will test the hypothesis that reducing the release of free fatty acids (FFA) from fat cells will restore insulin-mediated, endothelium-dependent vasodilation in people with the metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00759291
- Testing
- acipimox
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Hypertension
A Study of the Effect of Nebivolol to Evaluate Its Vasodilatory Effects in Hypertensive Patients
The study is designed to compare the effects of nebivolol (10, 20, 40mg/day) with another beta blocker, extended-release metoprolol, at a range of doses.
- Trial name
- NCT00648895
- Testing
- Nebivolol, Metoprolol ER (TM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Radial Artery
Radial Artery Vasodilation Heat Study
The purpose of this study is to collect data about the efficacy of utilizing distal topical heat application for dilatation of the radial artery.
- Trial name
- NCT03620383
- Testing
- Topical Heat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Hyperlipidemia
Exploratory Study of the Effect of Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters (TAK-085) on Vascular Endothelial Function in Patients With Hyperlipidemia by Flow Mediated Dilation
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of omega-3-acid ethyl esters (TAK-085) on vascular endothelial function when administered for 8 weeks, as measured by FMD, in patients with hyperlipidemia.
- Trial name
- Oasis Flow (NCT02824432)
- Testing
- TAK-085
- Where
- 4 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Coronary Artery Disease
Sprinter Legend Balloon Catheter
Open label, single-arm trial to study the safety and effectiveness of the Sprinter Legend 1.25 mm angioplasty balloon.
- Trial name
- NCT00961311
- Testing
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Sprinter Legend 1.25mm Balloon Catheter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic Vascular
Sleep
Long Sleep Duration and Vascular Function
Sleep duration has received much attention in recent years due to strong evidence that not enough sleep can increase risk for a number of diseases and disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT04679051
- Testing
- Sleep duration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University
Hypertriglyceridemia
Vascular and Lipid Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in People With Moderately Elevated Triglycerides
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the cardiovascular and lipid effects of two doses of an omega-3 fatty acid concentrate in a group of people who normally are not treated for high lipids.
- Trial name
- OMEGA (NCT00504309)
- Testing
- 4/day of 4g P-OM3 capsules, 4/day of 1g P-OM3 capsules
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Healthy
Radial Artery Dilation Study: The Effect of Topical Administration of Nitroglycerin and Lidocaine Versus Lidocaine Alone of the Radial Artery Diameter
The radial artery, which is located on the outer side of the forearm, can be used in interventional procedures, such as cardiac catheterization, to provide access to the arterial blood supply.
- Trial name
- NCT00686231
- Testing
- Nitroglycerin 15mg, Nitroglycerin 30mg, Lidocaine 20mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The Effect of Exenatide Compared to Lantus Insulin on Vascular Function in Type 2 Diabetes
The main goals of the study are to evaluate the effect of Exenatide on endothelial-dependent vasodilation, as measured by flow mediated dilation (FMD), to evaluate the effect on endothelial-independent vasodilation, as measured…
- Trial name
- NCT00353834
- Testing
- Exenatide, Glargine Insulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Joslin Diabetes Center
Coronary Stenosis, Coronary Artery Stenosis
A Study to EXhibit Percutaneous Coronary Artery Dilatation With Non-Slip Element Balloon
The objective of this study is to evaluate safety and effectiveness of the Lacrosse NSE ALPHA coronary dilatation catheter during PCI in subjects with stenotic coronary arteries.
- Conditions
- Coronary Stenosis, Coronary Artery Stenosis, In-stent Restenosis
- Trial name
- EXPANSE-PTCA (NCT04985773)
- Testing
- Lacrosse NSE ALPHA coronary dilatation catheter
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Infraredx
Kawasaki Disease, Coronary Aneurysm
Doxycycline Treatment to Prevent Progressive Coronary Artery Dilation in Children With Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease (KD) affects infants and young children causing inflammation of the skin and blood vessels including the coronary arteries of the heart.
- Trial name
- NCT01917721
- Testing
- Doxycycline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Hawaii Pacific Health
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