Found 919 clinical trials
Impact of Mediterranean Diet in Cardiovascular Risk Among People With HIV
This study (VIHMET) aims to explore how dietary changes, specifically the adoption of a Mediterranean diet, can improve health outcomes in people living with HIV (PLWH) who are on antiretroviral therapy (ART). PLWH often experience chronic inflammation, metabolic disturbances, and elevated cardiovascular risk due to the virus, immune activation, and …
Efficacy of Parasternal Blocks in Cardiovascular Surgery Patients Undergoing Median Sternotomy
Acute and chronic pain after cardiac surgery is a common problem that negatively affects quality of life. Postoperative pain after cardiac surgery is most intense in the first two days and decreases in the following period. However, postoperative pain with incomplete management in the acute period may become chronic. This …
Identifying Strategies to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Among Mothers of Young Children
This single-site research study will pilot-test a context-specific cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk prevention program, Mom♥Health, using two childhood centers at Family Health Centers (FHC) at NYU Langone as platforms for maternal engagement.
Beetroot Juice: A Natural Boost for Cardiovascular Health in Postmenopausal Women?
This study aims to explore the effects of short-term beetroot juice (BRJ) supplementation on cardiovascular health in post-menopausal women. The primary focus is to determine whether BRJ, rich in nitrates that increase nitric oxide (NO) bioavailability, can reduce blood pressure at rest and during exercise, as well as improve oxygen …
Optimizing Cardiovascular Preventive Care for Women Following Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, and women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have a 2-fold higher risk for cardiovascular disease later in life compared to women with uncomplicated pregnancies. This research investigates a patient-centered intervention during the postpartum period to promote …
Effects of Resistance Training Intensity on Cardiovascular Parameters of Hypertensive Women
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand about the effects of resistance training (RT) intensity on cardiovascular parameters in postmenopausal women with systemic arterial hypertension (SAH). The main research questions are: Does the intensity of RT impact blood pressure (BP) in postmenopausal women with SAH? How does RT …
HTN App for HTN Control and Cardiovascular Health Among African-Americans
The purpose of this study is to test the hypertension (HTN) app-based intervention to see if it is more effective in improving uncontrolled HTN and HTN self-care among Africian-Americans from baseline to post-intervention (immediate, 3 months and 6 months post-intervention) as compared to the standard of care.
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction for Adults With Food Insecurity Using Structured Incentives
The overarching aim of this proposal is to test the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of CVD-FIT, a novel, multi-component intervention that includes three components: 1) monthly income supplementation; 2) weekly structured incentive for the purchase of healthy food options; and 3) evidence-based telephone delivered CVD risk reduction education and skills training …
The Efficacy Evaluation of Buckwheat Husk Extract on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors
To assess the efficacy evaluation of buckwheat husk extract on cardiovascular disease risk factors
Diabetes Interventional Assessment of Slimming or Training to Lessen Inconspicuous Cardiovascular Dysfunction
There is an epidemic of type 2 diabetes in younger adults. These patients are at very high lifetime risk of heart-related complications. Subtle heart abnormalities can be present even at a young age in these patients and may predispose them to heart failure and ultimately premature death. There is emerging …
