Clinical trials: sponsored by Florida State University
Stroke, Hemiparesis
The Acute Effects of Passive Vibration on Cardiovascular Function in Individuals With Stroke
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Of those who are affected by stroke, a third becomes permanently disabled.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Hemiparesis, Pre-Hypertension, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01841840
- Testing
- Low-Frequency Passive Vibration, High-Frequency Pasive Vibration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Obesity
Nighttime Macronutrient Choice and Combined Resistance and High-intensity Interval Training
Obesity is recognized as a major public health concern because of its link to potential fatal complications arising from metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT01830946
- Testing
- Whey Protein, Combined Resistance and High-Intensity Interval training, Casein Protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Obesity, Pre-hypertension
The Effects of Stretching Training on Arterial Function and Autonomic Control
Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Hypertension and abdominal obesity are associated with dysfunction of the main mechanisms of cardiovascular regulation, the autonomic nervous system and the vascular…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Pre-hypertension, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01741766
- Testing
- Stretching Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Obesity, Pre-hypertension
Diet and Whole-body Vibration Training on Cardiovascular and Autonomic Function
Obesity is a major risk factor for premature arterial abnormalities including high blood pressure and increased stiffness. Previous studies have shown that weight loss via lifestyle modifications is associated with a decrease in…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Pre-hypertension, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01741779
- Testing
- Whole Body Vibration Training, Hypocaloric diet, Whole body vibration training & diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University
Hypertension
Watermelon Supplementation and Arterial Stiffness
Increased abdominal obesity (waist circumference) and systolic blood pressure (BP) are main risk factors for the metabolic syndrome. Approximately 60% of adults in the United States are prehypertensive or hypertensive.
- Trial name
- NCT01185041
- Testing
- Watermelon Extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Florida State University