Clinical trials: Vascular Function
Stroke
Cerebral Reorganization of Stroke Patients After Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation by Neuroimaging Analysis
The study aimed to figure out brain structural and functional reorganization evidence after repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation through the method of neuroimaging brain network analysis, such as resting-state functional…
- Trial name
- NCT03163758
- Testing
- real Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease
Myocardial Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
The purpose of this study is to examine the existence of heart abnormalities in patients with diabetes and the effect of pioglitazone in correcting these abnormalities.
- Trial name
- NCT01588470
- Testing
- pioglitazone
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Stroke
Effects of Device-assisted Practice of ADL on Arm/Hand Recovery in Individuals With Moderate to Severe Stroke
A large number of post-stroke survivors cannot functionally use their paretic upper extremity (UE). This study therefore investigates effects of device-assisted practice of activities of daily living (ADL) in a close-to-normal…
- Trial name
- NCT04077073
- Testing
- ReIn-Hand, Robot
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Aging, Arterial Stiffness
Inorganic Nitrate Supplementation on Cerebrovascular Aging and Arterial Stiffness Study
This study investigates the effect of dietary inorganic nitrate supplementation on 1) large elastic artery stiffness and hemodynamics and 2) cerebrovascular function in middle-aged and older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Arterial Stiffness, Endothelial Dysfunction, Hypertension
- Trial name
- INCA (NCT03617302)
- Testing
- Experimental: Nitrate-containing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gary L. Pierce, PhD
Stroke, Acute, Stroke
Treatments for Recovery of Hand Function in Acute Stroke Survivors
Impaired hand function is one of the most frequently persisting consequences of stroke. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether two different types of treatment improve recovery of hand function after stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Acute, Stroke, Hemiparesis, Hemiplegia
- Trial name
- NCT00565045
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Psoriasis, Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Inflammation in Psoriasis - Apremilast
The purpose of the VIP-A study is to determine the effect of apremilast on aortic vascular inflammation, cardiometabolic biomarkers and body composition in patients with moderate-severe psoriasis.
- Trial name
- VIP-A (NCT03082729)
- Testing
- Apremilast
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Stroke
Neurophysiological and Kinematic Predictors of Response in Chronic Stroke
The purpose of this study is to design a predictive model of stroke recovery based on baseline measurements of arm movement and brain physiology.
- Trial name
- SRT4 (NCT02658630)
- Testing
- Robot + TTT exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Stroke, Peripheral Neuropathy
Arm Motor Control on Bi and Uni ADLs
This study is being performed to assess how certain chronic disabilities - stroke, upper extremity (UE) amputation, spinal cord injuries (SCI), cerebral palsy (CP) - differ from healthy subjects in their ability to perform ADLs.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Peripheral Neuropathy, Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy
- Trial name
- BiAs (NCT02778529)
- Testing
- Bilateral assessment robots (BiAS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Stroke
Cognitive Impact of Pomegranate Polyphenols Following Ischemic Stroke
The purpose of this study is to determine whether pomegranate supplements improve cognitive functioning following stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT02442804
- Testing
- POMx
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Cystic Fibrosis
Blood Flow and Vascular Function in Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) has many health consequences. A reduction in the ability to perform exercise in patients with CF is related to greater death rates, steeper decline in lung function, and more frequent lung infections.
- Trial name
- CF-FLOW (NCT02057458)
- Testing
- Sildenafil (Acute-1 hour), Sildenafil (Subchronic-4 weeks)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Vascular Function
Effect of Black Tea on Vascular Function
Epidemiological studies indicate that regular consumption of three cups of black tea per day reduces the risk of stroke or myocardial infarction.
- Trial name
- Heraclitus (NCT01945970)
- Testing
- Black tea extract, Positive control
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unilever R&D
Vascular Health of Postmenopausal Women
Acute Effects of Watermelon on Vascular Function and Serum Lycopene
This study aimed to examine the effects of a one-time dose of 100% watermelon juice on circulating lycopene levels and measures of vascular health among a cohort of postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT03608254
- Testing
- 100% watermelon juice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
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
Hemiparesis, Stroke
A Brain Centered Neuroengineering Approach for Motor Recovery After Stroke: Combined rTMS and BCI Training
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the combination of low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and motor-imagery-based brain computer interface (BCI) training is effective for enhancing…
- Trial name
- NCT02132520
- Testing
- rTMS, BCI Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Age-related Macular Degeneration
Changes in Retinal Function After Intravitreal Ranibizumab for Age-related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness, is caused by an abnormal growth of the vessels beneath the retina.
- Trial name
- NCT00539734
- Testing
- ranibizumab
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Prince of Songkla University
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Effect of Rosuvastatin Therapy in Patients With Stable Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether rosuvastatin improves measures of endothelial function, decreases measures of inflammation, and improves pulmonary function in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary…
- Trial name
- RODEO (NCT00929734)
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Akershus
Peripheral Artery Disease
Telmisartan Plus Exercise to Improve Functioning in Peripheral Artery Disease
The TELEX trial will establish whether telmisartan alone improves walking performance in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD).
- Trial name
- TELEX (NCT02593110)
- Testing
- Supervised Treadmill Exercise Therapy, Telmisartan, "No exercise" control group
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Aphasia, Cerebrovascular Accident
Treating Intention In Aphasia: Neuroplastic Substrates
The purpose of this study is to determine if an "intentional act" improves treatment response for patients with nonfluent aphasia. The treatment involves naming pictures and saying members of categories.
- Trial name
- NCT00567242
- Testing
- Word-finding with intention component, Word-finding with no intention component
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Coronary Artery Disease, Myocardial Infarction
Impact of a Corrie Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
In this randomized clinical trial, the researchers are investigating whether a multi-component virtual/hybrid cardiac rehabilitation program will improve functional status, cholesterol level, overall cardiovascular health…
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Myocardial Infarction, Myocardial Ischemia, Coronary Artery Occlusion
- Trial name
- mTECH-Rehab (NCT05238103)
- Testing
- Corrie Hybrid Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 259 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Thrombocytopenia, Myocardial Infarction
Aspirin in Patients With Myocardial Infarction and Thrombocytopenia
Primary Objective: To determine the risk of bleeding from ASA therapy in thrombocytopenic patients who develop Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), and assess its effect on the overall morbidity and mortality in these patients as well…
- Trial name
- NCT00501345
- Testing
- Aspirin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center