Clinical trials: Vascular Function, open to volunteers
Stroke
Study on the Incremental Predictive Value of Early Resting-State EEG Phenotypes for Functional Prognosis and Risk Stratification in Acute Ischemic Stroke
This is a single-center, prospective, observational cohort study that plans to consecutively enroll 400 patients with acute ischemic stroke from July 2026 to July 2029.
- Trial name
- NCT07741669
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing
Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Stroke
Population-based Atrial Fibrillation Screening in Individuals With NT-proBNP Above Median in the Tromsø Study
The aim is to investigate whether screening with long-term ECG monitoring in individuals with elevated NT-proBNP leads to a lower incidence of ischeamic stroke and death from vascular causes.
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation (AF), Stroke, NT-pro-BNP, Cognitive Function and Well-Being
- Trial name
- PAFS-Tromsø (NCT07343895)
- Testing
- Long term heart rythm monitoring by ECG247
- Where
- 2 sites in Norway
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital of North Norway
Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury
Synergistic Effect of Non-invasive Brain and Spinal Cord Stimulation
The goal of this clinical study is to investigate the potential synergy between non-invasive brain and spinal cord stimulation administered during a cognitive-motor task, in terms of their immediate effects on sensorimotor and…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Able Bodied
- Trial name
- BrainSpineStim (NCT07334977)
- Testing
- tDCS, tSCS, Cognitive-Motor Task
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, France
Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Impact of Nrf2 Activation on Macrovascular, Microvascular & Leg Function & Walking Capacity in Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is associated with elevated oxidative stress, and oxidative stress has been implicated as the cause of reduced endothelial reactivity in individuals with PAD.
- Conditions
- Peripheral Artery Disease, Peripheral Vascular Diseases, Peripheral Arterial Disease, Peripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06319339
- Testing
- Vumerity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Aphasia
Based on the Spatio-temporal Coding Characteristics of Frontotemporal Network, This Paper Explores the Mechanism of Five-tone Speech Training in Reshaping Language Fluency Function.
To explore the mechanism of five-tone speech training in reshaping language fluency function and the clinical efficacy of aphasia language function, daily communication ability and communication efficiency based on the temporal…
- Trial name
- NCT07329751
- Testing
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Five-Tone Therapy, Melodic Intonation Training, Standard speech therapy; Routine medical treatment; Health education
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Chronic Kidney Diseases, Vascular Function
Acute Equol Supplementation and Vascular Function in Women With and Without CKD
The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is significantly elevated in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Notably, women with CKD commonly experience menstrual disturbances induced by CKD, which may contribute to impaired…
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Diseases, Vascular Function, Women
- Trial name
- NCT06128278
- Testing
- S-equol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal, Renal Insufficiency
Renal Function After Stentgraft Treatment Of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
This randomized controlled trial aim to determine the impact on renal function after treatment for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) with stentgrafts either with active supra- or infrarenal fixation.
- Conditions
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal, Renal Insufficiency, Stent-Graft Thrombosis
- Trial name
- RENOFIX (NCT04754659)
- Testing
- Stentgraft
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 252 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Pulmonary Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension
Natural History Study of Biomarkers in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Background: High blood pressure in the lungs, known as pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), is a rare disorder. Some people have disease-associated PAH and some have PAH from an unknown cause.
- Trial name
- NCT01730092
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Registry of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
RED is a retrospective and prospective registry, finalized for care and research purposes. It is articulated in main sections - strongly related and mutually dependent on each other - corresponding to different data domains…
- Trial name
- RED (NCT04133272)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Luca Sangiorgi
Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Examining the Impact of Exercise Training on Vascular Dysfunction in Individuals With Mental Health Disorders - Study 3
The purpose of this research study is to examine the effect of various forms of exercise training on blood vessel function in healthy individuals as well as individuals with mental health disorders (posttraumatic stress disorder…
- Trial name
- NCT04916340
- Testing
- Muscular Strength Training Group, Muscular Fitness Training Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Stroke
High-definition Transcranial Electrical Stimulation for Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
Upper limb hemiparesis is the most common sequelae in patients, severely impacting their independence and quality of life. Transcranial electrical stimulation (tCES) is a non-invasive and safe treatment, which uses a low direct…
- Trial name
- NCT06409143
- Testing
- HD-tES, UE rehabilitation, HD-tES (Bilateral)
- Where
- 3 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 152 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Cardiovascular Function in EMTs
Vascular Function and Oxidative Stress in Emergency Medical Responders
The goal of this clinical trial is to characterize blood vessel function and oxidative stress (a harmful condition that damages cells and tissues) in emergency medical technicians (EMTs).
