396 Clinical Trials for Various Conditions
The purpose of this randomized trial is to test the effectiveness of screening and brief intervention for risk drinking by nonpregnant women with specific medical problems exacerbated by excessive alcohol consumption. The medical problems are female factor infertility, hypertension, diabetes, and osteoporosis, conditions that are costly to treat and difficult to manage. Just as pregnant women are thought to be highly motivated to modify their alcohol consumption, so women with specific medical problems worsened by alcohol intake are an appropriate group to receive a brief intervention.
Risk Drinking,Diabetes, Hypertension, Osteoporosis, Infertility
Background: - Adrenal tumors are a common kind of tumor. Some of these secrete extra cortisol into the body, which can lead to diabetes, obesity, and other diseases. Some people with extra cortisol will show symptoms like bruising and muscle weakness. Others will show no signs. This is called subclinical hypercortisolism. Some of these adrenal tumors become malignant. Researchers want to know the best way to treat people with subclinical hypercortisolism. They want to know if removing the tumor by surgery reduces the long-term effects of the disease. Objectives: - To see if removing an adrenal tumor by surgery improves blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, osteoporosis, or cholesterol, and cancer detection. Eligibility: - Adults 18 and older with an adrenal tumor and high cortisol levels. Design: * Participants will be screened with medical history, blood tests, and a computed tomography (CT) scan. * Participants will have a baseline visit. They will have blood and urine tests and 7 scans. For most scans, a substance is injected through a tube in the arm. Participants will lie still on a table in a machine that takes images. * Participants will have surgery to remove their tumor. Some will have surgery right away. Some will have surgery 6 months later, after 2 follow-up appointments. * Participants will have 4 follow-up visits in the first year after surgery. They will have 2 visits the second year, then yearly visits for 3 years. At each follow-up visit, they will have scans and blood tests.
Subclinical Hypercortisolism, Cushing Syndrome, Adrenal Neoplasm
The purpose of this study is to investigate the feasibility of using salivary biomarkers to screen for complications of metabolic syndrome including prediabetes.
Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes, Prediabetes, Hypertension
The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness and implementation process of a culturally and contextually tailored telehealth-based community health workers (CHW) led coaching intervention for hypertension control among South Asian patients with co-morbid Diabetes Mellitus type II (DMII) and hypertension. The primary aims are to test the effectiveness of a CHW-led telehealth intervention compared to usual care, and using Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance (RE-AIM) and Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), examine the reach, adoption, fidelity, and maintenance of the intervention within clinical and community settings.
Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Hypertension
The purpose of this R15 project is to test the feasibility and effectiveness of a 12-week diabetes and hypertension self-management program using trained health coaches.
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hypertension
The goal of this R34 planning project is to test the feasibility and acceptability of a 12-week modified diabetes and hypertension self-management program using trained Health Coaches.
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hypertension
The purpose of this study is to work with primary care physicians and their staff, and with community health workers (CHWs) to improve diabetes and hypertension management, health behaviors and improve blood pressure for South Asian patients with uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension in primary care clinics in Atlanta, Georgia. The CHWs are community members who are trained to work with patients to address health needs holistically by providing information on wellness, nutrition, stress relief, and blood pressure management in a culturally-appropriate and language-appropriate manner.
Hypertension
This study will compare the low-sodium/low-fat DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet with a very low-carbohydrate diet, helping us to better understand how two different dietary approaches may help participants control their blood pressure, lose weight, and reduce their blood glucose.
Type2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, PreDiabetes, Overweight and Obesity
To compare the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetic (PK) profile, and pharmacodynamic (PD) effects of 2 treatment regimens of IW-1973 tablet (40 mg per day) administered orally for 2 weeks to patients with stable type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension.
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hypertension
To evaluate the impact of escalating doses of IW-1973 on endothelial function \[using EndoPAT to measure fingertip small vessel pulse volume\], blood pressure (BP), and heart rate.
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hypertension
The primary aim of the study is to design a group-based, culturally appropriate self-management skills training intervention for disadvantaged African-Americans with both diabetes and hypertension and to compile an intervention Manual of Operations (MOO). The investigators are developing an intervention to assist individuals in reducing weight and hemoglobin A1c.
