Clinical trials: Hyperinsulinism
Metabolic Syndrome, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Prediction of Severity of Liver Disease by a 13C Octanoate Breath Test (OBT)
The purpose of the study is to demonstrate that the ¹³C-Octanoate Breath Test (OBT) can be used as an aid, in conjunction with other clinical information and medical history, for evaluating disease severity and detecting NASH…
- Trial name
- NCT01244503
- Testing
- Sodium Octanoate Breath Test
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Child Mental Disorders, Obesity
Healthy Bodies, Healthy Kids
The US prevalence of childhood-onset obesity and type 2 diabetes, both predictors of cardiovascular risk, have increased to epidemic proportions in recent decades.
- Conditions
- Child Mental Disorders, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01222494
- Testing
- Behavioral Weight Loss, Diet and Exercise Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome
Effect of Vestibular Stimulation on Fat Consumption and Energy Expenditure as Assessed Using Indirect Calorimetry
There is an ongoing and worsening problem with obesity in the developed, and much of the developing world. Although it has long been realized that Western diets that are rich in sugar and fat play an important role in this, it…
- Trial name
- NCT03138382
- Testing
- Vestibular Nerve Stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Trial Comparing the Effects of Aripiprazole With Those of Standard of Care on Non-HDL Cholesterol in Patients With Schizophrenia or Bipolar I Disorder Who Have Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of this study was to determine whether patients with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar I disorder who also have metabolic syndrome have a larger decrease in fasting non-high density lipoprotein…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar I Disorder, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00857818
- Testing
- Aripiprazole, Oanzapine, risperidone, or quetiapine
- Where
- 14 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc.
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Effects of Dapagliflozin 10 mg on Insulin Resistance in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
This is an 8-week, single centre, randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase IV study to evaluate the effect of dapagliflozin on tissue specific insulin sensitivity in patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Trial name
- DERISC (NCT02426541)
- Testing
- Dapagliflozin
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Metabolic Syndrome
Exercise Dose and Metformin for Vascular Health in Metabolic Syndrome
Health organizations recommend exercise in an intensity based manner to promote cardiovascular adaptation and prevent disease. Metformin is a common anti-diabetes medication that reduces future type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- NCT03355469
- Testing
- Metformin, Low Intensity Exercise, High Intensity Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers University
Pediatric Obesity
Family-based Lifestyle Intervention Program and Carotenoid Supplementation for Children With Obesity
This is a pilot study of children between the ages of 8 to 11 years of age who are obese and participating in an intense family based intervention with a family-focused multi-component lifestyle intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT02060279
- Testing
- Lifestyle intervention and carotenoid supplements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Metabolic Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes
Lifestyle Intervention for Pakistani Women in Oslo
Immigrants from South Asia in Norway have a high prevalence of type 2 diabetes and conditions related to the metabolic syndrome. It has been documented that these conditions may be prevented by changes in lifestyle.
- Trial name
- InnvaDiab (NCT00425269)
- Testing
- lifestyle intervention (diet and physical activity)
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 198 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oslo
Type 1 Diabetes
Effects of Single Doses of Liraglutide and Dapagliflozin on Ketogenesis in Type 1 Diabetes
1. To compare levels of ketone bodies (beta-hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate) in plasma and urine following a single dose treatment of either liraglutide 1.8mg, dapagliflozin 10mg or placebo in insulinopenic state. 2.
- Trial name
- 1974 (NCT02777073)
- Testing
- Victoza, Dapagliflozin 10mg Tab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- University at Buffalo
Hypertension
Aliskiren Plus HCTZ Compared to Aliskiren in Metabolic Syndrome Patients With Stage 2 Systolic Hypertension
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the blood pressure lowering effect and safety of aliskiren in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) compared to aliskiren monotherapy when given to metabolic syndrome patients with…
- Trial name
- AIMS (NCT00797316)
- Testing
- Aliskiren, Hydrochlorothiazide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 532 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer
Exercise and Metformin in Colorectal and Breast Cancer Survivors
Metformin is a medication that is commonly used in the treatment of diabetes. Recently small studies in cancer patients without diabetes suggest that metformin may benefit in lowering insulin levels.
- Trial name
- NCT01340300
- Testing
- Exercise training, Metformin, Educational information
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Metabolic Syndrome
Melatonin and the Metabolic Syndrome
This trial seeks to compare the effects of melatonin supplementation versus placebo in subjects with the metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- MetSyn (NCT01038921)
- Testing
- Melatonin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity
Examination of the Anti-inflammatory and Insulin Sensitizing Properties of Doxycycline in Humans
Obesity is a heightened state of inflammation in which production of cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) result in loss of function of insulin receptors and insulin resistance.
- Trial name
- DOXY (NCT01375491)
- Testing
- Doxycycline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Type 2 Diabetes
Hypogonadism in Young Men With Type 2 Diabetes
Low testosterone production, known clinically as hypogonadism, appears to be common complication of type 2 diabetes, affecting one in three diabetic men.
- Trial name
- NCT01155518
- Testing
- testosterone, clomiphene
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
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
Gestational Diabetes
Metformin Versus Insulin in Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is traditionally treated with insulin. Metformin is a peroral drug used worldwide in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and also in a few studies on patients with gestational diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT01240785
- Testing
- metformin, insulin
- Volunteers
- 221 people
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetes
The Effects of Anti-Inflammatory Treatment on Insulin Resistance in Healthy Volunteers
This study, conducted at the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona, will determine whether reducing subclinical inflammation lessens insulin resistance in healthy, obese volunteers.
- Trial name
- NCT00339833
- Testing
- Salsalate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Metabolic Syndrome
A Short Term Evaluation of a Structured Weight Loss Plan in Overweight and Obese Adults
The present study is designed to examine the effect of changes in body weight and related parameters associated with a commercially-available, low-carbohydrate diet plan.
- Trial name
- NCT02774668
- Testing
- "Grab-and-Go" meal plan, "Jump-Start" meal plan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases, Inflammation
A Study of Strawberries and Disease Risk
The purpose of this study is to test whether compounds found in strawberries (polyphenolics which are typically found in berry products, tea, coffee, red wine, and chocolate) will help reduce insulin resistance and inflammation…
- Conditions
- Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases, Inflammation, Physiological Responses
- Trial name
- STRB (NCT01199848)
- Testing
- 10G, 20G, 40G
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute of Technology
Psychological Distress, Cardiometabolic Syndrome
Shift-and-persist and Cardiometabolic Markers Among Women in Puerto Rico
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a 4-week mindfulness program among young women in Puerto Rico with elevated stress.
- Trial name
- NCT06250738
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based Stress reduction program: Virtual, Home exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University