Clinical trials: Diet; Deficiency
Dietary Selenium Deficiency, Dietary Zinc Deficiency
Zinc and Selenium Supplementation in Atherosclerosis
The aim of this randomized double-blind study was to evaluate the effect of oral zinc and selenium supplementation on oxidative stress and inflammation biomarkers as well as the status of zinc and selenium in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT01547377
- Testing
- zinc and selenium supplementation
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
Weight Loss
The Undernourished Patient: Prevention and Treatment
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a nutrition intervention during a rehabilitation stay followed by nutritional advice after discharge, can improve the nutritional status of the patients after 3 months.
- Trial name
- NCT01632072
- Testing
- Nutritional support
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oslo
Femoral Fragility Fractures, Malnutrition
The Taste and Acceptability of a High Protein Ice Cream Compared With Hospital Milkshake Nutritional Supplement
This study aims to compare the acceptability of a new high protein, fortified, ice cream called Nottingham-Ice cream (N-ICE CREAM) with a standard milkshake-style oral nutritional supplement (ONS); Fortisip Compact Protein in…
- Trial name
- NCT05711277
- Testing
- Standard milkshake ONS (Fortisip Compact Protein), High protein, fortified, ice cream
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Chronic Kidney Disease, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and the Microcirculation
Overall research aims: This study will examine the effect of vitamin D supplementation on the function of the endothelium and microcirculation of patients with chronic kidney disease and vitamin D deficiency.
- Trial name
- NCT00882401
- Testing
- Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Barts & The London NHS Trust
Type 1 Diabetes, Vitamin D Deficiency/Insufficiency
The Effects of Vitamin D on Glycemic Control and Proinflammatory Markers in Adolescents With T1DM
The investigators are conducting a prospective cross-over study to evaluate the effects of vitamin D supplementation on diabetes control and the pro-inflammatory markers involved in microvascular complications in adolescents with…
- Trial name
- NCT01697228
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Vitamin D Deficiency, Fat Malabsorption
25-Hydroxyvitamin D Pharmacokinetic Study
To evaluate the pharmacokinetic parameters of orally administered 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 [25(OH)D3] and vitamin D3 from the corresponding serum concentration-time curves in healthy adults and adults with a history of intestinal…
- Trial name
- NCT03401541
- Testing
- Calcifediol, Calciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Breast Cancer, Vitamin D Deficiency
Epidemiological Analysis of Vitamin D and Breast Cancer Risk in Saudi Arabian Women
This is an analysis of de-identified data collected from 240 Saudi Arabian women, 120 with breast cancer and 120 control women, to evalyate if vitamin D status is associated with breast cancer risk.
- Trial name
- NCT01817231
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arizona
CKD, Renal Insufficiency Chronic
The CPH-MBD Cohort Dietary Substudy - Comparison of Methods for Dietary Registrations
The aim of the study is to assess the association between the calcium and phosphorus balance and the stage of kidney disease measured by creatinine clearence in patients with chronic kidney disease stage 4 and 5.
- Conditions
- CKD, Renal Insufficiency Chronic, CKD-MBD - Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder, Pre-dialysis
- Trial name
- NCT07312981
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Vitamin D Deficiency
Reference Interval of Vitamin D of Coastal Fishermen in Cox's Bazar District of Bangladesh
Lack of adequate sun exposure due to urbanization is prone to hypovitaminosis D. Vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D) deficiency is now a major health concern in the western world.
- Trial name
- NCT04986319
- Testing
- Serum vitamin D assay
- Where
- 2 sites in Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 556 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Nutrition in Cancer Survival and Treatment
Nutrition in Pediatric Oncology in Central America
This study investigates nutritional status, at predefined points in therapy, and the association with outcomes in children and adolescents undergoing treatment for cancer in institutions under Asociación de Hemato-Oncología…
- Trial name
- NCT03976830
- Where
- Honduras
- Volunteers
- 126 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Malnutrition
Observational Study at the Influence of Malnutrition on Infections
The purpose of this trial is to determine whether nutritional status has an impact on nosocomial infections. Study population are patients undergoing early neurological rehabilitation.
