Clinical trials: Vascular Stiffness
Elevated Blood Pressure
Mindfulness and Neural Cardiovascular Control in Humans
This study evaluates the impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on sympathetic nerve activity and arterial stiffness.
- Trial name
- NCT03626363
- Testing
- Stress Management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michigan Technological University
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Health Behavior
Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Perimenopausal Latinas
The goal of this study is to pilot test a 12-week behavioral intervention among perimenopausal Latinas (age 40-55 years) that integrates evidence-based education with physical activity, stress management, and coping skills…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Health Behavior, Physical Activity, Self Efficacy
- Trial name
- NCT04313751
- Testing
- Education, Physical Activity, and Stress Management Program, Wait-list
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Hypertension
Study of the Safety and Efficacy of LCZ696 on Arterial Stiffness in Elderly Patients With Hypertension
The study examined the efficacy of LCZ696 in comparison to the ARB olmesartan on Central Aortic Systolic Blood Pressure (CASP) and other measures of central hemodynamics and arterial stiffness in elderly patients with an elevated…
- Trial name
- NCT01692301
- Testing
- LCZ696, Olmesartan, amlodipine
- Where
- 47 sites in United States, Argentina and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 454 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness
Healthy Aging Through Functional Food
The purpose of this study is to determine whether dietary inducers of glyoxalase 1 are effective in improving metabolic and vascular health.
- Conditions
- Glucose Intolerance, Aortic Stiffness, Vasodilation
- Trial name
- HATFF (NCT02095873)
- Testing
- Glyoxalase 1 (Glo1) inducer
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Warwick
Diabetes, Pre-hypertension
Effect of the Direct Renin Inhibitor Aliskiren on Endothelial Function and Arterial Stiffness in Diabetic Subjects
The study will evaluate the effects of the direct renin inhibitor, aliskiren, on flow-mediated dilation of the brachial artery and on central aortic pressure in diabetic patients with pre-hypertension or Stage 1 hypertension.
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Pre-hypertension, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01349114
- Testing
- aliskiren 300 mg once daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hypertension
LAAS (Losartan Anti-Atherosclerosis Study)(0954-330)(COMPLETED)
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate efficacy, arterial stiffness measured by Pulse Wave Velocity (PWV) of Losartan potassium group compared to Carvedilol group after 24 weeks of treatment in patients with the…
- Trial name
- NCT00496834
- Testing
- losartan potassium, Comparator: carvedilol, Comparator: losartan (+) hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Carotid Atherosclerosis, Carotid Intimal Medial Thickness 1
Effects of Lutein Supplementation on Subclinical Atherosclerosis
This study is to investigate the possible positive effects of lutein and lycopene supplementation on early atherosclerosis in Beijing.
- Trial name
- NCT01534533
- Testing
- Lutein group, Combination group, Normal lutein control group
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University
Vascular Aging
Sodium Nitrite to Treat Arterial Aging
The proposed research will determine the effectiveness of nitrite, a naturally occurring compound in the body, for improving the health and function of arteries in middle-aged and older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT02022670
- Testing
- Sodium Nitrite
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Menopause, Hypertension
Taekwondo Training and Postmenopausal Women With Stage-2 Hypertension
Aging is associated with hormonal imbalances and progressive decreases in arterial health and function. It is crucial to prevent or reduce the negative effects of aging on hormonal balance and the vasculature by implementing…
- Trial name
- NCT03544307
- Testing
- Taekwondo training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Kosin University
Menopause, Hypertension
The Effects of Swimming on Elderly Women With Stage-2 Hypertension
Aging is associated with progressive decreases in arterial health and function as well as overall fitness. It is crucial to prevent or reduce the negative effects of aging on the vasculature and fitness components by implementing…
- Trial name
- NCT03546270
- Testing
- Swimming
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University
Heart Failure
Dietary Prevention of Heart Failure in Hypertensive Metabolic Syndrome
Tens of thousands of Veterans have heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), and suffer poor quality of life, frequent hospitalizations, and high death rates.
- Trial name
- NCT03170375
- Testing
- Performance of WHEELS-I in promoting DASH/SRD adoption
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Prehypertension, Gout
Study of Febuxostat Effect on Blood Pressure in Patients With High Normal Blood Pressure
High normal blood pressure, also called prehypertension, is a significant problem. High uric acid in the blood, the same thing that causes gout, may cause higher blood pressures.
- Conditions
- Prehypertension, Gout, Pulse Wave Velocity, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01472692
- Testing
- Febuxostat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Congenital Heart Disease
Acute Effects of Inhaled Treprostinil in Fontan Patients
In this pilot study investigators propose to explore the effects of a locally delivered inhaled pulmonary vasodilator (inhaled treprostinil) on exercise performance, pulmonary blood flow, venous pressure response and vascular…
- Trial name
- NCT02769624
- Testing
- Treprostinil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
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
Atherosclerosis
Arterial Function and Atherosclerosis in Essential Thrombocythemia
The aim of the study is to examine (a) whether patients with JAK2 V617F positive ET in comparison to age-and sex-matched, apparently healthy control subjects show more advanced progression of arterial stiffness, pulse-wave…
- Trial name
- NCT03828422
- Testing
- imaging
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Coronary Artery Disease
Effects of Agonists of Glucagon Like Peptide - 1 Receptors (GLP-1R) on Arterial Stiffness, Endothelial Glycocalyx and Coronary Flow Reserve in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Arterial stiffness is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Moreover, the integrity of endothelial glycocalyx plays a vital role in vascular permeability, inflammation and elasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT03010683
- Testing
- Liraglutide, Metformin
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Vascular Stiffness, Insulin Sensitivity
Effect of Hyperglycemia on Microvascular Perfusion in Healthy Adults
The investigators are studying the effects of Hyperglycemia on vascular function and insulin sensitivity on healthy adults
- Trial name
- EJB050 (NCT03520569)
- Testing
- Octreotide, Insulin, Dextrose 20% solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Arterial Stiffness, Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System
RAAS and Arterial Stiffness in SCI
The study is examining differences in central arterial stiffness, orthostatic changes in blood pressure, norepinephrine, and plasma renin in individuals with spinal cord injury compared with age-matched uninjured controls.
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System, Orthostatic Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04510974
- Testing
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Cognitive Impairment, Executive Dysfunction
Vascular Mechanisms for the Effects of Loss of Ovarian Hormone Function on Cognition in Women
Complaints about memory and thinking are common in women as they go through menopause and estrogen levels fall. The ovarian hormone estrogen is important for supporting normal cognitive function, and changes in brain activity and…
- Conditions
- Cognitive Impairment, Executive Dysfunction, Endothelial Dysfunction, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02122198
- Testing
- Leuprolide acetate, Estradiol, Medroxyprogesterone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
Impact of Grafts and Endografts for Abdominal Aneurysms on Arterial Stiffness.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate by non-invasive methods the change in central hemodynamics and arterial stiffness produced by grafts and endografts after abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
- Trial name
- NCT02642952
- Testing
- non-invasive methods
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal