Clinical trials: Stiffness
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A Study of the Effect of Tocilizumab on Markers of Atherogenic Risk in Patients With Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
This 2 arm study will investigate the effects of tocilizumab on lipids, arterial stiffness, and markers of atherogenic risk in patients with moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT00535782
- Testing
- Tocilizumab, Methotrexate
- Where
- 40 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Arthritis, Joint Pain
A Controlled Study to Evaluate the Effects of a Topical Cream on Symptoms of Arthritis, Joint, and Muscle Pain
This is a randomized, triple-blind, controlled clinical trial evaluating the effects of Saje Pain Release Joint \& Arthritis Cream on symptoms of arthritis, joint pain, and muscle pain in adults aged 20-65.
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07767669
- Testing
- Intervention (Saje Pain Release Joint & Arthritis Cream)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Saie Beauty
Liver Diseases
Development of a New Method for Liver Stiffness Measurement Using FibroScan
This is an European, prospective, interventional, multicenter clinical investigation that will take place in 2 French sites. 153 adults patients will be included.
- Trial name
- M148 (NCT06519331)
- Testing
- Research FibroScan (FS)
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- Echosens
Hypertension
Effects of Nebivolol Versus Metoprolol Succinate on Endothelial Function
An impairment of endothelial function plays the central role in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases and their complications.
- Trial name
- NEMENDAS (NCT01248338)
- Testing
- metoprolol succinate, Nebivolol
- Where
- Estonia
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Berlin-Chemie AG Menarini Group
Liver Diseases
Validation of the New Vibration-guided FibroScan Examination
This is an European, prospective, interventional, multicenter clinical investigation that will take place in 2 French sites. 100 adults patients will be included.
- Trial name
- NCT05567328
- Testing
- Research FibroScan (FS)
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 270 people
- Sponsor
- Echosens
Hypertension
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of LCZ696 on Aortic Stiffness in Subjects With Hypertension
This was the first evaluation of the effects of LCZ696 on local and regional measures of aortic stiffness in subjects with mild to moderate hypertension and widened pulse pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT01870739
- Testing
- sacubitril/valsartan (LCZ696), olmesartan, Amlodipine (Optional)
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany, Switzerland and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Osteoarthritis, Knee
A Pilot Study Assessing the Treatment Responsiveness of a Novel Osteoarthritis Stiffness Scale
Osteoarthritis is a common, chronic, progressive, skeletal, degenerative disorder that frequently affects several joints such as knee, hip, spine and hands.This placebo-controlled clinical trial assessed the effects of naproxen…
- Trial name
- NCT03570554
- Testing
- Naproxen Sodium (Aleve, BAY117031), Acetaminophen ER, Celecoxib
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Cardiovascular Disease
STRETCH Study: Effect of Distensibility on Endothelial-Dependent Vasoreactivity in Patients With ISH
Determine whether increasing arterial distensibility by decreasing advanced glycation end-product (AGE) cross-link components of vascular stiffness improves (a) endothelial-mediated vasoreactivity at rest, as assessed by…
- Trial name
- NCT00277875
- Testing
- ALT-711 (alagebrium chloride)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Synvista Therapeutics, Inc
Cirrhosis
Spleen Stiffness Measurement With FibroScan
FibroScan® (Echosens, Paris, France) is an active non implantable medical device marketed in Europe since December 2003 and is currently used in many countries.
- Trial name
- NCT02180113
- Testing
- Fibroscan® examination
- Where
- 7 sites in France, Italy and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 403 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Echosens
Degenerative Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
VEGA Prospective Kiel
Voluntary Post-Marketing Clinical Follow-up (PMCF) as part of the post marketing surveillance plan for the product under investigation.
- Trial name
- NCT02802085
- Testing
- VEGA Knee
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Aesculap AG
Degenerative Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Evaluation of the PHENO4U Data Platform in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty
Prospective, multinational pilot study for evaluation of the Pheno4U data platform in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) patients
- Conditions
- Degenerative Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Posttraumatic Arthropathy, Chronic Instability of Knee
- Trial name
- Pheno4U Pilot (NCT05302934)
- Testing
- Pheno4U
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Aesculap AG
Healthy Subjects
Evaluation of the Stiffness and Pressure Applied on the Lower Leg by a New Compression Bandage on Healthy Subjects
This study evaluates the stiffness and interface pressures of a new compression system URGOBD001 on healthy subjects, compares with a short stretch bandage and a multi component bandage.
- Trial name
- FUSION (NCT04159844)
- Testing
- URGOBD001, URGOBD001 associated with wading
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laboratoires URGO
Joint Health, Mobility
A Clinical Trial to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of a Plant-based Cetylated Fatty Acids (CFA) on Knee Pain and Stiffness in Healthy Adults With Persistent Knee Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the efficacy and safety of plant-derived cetylated fatty acids (CFA) on joint health and mobility in adults with persistent knee pain.
- Conditions
- Joint Health, Mobility, Knee Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07695714
- Testing
- Plant-derived cetylated fatty acids (CFA)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Everwell Health
Arthritis, Rheumatoid
Study in Patients With Moderated to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis Who Have Failed to Combination Therapy of Conventional Disease-modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (cDMARDs) to cDMARD Plus ANti-TNF Versus cDMARDs in Real World
This study will be conducted to observe the disease activity change of Conventional Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (cDMARD) plus anti-tumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF) from baseline to 6 months compared with cDMARDs, as…
- Trial name
- HUMAN (NCT03264703)
- Where
- 15 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 212 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Korea Inc.
Shoulder Stiffness
Can Vitamin C Reduce the Risk of Postoperative Shoulder Stiffness?
Postoperative shoulder stiffness is a common complication after shoulder surgery (incidence 10-15%). The symptoms consist primarily in a painful impairment of the mobility of the glenohumeral joint, usually after initially good…
- Trial name
- VitC (NCT04472000)
- Testing
- Vitamin C
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Lindenhofgruppe AG
Fibromyalgia
A Safety and Efficacy Study of Xyrem® in Subjects With Fibromyalgia
The objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Xyrem® compared to placebo for the treatment of fibromyalgia in a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, parallel group trial.
- Trial name
- NCT00371137
- Testing
- Xyrem®
- Where
- 70 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 548 people
- Sponsor
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Hypertension
Study to Determine the Effects of Nebivolol and Hydrochlorothiazide in African Americans With Hypertension
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of Nebivolol and Hydrochlorothiazide on blood pressure in African Americans with high blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NASAA (NCT00999752)
- Testing
- Nebivolol, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- InVasc Therapeutics, Inc.
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
A Study of Postprandial Hyperglycemia in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes
This Study is looking at whether high blood glucose levels after a meal affect arterial stiffness more or less than low blood glucose levels, and whether certain cardiovascular markers influence the outcome of this.
- Trial name
- NCT01159938
- Testing
- Lispro
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
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
Preterm Birth
Impact of Pessary Treatment on Cervical Stiffness Measurement and Birth Outcomes in Patients at Risk for Preterm Birth
Background: A preterm birth remain a worldwide important socioeconomic burden since prematurity has been consistently implicated in a wide range of health medical problems affecting newborn child and contributed in up to more…
- Trial name
- NCT05267717
- Testing
- Non-interventional study, all patients being tested with AG Pregnolia System to assess the values of the Cervical Stiffness
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Asklepios proresearch