Diabetes
Diabetes and hypertension co-exist in approximately 10 million people in the USA and constitute severe risk factors for the development of such complications as heart and kidney disease. The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial in patients of community primary care practices to study a tailored telephone-administered behavioral intervention to improve control of blood pressure and blood sugar in patients with both hypertension and diabetes. The investigators hypothesize that 20% more patients talking to a nurse every other month about ways to improve blood pressure and blood sugar control will bring their blood pressure under control when compared to patients who talk with the nurse only about general health issues. If successful in improving control of these diseases this intervention can easily be adopted in other community primary care practices to lessen the burden of diabetes and hypertension in the USA.
Diabetes, Hypertension
We will evaluate the combination of quinapril and alpha lipoic acid in patients with diabetes mellitus and hypertension. We will determine whether the combination of quinapril and lipoic acid as compared to quinapril and placebo provides benefit on systemic blood pressure and proteinuria.
Diabetes, Hypertension
The coexistence of diabetes and hypertension is damaging to cardiac and peripheral vascular structure and function. Although several health organizations endorse exercise training as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, most studies of exercise and diabetes have focused on controlling blood sugar but not on cardiovascular health. The aim of this study is to determine if exercise training reduces blood pressure and improves cardiovascular health in persons who have both type 2 diabetes and hypertension. An equal number of men and women will be enrolled, and another aim of the study is to examine gender differences in response to exercise training.
Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension
Evaluation of the effect of two different antihypertensive treatments on control of glucose in Type II diabetic patients with high blood pressure
Hypertension
To demonstrate the efficacy and safety of aliskiren given to patients with both hypertension and diabetes mellitus
Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus
Vascular risk factors may account for up to 80% of the memory and thinking problems experienced by our aging population today, by far in excess of that caused by Alzheimer's disease. By doing this study, we hope to learn how vascular risk factors cause memory and thinking changes in the elderly, and whether we can prevent memory and thinking changes by reducing these risk factors. Successful completion of project aims will allow an integrated understanding of mild cognitive impairment caused by vascular risks (MCI-CVD) with the potential for tremendous impact on one of the major healthcare crises facing the nation today. The study will enroll 80 participants with memory and thinking problems (mild cognitive impairment; MCI) and are at risk for stroke and further difficulties with memory and thinking that may eventually lead to disability and a diagnosis of dementia. Each participant will be randomized into one of two groups (40 in each group) and followed over 36 months. One group will be followed to allow us to understand the natural history of memory and thinking impairment, while the other group will receive intensive education and assistance with vascular risk factor (CVD) control.
Cerebrovascular Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the blood pressure lowering effect and safety of aliskiren in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) given to diabetic patients with stage 2 systolic hypertension (mean sitting systolic blood pressure (msSBP) ≥ 160 mm Hg and \< 200 mm Hg).
Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus
This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of amlodipine/benazepril compared with that of enalapril in the treatment of hypertension in African-American patients with type 2 diabetes.
Hypertension
The objective of the DASH4D trial is to determine the effects, alone and combined, of (a) the DASH4D diet (a DASH-style diet modified for people with diabetes) vs. comparison diet that is typical of what many Americans with diabetes eat and (b) lower sodium intake vs. higher sodium intake on blood pressure (BP). The core design is a single-site, 4-period, crossover feeding study with 5-week periods. Participants are fed each of four isocaloric diets, presented in random order. The primary contrast of interest is DASH4D diet with lower sodium vs. comparison diet with higher sodium.
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Diabetes, Diabetes type2, Type2 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Type II Diabetes, Hypertension, High Blood Pressure
The project will investigate and improve a community health worker (CHW) based model for non-communicable disease (NCD) care in a humanitarian emergency.
Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Comorbidities and Coexisting Conditions
This trial is designed to investigate the efficacy and safety of empagliflozin compared with placebo in hypertensive black/African Americans with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Since hyperglycaemia and hypertension are key risk factors for both micro- and macrovascular complications, assessment of both glucose and BP lowering effects of empagliflozin in hypertensive African American patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus could provide clinically highly relevant, new information for the use of empagliflozin. Essential hypertension is four times more common in African Americans than in Caucasians. One of the risk factors for hypertension is sodium sensitivity and approximately one third of the essential hypertensive population is responsive to sodium intake. There is a higher association of hypertension with sodium sensitivity in African American patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The treatment duration of this trial (24 weeks) will enable assessment of the clinically relevant endpoint of a decrease in HbA1c, a well accepted measurement of chronic glycaemic control and the key secondary endpoints of decreases in systolic BP (SBP) and diastolic BP (DBP) at 12 and 24 weeks.
