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NCT ID: NCT03934398 Completed - Hypertension Clinical Trials

Be-HealthY: Behavioral Risk Factors for Poor Vascular Health in Youth

Start date: April 10, 2019
Phase:
Study type: Observational

The investigators aim to determine the association of dietary intake on cardiovascular disease risk factors among children with overweight and obesity who are being evaluated for elevated blood pressure. The investigators will also investigate for predictors of vascular function and determine if predictors vary by level of sodium intake.

NCT ID: NCT03907384 Completed - Obese Clinical Trials

Mat Pilates and Vascular Function in Obese Females

Start date: April 1, 2018
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Obesity is associated with progressive decreases in arterial health and function. It is crucial to prevent or reduce the negative effects of aging on the vasculature by implementing appropriate lifestyle interventions, such as exercise training. We examined the effects of a Mat Pilates training (MPT) regimen on arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity, PWV), blood pressure (BP), wave reflection (AIx) and endothelial function in obese premenopausal women with elevated BP.

NCT ID: NCT03816462 Recruiting - Obesity Clinical Trials

ReNEW Clinic Cohort Study

ReNEW
Start date: January 2015
Phase:
Study type: Observational

This is an ongoing, prospective cohort study of children and young adults who are evaluated in the Reversing the Negative Effects of Weight on the Heart (ReNEW) Clinic at Johns Hopkins University. Demographic and clinical data of patients who agree to participate are obtained via chart review and entered into a longitudinal clinic registry.

NCT ID: NCT03804801 Not yet recruiting - Clinical trials for Elevated Blood Pressure

Effect of Hibiscus Sabdariffa on Blood Pressure in a University Population

Start date: February 1, 2019
Phase: Phase 4
Study type: Interventional

Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a very common disease and is considered "the silent killer". Hypertension is responsible for at least 45% of deaths due to heart disease, and 51% of deaths due to stroke. Hypertension plays a part in the worry of heart disease, stroke and kidney failure and premature mortality and disability. If hypertension goes uncontrolled, in the long term, it will cause serious complications, most of which will necessitate costly interventions to be solved and managed. Apparently, these interventions may include cardiac bypass surgery, carotid artery surgery and dialysis, draining individual and government budgets. Recent studies show that hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) tea can lower blood pressure as effectively as some standard anti-hypertensive drugs can. Hibiscus is widely consumed around the world as a ruby-colored, lemony beverage. Hibiscus is safe and, unlike most blood pressure drugs, rarely causes side effects. All of the studies the investigators found in the literature were either underpowered or inconclusive. All of these studies recommended further studies with bigger samples to accurately assess the effect of hibiscus sabdariffa on blood pressure in hypertensive patients. The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of a large-scale study assessing the effectiveness of Hibiscus sabdariffa on lowering blood pressure in individuals with elevated blood pressure.

NCT ID: NCT03764020 Not yet recruiting - Clinical trials for Elevated Blood Pressure

Trial of Oral Melatonin in Elevated Blood Pressure

MRCTEBP
Start date: June 1, 2019
Phase: Phase 3
Study type: Interventional

Since, lowering blood pressure (BP) in elevated blood pressure individuals represents an excellent opportunity to for primary prevention of hypertension (HTN). Therefore, it is planned to use a safe treatment option - oral melatonin supplementation - associated with lifestyle interventions according to the American college of cardiology/American heart association (ACC/AHA) 2013 guideline in elevated blood pressure individuals to mitigate systolic and diastolic BP and ultimately, to prevent the development of HTN. Hypothesis: Melatonin therapy can lower the systolic and diastolic BP of elevated blood pressure individuals Melatonin can attenuate levels of circulatory biomarkers of Hs- CRP, Cholesterol, LDL-c and triglyceride

NCT ID: NCT03716960 Completed - Hypertension Clinical Trials

The Effects of Pumpkin Seed Oil Supplementation on Cardiovascular Function in Postmenopausal Women.

Start date: September 1, 2017
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Postmenopausal women have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular (CV) disease than age-match men. Growing evidence from rat studies have demonstrated CV-protective effects of pumpkin seed oil (PSO). The investigators hypothesis is that PSO would improve CV health in postmenopausal women.

NCT ID: NCT03626363 Completed - Clinical trials for Elevated Blood Pressure

Mindfulness and Neural Cardiovascular Control in Humans

Start date: September 4, 2018
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

This study evaluates the impact of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) on sympathetic nerve activity and arterial stiffness. The investigator's central hypothesis is that MBSR will reduce sympathetic activity and arterial stiffness.

NCT ID: NCT03508739 Suspended - Hypertension Clinical Trials

Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Metabolism and Acute Neprilysin Inhibition

Start date: June 1, 2018
Phase: Phase 3
Study type: Interventional

Type 2 diabetes is common, increases in prevalence with age, and patients with diabetes have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. A relatively new cardiovascular medication currently used for the treatment of heart failure in the United States inhibits an enzyme that breaks down a variety of signaling hormones. This clinical trial tests if it may also be a target for the treatment of diabetes by decreasing the breakdown of a hormone that increases insulin release after a meal.

NCT ID: NCT03370991 Completed - Hypertension Clinical Trials

Blueberries for Improving Vascular Endothelial Function in Postmenopausal Women With Elevated Blood Pressure

Start date: December 2, 2017
Phase: N/A
Study type: Interventional

Postmenopausal women are at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) largely due to accelerated aging-related modifications to vascular health following menopause. The vascular endothelium is responsible for producing chemicals that are essential for proper vasodilation and blood flow and therefore is involved in maintaining normal blood pressure. A major modification that occurs during aging and is accelerated during menopause is termed vascular endothelial dysfunction which is characterized by impaired endothelium-dependent dilation. This can lead to increased blood pressure, atherosclerosis, and increased risk of CVD and death. Nitric oxide (NO) is a chemical produced by the endothelium and is essential for normal endothelial function and cardiovascular health. Vascular endothelial dysfunction is primarily caused by reduced NO bioavailability secondary to excessive oxidative stress. Approximately 3/4 of postmenopausal women have elevated blood pressure or hypertension which further worsens endothelial function and increases CVD risk through increased oxidative stress and inflammation. Blueberries are rich in phytochemicals including anthocyanins, phenolic acids, and pterostilbene. These phytochemicals and their metabolites are known to attenuate oxidative stress and inflammation. The overall goal of the current study is to assess the efficacy of blueberries to improve vascular endothelial dysfunction in this high-risk population and to gain insight into underlying mechanisms. 58 postmenopausal women with elevated blood pressure and stage 1-HTN will be asked to consume 22 grams freeze-dried blueberry powder or placebo powder per day for 12 weeks. Vascular endothelial function will be assessed at baseline and 12 weeks. Measurements indicative of vascular nitric oxide production, oxidative stress, inflammation, cardiometabolic health, cognitive function, and blueberry phytochemical metabolism will be measured at baseline and 12 weeks. Blood pressure will be assessed at baseline and 4, 8, and 12 weeks.

NCT ID: NCT03099954 Completed - Hypertension Clinical Trials

Withings Pulse Wave Velocity and Blood Pressure Study

Start date: January 19, 2017
Phase: N/A
Study type: Observational

Measure pulse wave velocity stability in relation to time of day, day of the week, physical activity, sleep quality, stress levels and blood pressure.