Clinical trials: Gene Expression
Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome
Gene Expression in Obesity and Insulin Resistance
Lifestyle and genetic factors interact in the development of obesity and the metabolic syndrome. The molecular mechanisms underlying the beneficial dietary modifications are, however, unclear.
- Trial name
- Genobin (NCT00621205)
- Testing
- Weight reduction, Resistance training, Aerobic exercise training, Control
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marjukka Kolehmainen
Nasal Polyp, Smoking
The Factors Associated With the Formation of Nasal polyp-a Case Control and Descriptive Study
Nasal polyp is a significant health problem with a prevalence of 4%. It is increased in patients with asthma (7-15%), Cystic fibrosis (39-56%) or aspirin intolerance (36-96%).The quality of life (QOL) is worse than in patients…
- Conditions
- Nasal Polyp, Smoking, Rhinosinusitis, Allergic Rhinitis
- Trial name
- ACAAGSONP (NCT01278719)
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences
Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Disease
Nutrigenomics Diet Intervention Study Comparing Effects of Western and Balanced Diet in Healthy Subjects
Diet macronutrient relative composition, quality and quantity determines lifestyle disease, including cardiovascular disease, development.
- Trial name
- Foodgene (NCT00733018)
- Testing
- "Western" versus "balanced" macro nutrient diet composition
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Down Syndrome, Polyendocrinopathies, Autoimmune
Depressed AIRE Gene Expression Causes Immune Cell Dysfunction & Autoimmunity in Down Syndrome
This study plans to learn more about Down syndrome. The investigators think there is a different level of the AIRE gene in individuals with Down syndrome.
- Conditions
- Down Syndrome, Polyendocrinopathies, Autoimmune, Respiratory Tract Infections, Autoimmunity
- Trial name
- NCT02421276
- Testing
- Phlebotomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Sensitive Skin
TRPV Expression in Subjects With Sensitive Skin
Sensitive skin syndrome is defined as the presence of burning, itching or any other unpleasant sensation on the skin, due to physical, chemical or psychological factors.
- Trial name
- NCT01871883
- Testing
- Skin biopsy, Oral mucosa specimen
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de San Luis Potosí
Prematurity, Histologic Chorioamnionitis
Infant Immune Response to Bacterial Infection
This study will examine the response of white blood cells to bacterial infection in blood taken from the umbilical cords of newly delivered infants.
- Trial name
- NCT00546195
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Infertility, Overweight and Obesity
Healthy Parents - Healthy Children. Weight Loss Before Fertility Treatment
The detrimental effect of overweight and obesity on fecundity has been well documented. The investigators wish to investigate the intervention program for weight loss before fertility treatment.
- Conditions
- Infertility, Overweight and Obesity, Weight Loss, Vaginal Flora Imbalance
- Trial name
- NCT04721938
- Testing
- Systematic weight loss intervention
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zealand University Hospital
Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma(DLBCL)
A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Zanubrutinib With R-CHOP in Newly Diagnosed Non-GCB DLBCL Patients With Double Expression
Zanubrutinib is a highly specific, potent new Bruton's tyrosine kinase （BTK） inhibitor, with minimal off-target inhibition of other kinases.
- Trial name
- NCT05189197
- Testing
- Zanubrutinib + R-CHOP
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fudan University
Bladder Cancer
Detecting CREPT in Urine for Bladder Cancer Diagnosis and Monitoring
This study will, for the first time, establish a non-invasive diagnostic model for bladder cancer based on CREPT expression levels in exfoliated urothelial cells using a multicenter cohort, and validate its value in the…
- Trial name
- NCT07514897
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 250 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Insulin Sensitivity
PED/PEA-15 Protein, PCOS, Obesity, Insulin Sensitivity Indexes, Metformin, Oral Contraceptives
Insulin-resistance plays an important role in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) physiopathology. The phosphoprotein enriched in the diabetes (PED/PEA-15), a 15 kDa protein related to insulin sensitivity, is over-expressed in type…
- Trial name
- NCT00948402
- Testing
- Metformin, oral contraceptive
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Response Assessment in Newly Diagnosed RA Patients at 3rd Month Was Evaluated by DAS28 and ACR in Relation to JAK Expression
JAK2 Mutation May Predict Response and Guide First Line Treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis
This study included 76 newly diagnosed RA patients and 50 matched controls. Basal JAK2 mutation was assessed by PCR in blood samples, TNF-α and IL 6 were measured by ELISA in serum of patients and controls.
