Clinical Research Directory

Sacha Inchi-CoQ10 Supplementation and Cardiovascular Health

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Sacha Inchi-CoQ10 supplementation can improve cardiovascular health in adults who have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The study will also learn about the safety and tolerability of Sacha Inchi-CoQ10 supplementation. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does Sacha Inchi-CoQ10 supplementation improve cardiovascular function compared with placebo? Does Sacha Inchi-CoQ10 supplementation improve blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, inflammation, and oxidative stress? Is Sacha Inchi-CoQ10 supplementation safe and well tolerated? Researchers will compare Sacha Inchi-CoQ10 supplementation with a placebo (a look-alike supplement that does not contain Sacha Inchi-CoQ10) to see whether the supplementation improves cardiovascular health. Participants will: Take Sacha Inchi-CoQ10 supplementation or placebo for 12 weeks Visit the study clinic for screening, baseline, week 6, and week 12 assessments Have cardiovascular assessments, including echocardiography and blood pressure measurements Provide blood samples to assess cholesterol, blood sugar, inflammation, and oxidative stress Have their weight, body composition, and other health measurements assessed Complete questionnaires about their diet, physical activity, and quality of life Record their supplement intake and any symptoms or side effects during the study

Telehealth Treatment of Veterans With Alcohol Misuse at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

The primary objective of this project is to refine a cognitive-behavioral intervention for comorbid alcohol misuse and modifiable CVD risk with diverse stakeholder input, so that the intervention can be deployed within existing VA systems. The intervention will deliver telehealth CBT for alcohol misuse, tailored and timely text messages facilitating clinical traction with CVD risk reduction, and a telehealth coaching call to transition focus of treatment targets. The primary hypotheses of this study are that the developed intervention will be feasible to deliver, acceptable to Veterans and clinicians, and show signs of reducing alcohol misuse and increasing behaviors associated with cardiovascular health.