Clinical trials: Hyperinsulinism
Obesity
Adipokines in Obese Adolescents With Insulin Resistance
The purpose of this study is to compare serum concentrations of inflammatory cytokines, interleukin 6 (IL-6), High-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), adiponectin, and tumour necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), before and after…
- Trial name
- NCT01410604
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- 2 sites in Mexico
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad del Bajio
Diabetes Mellitus
Advancing Insulin Prescribing in General Practice
Family Physicians, the subjects of this trial are reluctant to initiate insulin in patients with type 2 diabetes due to a lack of familiarity and comfort with this clinical strategy.
- Trial name
- AIM@GP (NCT00593489)
- Testing
- Basal Insulin Initiation Strategy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Mitochondrial Diseases
Impact of Statin Therapy on Muscle Mitochondrial Function and Aerobic Capacity
The purpose of this study is to test how different doses of a statin, Lipitor, affect muscle health and function, and cardiovascular fitness.
- Trial name
- NCT03351998
- Testing
- Lipitor 20Mg Tablet, Lipitor 80Mg Tablet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Metabolic Syndrome
Effects of Konjac Glucomannan Noodle Intervention in Subjects With Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a complex disease with a cluster of risk factors and clinical features, which includes central or abdominal obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia, impaired glucose regulation, hyperinsulinemia, high blood…
- Trial name
- NCT02711306
- Testing
- Glucomannan noodle
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertension
Aldosterone, the Mineralocorticoid Receptor, and Cardiovascular Disease in Obesity
This study will evaluate whether the mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist eplerenone, when compared to chlorthalidone plus potassium chloride, can improve cardiac MRI-derived myocardial perfusion reserve and fibrosis…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertension, Overweight and Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT04519164
- Testing
- Eplerenone, Chlorthalidone with potassium chloride
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Targeting Inflammation Using Salsalate for Type 2 Diabetes-Stage II
Growing evidence over recent years supports a potential role for low grade chronic inflammation in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- TINSALT2D-II (NCT00799643)
- Testing
- Salsalate
- Where
- 21 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 638 people
- Sponsor
- Joslin Diabetes Center
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome in PCOS: Precursors and Interventions
The purpose of this study is to investigate the metabolic effects of anti-androgens and oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), compared with placebo, in the treatment of women with PCOS.
- Trial name
- NCT00442689
- Testing
- flutamide, ethinyl estradiol 35 mcg and drospirenone 3 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Metabolic Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus
Aldosterone and the Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) antagonism and renin inhibition on glucose metabolism in humans.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Endocrine System Diseases, Glucose Metabolism Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT01103245
- Testing
- Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), Aliskiren 150 mg (ALI 150), Spironolactone (SPL 25)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Overweight and Obesity, Insulin Resistance
ENAC Blockade and Arterial Stiffness
To determine whether treatment with the ENaC inhibitor, amiloride, improves endothelial function and arterial stiffness in obese insulin resistant subjects in a randomized placebo-controlled trial examining pre and postmenopausal…
- Trial name
- NCT03837626
- Testing
- Amiloride Pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Type 2 Diabetes
The Effect of Whole Almonds on Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Disease in Chinese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of the study is to examine whether almond consumption for 3 month will help Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes control blood glucose and decrease risk factors of cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01656850
- Testing
- Almond diet first, then NCEP Diet, NCEP diet first, then Almond diet
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
GLYCOSA Study:Effect of PAP Treatment on Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and type 2 diabetes mellitus are two prevalent medical conditions with significant associated cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT00509223
- Testing
- Positive Airway Pressure therapy, Lifestyle counseling
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 416 people
- Sponsor
- ResMed
Diabetes Mellitus
Safety and Efficacy Study of Alogliptin on Glycemic Control in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes.
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of alogliptin, once daily (QD), compared to diet and exercise, sulfonylurea, metformin and a combination of sulfonylurea and metformin for treating subjects with…
- Trial name
- NCT00755846
- Testing
- Alogliptin
- Volunteers
- 265 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
Childhood Obesity
"Mandometer®" Study for Managing Childhood Obesity
We run a successful clinic in Bristol for children with severe obesity who already demonstrate many features to suggest they are at increased risk of early diabetes and heart disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00407420
- Testing
- Mandometer, Lifestyle
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bristol
Pregnancy Complications
Metformin Versus Insulin in Pregnant Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Pregnant women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at increased risk for miscarriages, birth defects, large infants, and stillbirths. Maintaining blood sugars in the normal range decreases these pregnancy complications.
- Trial name
- NCT00678080
- Testing
- Metformin, Insulin (NPH and Regular)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Prediabetic State
Antihypertensive Medication Exposure as Risk for Impaired Glucose Tolerance: A PEAR Sub-Study
The purpose of this study is to determine if, in a subset of patients treated with a beta-blocker and diuretic, prediabetes is detectable to a greater extent through a 2-hour oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) compared to fasting…
- Trial name
- NCT01099397
- Testing
- Oral glucose tolerance test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Verapamil for Beta Cell Survival Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes
The overall purpose of this trial is to assess the efficacy and safety of using oral verapamil in subjects with recent onset T1D in order to downregulate TXNIP and enhance the patients' endogenous beta cell mass and insulin…
- Trial name
- NCT02372253
- Testing
- Verapamil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Remission Evaluation of a Metabolic Intervention in Type 2 Diabetes With Forxiga
The purpose of the study is to determine whether in patients with early type 2 diabetes, a short-term intensive metabolic intervention comprising Forxiga, metformin, basal insulin glargine and lifestyle approaches will be…
- Trial name
- NCT02561130
- Testing
- insulin glargine, metformin, Forxiga
- Where
- 7 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- Population Health Research Institute
Type 2 Diabetes
Study of Vitamin D and Omega-3 Supplementation for Preventing Diabetes
The VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL; NCT 01169259) is an ongoing randomized clinical trial in 25,875 U.S. men and women investigating whether taking daily dietary supplements of vitamin D3 (2000 IU) or omega-3 fatty acids…
- Trial name
- NCT01633177
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, Omega-3 fatty acid (fish oil)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22,220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Inflammation, Insulin Resistance
Mechanisms of Insulin Resistance in Humans
The Objectives of the study are to: (1)compare the inflammatory response and insulin resistance in skeletal muscles during a systemic infusion of lipid with that during a local infusion of lipid into the femoral artery.
- Trial name
- NCT00330967
- Testing
- 20% Intralipid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Evidence of Liver Transplantation, Hyperglycemia
Study of Glycemic Control on Liver Transplantation Outcomes
Many but not all studies have shown improvement in morbidity and mortality with intensive glycemic management postoperatively. In this study, the investigators propose to determine whether improved glycemic control using…
- Conditions
- Evidence of Liver Transplantation, Hyperglycemia, Rejection
- Trial name
- NCT01211730
- Testing
- Insulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University