Clinical trials: Insulin Homeostasis
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
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
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
GDM, Insulin Resistance
In Vitro Fertilization Impact on Metabolic Parameters
A quantitative prospective cohort study will be conducted, where blood samples will be collected at different timings during the IVF protocol, to assess the impact of fertility medications on metabolic parameters of patients…
- Conditions
- GDM, Insulin Resistance, Glucose Intolerance, PCOS
- Trial name
- IVF (NCT03426228)
- Testing
- HbA1C
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 344 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Warwick
Glucose Intolerance, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Vitamin D and Calcium Homeostasis for Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of the randomized trial is to quantify the effect of vitamin D and calcium supplementation on beta-cell function, insulin sensitivity, glucose tolerance and systemic inflammation and other cardiometabolic outcomes in…
- Conditions
- Glucose Intolerance, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- CaDDM (NCT00436475)
- Testing
- Vitamin D3 2,000 IU orally once daily, Calcium Carbonate 400 mg orally twice daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center