Clinical trials: Vascular Endothelial Function
Healthy
Endothelial Derived Hyperpolarization Factor and Vascular Control
Most cardiometabolic diseases are characterized by increased muscle sympathetic nerve activity (MSNA) during rest and exercise which contributes to poor health outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT05176379
- Testing
- Fluconazole 150 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Coronary Arteriosclerosis
The Effect of Exercise on Stem Cell Mobilization and Heart Function in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Rehabilitation
This study will look at the effect of a cardiac rehabilitation exercise program on release of stem cells from the bone marrow and on heart function.
- Trial name
- NCT00053456
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Cardiovascular Diseases
Effect of Estradiol+Drospirenone Versus Estradiol+MPA on Endothelial Function
This study compares the effects of two common hormone medications on the heart and blood vessels of healthy post-menopausal women over the age of 45. The study will take place over the course of about 5 months.
- Trial name
- NCT01109979
- Testing
- Estradiol+MPA, Estradiol+Drospirenone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary Artery Disease
Effects of Eicosapentaenoic Acid on Endothelial Function in Diabetic Subjects
This pilot trial seeks to obtain preliminary data on the effects of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) (4g/d) on endothelial function measured via endopat2000 after 12 weeks of intervention among adults with elevated triglycerides and…
- Trial name
- NCT02422446
- Testing
- Icosapent ethyl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Endothelial Function (FMD), Preeclampsia
Identifying Biomarkers for Endothelial Dysfunction in Women With Preeclampsia
Every pregnancy has a major impact on a woman's heart and blood vessels due to changes required by the body to maintain proper blood flow between mother and foetus.
- Conditions
- Endothelial Function (FMD), Preeclampsia, Retinal Vessels
- Trial name
- DAISY (NCT07084727)
- Testing
- Arterial stiffness, Flow-meditad dilatation, Dynamic retinal vessel analyzer
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Ischemic Stroke, Acute Coronary Syndrome
Comparative Study of Arterial Properties After an Ischaemic Stroke or an Acute Coronary Syndrome
A pilot, prospective, comparative study. To include both male and female patients who have presented an ischaemic stroke (full stroke or TIA) or an ACS, 5 to 30 days prior to inclusion.
- Conditions
- Ischemic Stroke, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
- Trial name
- AVC/SCA (NCT00926874)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Grenoble
Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus
Comparison of Amlodipine and Aliskiren in Diabetic Hypertensive Patient With Blood Pressure Not Controlled by Losartan
Assess if aliskiren is capable of enhancing vascular stiffness and endothelial function and compare theses effects and renin activity and concentration to those obtained with a calcium channel blocker, amlodipine, in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01409408
- Testing
- Aliskiren, Amlodipine
- Where
- Brazil
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Pedro Ernesto
Cardiovascular Disease
The STRETCH Study: Distensibility on Endothelial-Dependent Vasoreactivity in Subjects With Systolic Hypertension
The primary objective of the double-blind segment is to compare effects of alagebrium vs placebo on change from baseline in endothelial function, as assessed by flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD).
- Trial name
- NCT00302250
- Testing
- ALT-711 (alagebrium chloride)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Synvista Therapeutics, Inc
Acute Coronary Syndromes, Flow Mediated Dilation
A Prospective, Single-center, Observational Study Aiming to Assess the Predictive Role of Flow Mediated Dilatation in Acute Coronary Syndromes, Combined With Echocardiographic and Biochemical Indices
A prospective, single-center, observational study aiming to assess the predictive role of flow mediated dilatation in acute coronary syndromes, combined with echocardiographic and biochemical indices.
- Conditions
- Acute Coronary Syndromes, Flow Mediated Dilation, Endothelial Function (FMD)
- Trial name
- FLARE-ACS (NCT06890013)
- Testing
- Observation group
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
Peripheral Artery Disease
Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Peripheral Artery Disease TENS-PAD Study / TENS-AOMI
Purpose: The investigators team recently carried out a proof of concept study testing the efficacy of one single 45-minute session of 10 Hz TENS prior to walking, versus placebo.
- Trial name
- TENS-PAD (NCT02678403)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- 4 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Atherosclerosis
Integrated Biomarker And Imaging Study - 2
IBIS-2 is a study using SB-480848 versus placebo in subjects with angiographically documented coronary heart disease. Endpoints include coronary imaging, endothelial function, biomarkers, safety and tolerability.
- Trial name
- NCT00268996
- Testing
- SB-480848
- Where
- 26 sites in Austria, Belgium and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 336 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Preeclampsia, Pregnancy
MitoQ to Improve Vascular Funciton in Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. There is a lack of effective therapeutics for prevention or treatment.
- Trial name
- MAVEN (NCT07229261)
- Testing
- Mitoquinol Mesylate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Diabetes Mellitus, Non-Insulin Dependent, Non-Insulin Dependent
Study of the Effects of Vitamin C on Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease characterized by decreased sensitivity to the action on insulin to promote sugar (glucose) use and blood vessel relaxation (vasodilation) in muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT00001870
- Testing
- Acetylcholine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Essential Hypertension
Lacidipine In Mild To Moderate Essential Hypertension Patients With Type 2 Diabetes In Korea
This study was designed to evaluate the anti-hypertensive efficacy of lacidipine in hypertensives with Type 2 diabetes and effectiveness on endothelial cell function in Korean population.
- Trial name
- NCT00328965
- Testing
- Lacidipine
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Ischemic Stroke
Endothelial Function and Progenitor Cells in Acute Ischemic Stroke
The purpose of this study is to determine whether levels of circulating endothelial progenitor cells (cEPC) are increased in the acute phase of ischemic stroke.
- Trial name
- EPCAS (NCT01289795)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Pulmonary Hypertension
Endothelial Function in Patients With Scleroderma or Cirrhosis With and Without Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a condition characterized by an increased pulmonary vascular resistance that can lead to right heart failure and death.
- Trial name
- NCT01729611
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Obese, Hypertension
Effect of Green Tea in Obese Pre-hypertensive Women
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of green tea on body weight, waist circumference, metabolic profile, inflammation, blood pressure and endothelial function in obese pre-hypertensive women.
- Trial name
- NCT01861171
- Testing
- Green Tea
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rio de Janeiro State University
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
Endothelium, Vascular
Role of Calcium Channels in Vascular Function
The purpose of this study is to examine the role of T-type calcium channels in endothelial dysfunction observed with ageing.
- Trial name
- NCT02885558
- Testing
- Efonidipine, Nifedipine
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern Denmark
Healthy
Sodium vs Potassium Education to Improve Vascular Health
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a self-selected high potassium diet is easier to achieve and more effective at improving vascular health than a low sodium diet in generally healthy young adults who typically…
- Trial name
- NCT07221448
- Testing
- High potassium dietary education/counseling, Low sodium dietary education/counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University