- Trial name
- Malnutrition (NCT01243528)
- Testing
- Laboratory values
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Marion Mertl-Roetzer
Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Infection
Using Whole-Person-Care Guide in Patients Receiving Care for Cancer or Complications From Cancer Treatment
RATIONALE: Gathering information about patients with cancer and cancer-related conditions may help doctors learn more about a patient's needs and help doctors plan the best treatment.
- Conditions
- Chemotherapeutic Agent Toxicity, Infection, Malnutrition, Musculoskeletal Complications
- Trial name
- NCT00608738
- Testing
- informational intervention, medical chart review, questionnaire administration
- Volunteers
- 750 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Obesity, Childhood, Asthma in Children
Asthma and Obesity Diet Versus Exercise
Obesity is recognized as a pro-inflammatory condition associated with multiple chronic diseases, including asthma. The specific mechanisms linking asthma and obesity remain hypothetical.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Childhood, Asthma in Children, Inflammatory Response, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03644355
- Testing
- Lifestyle counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans
Malnutrition
Dose Comparison of Amino Acids on Growth in Premature Neonates
Malnutrition is a common problem in the neonatal intensive care unit. Recent studies indicate that prematurely born neonates commonly develop a severe nutritional deficit during the first weeks after birth, referred to as…
- Trial name
- NCT00120926
- Testing
- Parenteral Nutrition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Pediatrix
Heart Diseases, Hiv
Whole Food Plant-Based Diet for HIV-Associated Reduction in Cardiovascular Risk (PLANT-HART)
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the impact of using a whole food plant-based diet in the reduction of cardiovascular risk related to HIV in people who live with HIV infection.
- Trial name
- PLANT-HART (NCT05796882)
- Testing
- Whole Food Plant-Based Diet Ad Libitum, Nutritional Standard Care
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Chihuahua
Vitamin D Deficiency, Diabetes
Vitamin D and Inflammatory Markers of Cardiovascular Disease in African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes
Recent clinical trials in non diabetics showed that vitamin D supplementation markedly reduced serum levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6, and tissue matrix metallo-proteinases.
- Trial name
- NCT01153243
- Testing
- Ergocalciferol
- Volunteers
- 117 people
- Sponsor
- Cook County Health
Malnutrition
Effect of Continued Nutritional Support at Hospital Discharge on Mortality, Frailty, Functional Outcomes and Recovery
This study is to compare the sustained post-discharge nutritional support to reach individual energy and protein goals to usual care home nutrition in medical patients at nutritional risk.
- Trial name
- EFFORT II (NCT04926597)
- Testing
- nutritional supplement, individualized nutritional guidelines, general nutritional information
- Where
- 18 sites in Spain, Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people
- Sponsor
- Philipp Schuetz
Refeeding Syndrome, Malnutrition
Gastrointestinal Hormones and Metabolomic Profiling Following Mixed-Meal Tolerance Tests in Patients at Risk of Refeeding Syndrome
Introduction: Refeeding syndrome (RS) is a life-threatening metabolic complication of nutritional support. Prolonged fasting, frequently observed in malnourished patients referred for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)…
- Trial name
- NCT07674589
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Garcia de Orta
Malnutrition
Washed Microbiota Transplantation for Malnutrition
Malnutrition is a pathological condition in which dietary intake fails to meet the body's energetic or nutritional needs. It may be caused by macronutrient or micronutrient deficiencies, high energy expenditure, impaired nutrient…
- Trial name
- NCT06447220
- Testing
- washed microbiota transplantation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- The Second Hospital of Nanjing Medical University
Malnourished Children, Stunting of Growth
Comprehensive Nutritional Support for Children in Zambia (ZamCNC) - A Pilot Investigation
In a recently completed intervention study, more than 50% of children in Lusaka were found to be stunted by age two, even when nutritional supplements were provided.
- Trial name
- ZamCnC (NCT07153913)
- Testing
- Intensive growth support
- Where
- Zambia
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Günther Fink