Clinical trials: Pulse Wave Analysis
Gout
Intensive Urate Lowering Therapy of Febuxostat Compared to Allopurinol on Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Gout
There is a mounting and clear association between hyperuricaemia, gout and the presence of traditional cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and CV event-equivalent conditions such as chronic kidney disease, metabolic syndrome, and…
- Trial name
- FORWARD (NCT02500641)
- Testing
- Febuxostat 80/120mg/day, Allopurinol 100 up to 600mg/day, Colchicine
- Where
- 26 sites in Germany, Italy and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Menarini International Operations Luxembourg SA
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The Effect of Exenatide Compared to Lantus Insulin on Vascular Function in Type 2 Diabetes
The main goals of the study are to evaluate the effect of Exenatide on endothelial-dependent vasodilation, as measured by flow mediated dilation (FMD), to evaluate the effect on endothelial-independent vasodilation, as measured…
- Trial name
- NCT00353834
- Testing
- Exenatide, Glargine Insulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Joslin Diabetes Center
Hypertension
Safety and Efficacy of Valsartan vs Atenolol and Hydrochlorothiazide Combination on Blood Flow in Hypertensive Patients
This study evaluated the effect of valsartan on small vessel blood flow in patients with mild-to-moderate hypertension in direct comparison to atenolol and hydrochlorothiazide.
- Trial name
- NCT00396656
- Testing
- Atenolol, Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)), Valsartan
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
A 16-Week Study to Evaluate the Effect of Advair DISKUS™ 250/50mcg on Arterial Stiffness in Subjects With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) if Advair DISKUS™ 250/50mcg BID modifies arterial stiffness which is a measure associated with risk of heart disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00857766
- Testing
- ADVAIR DISKUS™ 250/50mcg
- Where
- 24 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 249 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Hypertension, Healthy
Effect of Oral Caffeine and L-Citrulline Supplementation on Arterial Function in Healthy Males
Caffeine is an exceedingly popular and consumed pharmacological agent. Although caffeine is primarily consumed from coffee and tea beverages, it is also available in other forms such as sodas, energy drinks, tablets and capsules.
- Trial name
- NCT02214290
- Testing
- Caffeine, L-citrulline
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida State University