Clinical trials: sponsored by National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Lead sponsor (exact) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
- Accepts healthy volunteers yes
Undiagnosed Diseases, Cardiovascular Disease
Human Biospecimen Procurement Protocol: Biorepository to Support Translational Research to Identify Disease Mechanism(s)
Background: Studies show that rare genetic variants might lead to diseases. Researchers want to collect blood and tissue samples so they can study them and better understand diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT02543996
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Fatty Acids, Omega-3, Fish Oils
Metabolic Impact of VLCPUFA-Rich Fish Oil: A Clinical Study on Omega-3 Index Enhancement in Healthy Individuals
Background: Fish oils contain omega-3 fatty acids that play important roles in the body. Researchers are studying a new type of fish oil that contains very-long-chain omega-3 fatty acids (VLCPUFAs).
- Trial name
- NCT07882160
- Testing
- VLCPUFA-rich fish oil, DHA-rich fish oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Sickle Cell Disease
Blood Collection for Research Related to Certain Diseases Involving Blood Vessels
The collection of human specimens from both patients and healthy volunteers is necessary for the development of laboratory assays to further basic and clinical research studies.
- Trial name
- NCT00047996
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Wide Spectrum of Diseases, Hematologic Diseases
Data Collection of Standard Care and Evaluation of NHLBI Patients and Donors
Background: Researchers seek ways to study people s medical problems in order to teach and further general knowledge. The ability to assess and treat people with a wide range of diseases is critical to training people to be good…
- Trial name
- NCT04450927
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Graft-Versus-Host Disease, Graft-versus-leukemia
Improved Methods of Cell Selection for Bone Marrow Transplant Alternatives
Bone marrow transplants (BMT) are one form of treatment for disorders of the blood, including leukemia. However, because the procedure is often associated with potentially life-threatening reactions, it is usually reserved for…
- Conditions
- Graft-Versus-Host Disease, Graft-versus-leukemia, Donor Apheresis
- Trial name
- NCT00001529
- Testing
- G-CSF
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Hematologic Disease and Disorders, Donors
Screening for Hematology Branch Protocols
This study allows the evaluation of subjects in order to determine their ability to safely participate in other active research studies.
- Conditions
- Hematologic Disease and Disorders, Donors, Healthy Volunteer
- Trial name
- NCT00001620
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis
Role of Genetic Factors in the Development of Lung Disease
This study is designed to evaluate the genetics involved in the development of lung disease by surveying genes involved in the process of breathing and examining the genes in lung cells of patients with lung disease.
- Conditions
- Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Tuberous Sclerosis, Asthma
- Trial name
- NCT00001532
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Neoplasms, Hematologic Neoplasms
Collection of Tissue Specimens From Patients With Solid Tumors or Blood Disorders and Their HLA-Compatible Family Members
This study will collect biological samples for use in research experiments aimed at better understanding the clinical features of certain diseases.
- Conditions
- Neoplasms, Hematologic Neoplasms, Healthy Volunteers
- Trial name
- NCT00071045
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Cardiovascular Disease
Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Fx-5A in Healthy Volunteers
Background: Heart disease is the leading cause of death, disability, and healthcare expense in the United States. Researchers think a new drug called Fx-5A may be useful to treat different cardiovascular diseases and…
- Trial name
- NCT04216342
- Testing
- Fx-5A peptide complex
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Graft-versus-leukemia, Graft vs Host Disease
Long-term Evaluation and Follow-up Care of Patients Treated With Stem Cell Transplants
This study will provide follow-up evaluation and care of patients who have undergone allogeneic (donor) stem cell transplantation at the NIH Clinical Center.
- Conditions
- Graft-versus-leukemia, Graft vs Host Disease, Graft Rejection
- Trial name
- NCT00106925
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Healthy Volunteers
Collection and Analysis of Blood, Bone Marrow, and Buccal Mucosa Samples From Healthy Volunteers
The Hematology Branch of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is doing a variety of laboratory research experiments that require blood and tissue samples from healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT00442195
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Leukocyte Disorders, Respiratory Tract Diseases
Collection of Lung Fluid and Tissue Samples for Research
This study will collect fluid and tissue specimens from the lungs and nose of healthy people and people with a history of lung infections.
- Conditions
- Leukocyte Disorders, Respiratory Tract Diseases, Bronchoscopy
- Trial name
- NCT00471250
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 550 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Metabolic Disease, Obesity
Characterization of Patients With Uncommon Presentations and/or Uncommon Diseases Associated With the Cardiovascular System
Background: Researchers are interested in studying individuals who have known or suspected metabolic, inflammatory or genetic diseases that may put them at a high risk for heart diseases or diseases of their blood vessels.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Disease, Obesity, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy
- Trial name
- NCT01143454
- Testing
- NSR IDE-MRI: Research pulse sequences
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity
Heart Health Study in Washington D.C. to Develop a Community-Based Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention
Background: Past studies suggest that the best way to improve heart health in the Black community is through community-based programs. Researchers will partner with DC community leaders.
- Trial name
- NCT01927783
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Obesity
Tailoring Mobile Health Technology to Reduce Obesity and Improve Cardiovascular Health in Resource-Limited Neighborhood Environments
Background Obesity and physical inactivity contribute substantially to cardiovascular disease risk, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.
- Trial name
- NCT03288207
- Testing
- AMRA(r) Researcher Image reconstruction software, MRI: radiofrequency coils (Device Manufacturer: Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.), MRI: Research pulse sequences (Device Manufacturer: NIH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 325 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Cardiovascular Disease
Technical Development of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Background: In the U.S., over 6.5 million people have heart failure. Researchers want to develop new testing methods for cardiovascular problems using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to improve the clinical diagnosis and…
- Trial name
- NCT04927429
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 3,400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Williams Syndrome, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis
Impact of Elastin Mediated Vascular Stiffness on End Organs
Background: People with Williams Syndrome (WS) and supravalvular aortic stenosis (SVAS) have less elasticity in their blood vessels. This is called blood vessel stiffness.
- Conditions
- Williams Syndrome, Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02840448
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 159 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
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)
Cardiovascular Diseases, Vascular Diseases
Thrombosis and Inflammation in Vessels Initiative (TIVI)
Background: Diseases related to the immune system, blood clots, and blood vessels can affect every part of the body. These diseases are now known to be interrelated: People who have strokes, blood clots in their legs, or…
- Trial name
- NCT06552767
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Normal and Abnormal Cardiovascular Physiology
Technical and Translational Development of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (CMR) Imaging
Background: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an important non-invasive tool to study and diagnose cardiovascular disease. MRI scanners use strong magnetic fields and radio waves to create pictures of body organs.
- Trial name
- NCT03581318
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)