Projects & Trials


Endopact | Status: ongoing

Effect of Atazanavir on Endothelial Function in HIV-Infected Patients Compared to Standard Proteinase Inhibitors on top of Potent Antiviral Combination Therapy

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ASTERICS | Status: ongoing

Prospective randomized trials have shown that carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is beneficial for stroke prevention in symptomatic severe or moderate stenoses...

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PC-Trial | Status: ongoing

The study is a prospective, randomized trial of the efficacy in the prevention of recurrent stroke and/or TIA of percutaneous PFO closure using the Amplatzer PFO Occluder (AGA Medical Corporation, USA) compared to medical treatment in patients with presumed paradoxical embolism.

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ENCORE I | Status: published

Evaluation of Nifedipine and Cerivastatin on Recovery of Endothelial Function.

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ENCORE II | Status: completed

he long-term Effect of Nifedipine on vasomotion and vessel morphology in patients with CORonary artery disease: an intravascular ultrasound Evaluation. The ENCORE II-trial evaluates the reversibility by medical treatment of plaque burden and vasodilator response to acetylcholine in coronary arteries in CAD patients...

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