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A Prospective, Multi-Center, Non-randomized, Single arm, Open label, Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the NovaCross* Micro-catheter in Facilitating Crossing Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) Coronary Lesions.

The purpose of this trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the NovaCross* micro-catheter when used to facilitate crossing of Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) lesions in coronary arteries. The procedure will be conducted on consenting…

The effect of Telmisartan on inflammatory processes in the vascular wall of abdominal aortic aneurysms.

In this study we would like to study the effects of the selective angiotensin II antagonist Telmisartan on inflammation and cell/matrix homeostasis in the human aneurysm aortic wall.

Modifying Orphan Disease Evaluation (MODE) Study: A multicenter, open-label study of the
effects of CER-001 on plaque volume in subjects with Homozygous Familial
Hypercholesterolemia

The purpose of the study is to assess the effects of CER-001, given by intravenous infusion with regards to plaque burden of the carotid arteries and the descending thoracic aorta using 3T magnetic resonance imaging (3TMRI).The objective of the…

Local delivery of CER-001 in advanced plaques
Proof-of-concept for apoA-1 as initiator of reverse cholesterol transport (LOCATION)

Primary1. To demonstrate that 89Zr-CER-001 penetrates into atherosclerotic plaques in patients by means of PET imaging. Secondary 2. To evaluate whether the amount of 89Zr-CER-001 penetrating the plaque corresponds to athero-lesion severity.3. To…

CER-001 Infusions in Subjects with Familial HDL-c Deficiency

Evaluate the effects of CER-001 - adminstered as iv infusion - on plaque size/burden in arteries, plaque inflammation in the artery wall and the rate of cholesterol transport in the body

Single dose open-label PK/PD, safety and tolerability of dabigatran etexilate mesilate given at the end of standard anticoagulant therapy in successive groups of children aged 2 years to less than 12 years and 1 year to less than 2 years.

To provide single dose PK/PD dataTo investigate tolerability and safety of dabigatran etexilate solution in children1 to <12 years of age

Prospective, Multicenter, Single Arm Feasibility and Safety Study of the Endologix Fenestrated Stent Graft System for the Endovascular Repair of Juxtarenal/Pararenal (JAA/PAA) Aneurysms

The primary objective of this study is to assess the feasibility and safety of the Endologix Fenestrated Stent Graft System for the endovascular repair of juxtarenal or pararenal (JAA/PAA) aortic aneurysms in suitable patients. The primary purpose…

Pilot Study for assessing Diagnostic Techniques for Central Venous Catheter-related Venous Thromboembolism

Primary Objectives:To (1) Assess the feasibility and tolerability of performing US and/or contrast-enhanced MRI in children with central venous catheters (CVCs) or peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC lines); (2) assess the accuracy of US…

In vivo induction of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in the metabolic syndrome (MetS).
Influence of heme arginate (Normosang) infusion on heme oxygenase-1 activity, endothelial dysfunction, insulin resistance and adipose tissue inflammation related to the metabolic syndrome

Our main objective is to determine the effect of HO-1 induction by heme arginate infusion on insulin resistance and endothelial dysfunction related to MetS. Secondary objectives are to determine the effect on adipose tissue, adiponectin plasma level…

Predictors of Left Ventricular Deterioration in people with and without Type 2 Diabetes: The Hoorn Study

1. To study the rate of change of diastolic and systolic LV function and LV structure, and the incidence of heart failure over a 7-year period in subjects with and without DM2 2. To study the potential determinants of accelerated deterioration of LV…

Probiotics in atherosclerosis: a pilot study

The objective of the study is to see whether oral administration of probiotics can modulate certain immunological markers which are associated with accelarated atherosclerosis in patients with ANCA associated vasculitis.

Oral direct factor Xa inhibitor rivaroxaban in patients with acute symptomatic deep-vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism using a strong CYP 3A4 inducer.

The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that in patients with DVT or PE who use a strong CYP 3A4 inducer, the use of this higher rivaroxaban dose results in a similar rivaroxaban concentration in the blood and a rivaroxaban induced blood…

AN OPEN-LABEL CLINICAL TRIAL OF INTRA-ARTERIAL MICROPLASMIN ADMINISTRATION IN PATIENTS WITH ACUTE INTRACRANIAL VERTEBROBASILAR ARTERY OCCLUSION

To evaluate the safety and the arterial recanalization potential of microplasmin when administered intra-arterially in patients with acute intracranial vertebrobasilar artery occlusion.

Stenting of Haemodialysis Acces Trial

To demonstrate the efficacy of a PTFE covered stent-graft in the prevention of outflow re-stenosis in loop fistula in a prospective trial.

Renal Nerves Stimulation Study

Main objectives are twofold: 1) To investigate the feasibility of RNS in patients with therapy resistant hypertension, which is assessing the functional distribution of renal nerves using 3D imaging and differential pacing modalities.2) To…

Long term, multicenter, single-arm, open-label extension study of the MERIT-1 study, to assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of macitentan in subjects with inoperable chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH)

Safety objective:• To evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of macitentan 10 mg in subjects withinoperable CTEPH.Efficacy objectives:• To evaluate the long term effects of macitentan 10 mg on exercise capacity andfunctional class (FC).

Treatment of portal, mesenteric, and splenic vein thrombosis with rivaroxaban.
A pilot, prospective cohort study

Patients with splanchnic vein thrombosis are at increased risk of recurrent VTE and bleeding. Routine anticoagulation with unfractionated heparin or low molecular weight heparin followed by warfarin is recommended in this setting, but limited data…

The application of contrast-enhanced ultrasound to facilitate thrombolysis in patients with acute peripheral arterial occlusions.

The primary objective is to test whether thrombolysis with additional contrast-enhanced ultrasound is applicable in patients with peripheral arterial occlusions. The secondary objectives are to investigate the safety of microbubble and ultrasound…

[18F]fluor-PEG-folate PET/CT imaging in Giant Cell Arteritis.

Primary Objective: to evaluate arterial [18F]fluor-PEG-folate uptake on PET/CT in patients with active, large vessel GCA; and in the same patients after 9 months of standard treatment.Secondary objectives are:- Assessment of the relationship between…

A 12 month, open label, parallel-cohort study to evaluate the efficacy, safety and tolerability of canakinumab in children with Kawasaki disease

The objective of this study is:1. To evaluate the efficacy, safety and the tolerance of Canakinumab in 'IVIG-resistent' patients (cohort 1) and 'IVIG-naive' patients (cohort 2) with Kawasaki disease.2. To evaluate the incidence…