Clinical trials: Adipose Tissue Inflammation
Insulin Resistance, Obesity
Adipose Tissue Response to Overfeeding in Insulin Resistance-Prone vs. Insulin Sensitive Humans
Obesity has become an epidemic worldwide. Data from our laboratory and others demonstrate that most of the excess morbidity from obesity is related to insulin resistance (IR).
- Trial name
- NCT02084641
- Testing
- Over feeding
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The Influence of Fatty-Acids on Systemic and Subcutaneous Cytokines
This is a mono-center randomized controlled trial to be performed in the Center of Medical Research (ZMF) at Medical University Graz and is composed by one screening visit (V1) and two study visits (V2 and V3).
- Trial name
- TNF4 (NCT00708266)
- Testing
- Openflow microperfusion catheter, Intralipid 20%, 0.9% Saline Solution
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Graz
Metabolism Disorder, Adiposity
Effect of Exercise and Omega-3 on Metabolic Health in Elderly
The aim of this project is to investigate in elderly women, the effect of combined aerobic and resistive training and concomitant supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids on adipogenesis, metabolic functions and pro-inflammatory…
- Conditions
- Metabolism Disorder, Adiposity, Inflammatory Response
- Trial name
- EXODYA (NCT03386461)
- Testing
- Exercise training, omega 3 supplementation
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Obesity, Inflammation
Gene Expression and Inflammation in Overweight Subjects
This study will look at gene expression (whether particular sets of genes are activated ["turned on"] or deactivated ["turned off"]) in overweight people as compared to non-overweight individuals.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Inflammation, Nutrition Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT00344266
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Overweight and Obesity, Insulin Sensitivity
Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Lead to a Sustained Increase in Insulin Sensitivity?
In a recent series of studies performed by our group, we have shown that exposure to hyperbaric oxygen (HBOT) leads to an increase in insulin sensitivity in male subjects and that this improvement can be measured in all men, not…
- Trial name
- HOTAIR3 (NCT02136615)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Adelaide
Type 2 Diabetes, Inflammation
Effect of Alcohol on Cephalic Phase Reflex and Gene Expression
Moderate alcohol consumption has consistently been associated with lowered risk of developing type two diabetes mellitus compared to abstainers and heavy drinkers.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Inflammation, Carbohydrate&Lipid Metabolism, Oral Processing
- Trial name
- AR22 (NCT00652405)
- Testing
- alcohol
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TNO
Inflammation, Aging
Impact of Ageing on Adipose, Muscle and Systemic Inflammation
The accumulation and dysfunction of excess adipose (fat) tissue that occurs with ageing is associated with a number of chronic inflammatory disorders such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease but the underlying…
- Trial name
- NCT02777138
- Testing
- Maintaining a normal daily living lifestyle
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bath
Inflammation
Metabolic and Immune System Responses to a Mixed Meal
Overweight and obesity are major problems and their complications such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes mellitus pose great burdens on healthcare systems.
- Trial name
- NCT02416843
- Testing
- Consumption of a mixed meal
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bath
Breast Cancer, Obesity
A Pilot Study of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) in Obese Menopausal Women
This study aims to determine if a supplement of an omega-3-fatty acid (docosahexaenoic - DHA) lowers inflammation in human fat tissue thereby lowering estrogen production and the potential risk for breast cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT01127867
- Testing
- dietary intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rockefeller University
Body Fat Distribution, Cellulitis
Effect of Vibro-oscillatory Therapy for Improvement of Body Contour and Appearance of Cellulite.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of vibro-oscillatory therapy through an electromedical equipment in improving body contour and appearance of cellulite.
- Trial name
- NCT03312946
- Testing
- Modellata
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indústria Brasileira Equipamentos Médicos - IBRAMED
Type2 Diabetes
Comparison of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Activity in Adipose Tissue From Type 2 Diabetic Patients and Healthy Volunteers
Based on solid preclinical results in mice and preliminary data in humans, this study aims to provide the proof of concept of the crucial role of the hematopoietic process occurring in human adipose tissue in the initiation of…
- Trial name
- WAT2DO (NCT03260452)
- Testing
- Abdominal subcutaneous biopsies and Blood test
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Obesity
The Effect of HMB Supplementation on Adipose Tissue Inflammation and Metabolism
This study will determine the effects of supplementing beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) on body composition and strength changes during weight loss.
- Trial name
- NCT02717013
- Testing
- HMB
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Metabolic Technologies Inc.
Healthy, Type 2 Diabetes
Study of Gene Activity in Fat and Muscle in Diabetics and Healthy Controls
The aim of the present protocol is to study gene activity in fat and muscle tissue in type 2 diabetics and healthy volunteers after injection of E.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Type 2 Diabetes, Endotoxemia
- Trial name
- NCT00412906
- Testing
- Escherichia Coli Endotoxin
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Inflammation, Obesity
Impact of a High Saturated Fat Diet on Fasted Systemic and White Adipose Tissue Inflammatory Responses
This study will investigate the effect of a 7-day westernised high-fat (65% of kilocalories), high-calorie (150% of requirements) diet on markers of inflammation in the blood and white adipose tissue.
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Obesity, Inflammatory Response, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT03569189
- Testing
- High Fat Diet
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loughborough University
Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity
Vitamin D and Adipose Tissue Inflammation
Chronic, low-grade adipose tissue inflammation is a major risk factor for type 2 diabetes mellitus. The cause of adipose tissue inflammation has remained largely unclear.
- Conditions
- Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Intestinal Permeability
- Trial name
- NCT01477034
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Obesity, Body Fat
Effects of Lipoic Acid and Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) in Human Obesity
The aim of the study is to analyze the effects of Lipoic acid and/or EPA supplementation on weight loss, lipid profile, insulin resistance, oxidative and inflammation parameters, metabolomic profile as well as on adipose tissue…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Body Fat, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- OBEPALIP (NCT01138774)
- Testing
- Double blind dietary intervention with EPA and lipoic acid
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra
Diabetes Risk
Using Salsalate to Target Adipocyte Macrophage Infiltration
Background: The prevalence of obesity has increased throughout the last three decades due to genetic, metabolic, behavioral, and environmental factors.
- Trial name
- TAMI (NCT02130804)
- Testing
- Salsalate (4 g/day)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Type 2 Diabetes, Inflammation
Targeting Risk Factors for Diabetes in Subjects With Normal Blood Cholesterol Using Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Every 3 minutes a new case of diabetes is diagnosed in Canada, mostly type 2 diabetes (T2D) increasing the risk for heart disease.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Inflammation, Insulin Sensitivity/Resistance, Fatty Acids, Omega-3
- Trial name
- NCT04485871
- Testing
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montreal
Sepsis
Randomized, Parallel Group, Placebo Control, Unicentric, Interventional Study to Assess the Effect of Expanded Human Allogeneic Adipose-derived Mesenchymal Adult Stem Cells on the Human Response to Lipopolysaccharyde in Human Volunteers
Phase I, randomized, parallel group, placebo control, unicentric, interventional study. Thirty two healthy male volunteers aged between 18-35 years will be randomized into the eASCs or placebo group if they meet all the inclusion…
- Trial name
- CELLULA (NCT02328612)
- Testing
- Intravenous infusion of cells
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tigenix S.A.U.
Inflammation, Obesity
Systemic and White Adipose Tissue Inflammatory Profile in Lean Versus Obese Individuals
This study will compare the systemic and white adipose tissue inflammatory profile of individuals who are classified as lean and obese.
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Obesity, Inflammatory Response, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
- Trial name
- NCT04078776
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loughborough University