- Trial name
- VF-EMT (NCT06985394)
- Testing
- Antioxidant cocktail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Stroke
Alternative Therapies for Improving Physical Function in Individuals With Stroke
Neurological impairment is a devastating disease for patients and their families and a leading cause of adult disability. Traditional rehabilitative therapies can help regain motor function and ameliorate disability.
- Trial name
- NCT03869138
- Testing
- Virtual-reality based dance training
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Prehypertension (Elevated Blood Pressure) or Hypertension, Healthy
Difference in Acute Responses of Vascular Function to Moderate-intensity and High-intensity Interval Training in Healthy and Prehypertensive Individuals
In this study, the investigators will evaluate acute changes in vascular function measures after moderate-intensity continuous and high-intensity interval exercise in healthy and prehypertensive individuals.
- Trial name
- ACT-ON-ACUTE (NCT07048509)
- Testing
- Control-no treatment, Exercise
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ljubljana
Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure
Prebiotic Effects of California Grapes on Gut Health and Cardiometabolic Health in Overweight Men and Women
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the impact of table grape consumption on gut microbiome, intestinal permeability, systemic inflammation, and vascular function in healthy overweight men and women aged 45-70 years.
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure, Dysbiosis, Inflammation
- Trial name
- CALGRAM (NCT06544954)
- Testing
- Freeze-dried grape powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Dry AMD, Diabetic Retinopathy (DR)
Microperimetry Changes in Retinal Function in Macular Disorders
The purpose of this study is to measure precisely how sensitive the central part of the retina - the light-sensitive film at the back of the eye, is to light.
- Trial name
- MAIAStud (NCT07170683)
- Testing
- MAIA Microperimetry, Microperimetry, Visual Acuity Measurement (logMAR)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Moyamoya Disease, Healthy
Cognitive-Motor Incorporated Training and Its Relations in Cerebrovascular Diseases With Cognitive and Motor Impairments
The following three-part proposal will explore the impact of applying motor-cognitive incorporated training (MCIT) in individuals with post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI) or Moyamoya disease (MMD), and examine the…
- Conditions
- Moyamoya Disease, Healthy, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT07144930
- Testing
- MCIT program, Motor training program
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Spinal Cord Injuries, Cardiovascular Diseases
Role of Endothelial Function in SCI CVD Risk
Individuals with spinal cord injury have heart attacks and strokes more frequently, and much earlier in life. People with spinal cord injuries develop plaque in vessels much faster, and the reasons why are unclear.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Cardiovascular Diseases, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT06443151
- Testing
- Brachial intra-arterial infusion of vasoactive and antioxidant drugs (acetylcholine, nitroprusside, ascorbic acid), venous occlusion plethysmography, Acetylcholine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Craig Hospital
Hypertension,Essential
Endothelial Function in Prehypertension
In the frame of this proposal investigators will test the hypothesis that high normal blood pressure (prehypertension; PreHT) induces systemic endothelial dysfunction and endothelial activation in both micro- and…
- Trial name
- NCT06316271
- Where
- Croatia
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
Blood Pressure, Hydration
Potassium, Hydration, Cardiovascular, and Kidney Study (PHACKs)
Compared with White Adults, Non-Hispanic Black Adults are at an elevated risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) and end stage chronic-kidney disease (CKD), two of the leading causes of death in the United States.
- Conditions
- Blood Pressure, Hydration, Vascular Disease Risk
- Trial name
- PHACKs (NCT06062017)
- Testing
- Water and Potassium supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Auburn University