Clinical trials: Vascular Function
Ischemic Stroke
Study of Efficacy and Safety of MEXIDOL® in Ischemic Stroke Therapy
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of long-term sequential therapy with Mexidol® in long-term sequential treatment of patients in the acute and early recovery periods of hemispheric ischemic stroke…
- Trial name
- EPICA (NCT02793687)
- Testing
- Mexidol
- Where
- 11 sites in Russia
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Pharmasoft
Cardiac Toxicity, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma or Hodgkin Lymphoma Receiving Doxorubicin
RATIONALE: Diagnostic procedures, such as cardiac magnetic resonance imaging, may help doctors detect early changes in the heart caused by chemotherapy.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Toxicity, Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00577798
- Testing
- contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Hypertension
Irbesartan and Atenolol in Hypertensive Heart Disease
The renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system has been implicated in the control of structural changes of the heart and the vasculature, beyond the effects on blood pressure.
- Trial name
- SILVHIA (NCT00389168)
- Testing
- Irbesartan, Atenolol
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Ischemic Stroke, Hemorrhagic Stroke
BCI-FES Therapy for Stroke Rehabilitation
There are over 7 million stroke survivors in the US alone, with approximately 795,000 new cases annually. Despite the best available physiotherapy, 30-60% of stroke survivors remain affected by difficulty walking, with foot…
- Trial name
- NCT04279067
- Testing
- BCI-FES dorsiflexion therapy, Physiotherapy one hour, Physiotherapy two hours
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Healthy
Impacts of a Combined Berry Extract Supplement on Vascular Function and Oxygen Utility Capacity in Young Adults
The purpose of this study is to investigate the impacts of a combined berry extract supplement (hawthorn berry, tart cherry, and bromelain extracts) on total antioxidant capacity, endothelial function, blood pressure, oxygen…
- Trial name
- NCT04312022
- Testing
- Berry extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Anxiety, Hypertension
Anxiety-mediated Impairments in Large Elastic Artery Function and the Autonomic Nervous System
The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a short-term (4 weeks) pharmacological blockade of sympathetic nerve activity (clonidine) on anxiety symptoms, vascular function, inflammation, muscle sympathetic nerve…
- Trial name
- ATLAS (NCT03109795)
- Testing
- Clonidine Pill, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Single Ventricle Heart Disease
Fontan Udenafil Exercise Longitudinal Assessment Trial
This study will evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of udenafil, an orally administered, potent and selective inhibitor of PDE5, versus placebo for the treatment of adolescent subjects who have undergone the Fontan…
- Trial name
- FUEL (NCT02741115)
- Testing
- Udenafil
- Where
- 30 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Mezzion Pharma Co. Ltd
Myeloma
Prevention of Treatment Induced Neuropathy in Multiple Myeloma
The goal of this clinical research study is to see if Minocin® (minocycline) can help to control nerve damage that causes numbness and tingling in the hands and feet (neuropathy) in patients receiving thalidomide and/or…
- Trial name
- NCT01283997
- Testing
- Minocycline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Coronary Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Calcification
Firefighter Aged Garlic Extract Investigation With CoQ10 as a Treatment for Heart Disease (FAITH)
1. Statement of Problem According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 43.7% of all firefighters that died on the job experienced sudden cardiac death. The job also affords an incredible amount of stress.
- Conditions
- Coronary Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Calcification, Coronary Stenosis
- Trial name
- NCT00860847
- Testing
- Aged garlic extract and Coenzyme Q10
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Healthy
Efficacy of Brooke Bond Black Tea Extract on Flow Mediated Dilation in Indian Males
This study examines the effect of 1800 mg/day standardized Brooke Bond black tea extract, equivalent to 400 mg flavonoids, on Flow Mediated Dilation in healthy Indian males.
- Trial name
- NCT01561300
- Testing
- Nutrition intervention study with a black tea extract, Nutrition intervention study with a control
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unilever R&D
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
Stroke
Development of Walk Assist Device to Improve Community Ambulation
Hypothesis/Specific Aims: The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of training with the Stride Management Assist (SMA) device vs.
- Trial name
- NCT01994395
- Testing
- The Stride Management Assist (SMA) System, Impairment based therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease
Impacts of Mitochondrial-targeted Antioxidant on Peripheral Artery Disease Patients
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a common cardiovascular disease, in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, causing pain, immobility and in some cases amputation or death.
- Trial name
- NCT03506633
- Testing
- MitoQ
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Depression, Quality of Life
Internet and Telephone Support Intervention for Stroke Caregivers
This study will test a problem-solving and support intervention for caregivers of veterans with stroke. The investigators will assign caregivers to one for four groups: 4-session intervention, 8-session intervention, attention…
- Conditions
- Depression, Quality of Life, Recovery of Function, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT04348851
- Testing
- Caregiver problem-solving, Attention Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Major Depressive Disorder, Depression
Anti-INFLammatory to Address Mood and Endothelial Dysfunction (INFLAMED)
The objective of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether an anti-inflammatory medication, pentoxifylline, reduces depressive symptoms and improves artery function.
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Depression, Depressive Symptoms, Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)
- Trial name
- INFLAMED (NCT01625845)
- Testing
- Pentoxifylline, Standard Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Diabetic Neuropathies
Effect of Educational Booklet for Foot-related Exercises for Prevention and Treatment in People With Diabetic Neuropathy
The main objective of this trial is to investigate the effect of an educational booklet foot-related exercise in diabetic neuropathy status, functional outcomes and gait biomechanics in people with diabetic neuropathy.
- Trial name
- FOCA-II (NCT04008745)
- Testing
- Educational and home-based physical therapy by foot-related exercises
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo General Hospital
Acute Coronary Syndrome
A Study to Evaluate the Safety of 12 Weeks of Dosing With GW856553 and Its Effects on Inflammatory Markers, Infarct Size, and Cardiac Function in Subjects With Myocardial Infarction Without ST-segment Elevation
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group, multi-center study to evaluate initial safety and efficacy of GW856553 in subjects with NSTEMI.
- Trial name
- Solstice (NCT00910962)
- Testing
- GW856553
- Where
- 108 sites in United States, Australia and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 526 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Reperfusion Injury, Liver Injury
Study to Evaluate if Inhaled Nitric Oxide Improves Liver Function After Transplantation
This blinded, placebo-controlled study will administer inhaled nitric oxide to patients undergoing liver transplantation. The purpose of the study is to test if inhaled nitric oxide prevents liver injury associated with the…
- Trial name
- NCT00582010
- Testing
- inhaled nitric oxide, nitrogen gas
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
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
Cardiovascular Disease, Coronary Disease
Effects of Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR) on Functional Capacity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
The purpose of this trial are to pragmatically investigate whether participation in a comprehensive CR (i.e., exercise with education) program in a Latin American MIC results in better functional capacity, cardiovascular risk…
- Trial name
- NCT02575976
- Testing
- comprehensive CR, exercise-based CR, wait list control
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Minas Gerais