- Trial name
- NCT04667988
- Testing
- JAK expression
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Meningitis
Investigating the Immune Response to 4CMenB in Infants
This randomised, open-label, single-centre, descriptive study aims to investigate gene expression (i.e what genes are 'switched on' and 'off') following vaccination with 4CMenB and to relate this to vaccine reactions and to…
- Trial name
- NCT02080559
- Testing
- 4CMenB
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 187 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
COVID-19
COST (COvid STudio) ACTION: Study for the Evaluation of Specific Antibodies Anti Covid-19 Linked to Covid-19 Infection, Symptoms and Genetic Expression of ACE2 Polymorphisms in Patients (COST ACTION)
The aims of this study is to define the genetic bases of COVID-19 related disease heterogeneity in frail population, to carry out a retrospective study on individuals w/wo symptoms to verify the reliability of a…
- Trial name
- COST ACTION (NCT04367402)
- Testing
- BioMedomics COVID-19 IgM-IgG Rapid Test
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera San Paolo
Type 2 Diabetes, Inflammation
Effect of Alcohol on Cephalic Phase Reflex and Gene Expression
Moderate alcohol consumption has consistently been associated with lowered risk of developing type two diabetes mellitus compared to abstainers and heavy drinkers.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Inflammation, Carbohydrate&Lipid Metabolism, Oral Processing
- Trial name
- AR22 (NCT00652405)
- Testing
- alcohol
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TNO
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Diseases
Physical Activity, Insulin Resistance and Function of Fat Tissue in the Offspring of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Offspring of patients with type 2 diabetes have increased risk of developing diabetes and are typically more insulin resistant than their peers with no diabetes family history.
- Trial name
- NCT00268541
- Testing
- Physical activity
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Healthy Subject, Intracranial Neoplasm
[18F]DASA-23 and PET Scan in Evaluating Pyruvate Kinase M2 Expression in Patients With Intracranial Tumors or Recurrent Glioblastoma and Healthy Volunteers
This phase I trial studies how well [18F]DASA-23 and positron emission tomography (PET) scan work in evaluating pyruvate kinase M2 (PKM2) expression in patients with intracranial tumors or recurrent glioblastoma and healthy…
- Conditions
- Healthy Subject, Intracranial Neoplasm, Glioblastoma
- Trial name
- NCT03539731
- Testing
- Fluorine F 18 DASA-23, Positron Emission Tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guido A. Davidzon, MD, SM
Bichat's Fat Pad Atrophy, Facial Expression
Postoperative Evaluation of the Intraoral Technique of Buccal Fat Pad Removal
In recent years there has been a growing number of procedures for the removal of the buccal fat pad (BFP) or as frequently referred to as bichectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT03974373
- Testing
- BFP removal
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Metropolitana de Santos
Melanoma
Early Diagnosis of Melanoma Using Expression Profiling and Non-Invasive Sampling of Skin Cells
This study is divided into distinct sample collection and analysis phases. In the sample collection phase investigators will tape strip lesions that are designated for biopsy because they are suspected for melanoma.
- Trial name
- DermTech (NCT00482105)
- Testing
- EGIR Tape
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Hepatitis B,Chronic, Carcinoma,Hepatocellular
The Development of Diagnostic Biomarker Panels for Hepatitis and Liver Cancer
More recent studies have shown that the HBV-infected population has a greater risk of development of hepatocellular carcinoma. Nevertheless, there are still a significant number of people chronically infected by HBV who do not…
- Trial name
- NCT01310062
- Where
- 8 sites in Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 1,600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ministry of Health, Malaysia
Chronic Periodontitis
Diagnosis of Periodontal Disease Using Genetic Marker in Saliva
The purpose of the present study is to identify the novel periodontal disease biomarkers using differentially expressed microRNA in the saliva.
- Trial name
- NCT02069574
- Testing
- non-surgical periodontal therapy
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Asan Medical Center