Clinical trials: Vascular Stiffness
Heart Failure and Reduced Ejection Fraction
Study of Effects of Sacubitril/Valsartan vs. Enalapril on Aortic Stiffness in Patients With Mild to Moderate HF With Reduced Ejection Fraction
To determine whether treatment with sacubitril/valsartan provides a superior effect on aortic characteristic impedance compared to enalapril in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (left ventricular ejection…
- Trial name
- EVALUATE-HF (NCT02874794)
- Testing
- LCZ696 (sacubitril/valsartan), Enalapril
- Where
- 81 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 465 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Hypertension
Galectin-3 Blockade in Patients With High Blood Pressure
This study will investigate if Modified Citrus Pectin (MCP) can help people with high blood pressure. MCP is a dietary supplement that is derived from plants, and therefore is not subject to approval by the U.S.
- Trial name
- NCT01960946
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Large Artery Stiffness, Aortic Disease
Phenotyping Heterogeneity and Regionality of the Aorta
The aorta distributes cardiac stroke volume into the whole body through its finetuned conductance function, that is propagation and modulation of flow pattern.
- Conditions
- Large Artery Stiffness, Aortic Disease, Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm
- Trial name
- PHaRAo (NCT05603520)
- Testing
- Collection of Clinical Data
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf
Stroke
Identifying the Optimal Dynamic Ankle-Foot Orthosis Bending Stiffness for Individuals Post-Stroke
Ankle braces are commonly prescribed to individuals who have suffered a stroke to help their ankle joints work properly, which allows these individuals to walk better.
- Trial name
- NCT06304519
- Testing
- Dynamic ankle-foot orthosis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Endothelial Dysfunction, Vascular Stiffness
Sodium Lowering Vascular Effects Trial
The proposed mechanistic trial will test the effect of dietary sodium reduction on cardiac and vascular structure and function in those with elevated blood pressure or hypertension.
- Conditions
- Endothelial Dysfunction, Vascular Stiffness, Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, Left Ventricular Dysfunction
- Trial name
- SOLVE (NCT05388032)
- Testing
- Sodium Reduction Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Tulane University
Hypertension
Fluid Overload Management and Vascular Stiffness in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients With Hypertension
This study aims to reduce fluid overload in order to control blood pressure of hypertensive CKD patients using bio-impedance assessment of fluid status and using a diuretic therapy algorithm.
- Trial name
- NCT05378750
- Testing
- Diuretic algorithm
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Blood Pressure
Blueberry Consumption Improves Vascular Function and Lowers Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women With Pre- and Stage 1-hypertension
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) continues to be the leading cause of death in the U.S. Americans have been more concerned about their blood cholesterol levels and dietary cholesterol intakes rather than their overall cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- NCT01686282
- Testing
- Freeze-dried Blueberry Powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Vascular Calcification, Systemic and Arterial Stiffness
Treatment to Reduce Vascular Calcification in Hemodialysis Patients Using Vitamin K
The proposed study will seek to evaluate the prevalence and the progression of vascular calcification in a cohort of maintenance hemodialysis patients in Asian population.
- Conditions
- Vascular Calcification, Systemic and Arterial Stiffness, Complication of Hemodialysis, Deficiency of Vitamin K2
- Trial name
- TReVasc-HDK (NCT02870829)
- Testing
- menaquinone-7
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 178 people
- Sponsor
- National University Health System, Singapore
Coronary Artery Disease, Arteriosclerosis
Associations Between Diabetes, Arterial Stiffness and Fibulin-1 in Patients Undergoing Heart- and Vascular Surgery?
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is frequently appearing in patients with cardiovascular disease and these patients, as a consequence herby, has a lesser prognosis. DM is often related to increased arterial stiffness and hypertension.
