Clinical trials: Stiffness
Lower Back Pain
Investigating the Effects of a Spinal Mobilisation Intervention in People With Lower Back Pain
The objective of the study is to measure and analyse the effect of a spinal mobilisation intervention on muscle tissue quality in people with lower back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04012970
- Testing
- Manual spinal mobilisations
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Edinburgh Napier University
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Effects of Exercise Training Intensity on Fitness and Insulin Sensitivity in African Americans
African Americans are at a substantially greater type 2 diabetes risk compared to Caucasians; however, very little data are available on the effects of exercise training on type 2 diabetes risk factors in at risk African…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Sedentary Lifestyle
- Trial name
- HI-PACE (NCT02892331)
- Testing
- Moderate intensity exercise training (MOD-INT), High Intensity exercise training (HI-INT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Aging, Arterial Stiffness
Inorganic Nitrate Supplementation on Cerebrovascular Aging and Arterial Stiffness Study
This study investigates the effect of dietary inorganic nitrate supplementation on 1) large elastic artery stiffness and hemodynamics and 2) cerebrovascular function in middle-aged and older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Arterial Stiffness, Endothelial Dysfunction, Hypertension
- Trial name
- INCA (NCT03617302)
- Testing
- Experimental: Nitrate-containing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gary L. Pierce, PhD
Cystic Fibrosis
Blood Flow and Vascular Function in Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) has many health consequences. A reduction in the ability to perform exercise in patients with CF is related to greater death rates, steeper decline in lung function, and more frequent lung infections.
- Trial name
- CF-FLOW (NCT02057458)
- Testing
- Sildenafil (Acute-1 hour), Sildenafil (Subchronic-4 weeks)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Fibromyalgia
Safety and Efficacy Study of Xyrem® (Sodium Oxybate) in Subjects With Fibromyalgia.
The objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Xyrem® in long term use.
- Trial name
- NCT00423605
- Testing
- Xyrem®
- Where
- 91 sites in United States, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 560 people
- Sponsor
- Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Portal Hypertension, Liver Fibroses
Impact of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts on Liver Stiffness
Pilot study examining changes in liver stiffness measured by ultrasound before and after TIPS creation
- Trial name
- NCT03352882
- Testing
- Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Single Ventricle Heart Disease
Evaluation of Fontan-associated Hepatic Stiffness and the Efficacy of Udenafil in Reducing Liver Stiffness
A study to evaluate the efficacy of MZ101 therapy in reducing liver stiffness.
- Trial name
- FALD (NCT03430583)
- Testing
- Udenafil
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Mezzion Pharma Co. Ltd
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Prednisone Timed-Release Tablet (TRT) Study: Modified-Release (MR) Formulation of Prednisone Compared to Standard Immediate-Release (IR) Prednisone in Participants With Rheumatoid Arthritis
The objective of this study is to investigate if low doses of prednisone MR formulation, given at night and, with active drug release at 2 am, are more effective in controlling joint stiffness, and other disease symptoms of…
- Trial name
- NCT00146640
- Testing
- MR Prednisone, IR Prednisone
- Where
- 24 sites in Germany, Poland
- Volunteers
- 288 people
- Sponsor
- Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
A 24-week Arterial Stiffness Study With Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol in COPD
The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of fluticasone furoate/vilanterol Inhalation Powder on arterial stiffness compared with placebo and vilanterol over a 24-week treatment period in subjects with COPD and aortic…
- Trial name
- NCT01336608
- Testing
- Fluticasone Furoate/Vilanterol, Vilanterol
- Where
- 72 sites in United States, Germany and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 446 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Marfan Syndrome
Comparison of Aliskiren vs Negative Controls on Aortic Stiffness in Patients With MFS
Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an inherited disorder of connective tissue with morbidity and mortality from aortic dilatation and dissection.
- Trial name
- NCT01715207
- Testing
- Aliskiren, Atenolol
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
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
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
Marfan Syndrome
Effects of Losartan Versus Atenolol on Aortic and Cardiac Muscle Stiffness in Adults With Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder with morbidity and mortality from aortic dilation and dissection. The degree of aortic dilation and response to beta-blockade (standard of care) vary in adults with…
- Trial name
- NCT00723801
- Testing
- Atenolol, Losartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Fibromyalgia
Neurotropin Treatment of Fibromyalgia
This study will examine the safety and effectiveness of the experimental drug, neurotropin, for preventing or easing pain associated with fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT00366535
- Testing
- Neurotropin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR)
Heart Failure, Congestive Heart Failure
Vasodilator Therapy for Heart Failure and Preserved Ejection Fraction
The main objective is to test the effect of prolonged therapy (24 weeks) with isosorbide dinitrate ± hydralazine on arterial wave reflections (primary endpoint).
- Trial name
- NCT01516346
- Testing
- Isosorbide Dinitrate, Isosorbide Dinitrate + Hydralazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Efficacy of Lodotra®(Prednisone) in Reduction of Morning Stiffness Duration(K-IMPROvE)
This study is multicenter, Ph IV, single arm, interventional study to assess relative reduction of morning stiffness of Lodotra® in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.Study medication will start after study visit at baseline (week 0…
- Trial name
- NCT02072200
- Testing
- Lodotra®
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- Mundipharma Korea Ltd
Prehypertension, Blood Pressure
The Effects of a Jump Rope Exercise Program on Vascular Health, Inflammatory Markers in Prehypertensive Adolescent Girls
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a 12-week jump rope exercise program on blood pressure, arterial stiffness, vasodilating and vasoconstricting factors, inflammatory markers, and body composition in…
- Conditions
- Prehypertension, Blood Pressure, Abdominal Obesity, Adiposity
- Trial name
- NCT03534427
- Testing
- Jump rope exercise intervention
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pusan National University
Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension, Autonomic Failure
Effect of Midodrine vs Abdominal Compression on Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Autonomic Failure Patients
The purpose of this study is to learn more about the effects of abdominal compression and the medication midodrine, two interventions used for the treatment of orthostatic hypotension (low blood pressure on standing), on…
- Conditions
- Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension, Autonomic Failure, Pure Autonomic Failure, Multiple System Atrophy
- Trial name
- NCT04620382
- Testing
- Midodrine, Abdominal compression
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Tissue Pain
Optical Measurements of the Skin Surface to Infer Distinctions in Myofascial Tissue Stiffness
This study involves imaging the skin movements of surface tissue on the back. A clinician will perform assessment and intervention procedures manually, using manual and light movements of stretch and compression.
- Trial name
- OptMeasSkin (NCT06390085)
- Testing
- Soft tissue manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Chronic Kidney Disease, Cardiovascular Disease
Management of Cardiovascular Disease in Kidney Disease (MaCK) Study
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the largest concerns for patients with Chronic kidney disease (CKD). At present time the investigators do not have proven effective strategies to reduce high CVD related deaths in CKD.
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Inflammation, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- MaCK (NCT03636152)
- Testing
- MRI carotid, APWV, Hydroxychloroquine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development