Clinical trials: Vascular Endothelial Function
Obesity, Prehypertension
Vascular Dysfunction in Human Obesity Hypertension
The purpose of the study is to test the effects of blocking sympathetic nerve activity with a drug called clonidine on blood vessel function and muscle nerve activity in adults who are obese and have high blood pressure.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Prehypertension, Hypertension
- Trial name
- VANISH (NCT01983462)
- Testing
- Clonidine, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gary L. Pierce
Type 2 Diabetes
Influence of Endothelial Function on Central and Peripheral Causes Of Exercise Impairment in Type 2 Diabetes
This study will evaluate the effects of impaired blood flow regulation on exercise. It will also determine whether the effects are more important in the heart or in the skeletal muscle tissue during exercise.
- Trial name
- InsITE (NCT00786019)
- Testing
- Exercise program, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Carotid Artery Diseases, Atherosclerosis
Effect of Valsartan on Carotid Artery Disease
The EFFERVESCENT trial is designed to evaluate the effects of a specific ARB, called valsartan, on atherosclerosis. The investigators want to know if treatment with valsartan will increase the blood levels of markers responsible…
- Trial name
- NCT00208767
- Testing
- Valsartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Endothelial Dysfunction, Hyperhomocysteinemia
Effect of L-Arginine and Pycnogenol on Light to Moderate Hypertension and Endothelial Function
The effect of a combination product (Verum ) with L-arginine, Pycnogenol, vitamin K2, R-(+)-alpha-lipoic acid and vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid is investigated in a double blind placebo-controlled cross-over study.
- Conditions
- Endothelial Dysfunction, Hyperhomocysteinemia, Hypertension Grade I, Subgroup "Borderline" (WHO)
- Trial name
- NCT02392767
- Testing
- Verum
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Loges & Co. GmbH
Cardiovascular Diseases, Vascular Dilation
Thromboxane Receptor Antagonist to Improve Endothelial Function
This study evaluates whether addition of the thromboxane receptor antagonist to chronic aspirin therapy improves endothelial function and reduces non-platelet thromboxane generation in patients with established cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- TRAP (NCT03962855)
- Testing
- Ifetroban Sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Jeffrey Rade
Obesity, Atherosclerosis
Endothelial Dysfunction in Obese Children
The purpose of this study is to objectify the effect of diet and exercise on early markers of atherosclerosis in obese children.
- Trial name
- EDOC (NCT01461226)
- Testing
- Exercise training, Usual care
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary Artery Disease
Effects of Linagliptin on Endothelial Function
This study is planned to evaluate if linagliptin can improve endothelial function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. In addition, the effect of linagliptin on arginine bioavailability ratios and postchallenge glycaemic…
- Trial name
- NCT02350478
- Testing
- Linagliptin
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
Endothelial Dysfunction
The Effect of Tekturna on Endothelial Function and Endothelial Progenitor Cells in Patients With Early Atherosclerosis
We will study the hypothesis that long-term Tekturna treatment will improve endothelial function and the production and function of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) in patients with early atherosclerosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01067326
- Testing
- Aliskiren
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Metabolic Acidosis, Chronic Kidney Disease
Metabolic Acidosis and Vascular Function in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and large artery damage is a major factor that contributes to death.
- Trial name
- NCT02031770
- Testing
- Sodium bicarbonate, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Coronary Artery Disease
Effect of Evolocumab on Coronary Endothelial Function
The investigators propose a pilot study using (1) MRI to assess coronary artery endothelial function, (2) brachial ultrasound to assess systemic endothelial function, (3) serum markers of inflammation and of endothelial cell…
- Trial name
- EVOLVE (NCT03500302)
- Testing
- Evolocumab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University