Clinical trials: Adipose Tissue
HIV Infections, Lipodystrophy
Effectiveness of Nucleoside Supplementation or Switch to Tenofovir in Reversing Fat Loss in HIV Infected Adults
HIV lipoatrophy is a condition marked by fat loss; it occurs in many patients taking antiretroviral (ARV) therapy that includes nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Lipodystrophy, Metabolic Diseases, Nutrition Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT00119379
- Testing
- NucleomaxX, Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Neoplasms
Master Protocol to Assess Safety and Dose of First Time in Human Next Generation Engineered T Cells in NY-ESO-1 and/or LAGE-1a Positive Advanced Solid Tumors
This trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of first time in human engineered T-cell therapies, in participants with advanced tumors.
- Trial name
- NCT04526509
- Testing
- GSK3901961, GSK3845097, GSK4427296
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Adaptimmune
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Metformin for Ectopic Fat Deposition and Metabolic Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
This project, "A double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial assessing the efficacy of metformin for hepatic fat in adolescents and young adults with polycystic ovary syndrome", proposes exploring the use of novel…
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT02500147
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC), Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
Efficacy and Safety of RAD001 in Patients Aged 18 and Over With Angiomyolipoma Associated With Either Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) or Sporadic Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of RAD001 in treating patients with Angiomyolipoma associated with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex or Sporadic Lymphangioleiomyomatosis.
- Trial name
- EXIST-2 (NCT00790400)
- Testing
- Everolimus (RAD001)
- Where
- 25 sites in United States, Canada and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 118 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Phase 1/2a Clinical Trial to Assess the Safety of HB-adMSCs for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hope Biosciences is conducting a research study of an investigational product called Hope Biosciences autologous adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (abbreviated as HB-adMSCs) as a possible treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis…
- Trial name
- HB-adMSCs (NCT03691909)
- Testing
- HB-adMSCs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Hope Biosciences LLC
Systemic Sclerosis
Injection of Autologous Adipose-derived Stromal Vascular Fraction in the Finger of Systemic Sclerosis Patients
This study outlines the safety of the autologous SVF cells injection in the hands of patients with SSc. Preliminary assessments at 6 months will suggest potential efficacy needing confirmation in a randomised placebo-controlled…
- Trial name
- NCT03060551
- Testing
- SVF injection
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Suk-Ho Moon
Chronic Pancreatitis, Insulin Resistance
Chronic Pancreatitis. Effect of Pioglitazone on Endocrine Function, Exocrine Function & Structure, Pain & Life Quality
The purpose of this study is to determine if study drug (Pioglitazone) treatment will improve pre-diabetes (insulin resistance) or ealy diabetes and improve clinical symptoms (pain) or laboratory evidence of chronic pancreatitis.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pancreatitis, Insulin Resistance, Normal or Mildly Abnormal Stool Fat Levels
- Trial name
- NCT00782795
- Testing
- Pioglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Obesity
Microvascular Flow Assessment Repeatability Study: The MARS Study
The purpose of this study is to test a method of imaging (taking a picture) of the abdomen (belly), neck, thigh and calf (lower leg) areas of the body, using ultrasound along with a drug which makes the pictures look clearer.
- Trial name
- MARS (NCT01242020)
- Testing
- Perflutren Lipid Microsphere Injectable Suspension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Healthy
Circadian Brown Adipose Tissue Metabolism
Brown adipose tissue is poorly understood fat that can metabolize glucose in order to generate heat. Since activated brown fat has a high metabolic rate, it is of great interest as a potential target to combat obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT02285270
- Testing
- FDG PET/CT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Healthy, Obese
Exercise Regulation of Human Adipose Tissue
The purpose of this study is to determine whether exercise training leads to changes in the white adipose tissue that are beneficial to the body's regulation of sugar and body weight.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Obese, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Trial name
- NCT03133156
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Joslin Diabetes Center
HIV Lipodystrophy Syndrome, Growth Hormone Deficiency
Body Composition and Adipose Tissue in HIV
In this study, the investigators will examine the effect of therapy with the Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) analog tesamorelin on body composition in patients with HIV lipodystrophy and central adiposity.