- Conditions
- Coronary Artery Disease, Arteriosclerosis, Carotid Stenosis, Thrombosis
- Trial name
- NCT01106573
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 1,400 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Cardiovascular Disease, Coronary Heart Disease
Effects of Tart Cherry and Aroniaberry Supplementation on Endothelial Function and Cardiovascular Measures in Healthy Older Adults: Interactions With Genotype and Proteome
Background: Heart disease is the leading cause of death and disabilities in the United States. Diets high in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT02379403
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
High Blood Pressure
Heart and Blood Pressure Study: The Effect of Aortic Impedance on Myocardial Relaxation
Does dilation of blood vessels (vasodilation), which decreases aortic stiffness, have a greater effect on heart myocardium relaxation (diastole) than vasodilation which affects mean pressure equally without improving aortic…
- Trial name
- NCT00204984
- Testing
- oral hydralazine and intravenous nesiritide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Hypertensive Disorder of Pregnancy, Sleep Apnea, Obstructive
Positive Airway Pressure Treatment of Obstructive Sleep-disordered Breathing in Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
The purpose of this study is to conduct a pilot randomized, controlled trial to evaluate the feasibility and obtain pilot outcome data for a subsequent definitive trial evaluating the effects of postitive airway pressure (PAP)…
- Trial name
- NCT03309826
- Testing
- Positive Airway Pressure, Nasal Dilator Strip
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Dr John Kimoff
Hypertension
Effects of Acute Ingestion of Dark Chocolate on Endothelial Function in Hypertensive Patients
We aimed to identify clinical and vascular parameters of treated hypertensive patients who present beneficial effects of dark chocolate for one-week period on vascular function.
- Trial name
- NCT01314924
- Testing
- Dark chocolate
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Pedro Ernesto
Kidney Disease, Hypercalcemia
Arterial Stiffness and Decreased Bone Buffering Capacity in Hemodialysis Patients
Renal patients have an increased risk for cardiovascular complications. There is also increased vascular calcification and bone metabolism is similarly abnormal in patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00485706
- Testing
- high calcium dialysate
- Where
- Belgium
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Vasculitis, Systemic, Kawasaki Disease
Cardiovascular Status of Children 5 Years After Kawasaki Disease
The aim of present study is to determine cardiovascular status of children who had KD in past and to identify possible biochemical markers of cardiovascular damage in those patients.
- Trial name
- CAVASAKI (NCT03750123)
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Coronary Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Arterial Stiffness in Type 2 Diabetic Patients With Severe Periodontitis
Studies were found that a significant relationship between the severe periodontitis and increased CAVI values. While the exact mechanisms linking periodontitis, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease are not yet fully…
- Conditions
- Coronary Heart Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Periodontitis, Arterial Stiffness
- Trial name
- NCT05866497
- Testing
- clinical periodontal measurements, CAVI measurements
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pamukkale University
Germline Mutation in the NOTCH 3 Gene, Cardiovascular Disease
CADASIL Disease Discovery
Cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarct (CADASIL) is a lethal disease caused by a gene mutation that affects arteries in the brain. Symptoms include migraines, strokes, memory loss, and dementia.
- Conditions
- Germline Mutation in the NOTCH 3 Gene, Cardiovascular Disease, Arterial Stiffness, Pathogenesis of CADASIL
- Trial name
- NCT02821780
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Healthy, Diabetes Type 2
Assessment of Three Instruments for the Non-invasive Measurement of Arterial Stiffness.
The ASI Non-Invasive Arterial Stiffness Screening Device (ASI Device) is an investigational device under development for the non-invasive assessment of arterial stiffness.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Diabetes Type 2, Obesity, Coronary Artery Disease
- Trial name
- ASI-2012 (NCT01722474)
- Testing
- ASI Device
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Hypertension
Predictive Factors of Systolic Dysfunction in Non-complicated Hypertensive Patients
Hypertension is a major cardiovascular risk factor. Heart failure is one of its main complications but the factors that influence its development are still insufficiently known.
- Trial name
- GLOBAL-HTN (NCT02841696)
- Testing
- Cardiac echography
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 183 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Hypovitaminosis D
Diabetes Intervention Trial With Vitamin D in Subjects of Nordic and Sub-Indian Ethnicity
The aim of this 6 months study is to evaluate the metabolic effects of 400.000-600.000 IU of vitamin D supplementation in subjects with type 2 diabetes and hypovitaminosis D.
- Trial name
- DIVINE (NCT00992797)
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol, Orange juice
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Aker