Clinical trials: Vascular Stiffness, open to volunteers
Meningioma
3D MRE-Based Evaluation of Meningioma Mechanical Properties and Histological Features
This prospective single-center study aims to evaluate the feasibility and clinical utility of three-dimensional magnetic resonance elastography (3D MRE) in assessing tumor stiffness and adhesion in patients with meningioma…
- Trial name
- NCT06955208
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Elastography, Intraoperative Assessment and Recording
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shengjing Hospital
Hypertension, Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Cf-PWV and TyG Index Study
This study aims to investigate how metabolic health is related to arterial stiffness and daily blood pressure patterns. High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart disease worldwide, but cardiovascular risk is not…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Insulin Resistance Syndrome, Arterial Stiffness, Cardiovascular Risk
- Trial name
- RIGID-TyG (NCT07589374)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Base
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Cardiovascular Diseases
NightWare and Cardiovascular Health in Women With PTSD
The purpose of this study is to determine whether NightWare therapeutic intervention improves biomarkers of vascular and renal function in premenopausal women with PTSD-related nightmares, and examine whether these improvements…
- Conditions
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Cardiovascular Diseases, Autonomic Dysfunction, Vascular Stiffness
- Trial name
- NCT07021014
- Testing
- NightWare
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure
Prebiotic Effects of California Grapes on Gut Health and Cardiometabolic Health in Overweight Men and Women
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the impact of table grape consumption on gut microbiome, intestinal permeability, systemic inflammation, and vascular function in healthy overweight men and women aged 45-70 years.
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Blood Pressure, Dysbiosis, Inflammation
- Trial name
- CALGRAM (NCT06544954)
- Testing
- Freeze-dried grape powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Hypertension, Autonomic Dysfunction
Autonomic Regulation of Blood Pressure and Heart Rate During Orthostasis and Exercise in Healthy and Hypertensive Individuals
The goal of this observational study is to assess arterial stiffness and autonomic regulation of blood pressure and heart rate in healthy adults and people with arterial hypertension during orthostatic stress and graded physical…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Autonomic Dysfunction, Orthostatic Hypotension
- Trial name
- NCT07482462
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Stages 3-4 Exercise Tolerance / Functional Capacity Vascular Health / Arterial Stiffness Fatigue in CKD
"Hypoxic vs. Aerobic Training in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) leads to poor exercise tolerance, vascular dysfunction, and reduced quality of life. This randomized controlled trial will compare intermittent hypoxic training (IHT) with traditional aerobic training…
- Trial name
- IHT-CKD (NCT07180875)
- Testing
- hypoventilation group
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pharos University in Alexandria
Arterial Stiffness, Oral Health
Predication of Arterial Stiffness in Healthy Adults by Oral Health and Chewing Assessments
INN.oral.HEALTH is an sub-study embedded in the Innsbruck Health Promotion Program (INN.HEALTH). The study investigates whether oral health, oral structure, and oral function provide additional information for understanding…
- Conditions
- Arterial Stiffness, Oral Health, Mastication, Deglutition
- Trial name
- INNoralHEALTH (NCT07736222)
- Testing
- Dentition and Occlusal Status Assessment, Oral Health Assessment Tool, Maximum Bite Force Measurement
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VASCage GmbH
Aging
Passive Heat Therapy for Lowering Systolic Blood Pressure and Improving Vascular Function in Mid-life and Older Adults
This study aims to determine the effects of ~12 weeks of repeated hot water immersion ("heat therapy") vs. thermoneutral water immersion on blood pressure and vascular function in late middle-life to older (≥40 years) adults.
- Trial name
- NCT05300971
- Testing
- Heat therapy, Thermoneutral water immersion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Boulder
Vascular Stiffness
NRM on Vascular Perfusion in Healthy Adults
The purpose of this study is to better understand the effects of nicotinamide riboside supplement in overall cardiovascular health in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NRM (NCT06345443)
- Testing
- Nicotinamide Riboside Malate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Cardiovascular Disease, Arterial Stiffness
Natural History Study of CADASIL
Background: CADASIL (cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarct and leukoencephalopathy) is a genetic disorder. It causes narrowing of the small blood vessels and can lead to strokes and dementia.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Arterial Stiffness, Germline Mutation in the NOTCH 3 Gene, Pathogenesis of CADASIL
- Trial name
- NCT05072483
- Testing
- MRI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 155 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Covid19, Arterial Stiffness
Covid-19 Effects on Arterial Stiffness and Vascular Aging (CARTESIAN)
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the presence of early vascular aging 6 months and 12 months after COVID-19 infection.
- Conditions
- Covid19, Arterial Stiffness, Endothelial Dysfunction, Diastolic Dysfunction
- Trial name
- CARTESIAN (NCT04558450)
- Testing
- carotid-femoral pulse-wave velocity
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Periodontis, Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular Disease
Evaluation of the Association Between the Effects of Generalized Stage 3 and 4 Periodontitis on Arterial Stiffness and Cardiovascular Risk: the PAROCAR Study
Periodontal diseases are chronic inflammatory conditions affecting nearly half of the adult population and are associated with systemic inflammatory responses.
- Trial name
- PAROCAR (NCT07263113)
- Testing
- Periodontal examination and pulse wave velocity
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 206 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Heart Failure, Liver Fibrosis
Magnetic Resonance Elastography as a Method to Estimate Stiffness of Soft Tissues
Magnetic resonance elastography is a novel non-invasive MRI technique to obtain stiffness of soft tissues such as liver, heart, kidneys, etc.
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Liver Fibrosis, Cardiac Transplant Rejection, Aortic Aneurysms
- Trial name
- MRE (NCT01757730)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arunark Kolipaka
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Vascular Function in Adults With Down Syndrome
Adults with Down syndrome (Ds) are often thought to have a lower risk of heart and blood vessel disease because they tend to have lower blood pressure (BP) and fewer heart attacks than people without Ds.
- Trial name
- VDS (NCT07630207)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Large Artery Stiffness, Aortic Disease
Phenotyping Heterogeneity and Regionality of the Aorta
The aorta distributes cardiac stroke volume into the whole body through its finetuned conductance function, that is propagation and modulation of flow pattern.
- Conditions
- Large Artery Stiffness, Aortic Disease, Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm
- Trial name
- PHaRAo (NCT05603520)
- Testing
- Collection of Clinical Data
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf
Pregnancy, Pregnancy - Prenatal Testing
Effect of Isometric Handgrip Exercise on Blood Pressure in Pregnant Women
Hypertension during pregnancy is a major public health concern, increasing the risk of cardiovascular complications for both the mother and the fetus.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Pregnancy - Prenatal Testing, Hypertension (HTN)
- Trial name
- GRIP4HEALTH (NCT07607795)
- Testing
- Isometric Handgrip Exercise, Control Rest
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Poitiers
Glucose Intolerance, Energy Expenditure
Effects of Acute Sleep Deprivation on Health
This study will investigate whether various types of regular exercise can provide protective effects against metabolic abnormalities induced by sleep restriction.
- Conditions
- Glucose Intolerance, Energy Expenditure, Vascular Stiffness, Cognition
- Trial name
- NCT07403864
- Testing
- Normal sleep, Partial sleep deprivation
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan Normal University
Prehypertension (Elevated Blood Pressure) or Hypertension, Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions
Evaluation of Physical Fitness and Hemodynamics Across a Diverse Population
In this study, investigators will use the IFT 30-15 test, a six-minute walking test, and a treadmill test to assess the participants' cardiorespiratory fitness.
- Trial name
- ACT-ON-s1 (NCT06669715)
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ljubljana
Spinal Cord Tumors
MRE Evaluation for Spinal Cord Tumor Surgery: Stiffness and Adhesion Assessment
In spinal cord tumors requiring surgical intervention, the resection difficulty is determined by two significant factors: tumor stiffness and adhesion to surrounding tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT05957679
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Elastography, Assessment and Recording
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shengjing Hospital
Vascular Stiffness, Hypertension (HTN)
Low Energy Availability and Hypertension in Division I HBCU Athletes
Low energy availability (LEA) occurs when the body does not get enough calories to support both daily life and exercise. This can happen when athletes train hard but do not eat enough to match their energy needs.
- Conditions
- Vascular Stiffness, Hypertension (HTN), Nutritional Deficiency Related Cardiovascular Risk in Athletes
- Trial name
- CORE-DI (NCT07583940)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State University