- Conditions
- HIV Lipodystrophy Syndrome, Growth Hormone Deficiency, Body Composition
- Trial name
- NCT03226821
- Testing
- Tesamorelin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Resting Energy Expenditure, Thermogenesis
MIrabegron and Physiological Function in Cold Environments
Many Navy diving operations are performed in cold water. Despite technical advances to improve thermal protection for cold water diving, these applications are cumbersome and do not provide complete thermal protection as thermal…
- Conditions
- Resting Energy Expenditure, Thermogenesis, Brown Adipose Tissue
- Trial name
- NCT05990387
- Testing
- Mirabegron
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Obesity
Effects of b3-Adrenergic Receptor Agonists on Brown Adipose Tissue
This study will test the hypothesis that human brown adipose tissue (BAT) can be activated using a β3-adrenergic receptor (AR) agonist.
- Trial name
- NCT01783470
- Testing
- beta3-adrenergic receptor agonist
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aaron Cypess
Idiopathic Scoliosis
Skeletal Muscle and Adipose Tissue Study
The purpose of this research study is to compare the current standard of care for prophylactic Cefazolin administered every 3 hours intravenously with continuous infusion of Cefazolin during pediatric spinal surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03190668
- Testing
- Bolus dose of Cefazolin, Continuous Cefazolin drip, Paraspinal muscle microdialysis catheters
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Bacterial Pneumonia
Cx611-0204 SEPCELL Study
The purpose of this randomised, multicentre, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase Ib/IIa study is to assess the safety, tolerability and efficacy of eASCs (Cx611) administered intravenously as adjunctive therapy, therefore in…
- Trial name
- SEPCELL (NCT03158727)
- Testing
- Cx611
- Where
- 33 sites in Belgium, France and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Tigenix S.A.U.
Obesity
Beige Fat, Energy, and the Natriuretic Peptide System
Obese individuals experience an increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Evidence from genetic studies indicate that the natriuretic peptide (NP) system may protect against these diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT04357964
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Adult Alveolar Soft-part Sarcoma, Adult Angiosarcoma
Depsipeptide (Romidepsin) in Treating Patients With Metastatic or Unresectable Soft Tissue Sarcoma
This phase II trial studies how well depsipeptide (romidepsin) works in treating patients with metastatic or unresectable soft tissue sarcoma.
- Conditions
- Adult Alveolar Soft-part Sarcoma, Adult Angiosarcoma, Adult Epithelioid Sarcoma, Adult Extraskeletal Chondrosarcoma
- Trial name
- NCT00112463
- Testing
- romidepsin
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Hypertension, Abdominal Obesity
Effects of Aliskiren and Amlodipine on the Renin-Angiotensin System (RAS) and Lipid/Carbohydrate Metabolism in Obese Patients With Hypertension
Part 1 determined: aliskiren, amlodipine and angiotensin II concentrations in interstitial fluid of fat and skeletal muscle; aliskiren and angiotensin II concentrations, and renin activity and concentration in fat and skeletal…
- Trial name
- NCT00498433
- Testing
- Aliskiren, Amlodipine
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
HIV
Eplerenone in HIV Associated Abdominal Fat Accumulation
The purpose of this study is to test the effects of a drug, eplerenone, along with lifestyle modification to affect sugar metabolism, body fat distribution, and cardiovascular health in HIV-infected individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT01405456
- Testing
- Eplerenone and lifestyle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Lower Eyelid Steatoblepharon (Excess Eyelid Fat)
Phase 2 Study of XAF5 (XOPH5) Ointment for Reduction of Excess Eyelid Fat (Steatoblepharon)
This study will test whether XAF5 (XOPH5) ointment, applied once daily to the lower eyelids for 10 weeks, reduces the prominence of lower eyelid fat in adults with moderate to severe steatoblepharon (excess eyelid fat).
- Trial name
- NCT02230761
- Testing
- XOPH5 Ointment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Topokine Therapeutics, Inc.