Clinical trials: Endocrine Cancer
Men
Nutritional Evaluation of Canola Protein in Comparison With Soy Protein
The objective of the study is to evaluate the nutritional and physiological properties of two canola proteins focusing on the bioavailability in humans.
- Trial name
- NCT01481584
- Testing
- Protein drink - protein isolate, Protein drink - protein hydrolyzate
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Jena
Osteoporosis, Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
One Week Comparison Study of PTH and PTHrP Infusions
This is a dose escalation study to determine the maximum tolerable dose of Parathyroid Hormone-related Protein, PTHrP, or Parathyroid Hormone, PTH, that can be given safely over one week in healthy African-American volunteers.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Hypercalcemia of Malignancy, Hyperparathyroidism, Bone Diseases, Endocrine
- Trial name
- NCT01333267
- Testing
- Parathyroid Hormone-related Protein (1-36), parathyroid hormone (1-34), PTH (1-34) and PTHrP (1-36)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Vitamin D Deficiency
How Much Vitamin D is Required to be Protective Against Deficiency During the Winter Months?
Vitamin D is essential to bone health. In Canada, it is obtained by sunlight exposure of the skin (between April and October) or by a few foods such as fatty fish, eggs or fortified milk and margarine.
- Trial name
- NCT01437696
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University
Healthy
A Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Methylphenidate HCl in Healthy Japanese Adult Male Volunteers
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the pharmacokinetics and safety of 3 single doses of Methylphenidate HCl in healthy Japanese adult male volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT01202734
- Testing
- Methylphenidate HCl
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Smoking Cessation
Yoga for Men Attempting Smoking Cessation
The purpose of this pilot study is to examine the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a quit-smoking program that combines behavioral therapy with either yoga, or a health \& wellness program that serves as a contact control.
- Trial name
- NCT02055326
- Testing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Smoking Cessation, Yoga, Health & Wellness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital
Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV
Effectiveness of HIV Risk Reduction Program Among African American Men
This study will test the effectiveness of a brief clinic-based program designed to promote the correct use of condoms among young African-American men newly diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00314028
- Testing
- Focus on the Future, Control standard of care treatment
- Volunteers
- 270 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Richard Crosby
Healthy
The Efficacy of Vitamin K2 n Human Osteoporosis, Blood-vessel Calcification and Sclerosis
This study used the generally recognized as safe (GRAS) grade of Bacillus subtilis natto to produce Vitamin K2, Menaquinone-7(MK-7), via fermentation, for functional evaluation.
- Trial name
- NCT01928134
- Testing
- Vit K2+ Vit D3+ calcium carbonate (CaCO3), Vit K2+CaCO3
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Changhua Christian Hospital
Men, Fertility
Sperm Morphology by High Magnification in Fertility Men
A new concept for observing the fine morphology of spermatozoa at high magnification (x6000) with an inverted microscope, a numeric camera using differential interference contrast has been developed (1).
- Trial name
- FERTIFORT (NCT01895192)
- Testing
- Assessment of sperm morphology (contrast microscopy).
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Androgenic Alopecia
Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Hair Growth in Men With Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenic alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss in men. Finasteride and minoxidil are available in treatment of androgenetic alopecia, although the former causes decreased libido or ejaculate volume, erectile…
- Trial name
- NCT01852487
- Testing
- 400mg /day during 6 months
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dream Plus
HIV Infections
Motiv82Change: an HIV Prevention Study for Young Latino Men
The purpose of this study is to develop and pilot test a culturally and developmentally tailored Motivational Enhancement Intervention (MEI) to reduce risky sex (unprotected anal sex and multiple partners) among young Hispanic…
- Trial name
- Motiv82Change (NCT00877695)
- Testing
- Entre Culturas: Navigating Culture, Identity, and HIV Risk
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nova Southeastern University
Healthy
Study of Glucagon, Ghrelin and Growth Hormone as Counterregulatory Hormones
Glucagon has been used for decades as a test of growth hormone (GH) reserve. The pathway by which GH is stimulated by glucagon is not established.
- Trial name
- NCT01795235
- Testing
- Saline, Glucagon, Atenolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Healthy
Controlled Randomized Study With Athena Base Plate Versus SenSura Base Plate on Perspiring Skin
Aim The aim of the Athena project is to develop an ostomy product that is softer and more flexible in order to improve the comfort for people with a stoma.
- Trial name
- NCT01245413
- Testing
- SenSura, Athena
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Coloplast A/S
Hypogonadism, Hypogonadism, Male
Study On Bioavailability And Pharmacokinetics Of Various Doses Of Testosterone Administered With And Without Dutasteride
The combination of testosterone and dutasteride is intended for use in hypogonadal men. This study will evaluate the bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of various doses of testosterone administered with and without dutasteride
- Trial name
- NCT00400335
- Testing
- Nanomilled testosterone, commercially available dutasteride, Nanomilled dutasteride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Healthy
Fiber Longer Term Study on Energy Intake
Dietary fibre seems to have a relevant role in body weight management. In an acute study the investigators found that high viscous-high gelling pectin increased feelings of satiety.
- Trial name
- FLiTS (NCT01526759)
- Testing
- LM pectin (10%), gelatin
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Obesity
Low Carb Diets & Exercise for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Reduction
The purposes of this study are: To investigate the effects of a 6 month low carbohydrate diet in obese men on markers of heart health including blood fats, blood clotting factors, inflammatory markers and levels of body fat.
- Trial name
- NCT01176084
- Testing
- low carbohydrate diet, low carbohydrate diet and exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Surrey
Pain
An Exploratory Study to Assess the Effects of JNJ-39439335 on the Relief of Pain Using a Thermal-Grill Experimental Model
This exploratory study will use a thermal-grill experimental model to assess the effects of JNJ-39439335 (50 mg, single oral dose) on the relief of pain.
- Trial name
- NCT01006304
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Healthy
The Role of 5-alpha Reductase in Mediating Testosterone Actions
In normal men, the male hormone testosterone affects a number of things in the body including muscle function and sexual function.
- Trial name
- 5aR (NCT00493987)
- Testing
- Testosterone Enanthate, Dutasteride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 184 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer
Effects of Soy Compounds on Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Bone Health
This study will determine the effects of soy products on in vitro surrogate cancer markers as well as bone density markers and quality of life parameters in men and women.
- Trial name
- NCT00200824
- Testing
- Soy Isoflavone Nutritional Supplements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Major Depression
Testosterone and Major Depression
Context - As men age, testosterone levels decline leading to symptoms that overlap with the symptoms of major depression. Little is known about the potential role of testosterone in the treatment of major depression.Objective …
- Trial name
- NCT00286546
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto