Clinical trials: Vascular Endothelial Function
Heart Transplantation
Brachial Artery t-PA Release in Heart Transplant Recipients
Bradykinin stimulates t-PA release from intact vessels, but not from endothelial cells in culture. It has been proposed that the nerves of blood vessels are the source of bradykinin stimulated t-PA release.
- Trial name
- P1A3C (NCT00780637)
- Testing
- Bradykinin
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Arginase Inhibition in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
To evaluate the efficacy of arginase inhibition on endothelial function in patients with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT05806502
- Testing
- Nω-hydroxy-nor-arginine
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Hypertension
Physical Exercise in Hypertension, Randomised Clinical Trial
Endurance training has a documented effect on hypertension. However, only low to moderate training intensity has so far been studied.
- Trial name
- NCT00218972
- Testing
- Aerobic interval training, moderate intensity training, Recommendation of regular exercise
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Hypertension, Endothelial Function
Endothelial Extracellular Vesicles as Biomarkers of Endothelial Activation in Adults With Newly Diagnosed Hypertension
Hypertension is associated with endothelial dysfunction, an early event in the development of cardiovascular disease. Endothelial extracellular vesicles (EEVs) have emerged as promising biomarkers of endothelial activation and…
- Trial name
- HYPER-endoEV-a (NCT07728630)
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
Healthy Young
Cranberry (Poly)Phenol Consumption on Vascular Function
Epidemiological studies suggest that the consumption of (poly)phenols rich foods such as cocoa, tea, fruits and vegetables is associated with lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol and decreased cardiovascular risk.
- Trial name
- NCT02764749
- Testing
- cranberry (poly)phenol containing supplement
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf
Hypertension
Efficacy of Dietary Sodium Restriction of Improving Vascular Endothelial Function in Middle Aged and Older Adults
The investigators hypothesize that reducing salt in the diet will improve the function of blood vessels in middle aged and older adults with moderately elevated systolic blood pressure, by increasing the amount of BH4 and nitric…
- Trial name
- NCT01566084
- Testing
- Slow sodium tablets
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Coronary Artery Disease
Effect of Olivomed (Olive Extract) on Endothelial, Cardiac and Vascular Function
Olive extracts are considered to have antioxidant properties. The investigators will study the effect of olive extracts containing hydroxytyrosol (HT)-olivomed and combination of Oleuropein (OL), Hydroxytyrosol (HT), Oleocanthal…
- Trial name
- NCT04520126
- Testing
- Olivomed (capsules containing hydroxytyrosol), OlivomedSmart - Capsules containing - combination of Oleuropein (OL), Hydroxytyrosol (HT), Oleocanthal (OC) - (OL:HT:OC 2:1:3), (5 mg HT bid).
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
End-stage Kidney Disease, Diabetes Mellitus
Vascular Protective Effect of Rosuvastatin in Arteriovenous Fistula
Background Arteriovenous (AV) fistula is the most common vascular access for long-term hemodialysis in the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. About 25% of these patients are diabetes mellitus.
- Conditions
- End-stage Kidney Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Arteriovenous Fistula
- Trial name
- NCT01863914
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Cheng-Kung University Hospital
Hypertension, Endothelial Dysfunction
Effect of Berberine Hydrochloride on Blood Pressure and Vascular Endothelial Function in Patients With Hypertension
Hypertension is a progressive cardiovascular syndrome caused by multiple causes, which can lead to changes in the function and structure of the heart and blood vessels. It is the leading risk factor of cardiovascular disease.
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Endothelial Dysfunction, Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- NCT04790942
- Testing
- berberine hydrochloride, lifestyle intervention group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Jun Tao
High Blood Pressure
The Effects of Renin Inhibition on Fibrinolytic Balance and Endothelial Function
Aliskiren (also called TekturnaTM) is a new drug for high blood pressure. Aliskiren works by blocking the actions of a substance called renin. Renin is a natural substance in the body that raises blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT03115853
- Testing
- Aliskiren 150 mg, HCTZ, Aliskiren 300 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Coronary Artery Disease
Uric Acid Levels and Endothelial Functions
Uric acid is a risk factor for coronary artery disease (CED) in postmenopausal women but the association with inflammation and coronary microvascular endothelial dysfunction is not well-defined.
- Trial name
- NCT02862522
- Testing
- Questionnaire of overall health
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 229 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Diabetic Angiopathies, Bone Diseases, Metabolic
Microcirculation and Bone Metabolism in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Charcot Foot - A Pilot Study
This study is part of a research project for a University MD Program. This is an observational study aimed at comparing the differences in bone metabolism and microcirculation in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (with and…
- Trial name
- NCT02435329
- Testing
- Baseline comparison of microcirculation and bone metabolism
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tameside General Hospital
Smoking
Effect of Electronic Cigarettes on Platelets, Endothelium and Inflammation
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the acute effects of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) smoking on measurable biomarkers of platelet function, vascular endothelial function and inflammation in healthy active…
- Trial name
- NCT02662075
- Testing
- E-cigarette/tobacco Smoking Exposure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Coronary Artery Disease
COMPARE-II- Vasomotion and Imaging Substudy
The purpose of the study is to compare strut coverage and neointimal thickness between everolimus eluting (XIENCE-V® or PROMUS® stent) and biolimus A9 eluting NOBORI Stent 14 months after stent implantation and to determine the…
- Trial name
- COMPARE-IT (NCT01329237)
- Testing
- dynamic physical exercise and OCT imaging
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Freiburg
Coronary Artery Disease
The Effect of Fish Oil Supplementation on Endothelial Function, Heart Rate Variability and Intimal Media Thickness of Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether there is a difference in endothelial function, heart rate variability and carotid intimal media thickness in patients with coronary artery disease who are receiving fish oil…
- Trial name
- NCT00454493
- Testing
- Omacor (omega-3-acid ethyl esters)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- Olive View-UCLA Education & Research Institute
Intermittent Claudication, Cardiovascular Diseases
Acute Responses to Arm-Crank Exercise on Cardiovascular Function of Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
The aim of this study is to analyze acute responses of arm-cranking exercise on cardiovascular function of peripheral arterial disease patients and compare it to the main exercise recommendation, walking exercise.
- Conditions
- Intermittent Claudication, Cardiovascular Diseases, Blood Pressure, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT05611021
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nove de Julho
Coronary Heart Disease
Efficacy of Enhanced External Counterpulsation on Ventricular Function
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) therapy on ventricular function in patients with coronary heart disease
- Trial name
- EECPVF (NCT03106116)
- Testing
- Experimental: Enhanced External Counterpulsation, Standard medical therapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Sun Yat-sen University
Hypertension
Effect of the Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Irbesartan on Biochemical and Functional Markers of Endothelial Dysfunction in Patients With Hypertension
Primary: To evaluate the impact of irbesartan on endothelial function in hypertensive patients with metabolic syndrome. Secondary: To evaluate the oxidative stress status in patients with hypertension with metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00529750
- Testing
- IRBESARTAN, Atenolol
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Preeclampsia Postpartum
Losartan for Improved Vascular Endothelial Function After Preeclampsia
Women who develop preeclampsia during pregnancy are more likely to develop and die of cardiovascular disease later in life, even if they are otherwise healthy.
- Trial name
- LIVE-PE (NCT04632589)
- Testing
- Losartan Potassium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Anna Stanhewicz, PhD
Atherosclerosis
Oxford Niaspan Study: Effects of Niaspan on Atherosclerosis and Endothelial Function
AIM 1 will test the hypothesis that elevation of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) through treatment with Niaspan will accelerate the regression of atherosclerotic plaque in patients with established atherosclerosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00232531
- Testing
- Niaspan
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford