Clinical trials: Adrenergic Beta-Receptor Blockader
Long QT Syndrome, Cardiac Repolarization
Effect of Beta-blocker Therapy on QTc Response in Exercise and Recovery in Normal Subjects
Background. In congenital long QT syndrome type 1 (LQT1), episodes of ventricular tachycardia are usually triggered by exercise and can be prevented in most patients by beta-blocker therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00588965
- Testing
- Propranolol LA
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MetroHealth Medical Center
Hereditary Angioedema (HAE)
Open-label, Single-arm Study to Assess the Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of a Single Subcutaneous Dose of Icatibant in Healthy Japanese Volunteers
This is a single-dose study to evaluate the pharmacokinetics, safety, and tolerability of icatibant administered to adult Japanese subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT02045264
- Testing
- Icatibant (30 mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shire
Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Diabetic Neuropathic Ulcers
Beta Adrenergic Antagonist for the Healing of Chronic DFU
One in four Veterans is affected by diabetes and will develop a diabetic foot ulcer. Diabetic ulcers are very challenging to manage and are the most common cause of leg amputation.
- Conditions
- Chronic Diabetic Foot Ulcers, Diabetic Neuropathic Ulcers, Non Healing Wound
- Trial name
- BAART-DFU (NCT03282981)
- Testing
- Timolol, Non biologically active gel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Prediabetic State
Antihypertensive Medication Exposure as Risk for Impaired Glucose Tolerance: A PEAR Sub-Study
The purpose of this study is to determine if, in a subset of patients treated with a beta-blocker and diuretic, prediabetes is detectable to a greater extent through a 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) compared to fasting…
- Trial name
- NCT01099397
- Testing
- Oral glucose tolerance test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disability
Propranolol for Challenging Behaviors in Autism
Severe challenging behaviors such as aggression and self-injury can cause significant morbidity and decrease the quality of life for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disability, Aggression, Self-Injurious Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT04047355
- Testing
- Propranolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Cardiac Arrest, Sudden Cardiac Death
Treatment of Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias Refractory To Shock With Beta Blockers: The SHOCK and BLOCK Trial
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of metoprolol, a "beta blocker," in treating patients in the hospital with a cardiac arrest. It will be given intravenously (given into a vein).
- Conditions
- Cardiac Arrest, Sudden Cardiac Death, Ventricular Fibrillation, Tachycardia, Ventricular
- Trial name
- Shock n Block (NCT00401882)
- Testing
- Epinephrine, Metoprolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- David Haines, MD
Migraine Headache
Drug and Non-Drug Treatment Of Severe Migraine
The purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of preventive medication, behavior migraine management or the combination of preventive medication and behavior migraine management improves the outcome of optimal acute…
- Trial name
- TSM (NCT00910689)
- Testing
- Propranolol or nadolol, Behavioral Migraine Management (BMM), Optimal Acute Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 232 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio University
Heart Failure
Beta-Blockers in Heart Failure: Pharmacy-level Intervention Comparison
The overall objective of the proposed pilot study is to begin evaluation of two methods for promoting adherence to guidelines for beta-blocker therapy in heart failure.
- Trial name
- NCT01002456
- Testing
- Level 1: (provide site-specifi information), Level 2 (Provide site- and patient-specific information)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Heart Failure, Heart Failure, Diastolic
Pilot Deprescribing N-of-1 Trials for Beta-blockers in HFpEF
In this study, we will test the feasibility of N-of-1 trials for deprescribing beta-blockers in patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Heart Failure, Diastolic, Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Cardiac Failure
- Trial name
- NCT04757584
- Testing
- Beta blockers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Marfan Syndrome
Comparison of Two Medications Aimed at Slowing Aortic Root Enlargement in Individuals With Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a hereditary connective tissue disorder. Many individuals with this condition die because of the associated heart and blood vessel abnormalities.
- Trial name
- NCT00429364
- Testing
- Losartan Potassium, Atenolol
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Belgium and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 608 people
- Sponsor
- Carelon Research
Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Effect of Beta-blockers on Structural Remodeling and Gene Expression in the Failing Human Heart
The primary goal of the study is to measure in the intact human heart, the alterations in gene expression over time that are associated with reverse remodeling in response to β-blockade.
- Trial name
- BORG (NCT01798992)
- Testing
- Carvedilol, Metoprolol succinate, Metoprolol succinate + doxazosin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
High Blood Pressure
The Effect of Nebivolol on Endothelial Dysfunction in African Americans With Hypertension
High blood pressure (hypertension) is called the "silent killer" because many people do not know they have it, and do not know when it is well controlled.
- Trial name
- NCT01049009
- Testing
- Nebivolol, Metoprolol XL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Chronic Heart Failure
Association Between Genetic Polymorphism of Beta-adrenergic Receptor and Effects of Bisoprolol in Korean Heart Failure Patients.
At present, there is some clinical data for different functional response to beta-blockers associated with beta-adrenergic receptor polymorphisms.
- Trial name
- ABBA (NCT01104558)
- Testing
- Bisoprolol
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Brain Injuries, Craniocerebral Trauma
DASH After TBI Study: Decreasing Adrenergic or Sympathetic Hyperactivity After Traumatic Brain Injury
The investigators intend to determine the effect of adrenergic blockade on 1) short-term physiology, behavior, and cognition and 2) long-term neuropsychological outcomes after severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- Conditions
- Brain Injuries, Craniocerebral Trauma, Trauma, Nervous System, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01322048
- Testing
- IV Propranolol and Per Tube Clonidine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Locally Advanced Malignant Neoplasm, Breast Cancer
Study of Propranolol in Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
This study is being conducted in patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer that will be undergoing chemotherapy prior to surgery - neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01847001
- Testing
- Propranolol, DOT imaging, Paclitaxel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
An Observational Study of Beta-Blocker Use in Patients With COPD and Acute MI
The study is a prospective, observational study of patients admitted to the BLOCK COPD network hospitals with acute AMI and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to determine the prevalence of COPD in patients admitted to…
- Trial name
- BLOCK2 (NCT04717492)
- Testing
- Observational
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 584 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Hypertension
The Effect of Nebivolol on Insulin Sensitivity
The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomised trial to compare the insulin sensitivity, 24 hour blood pressure profile, and tolerability of nebivolol plus a thiazide-like diuretic versus atenolol plus a thiazide-like…
- Trial name
- NCT00125853
- Testing
- Nebivolol, Atenolol
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Examining Genetic Influence on Response to Beta-Blocker Medications in People With Type 2 Diabetes
Beta-blockers are medications used to treat cardiovascular disease (CVD) symptoms, including high blood pressure and chest pain.
- Trial name
- NCT00925119
- Testing
- Atenolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Hypertension, Female Sexual Dysfunction
Comparative Effects of Nebivolol and Metoprolol on Female Sexual Function
Beta-blockers (BB) are an important treatment for high blood pressure and heart disease. However beta-blockers can cause sexual dysfunction (SD) and this common side effect limits successful use of this class of medications.
- Trial name
- NCT00995072
- Testing
- nebivolol and metoprolol succinate, metoprolol succinate and nebivolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- East Coast Institute for Research
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
HMO Research Network CERT: Acute Myocardial Infarction
The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of direct-to-patient mailings designed to increase patient's adherence to prescribed beta-blockers following an acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
- Trial name
- NCT00211172
- Testing
- Beta-blocker adherence after an AMI
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 836 people
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente