Search / Trial NCT00001622

Study of the Response of Human Small Blood Vessels

Launched by NATIONAL HEART, LUNG, AND BLOOD INSTITUTE (NHLBI) · Dec 9, 2002

Trial Information

Current as of December 27, 2024

Completed

Keywords

Endothelium Hypercholesterolemia Hypertension Microvessels Vasodilation Normal Volunteer

ClinConnect Summary

Over the last ten years, we have been interested in the investigation of endothelial function in patients with essential hypertension and patients with hypercholesterolemia. We have performed intra-arterial infusion of endothelium-dependent and endothelium-independent drugs into the brachial artery with noninvasive measurement of the response of the forearm vasculature by means of strain gauge plethysmography. Those studies have allowed us to: a) demonstrate the presence of endothelial dysfunction in patients with essential hypertension and in patients with hypercholesterolemia; and b) iden...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Patients (men and nonpregnant women) with systemic hypertension, patients with hypercholesterolemia, and normal volunteers.
  • All blood pressure recordings must be consistently elevated.
  • No renovascular hypertension or other etiologies for elevated blood pressure.
  • No definite evidence of accelerated or malignant hypertension (diastolic pressures above 115 mmHg, with associated encephalopathic changes, papilledema, progressive renal failure, or congestive heart failure), or serious intercurrent illness.
  • Patients in whom withdrawal of antihypertensive medications is considered hazardous are ineligible.
  • Patients in whom the blood pressure remains at normal levels 2 weeks after withdrawal of antihypertensive treatment will be closely monitored until they become hypertensive, at which time they will undergo the study. Patients in whom blood pressure does not increase after 2 months of discontinuation of therapy will be excluded from the study.
  • Patients with coexistent hypertension and hypercholesterolemia are ineligible.
  • Normal volunteers who are not taking any kind of medication are eligible.
  • No history of diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, coagulopathy, or any other disease predisposing to vasculitis or Raynaud's phenomenon.
  • No history of keloid formation.
  • All patients must be capable of giving informed consent for all procedures.

About National Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute (Nhlbi)

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is a leading component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), dedicated to advancing research and clinical trials focused on cardiovascular, pulmonary, and hematologic diseases. With a mission to improve public health through innovative research, the NHLBI supports a wide range of studies aimed at understanding, preventing, and treating heart and lung conditions. By collaborating with academic institutions, healthcare providers, and patient communities, the NHLBI strives to translate scientific discoveries into effective clinical practices, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals affected by these critical health issues.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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Timeline

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