Active clinical trials for "Atherosclerosis"

The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC) ELUVIA Drug-Eluting Vascular Stent System (ELUVIA Stent) for treating Superficial Femoral Artery (SFA) and/or Proximal Popliteal Artery (PPA) lesions up to 140 mm in length. Long Lesion Substudy: to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Boston Scientific Corporation (BSC) ELUVIA Drug-Eluting Vascular Stent System (ELUVIA Stent) for treating Superficial Femoral Artery (SFA) and/or Proximal Popliteal Artery (PPA) lesions >140 mm and ≤ 190 mm in length.

A randomized multicentric study for endovascular treatment of patients with obstructive disease in the SFA (superficial femoral artery) and in the popliteal artery.

The investigators tested if a nutraceutical combination with red yeast rice, berberine and policosanol (NC) can significantly modify inflammation, lipid profile and markers of endothelial injury (endothelial microparticles) in subjects with elevated levels of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP).

This study is a Phase II, placebo-controlled, double-blind, randomized trial in 480 participants with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) or ASCVD-risk equivalents (for example, diabetes and familial hypercholesterolemia) and elevated LDL-C despite maximum tolerated dose of LDL-C lowering therapies to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of ALN-PCSSC injection(s).

The aim of the study is to use Exenatide long-acting release (LAR) [Bydureon] to minimize vascular remodeling and neointima formation after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) and to accelerate stent endothelialisation.

The aim is to compare the safety of using transfemoral and transradial approach in patient undergoing carotid arteries stenting.

The potential for a drug interaction between Darapladib and Rosuvastatin is felt to be low and it would be helpful to quantify this risk in man in order to guide prescribing physicians. The primary aims of this study are to estimate the potential effects of repeat doses of Darapladib on the PK of Rosuvastatin as well as evaluating safety and tolerability. Two part approaches are planned for this study. Part A of the study will examine the effects of repeat doses Darapladib on the PK of Rosuvastatin in healthy volunteers of Caucasian descent. Based on whether a significant increase in Rosuvastatin exposure is observed in Caucasians in Part A, a decision will be made regarding whether to proceed with a conditional Part B to examine this effect in healthy volunteers of Far-East Asian descent. In both parts, subjects will receive Rosuvastatin 10 milligrams (mg) once daily (QD) for 1 day during the first treatment period (Treatment Period 1), followed by a 4 day PK sampling period/wash-out. Subjects will then receive darapladib 160 mg QD for the next 10 days with 24-hour PK sampling on the last day (Day 14 of the study). Immediately following this, all subjects will then receive the combination of Darapladib 160 mg and Rosuvastatin 10 mg for 1 day and continued Darapladib dosing of 160 mg QD for additional 3 days (Treatment Period 2) while blood samples are collected to assess Rosuvastatin PK. Plasma samples collected on Day 15 will be analyzed for both Rosuvastatin and Darapladib concentrations. Subjects will be required to return to the unit approximately 10 to 14 days following the last dose of study medication for a clinic visit for assessments and then will return again at 35 ±7 days following the last dose for the final follow-up visit of the study. The duration of each subject's participation in the study from screening to follow-up will be approximately three months. Approximately 18 evaluable subjects will be enrolled in Part A and another 18 subjects will be enrolled in Part B (if conducted) to complete dosing and all assessments.

The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of G-CSF-mobilized autologous peripheral blood mononuclear cell injection to ischemic limbs of patients with critical limb ischemia.

Cardiovascular disease (disease of the heart and blood vessels) is one of the leading causes of death in Canada. It also carries a financial burden on the Canadian economy with a yearly cost close to $21 billion divided between loss of productivity and healthcare costs. The majority of cardiovascular disease cases (90%) are caused by factors that can be controlled and modified. These factors include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes (high blood sugar), tobacco smoking, unhealthy diet, obesity, physical inactivity and high alcohol consumption. Such factors are very common and not very well controlled and so individuals who have any of these factors would be at risk of having cardiovascular disease. As such controlling these factors will reduce the risk of having cardiovascular disease and improve the individuals' quality of life. Pharmacists frequently work with patients and their family doctor to provide cardiovascular care. Having a pharmacist involved in cardiovascular care may help patients with cardiovascular disease or at risk of having the disease because they are more accessible and may have more opportunities to educate people about cardiovascular medications. This might lead to better prevention and control of cardiovascular disease. Purpose: The research study will assess if a community pharmacy cardiovascular risk reduction intervention can help reduce cardiovascular risk. Procedure: If the individual has an elevated blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, waist circumference or body weight or is physically inactive, have an unhealthy diet, a smoker or taking medications for any of the previously mentioned conditions, the pharmacist will assess the cardiovascular disease risk [risk of having a cardiovascular event (e.g. heart attack or a stroke)] using a computer program. If the individual is at high risk s/he will be asked to take part in the study. If the individual agrees to take part in the study s/he will be randomly assigned to either the Usual Care Group or the Advanced Care Group. All participants have an equal chance of being assigned to either group. If assigned to the Usual Care Group, the individual will receive the care and services that would normally be provided by the pharmacist. At 3 months, the pharmacist will see the individual who will be offered the Advanced Care at that time. If assigned to the to Advanced Care Group, the individual will be asked to meet with the pharmacist every 3-4 weeks over a 3 month period. During these meetings, the pharmacist will conduct an assessment that may include blood pressure, waist circumference, height and weight measurements and talk to the individual about their cardiovascular risk and medications. The individual and the pharmacist will come up with a plan for how to try to lower his/her cardiovascular risk. The pharmacist will discuss this plan with their family doctor. The individual will be asked to conduct some laboratory tests before the 3 months visit; these tests may include HbA1c (a blood test to measure blood sugar control over the last 3 months) and cholesterol to assess the effect of the intervention on cardiovascular risk.

Main Study (CACZ885M2301): The purpose of the pivotal phase of this trial was to test the hypothesis that canakinumab treatment of patients with myocardial infarction (MI) at least one month prior to study entry and elevated hsCRP could prevent recurrent cardiovascular events. The purpose of the extension phase of the main study is to collect additional long-term safety data on continued exposure to canakinumab in patients who participated in the pivotal phase. Sub-study 1 (CACZ885M2301S1): The purpose of this sub-study was to evaluate the effect of quarterly subcutaneous canakinumab treatment for 24 months comparted with placebo on the carotid plaque burden measured by integrated vascular MRI in patients enrolled in the CACZ885M2301 study (CANTOS). Sub-study 2 (CACZ885M2301S2): The purpose of this CANTOS sub-study was to determine whether, in patients with type 2 diabetes participating in the CANTOS main study, canakinumab compared to placebo, on top of standard of care could increase insulin secretion and insulin sensitivity.