Clinical trials: Vascular Function
Pre-hypertension
Efficacy of Coreg CR and Lisinopril on Markers for Cardiovascular Functional and Structural Disease
This study will examine the individual and combined effects of Coreg CR and lisinopril, on cardiovascular health as measured by Rasmussen Disease Score (RDS) in a blinded, placebo controlled comparison over a 9-month study…
- Trial name
- DETECT (NCT00553969)
- Testing
- carvedilol phosphate, lisinopril, carvedilol phosphate and lisinopril
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Pulmonary Hypertension
Targeting the Right Ventricle in Pulmonary Hypertension
This study is looking to see if giving ranolazine to subjects on stable pulmonary hypertension specific therapies but with right ventricular dysfunction (RVEF <45%) would improve their outcome.
- Trial name
- NCT01839110
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D and Vascular Health in Children
In this study, we will test the central hypothesis that enhancement of vitamin D status in obese and overweight children will improve their vascular health and their cardiovascular disease (CVD) and metabolic syndrome risk…
- Trial name
- NCT01797302
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Vascular Effects of Rosiglitazone Versus Glyburide in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
The purpose of this study is to compare the vascular effects of two commonly used diabetes medications, rosiglitazone and glyburide in type 2 diabetic patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00123643
- Testing
- rosiglitazone, glyburide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- St. Paul Heart Clinic
Metabolic Syndrome
The Impact of Free Fatty Acid Reduction on Vascular Function in the Metabolic Syndrome
This study will test the hypothesis that reducing the release of free fatty acids (FFA) from fat cells will restore insulin-mediated, endothelium-dependent vasodilation in people with the metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00759291
- Testing
- acipimox
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Effect of Upper Airway Stimulation on Vascular Function in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
This study will evaluate the effect of hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) on different measures of cardiovascular function in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- Trial name
- NCT03051165
- Testing
- Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Treatment Withdrawal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Hypertension
Nebivolol Effect on Nitric Oxide Levels, Blood Pressure, and Renal Function in Kidney Transplant Patients
This study will investigate the blood pressure lowering efficacy of nebivolol among renal transplant recipients who are on calcineurin inhibitors which are believed to contribute to hypertension by sympathetic nervous system…
- Trial name
- NCT01157234
- Testing
- Nebivolol, Metoprolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Coronary Artery Disease
Study of the Vascular Effects of Serelaxin
This was a mechanistic study in patients with coronary artery disease on the effects of Serelaxin on micro- and macrovascular function.
- Trial name
- NCT01979614
- Testing
- Serelaxin
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Peripheral Vascular Disease, Intermittent Claudication
Effect of Nike FuelBand on Exercise and Function in Claudicants; a Randomised Controlled Trial
This is a randomised controlled study of patients suffering from intermittent claudication (IC), to assess the impact of wearing a Nike FuelBand (NFB) on walking distances, exercise levels and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT01822457
- Testing
- Nike FuelBand (NFB)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Stroke
Exercise-primed Upper Extremity Motor Practice in Chronic Stroke
The purpose of this project is to establish initial feasibility and tolerability of a combined aerobic exercise (AEx) and upper extremity motor practice intervention on upper extremity (UE) function in chronic stroke survivors.
- Trial name
- PUMP-Ex (NCT04259424)
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise + Duck Duck Punch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Peripheral Arterial Disease, Intermittent Claudication
Exercise Rehabilitation in Veterans With PAD
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) results in blockages of arteries (blood vessels) and decreased blood flow to the legs. This may cause difficulty or pain with walking or other activities that use leg muscles.
- Trial name
- NCT02607046
- Testing
- Exercise training, NMES
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease, Ischemic Heart Disease, Hypertensive Heart Disease), Uncontrolled Diabetes (HBA1c ≥ 10)
Piloting the IPROACTIF Program to Preserve Functioning and Prevent Cognitive Decline
Conduct a pilot randomized control to assess the preliminary efficacy of IPROACTIF, an occupational therapist-delivered primary care intervention for aging and chronic disease management.
- Trial name
- NCT04682977
- Testing
- IPROACTIF (Integrated PRimary Care and Occupational Therapy for Aging and Chronic Disease Treatment to preserve Independence and Functioning), Usual primary care services
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Hand Function, Stroke
TheraBracelet Phase I
This project aims to test a new technology that may improve hand function impaired from a stroke, thereby improving independence and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Hand Function, Stroke, Upper Extremity, Hemiparesis
- Trial name
- NCT03318341
- Testing
- Real Stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- TheraBracelet, Inc.
Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Choline and Cardiometabolic Health
Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), a metabolite produced by gut microbial metabolism of dietary choline, has recently been causally linked to atherosclerosis in animal models and has been shown to be predictive of cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- NCT04764162
- Testing
- Choline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Feasibility Study of a Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair System.
Prospective, multi-center, Phase I study of the Evalve Cardiovascular Valve Repair System (CVRS) in the treatment of mitral valve regurgitation. Patients will undergo 30-day, 6 month, 12 month, and 5 year clinical follow-up.
- Conditions
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Incompetence, Mitral Regurgitation
- Trial name
- EVEREST(I) (NCT00209339)
- Testing
- Percutaneous mitral valve repair (MitraClip Implant)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Abbott Medical Devices
Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis
Blood Lactate Concentrations With and Without Exercise in Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Fatigue is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms experienced in Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Trial name
- PDMSLac (NCT02184494)
- Testing
- pro5 AIRdaptive Power Plate (Badhoevedorp, The Netherlands)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Endothelial Dysfunction
Impact of Smoking Cessation and γ-Tocopherol to Restore Vascular Endothelial Function
Cigarette smoking is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is the leading cause of premature mortality in the US.
- Trial name
- NCT01314443
- Testing
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT), Gamma-Tocopherol, Smoking cessation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
Stroke, Healthy
Use of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Coupled With Constraint Induced Movement Therapy in Stroke Patient
The purpose of this study is to determine whether noninvasive brain stimulation associated with motor learning offers an additional benefit than motor learning alone in patients with stroke.
- Trial name
- tdcs (NCT01143649)
- Testing
- transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT), transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Stroke, Physical Disability
Concomitant Sensory Stimulation During Therapy to Enhance Hand Functional Recovery Post Stroke
The objective of this study is to determine if combining vibration with hand task practice is superior to hand task practice alone.
- Trial name
- NCT04569123
- Testing
- real stimulation, No stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Pre-diabetes, Obesity
Vascular Function, Endothelin, and Inflammation in Pre-diabetic Obesity Versus Lean Healthy Controls
Aims: 1. Does inflammation contribute importantly to concurrent defects in vascular and metabolic dysfunction in human pre-diabetic obesity? 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00837590
- Testing
- Chronic salsalate, Acute Salsalate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University