Clinical trials: Amino Acid Metabolism
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
PANDA: PKU Amino Acid Evaluation
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder, where subjects are born with a genetic deficiency in the phenylalanine hydroxylase enzyme (PAH), which leaves them unable to convert Phenylalanine (Phe) into Tyrosine…
- Trial name
- PANDA (NCT04086511)
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Nutricia Research
Protein Absorption and Amino Acid Availability
MA of Tryptophan in Cornmeal in Healthy Adults>60y
The world's population will reach 12 billion by this century's end. As the human population increases, the world faces the continuous challenge of optimizing a limited food supply.
- Trial name
- NCT07272668
- Testing
- Tryptophan
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Conjunctivitis, Viral, Adenoviridae Infections
Ganciclovir 0,15% Ophthalmic Gel in the Treatment of Adenovirus Keratoconjuntivitis
Ganciclovir ophthalmic gel delivers multiple advantages in the treatment and prophylaxis of herpetic keratitis and shows potential for effectiveness against other viral ocular infections.
- Trial name
- NCT01349452
- Testing
- Ganciclovir, Artificial tear
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Coronary Vessels, Procedure PCI
AI Quantitative Coronary Angiography Versus Optical Coherent Tomography Guidance for Coronary Stent Implantation
This study is to establish the primary hypothesis thatAI -QCA guided PCI is non-inferior to Optical coherence tomography-guided Percutaneous coronary intervention regarding minimal Stent area by Final OCT and Procedural MACE
- Trial name
- FLASH (NCT05388357)
- Testing
- Intervention Procedure: PCI
- Where
- 13 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Asan Medical Center
Protein Metabolism
Amino Acid Oxidation of Whole-Food Protein: a Dose-Response Crossover Trial in Young Adults
The purpose of this study is to assess the amino acid oxidation dose-response relationship of ingested whole-food protein in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- BURGER (NCT07547176)
- Testing
- Food proteins
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Hereditary Tyrosinemia, Type I
Taste and Palatability of Orfadin Suspension
The purpose of this study is to verify that pediatric patients, especially those who are not old enough to swallow capsules, accept the taste and palatability of a new suspension.
- Trial name
- NCT01734889
- Testing
- Nitisinone
- Where
- 7 sites in France, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Swedish Orphan Biovitrum
Phenylketonuria
Protein Requirements in Children With Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited inborn error of an amino acid phenylalanine (PHE) metabolism affecting 1:15,000 births. It is caused by a decreased activity of an enzyme in the liver called phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH)…
- Trial name
- NCT01965691
- Testing
- Protein intake
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Vitiligo, Piebaldism
Evaluation of Non-cultured Epidermal Cellular Grafting vs Hyaluronic Acid for Repigmenting Vitiligo and Piebaldism
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of autologous epidermal cells suspension grafting using a newly developed device named VITICELL® compared to placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT02156427
- Testing
- VITICELL
- Where
- 5 sites in Belgium, France and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Laboratoires Genévrier
Muscle Strength, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency
Study of the Association of Muscle Strength, Balance and Other Factors With Vitamin Levels Among Elderly Diabetics
Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause severe problems with the blood, nerves, brain and psychological well-being. Ironically, our modern methods for the control of diabetes mellitus can actually contribute to vitamin B12 deficiency.
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Vitamin B 12 Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT03376490
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- SingHealth Polyclinics
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Go For It: to Improve Levels of Daily Physical Activity and to Reduce the Sedentary Life Style of Adolescents With CP
Long hours of daily sitting and lack of Physical Activity (PA) are risk factors for morbidity and mortality. People with movement disabilities, including adolescents with Cerebral Palsy (CP) tend to lead a sedentary life styl and…
- Trial name
- NCT02978469
- Testing
- Life style changing: reducing sedentary behavior
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Hepatic Encephalopathy, Urea Cycle Disorders
A Study of Glyceryl Tri-(4-phenylbutyrate) Administered Orally as a Single Dose, and Twice Daily for Seven Consecutive Days to Subjects With Hepatic Impairment With Cirrhosis and to a Control Group
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and tolerability of GT4P administered orally as a single dose, and twice daily for 7 consecutive days, to subjects with hepatic impairment with cirrhosis (Child-Pugh scores of…
- Trial name
- NCT00986895
- Testing
- HPN-100
- Where
- 2 sites in Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
The Impact of Frequency of Home Phenylalanine Measurements on Metabolic Control in a Population of Patients With Classic Phenylketonuria
Recommendations regarding the frequency of phenylalanine level monitoring lack solid support from evidence derived from prospective randomized trials, including in the adult population with classic PKU.
- Trial name
- FreqPHEncy (NCT07825883)
- Testing
- DBS Phe monitoring once weekly, DBS Phe monitoring once monthly
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Michał Kania
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, HIV Infections
A Study of Foscarnet Plus Ganciclovir in the Treatment of Cytomegalovirus of the Eye in Patients With AIDS Who Have Already Been Treated With Ganciclovir
To examine the safety and tolerance of the administration of ganciclovir and foscarnet given together or alternately; to determine the interactive pharmacokinetics (blood level) profile of long-term combined and alternating…
- Trial name
- NCT00000970
- Testing
- Foscarnet sodium, Ganciclovir
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Oculocutaneous Albinism
Clinical, Cellular, and Molecular Investigation Into Oculocutaneous Albinism
Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a term used to describe inherited forms of hypopigmentation associated with 1) variable levels of cutaneous hypopigmentation, ocular hypopigmentation, and visual deficits, and 2) involvement of…
- Trial name
- NCT00808106
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 206 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Iron-deficiency
Oral Lactoferrin Versus Iron Supplementation During Pregnancy
Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is the condition in which there is anemia due to a lack of iron. The oral route is preferred to the parenteral route to replace iron stores [Sharma JB; et al., 2004].
- Trial name
- NCT03542825
- Testing
- Lactoferrin, Iron Supplement, Chelates, Iron
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- South Valley University
Hypertriglyceridemia
Effects of Amino Acids on Regional Lipid Metabolism
Elevated fat level in blood is a risk factor for coronary heart disease, a major cause of death in America. The overall goal of this project is to test a novel treatment using nutrient (amino acid) supplementation against this…
- Trial name
- NCT01150188
- Testing
- Amino acids
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Myelofibrosis, Gaucher Disease
Clinical and Pathophysiological Investigations Into Erdheim Chester Disease
Background: Erdheim Chester Disease (ECD) is a very rare disease in which abnormal white blood cells start growing and affect the bones, kidneys, skin, and brain.
- Conditions
- Myelofibrosis, Gaucher Disease, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS)
- Trial name
- NCT01417520
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Cystic Fibrosis
Leucine-enriched Essential Amino Acid Intake to Optimize Protein Anabolism in Children With Cystic Fibrosis
Malnutrition, including muscle wasting commonly occurs in children with cystic fibrosis (CF), negatively influencing their quality of life and survival.
- Trial name
- NCT01172301
- Testing
- Essential amino acid intake + Leucine vs total AA supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Impact of OCT Imaging on Decision Making During PCI in ACS Patients
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides valuable information to guide percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) regarding lesion preparation, stent sizing, and stent optimization.
- Trial name
- NCT04444037
- Testing
- OCT-guided PCI
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 390 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Mitochondrial Disease, Chronic Metabolic Disorder
Energy Requirements in Mitochondrial Disease
Metabolic diseases and mitochondrial disorders are caused by genetic mutation which lead to disruptions in energy producing pathways in our body.
- Trial name
- NCT01776918
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia