Clinical trials: Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Diseases
Effects of Breaking up Prolonged Sitting on Postprandial Cardiometabolic Disease Risk Markers in South Asian Adults
The purpose of this study is to examine whether breaking up prolonged sitting with short regular bouts of walking can reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels after eating, which are risk markers for Type 2 diabetes and heart…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03898206
- Testing
- Breaking up sitting with walking breaks (INT-SIT), Prolonged sitting (SIT)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bedfordshire
Metabolic Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance
Oral Contraceptives in the Metabolic Syndrome
Oral contraceptives (OCs) are the most widely used method of reversible birth control. However, the long-term cardiovascular safety of the widely used low-dose OCs (ethinyl-estradiol < 50 mcg) is still debated.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00205504
- Testing
- Ortho Tri Cyclen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Metabolic Syndrome, Dyslipidemia
Impact of Consumption of Beta-glucans on the Intestinal Microbiota and Glucose and Lipid Metabolism
The purpose of this study is to investigate if daily consumption of barley beta-glucans effect lipid and glucose metabolism and alter intestinal microbiota composition in participants with metabolic syndrome or with high risk for…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Dyslipidemia, Obesity, Abdominal, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT02041104
- Testing
- Bread with added beta-glucans
- Where
- 3 sites in Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Mlinotest Zivilska Industrija d.d.
Metabolic Syndrome
Canadian Health Advanced By Nutrition and Graded Exercise
The overall objective of the CHANGE initiative is to change the delivery of care in primary care clinics to treat disease by reducing reliance on drugs and hospitals through the promotion of scientifically validated nutritional…
- Trial name
- CHANGE (NCT01616563)
- Testing
- Dietary Intervention, Exercise Prescription and Fitness Program
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 305 people
- Sponsor
- Daren K. Heyland
Obesity, Overweight
MOVE OUT: A Partnership With Veterans Groups to Enhance Weight Management in the Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
Obesity has been linked to several serious medical conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, and poor cholesterol levels.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight, Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus
- Trial name
- NCT01339390
- Testing
- MOVE OUT, MOVE!
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,169 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Heart Failure, Diastolic, Obesity
Exercise Intolerance in Elderly Patients With Diastolic Heart Failure
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of weight loss via hypocaloric diet, aerobic exercise training, combined hypocaloric diet and exercise training, and attention control in patients with heart failure and a…
- Trial name
- SECRET (NCT00959660)
- Testing
- Exercise, Dietary Intervention, Diet and exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University
Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension
Free Fatty Acid-Induced Hypertension in Obese Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin resistance has been implicated as the central pathogenetic feature of cardiovascular risk factor cluster that includes hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hemostatic disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT00738023
- Testing
- Rosiglitazone, Normal saline 0.9%, Intralipid 20%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Overweight
The Effect of GLP-1 Agonists Versus OCs on Reproductive Disorders and Cardiovascular Risks in Overweight PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that affects one in 10 women of childbearing age, which is usually characterized by hormonal imbalance and metabolism problems such as hyperandrogenism and obesity.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Overweight, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT03151005
- Testing
- Metformin-GLP-1 Receptor Agonist, Metformin-Oral Contraceptive(OC)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Xinqiao Hospital of Chongqing
Psoriasis, Metabolic Syndrome
Effects of TNF-alpha Antagonism (Etanercept) in Patients With the Metabolic Syndrome and Psoriasis
People with psoriasis have significantly higher rates of obesity, diabetes, heart failure and high blood pressure than the general public.
- Conditions
- Psoriasis, Metabolic Syndrome, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT00477191
- Testing
- Etanercept
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Cardiovascular Diseases, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Obese
Implementation of a Peer Leader-facilitated Dyadic Intervention
This Pilot Study Large Application builds upon the results of our prior work to 1) Implement and pilot test a peer leader-facilitated 12-week dyadic intervention (Community Health among Asian Indian immigrants (CHAI) Dyad study)…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Obese, Hyperlipidemias
- Trial name
- NCT06643806
- Testing
- CHAI dyad study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Intra-Abdominal Hypertension, Inguinal Hernia
Measuring Intraabdominal Pressure, Lactic Acid, and Urine Output
This study serves as a pilot study with the intention to to measure intraabdominal pressure, lactic acid, and urine output in obese individuals undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
- Trial name
- NCT05070572
- Testing
- Accuryn Monitoring System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- Antonios Likourezos
Down Syndrome, Trisomy 21
Down Syndrome Metabolic Health Study
The purpose of this research study is to determine which measures best capture cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) risk in children and adolescents with Down syndrome (DS).
- Trial name
- NCT01821300
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 257 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Cardiovascular Disease, Insulin Resistance
A Trial of Tadalafil and Glycemic Traits
The purpose of this study is to find out if tadalafil can help overweight and obese people metabolize blood sugar more efficiently.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Insulin Resistance, Glucose Intolerance, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT01444651
- Testing
- Tadalafil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Thomas J. Wang, MD
Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D Supplementation Reduces Renin-Angiotensin System Activity in Obesity
Hypothesis: Vitamin D supplementation lower renin-angiotensin system activity in obesity. Specific Aim: To investigate whether Vitamin D supplementation in obesity improves the vascular sensitivity to angiotensin II.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT01068418
- Testing
- Vitamin D (cholecalciferol)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Obesity, Heart Failure
Sex and Obesity: Effects on Heart Failure Study
Sex has a major impact on myocardial metabolism and blood flow. In those without heart failure men's hearts tend to use proportionally more glucose and women's hearts use more fat and have higher blood flow.
- Trial name
- NCT00776035
- Testing
- PET (Positron Emission Tomography), Echocardiogram, ^15O-water
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Obesity
Virtual Lifestyle Management: Prevention Through the UPMC Patient Portal
Diabetes affects 18 million Americans and costs over $132 billion in both direct treatment and lost productivity per year. It is known that weight loss, improved diet and increased exercise can result in improvement in glucose…
- Trial name
- NCT00409786
- Testing
- Virtual Lifestyle Management (VLM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Obesity
Effect of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Obese Adolescents
The prevalence of obesity has reached epidemic proportions nationally as well as internationally. Currently, 16 % of American adolescents are obese.
- Trial name
- NCT00858247
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Obesity, Heart Diseases
Family-Based Nutrition Intervention for Latino Children
Primary Hypothesis Children whose mothers receive the FBC sessions will have significantly lower BMI one year after the intervention compared to control group children whose families receive an active placebo control.
- Trial name
- NCT00224887
- Testing
- In home nutrition counseling, standard nutrition education curriculum
- Volunteers
- 307 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes
Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Detection and Management of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Mental Illness
The study was a 12-month, multi-centered, quasi-experimental design to assess point-of-care (POCT) screening/monitoring of subjects on antipsychotic agents for metabolic syndrome.
- Conditions
- Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT02029989
- Testing
- Glucose and lipids, Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1c, Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease
COVID-19 Testing in Underserved and Vulnerable Populations
As part of National Institutes of Health Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics-Underserved Populations (RADx-UP) program, the goal of the RADxUP study is to develop, test, and evaluate a rapid, scalable capacity building project to…
- Conditions
- Heart Failure, Coronary Artery Disease, Cancer, Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT05315908
- Testing
- Community outreach method
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9,120 people
- Sponsor
- Jesse Nodora