Clinical trials: Dysfunction; Endocrine
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Role of Canagliflozin on CD34+ Cells in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The investigators hypothesize that Cana may be able to improve number and function of CD34+ endothelial progenitor cells. The investigators also propose that this expected cardiovascular benefit is independent of HbA1C reduction.
- Trial name
- NCT02964585
- Testing
- Canagliflozin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Alzheimer's Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment
A Pilot Clinical Trial of Exendin-4 in Alzheimer's Disease
Background: Exendin-4 (or Exenatide) is a medication currently used to treat diabetes that has shown promising results in animal and cellular models of Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01255163
- Testing
- Exendin-4 SC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Endothelial Dysfunction
Cardiovascular Effects of Chronic Sildenafil in Men With Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) represents a model of endothelial dysfunction, where chronic nitric oxide deprivation, hyperglycaemia and hyperinsulinemia and fibrogenic mediators lead to cardiovascular remodelling associated…
- Trial name
- CECSID (NCT00692237)
- Testing
- Sildenafil
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- University of Roma La Sapienza
Type 2 Diabetes, Peripheral Arterial Disease
Liraglutide and Peripheral Artery Disease
STARDUST is an open-label, two-arm randomized controlled trial, aimed at evaluating the effects of liraglutide on peripheral perfusion, as compared with the aggressive treatment of cardio-metabolic risk factors, in people with…
- Trial name
- STARDUST (NCT04881110)
- Testing
- Liraglutide, Control
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Prediabetes, Obesity
Effects of Antidiabetic Medications on the Postprandial State in Prediabetes
This project addresses cardiovascular disease risk in patients with prediabetes. Levels of lipids after eating a meal ("postprandial lipids") are strong independent predictors of cardiovascular risk.
- Trial name
- NCT02104739
- Testing
- Exenatide, Saxagliptin, Exenatide extended-release (ER)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Septo-Optic Dysplasia
Endocrine Dysfunction and Growth Hormone Deficiency in Children With Optic Nerve Hypoplasia
Hypotheses: 1. The prevalence of endocrinopathies, and growth hormone (GH) deficiency in particular, among young children diagnosed with optic nerve hypoplasia (ONH) is higher than is commonly thought. 2.
- Conditions
- Growth Hormone Deficiency, Septo-Optic Dysplasia, Hypopituitarism
- Trial name
- NCT00140413
- Testing
- Nutropin AQ
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Ovulatory Dysfunction, Anovulation
Traditional Clomiphene Citrate Administration vs. Stair-step Approach
The purpose of this study is to compare the length of time to achieve ovulation and pregnancy with a traditional protocol administration of clomiphene citrate versus a stair step administration.
- Conditions
- Ovulatory Dysfunction, Anovulation, Ovulation Induction
- Trial name
- Clomid (NCT01008319)
- Testing
- clomiphene citrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Computerized Cognitive Training for Diabetic Elderly Veterans
Computerized cognitive training (CCT) is an intervention has improved cognitive functioning in the elderly with and without cognitive impairment.
- Trial name
- CCT_DEV (NCT01736124)
- Testing
- computerized cognitive training, control games
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 199 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Diabetes Mellitus, Ischemic Heart Disease
Allogeneic Mesenchymal Human Stem Cell Infusion Therapy for Endothelial DySfunctiOn in Diabetic Subjects With Symptomatic Ischemic Heart Disease. (ACESO-IHD)
The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) promote systemic and coronary endothelial repair through rescue of bone marrow progenitors in type 2 diabetic patients with…
- Trial name
- ACESO-IHD (NCT04776239)
- Testing
- 100 million Allogeneic Mesenchymal Human Stem Cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Joshua M Hare
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Androgen Excess as a Cause for Adipogenic Dysfunction in PCOS Women
The purpose of this research study is to collect specimen samples and study medical information from women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and women without PCOS.
- Trial name
- NCT01889199
- Testing
- Flutamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
The Effect of Exenatide Compared to Lantus Insulin on Vascular Function in Type 2 Diabetes
The main goals of the study are to evaluate the effect of Exenatide on endothelial-dependent vasodilation, as measured by flow mediated dilation (FMD), to evaluate the effect on endothelial-independent vasodilation, as measured…
- Trial name
- NCT00353834
- Testing
- Exenatide, Glargine Insulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Joslin Diabetes Center
Fatty Liver Disease, Type 2 Diabetes
Effect of Intermittent Calorie Restriction on MASLD Patients With Abnormal Glucose Metabolism
This study is designed to observe the effect of 5:2 intermittent calorie restriction (fasting 2 days each week) on liver fat content in MASLD patients with abnormal blood glucose.
- Conditions
- Fatty Liver Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Impaired Glucose Regulation
- Trial name
- NCT04283942
- Testing
- Intermittent calorie restriction (ICR), Continuous calorie restriction (CCR)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease
Myocardial Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
The purpose of this study is to examine the existence of heart abnormalities in patients with diabetes and the effect of pioglitazone in correcting these abnormalities.
- Trial name
- NCT01588470
- Testing
- pioglitazone
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Type 2 Diabetes, Impaired Renal Function
Linagliptin's Effect on CD34+ Stem Cells
Type 2 diabetes is a national epidemic. Diabetes has undesirable effects on blood vessels which may contribute to heart disease. Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPCs) are found in the blood.
- Trial name
- NCT02467478
- Testing
- Linagliptin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Type 2 Diabetes
Beta-Cell Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance Among Italian Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (MK-0000-113)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the degree of beta-cell dysfunction among participants with type 2 diabetes and the association between beta-cell dysfunction and demographic, clinical, and treatment variables.
- Trial name
- BETADECLINE (NCT01472341)
- Volunteers
- 507 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Syndrome
Effect of a Fibrate and a Statin on Endothelial Dysfunction
The study will compare the effect of atorvastatin to the effect of fenofibrate on endothelial function in patients with diabetes mellitus or the metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00491400
- Testing
- Fenofibrate, Atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Boston University
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Role of Neuraminidase Activity on Endothelial Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes
The objective is to determine if neuraminidase inhibition with zanamivir is efficacious as a therapeutic strategy to restore endothelial function in T2D patients.
- Trial name
- NAED (NCT04867707)
- Testing
- Zanamivir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Type 1 Diabetes
PREVENTKD (Prevent Risks by Early interVEntion at Nighttime in Type 1 Diabetes for Kidney Disease)
The purpose of this study is to determine if the early treatment with a blood pressure medication (an ACE Inhibitor) can prevent or delay the development of kidney disease (microalbuminuria) in patients with Type 1 diabetes who…
- Trial name
- PREVENTKD (NCT00729365)
- Testing
- Ramipril
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Diabetes
Impact of Diabetes on Left Ventricular Remodeling
The investigators hypothesize that in patients with diabetes and acute myocardial infarction (MI), Ang II type-1 receptor blockade (AT1RB) attenuates left ventricle (LV) remodeling to a greater extent than angiotensin converting…
- Trial name
- P3 (NCT01052272)
- Testing
- Ramipril, Candesartan cilexetil, Allopurinol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Diabetes, Hypertension
FFA Hypertension and Inflammation in Lean and Obese Subjects
Although a large number of obese patients develop high blood pressure, the cause is unknown. The purpose of this study is to look at the effect of high fatty acids (a type of fat) in the development of high blood pressure in…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity
- Trial name
- FFAADA (NCT00721617)
- Testing
- Intralipid 20%, Normal Saline, Oral fat load
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University