Clinical trials: Hyperinsulinism
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Glycemic Control and Complications in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (VADT)
This study is a prospective, 2-arm, randomized controlled trial to determine whether glycemic control, achieved through intensification of treatment, is effective in preventing clinical macrovascular complications in patients…
- Trial name
- VADT (NCT00032487)
- Testing
- Insulin, Glimepiride, Rosiglitazone
- Where
- 21 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 1,791 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
Overweight and Obesity, PreDiabetes
Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) Risk Evaluation
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether continuous glucose monitors (CGM) are a safe, effective, and acceptable way to evaluate type 2 diabetes risk in youth as compared to the standard 2-hour oral glucose…
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity, PreDiabetes, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT05404711
- Testing
- CGM
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mary Ellen Vajravelu, MD
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hypovitaminosis D
The Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation Among Overweight Jordanian Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
This is a prospective double-blind, randomized, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial designed to examine the effect of supplementation with 50,000 IU vitamin D3 for 3 months on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) prognosis…
- Trial name
- NCT02328404
- Testing
- 50,000 IU vitamin D3
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hayat Pharmaceutical Co. PLC
Insulin Sensitivity, Cardiovascular Risk
Oral Contraceptives, Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Risk Profile in Pre-Menopausal Women
Birth control pills are the most commonly used method of birth control. The purpose of this research study is to examine whether birth control pills change heart disease risk and how the body handles blood sugar when given to…
- Conditions
- Insulin Sensitivity, Cardiovascular Risk, Perimenopausal Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT01475513
- Testing
- Ortho Cyclen®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
HIV Lipodystrophy
Combination of Insulin Sensitizer and Leptin as Treatment for the HAART -Induced Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients with HIV lipodystrophy (fat wasting) benefit from taking the combination of two drugs, one insulin sensitizer (either metformin or pioglitazone, both diabetes drugs) and…
- Trial name
- NCT00362440
- Testing
- Leptin, Pioglitazone or metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Effects of GLP1-RA on Ectopic Fat Deposition in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a burden of morbidity and mortality. Increased protein breakdown in skeletal muscle (wasting) and ectopic fat deposition are important determinants of poor clinical outcome in patient with CKD.
- Trial name
- GLIMP (NCT05254418)
- Testing
- dulaglutide injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Metabolic Syndrome
Comparative Effect of Nebivolol vs. Metoprolol on Insulin Sensitivity and Fibrinolytic Balance in Metabolic Syndrome
Test the hypothesis that nebivolol treatment improves fibrinolytic balance and insulin sensitivity compared to metoprolol treatment in individuals with metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00775671
- Testing
- Nebivolol, Metoprolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
A Sleep Intervention (SLEEP-Extend) for Young Adults At-Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
The study is a prospective unblinded randomized trial to evaluate the feasibility of conducting a sleep extension intervention trial and the sleep extension intervention among the young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT03616171
- Testing
- SLEEP-Extend intervention, Control
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Obesity
Evaluation of Pulse Fibre Supplementation on Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome
The recent dramatic increase in obesity has been linked to a reduction of dietary fibre intake. We hypothesized that supplementing the diet of overweight and obesity adults with pulse fibre will improve their metabolic status…
- Trial name
- NCT01719900
- Testing
- Pulse fibre, Control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 53 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Adverse Effect, Atherosclerosis, Coronary
Effect of Pioglitazone on Insulin Resistance, Atherosclerosis Progression and Clinical Course of Coronary Heart Disease
Pioglitazone, a medication of thiazolidinedione group, is capable of triggering the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPAR-γ).
- Conditions
- Adverse Effect, Atherosclerosis, Coronary, Insulin Resistance Syndrome
- Trial name
- EFFORT (NCT03011775)
- Testing
- Pioglitazone 15 mg Tablet, Isosorbide Dinitrate 10Mg Tablet, Acetylsalicylic Acid 75Mg Tablet
- Where
- Ukraine
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Ukrainian Medical Stomatological Academy
Mental Health, Psychotic Disorders
Monitoring and Management for Metabolic Side Effects of Antipsychotics
The purpose of this study is to test an approach for implementing guideline recommendations for assessing and managing metabolic side effects (including weight gain, diabetes, elevated lipids) in patients prescribed antipsychotic…
- Trial name
- AMMP (NCT01875861)
- Testing
- Evidence-Based Quality Improvement Plus Facilitation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Metabolic Syndrome
Nuts and Oil Pilot Study
Metabolic syndrome is considered to be a state of prediabetes and is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Dietary interventions involving extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) supplementation and tree nut consumption can…
- Trial name
- NCT04361617
- Testing
- Daily consumption of tree nuts and extra virgin olive oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Metabolic Syndrome X, Prediabetic State
Effects of PPAR Ligands on Ectopic Fat Accumulation and Inflammation
The relationship between obesity and insulin resistance is known, however the mechanism(s) associating obesity with insulin resistance is not well understood.
- Trial name
- NCT00470262
- Testing
- Fenofibrate 145mg PO QD, Pioglitazone 45 mg PO QD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Anticonvulsant Mood Stabilizers, Antipsychotic Drugs and the Insulin Resistance Syndrome
The objective of this study is to determine the effect of various mood stabilizers (MS) on the insulin resistance syndrome (IRS; also called the metabolic syndrome) alone and in patients treated with antipsychotic drugs (APDs).
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00288366
- Testing
- ziprasidone vs. aripiprazole, aripiprazole vs. ziprasidone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Insulin Resistance
The Aging Endocrine Pancreas: Characterization of the Entero-insular Axis Physiology in the Elderly
Like most endocrine axes, the entero-insular axis is expected to go through an age-related physiological deterioration, what might contribute to special features of the elderly onset type 2 diabetes in comparison to middle-age.
- Trial name
- NCT00843479
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, NAFLD
Rifaximin in Fatty Liver Disease
TITLE Rifaximin in Fatty Liver Disease (RiFL) DESIGN Open-label pilot study HYPOTHESIS Reduction in gut flora by the antibiotic Rifaximin reduces hepatic inflammation in Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Conditions
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, NAFLD, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Trial name
- RiFL (NCT01355575)
- Testing
- Rifaximin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome x
Botanical Oil Supplementation in Diabetic and Metabolic Syndrome Subjects
This study will compare how well a combination of borage and echium oils will reduce inflammation compared to fish oils and placebo oil in subjects that are diabetic or have metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT01145066
- Testing
- borage/echium oil combination, fish oil, corn oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Mellitus
Thyroid Hormone to Induce Non-Insulin Mediated Glucose Disposal in People With Insulin Receptor Mutations
Background: Insulin receptor mutation causes high blood sugars and sometimes diabetes complications. Researchers want to see if thyroid hormone helps.
- Conditions
- Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Mellitus, Abnormal Glucose Metabolism
- Trial name
- NCT02457897
- Testing
- Liothyronine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Metabolic Syndrome
The Pick Two to Stick To Habit Development Intervention
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a leading risk factor for chronic disease among African American/Black populations. Fostering habit development offers a promising new approach to improving the effectiveness of lifestyle programs for…
- Trial name
- P2S2 (NCT03370419)
- Testing
- Treatment, Usual care
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wayne State University