Clinical trials: Homeostasis
Obesity
Racial Differences in Vagal Control of Glucose Homeostasis
The investigators will test the hypothesis that acute central acetylcholinesterase inhibition will restore PNS activity and reduce oxidation in AAW compared to whites.
- Trial name
- RDVCGH (NCT02365285)
- Testing
- Galantamine, Intralipid, Heparin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Exercise, Bone Resorption
Enhancing Skeletal Adaptations to PTH and Exercise
Exercise is essential for building and maintaining bone mass and strength, but current exercise recommendations for how to achieve this lack detail on the optimal exercise prescription.
- Conditions
- Exercise, Bone Resorption, Bone Formation
- Trial name
- ESkAPE (NCT05029128)
- Testing
- Endurance exercise intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Impact of Fructose on Metabolism, Energy Homeostasis and Magnetic Resonance Biomarkers in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
This study will advance several goals of the NIH Action Plan: 1) establish a multidisciplinary team to develop quantitative methodologies and imaging protocols for liver, 2) validate diagnostic criteria and methodologies for…
- Trial name
- NCT01930123
- Testing
- intravenous fructose challenge, Blood Draw
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Manal F Abdelmalek
Tinnitus
Regulating Homeostatic Plasticity and the Physiological Response to rTMS
This device-study includes a pilot, physiological investigation of normal human subjects. The aim is to determine how existing non-invasive neuromodulation devices affect brain circuitry as measured by EEG recording.
- Trial name
- NCT03309696
- Testing
- active tDCS and active rTMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Ulcerative Colitis
The Impact of Circadian Misalignment on Colonic Barrier Homeostasis in Ulcerative Colitis
The purpose of this study is to investigate if circadian malalignment (unusual sleeping patterns), such as night shifts (sleeping during the day and being awake during the night time), worsens the inflammation of the gut.
- Trial name
- NCT05180279
- Testing
- 7-day sleep lab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Cocaine Abuse, Cocaine Dependence
n-Acetylcysteine and Cocaine
This study will determine the initial efficacy, safety and tolerability of n-acetylcysteine as a pharmacotherapy for cocaine dependence.
- Trial name
- NCT02141620
- Testing
- Cocaine, n-Acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kentucky
Glucose Homeostasis
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibition on Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1)
This research is being done to evaluate the effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone) on insulin release and to examine whether there is extra insulin release when GLP-1 is not allowed to be rapidly…
- Trial name
- NCT00947011
- Testing
- Januvia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Overweight and Obesity, Eating Behavior
Examination of Bromocriptine on Homeostatic and Hedonic Mechanisms of Food Intake in Individuals at High Risk for T2DM
The current project applies an integrative three-prong approach to investigate the potential of the dopamine D2 receptor (DRD2) agonist bromocriptine to: 1) increase homeostatic satiation signaling, 2) alter neural circuitry to…
- Trial name
- NCT05405244
- Testing
- Bromocriptine-QR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Osteoporosis, Aging
Exercise Mode and Acute Bone Resorption
Endurance exercise is often recommended to improve cardiometabolic health and maintain bone health throughout life and to prevent osteoporotic fracture.
- Trial name
- NCT04815824
- Testing
- Exercise Mode
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Homeostasis, Bone and Bones
Effect of Dexlansoprazole on Bone Homeostasis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of dexlansoprazole modified release (MR), once daily (QD), on bone homeostasis.
- Trial name
- NCT01216293
- Testing
- Dexlansoprazole, Esomeprazole
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
A Study to Determine Acute (After First Dose) and Chronic (After 28 Days) Effects of Empagliflozin (BI 10773) on Pre and Postprandial Glucose Homeostasis in Patients With Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Healthy Subjects
An open-label, phase II study to assess the acute and chronic effects of empagliflozin (BI 10773)on fasting and postprandial glucose homeostasis in patients with IGT and type 2 diabetes mellitus and assess the acute effects of…
- Trial name
- NCT01248364
- Testing
- BI 10773
- Where
- 3 sites in Austria, Germany and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Obesity, Weight Loss
Leptin in Human Energy and Neuroendocrine Homeostasis
Previous work in our laboratory, and many others, has shown that body weight is regulated. When anyone, fat or thin, tries to maintain a reduced body weight, many systems affecting energy balance (skeletal muscle, neuroendocrine…
- Trial name
- NCT00265980
- Testing
- Leptin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Obesity
Effect of Fibre Products on Appetite and Weight
This study explores the nutritional effects of fibre. Short chain fatty acid(SCFA), such as propionate, are produced through the fermentation of fibre in the bowel.
- Trial name
- NCT00750438
- Testing
- Propionate ester, Inulin, Cellulose
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Brain Oxygenation and Hemodynamics During Sleep in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Sufferers
The goal of this trial is to assess the performance of the OxiplexTS-an absolute near-infrared oximeter-as an instrument to measure brain oxygenation and hemodynamics in sleep medicine as well as in the broader field of…
- Trial name
- NIRS-OSAS (NCT00591591)
- Testing
- OxiplexTS
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 309 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ISS, Inc.
Healthy
Healthy Combine Study
STUDY SUMMARY Title: EFFECTS OF NICOTINAMIDE AND LANTHANUM CARBONATE ON PHOSPHORUS HOMEOSTASIS Protocol Number:STU00090161 Phase: Phase 1, detailed physiologic study Methodology: double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, 2x2…
- Trial name
- NCT03136705
- Testing
- Nicotinamide, Lanthanum Carbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Vitamin D and Calcium Homeostasis
CYP3A4 Activity and Mineral Homeostasis
The purpose of this study is to determine whether changes in the activity of the enzyme CYP3A4 can change the Vitamin D and bone mineral homeostasis.
- Trial name
- NCT02019875
- Testing
- Rifampin, Clarithromycin, Grapefruit Juice
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Diabetes
UTLight-transcranial Doppler Assessment of Regional Cerebral Autoregulation
Cerebral autoregulation (CA) is a complex mechanism that serves the essential and vital purpose of controlling cerebral blood flow and metabolism. A stable and optimal brain blood flow is imperative for normal brain function.
- Trial name
- UTLight (NCT02178787)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Pre Diabetes
Abscisic Acid Effects on Glucose Homeostasis and Insulin Sensitivity
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of oral abscisic acid (ABA) on glucose metabolism in subjects with defined prediabetes.
- Trial name
- ABA (NCT04722354)
- Testing
- Hyperinsulemic euglycemic clamp, Muscle Biopsy, Oral abscisic acid (ABA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth Translational Research Institute
Remote Ischemic Conditioning
The Impact of Serial Remote Ischemic Conditioning on Dynamic Cerebral Autoregulation in Healthy Adults
The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of serial remote ischemic conditioning on dynamic cerebral autoregulation and related hematology indexes in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT04899362
- Testing
- BB-RIC-D1/LAPUL Medical Devices Co, Ltd, China, Intravenous blood collection, dCA measurement
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The First Hospital of Jilin University
Cannabis Use Disorder
Understanding Effects of Cannabis Use and Abstinence on Neural Glutamate Homeostasis
This study will be the first in vivo human multimodal neuroimaging study exploring the relationship between mGluR5 availability (PET), neural oscillations (EEG), and cognitive function in people with CUD.
- Trial name
- NCT05664763
- Testing
- [18F]FPEB with PET, Cannabis abstinence
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University