Clinical trials: Insulin Resistance
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 Syndrome
Effect of Fucoxanthin on the Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Sensitivity and Insulin Secretion
The Metabolic Syndrome (MS) is a cluster of cardiometabolic risk factors, which include abdominal obesity, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, and high blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT03613740
- Testing
- Fucoxanthin
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Guadalajara
Aging, Insulin Sensitivity
Antecedent Metabolic Health and Metformin Aging Study
Aging is the number one risk factor for the majority of chronic diseases. There are no pharmaceutical treatments to slow aging and prolong healthspan.
- Conditions
- Aging, Insulin Sensitivity, Chronic Disease, Mitochondria
- Trial name
- ANTHEM (NCT04264897)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary Heart Disease
Myocardial Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
The purpose of this study is to examine the existence of heart abnormalities in patients with diabetes and the effect of pioglitazone in correcting these abnormalities.
- Trial name
- NCT01588470
- Testing
- pioglitazone
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Cardiovascular Diseases, Atherosclerosis
Ertugliflozin: Cardioprotective Effects on Epicardial Fat
The purpose of this study is to learn if Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) medications enhance beneficial properties of epicardial adipose tissue including metabolic flexibility, insulin sensitivity, decreased…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Atherosclerosis, Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT04167761
- Testing
- Ertugliflozin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Effects of Exercise Training Intensity on Fitness and Insulin Sensitivity in African Americans
African Americans are at a substantially greater type 2 diabetes risk compared to Caucasians; however, very little data are available on the effects of exercise training on type 2 diabetes risk factors in at risk African…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Sedentary Lifestyle
- Trial name
- HI-PACE (NCT02892331)
- Testing
- Moderate intensity exercise training (MOD-INT), High Intensity exercise training (HI-INT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Erectile Dysfunction, Metabolic Syndrome
Study of Vardenafil in Patients Suffering From Erectile Dysfunction and Metabolic Syndrome
This is a controlled, randomized, multi-center prospective study of vardenafil to determine efficacy on Erectile Dysfunction (ED), tolerability and safety in men with ED and Metabolic Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00738400
- Testing
- Vardenafil (Levitra, BAY38-9456)
- Where
- 19 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Type 2 Diabetes
Effect of Pioglitazone on TIMP-3 and TACE in Type 2 Diabetes
Background: Pioglitazone has been shown to have potent anti-inflammatory as well anti-atherosclerotic effects. However, the mechanisms by which pioglitazone exerts these effects are not clear.
- Trial name
- PIO-TACE (NCT01223196)
- Testing
- Pioglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Type 1 Diabetes
Transdermal Basal Insulin Patch Study in Type 1 Diabetes
This study is designed to evaluate the pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics of an investigational basal insulin patch in type 1 diabetes patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00519623
- Testing
- PassPort(R) Transdermal Insulin Delivery System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Altea Therapeutics
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
Diabetes, Hypertension
FFA Hypertension and Inflammation in Lean and Obese Subjects
Although a large number of obese patients develop high blood pressure, the cause is unknown. The purpose of this study is to look at the effect of high fatty acids (a type of fat) in the development of high blood pressure in…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity
- Trial name
- FFAADA (NCT00721617)
- Testing
- Intralipid 20%, Normal Saline, Oral fat load
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Diabetes, Hyperglycemia
Insulin Secretion in Diabetes Before and After Glycemic Control
The objective of this project is to understand defects in insulin secretion that contribute to abnormal glucose metabolism in patients with diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT00469833
- Testing
- insulin glargine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Obesity, Diabetes
Semaglutide 2.4 mg in Patients With Poor Weight-loss
A double-blinded, randomised, placebo-controlled trial of semaglutide 3.0 mg/ml in patients with poor weight-loss following bariatric surgery.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- BARI-STEP (NCT05073835)
- Testing
- Semaglutide 3 mg
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University College, London
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Autoimmune Diabetes
Medtronic Minimed Overnight Closed-Loop System
To test the function and safety of the Medtronic Overnight Closed Loop (OCL) System in a closely monitored 12 hour overnight inpatient study.
- Conditions
- Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Autoimmune Diabetes, Juvenile-Onset Diabetes, Diabetes, Mellitus, Type 1
- Trial name
- NCT01881009
- Testing
- Hybrid Closed-loop System, Sensor-augmented pump
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Bruce A. Buckingham
Spinal Cord Injuries, Obesity
Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia (IH) on Metabolism and Dysglycemia, in Overweight/Obese Persons SCI
The purpose of this research is to examine changes in blood glucose control and metabolism in individuals with SCI and non injured controls at rest and during exercise after five days of exposure to IH.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Obesity, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT02973438
- Testing
- Intermittent Hypoxia (IH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Diabetes, Insulin Resistance
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibition and Immune Function in HIV
We will test the safety of a new class of anti-diabetes compounds (DPPIV-inhibitors) in people living with HIV. Future trials will examine efficacy for treating diabetes and reducing cardiovascular disease risk in people living…
- Trial name
- DPPIVinHIV (NCT01093651)
- Testing
- Sitagliptin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Diabetes Mellitus
Aldosterone and Glucose Homeostasis
Determine the effect of aldosterone on how the body handles glucose (sugar).
- Trial name
- NCT00732160
- Testing
- Aldosterone infusion (A), Vehicle Infusion (V), High Sodium Diet (HS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Mild Cognitive Impairment
Metformin in Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment
Hyperinsulinemia and type 2 diabetes (T2D) are important potential risk factors for cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease (AD).
- Trial name
- MCI (NCT00620191)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Diabetes Mellitus, Endocrine System Diseases
Soluble Epoxide Hydrolase Inhibition and Insulin Resistance
The purpose of this study is to test how soluble epoxide hydrolase (sEH) inhibition with GSK2256294 affects tissue sEH activity and insulin sensitivity.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Endocrine System Diseases, Glucose Metabolism Disorders, PreDiabetes
- Trial name
- NCT03486223
- Testing
- GSK2256294
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Diabetes Type 2
A Comparison Chocolate With and Without High Cocoa Solids in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes in a Randomised Clinical Trial
Type 2 diabetes is being acknowledged as a potential public health time bomb, whose incidence is predicted to double over the next 10 years in the UK, associated with the rise in obesity and increasing sedentary lifestyles.
- Trial name
- NCT01617603
- Testing
- Cocoa Polyphenols
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)