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Hypertension
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the antihypertensive and antiglycemic effects, as well as the safety and tolerability of TAK-491 (azilsartan medoxomil), once daily (QD), in stage 1 hypertensive, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) participants whose glycemic control was inadequate on metformin alone.
Hypertension, Diabetes
This project will develop and test a low-cost approach to using health information technology and home monitoring aimed at improving care for chronic conditions, with low barriers to adoption in a wide variety of settings - from large group practices using state-of-the-art electronic health records to small practices with no more than a computer with internet access. Success will lead to a cost-effective approach to improving control of hypertension, both among individuals with diabetes and among non-diabetics, which can make a substantial contribution to the health of the population of the United States as improving hypertension control is estimated to have a greater population health benefit than most other health interventions. Success will also set the stage for adaptation of this intervention to a variety of other chronic health conditions and further substantial improvements in the health of millions of Americans.
Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus
This was a study to assess the safety and efficacy of Valturna and amlodipine or Valturna and chlorthalidone when compared to Valturna alone in patients with stage 2 hypertension and diabetes mellitus 2.
Hypertension, Stage 2 Hypertension, Diabetes
Many primary care patients, especially in inner-city settings, do not achieve targets for blood pressure and glycemic control. There is an urgent need to enhance treatment for those who do not reach goals within the usual clinical care system. We propose to develop a multi-component intervention grounded in the Chronic Care Model, and sustainable in resource-challenged settings. Through collaboration with home health nursing and with the use of home telemetry for feedback and intensification of therapy, we will augment usual clinical services to improve health outcomes for diabetes patients who have not been able to reach therapeutic goals. There are three specific aims. First, we will establish a feasible, practical and sustainable collaborative model between the primary care sites of our practice-based research network (NYC RING), clinical researchers at the Diabetes Research and Training Center, and The Montefiore Home Health Organization, integrating the unique expertise of each of the partners and defining the roles and responsibilities of each. Second, we will develop and refine the components of the intervention, to include training primary care providers and home health nurses to integrate the technical, psychosocial and communication processes for implementation of the intervention. Third, we will assess the feasibility of the collaborative intervention by implementing the intervention for 25 primary care patients and obtain preliminary estimates of effectiveness by comparing outcomes to 25 patients receiving usual care. Our proposal includes plans to develop feasible procedures for data collection, with qualitative and quantitative methods of assessing process and outcome measures. We will use these preliminary data to revise the intervention and prepare an R18 application to further develop and test the intervention in multiple inner-city primary care sites serving low-income diabetes patients. This proposal is for secondary prevention of diabetes complications, targeting a population known for health disparities and a high burden from this chronic disease.
Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia
Observing how cocoa effects the cardiovascular and renal system.
Diabetes
Hypertension and diabetes are among the most common chronic diseases in the United States. Racial and ethnic minority groups are more at risk for these diseases than the Caucasian population. This study will attempt to identify factors that contribute to racial and ethnic differences in hypertension and diabetes care among minority patients of community health centers (CHCs). This information will be used to design and implement programs to improve quality of care in these communities.
Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitis
Patients treated at Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers are older and have multiple chronic conditions. Two of the most common conditions in the VA population are hypertension (HTN) and Type 2 diabetes (DM). Unfortunately, DM and HTN have few perceptible symptoms on a daily basis that motivate patients to comply with treatment recommendations and lifestyle changes. Thus, serious complications and long-term adverse outcomes are common in both of these conditions. Home telehealth is a general term used to describe the delivery of health care services to the patient's home using audio, video, or other telecommunications technologies. Although home telehealth offers a number of theoretical advantages, few well-designed controlled clinical trials have been conducted to establish efficacy and cost benefit. Furthermore, projects to date have focused on special populations, e.g., heart failure or mental illnesses. Since home telehealth may hold the most promise for individuals dealing with multiple chronic illnesses, there is a need for population-based studies addressing the needs of patients in primary care settings. Care coordination, as defined by the VHA Office of Care Coordination, is a process of assessment and ongoing monitoring of patients using home telehealth to proactively enable prevention, investigation, and treatment that enhances the health of patients and prevents unnecessary and inappropriate use of resources. Care coordination embeds technology into a care management process. This results in the right care, at the right time, in the right place.
Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension
To evaluate the effects of two different antihypertensive medications in the drug class of beta-blockers on control of glucose in Type II diabetic patients with high blood pressure.
Hypertension