Clinical trials: Insulin Resistance Syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome
Pioglitazone vs Placebo in Combination With Niacin Extended Release on Low HDL
We will test our primary hypothesis that combining niacin extended release (niacin-ER), at a daily dosage of up to 2.0 g with pioglitazone, at a daily dosage of 45 mg will result in a 12% greater increase in HDL-C when compared…
- Trial name
- NCT00300365
- Testing
- Pioglitazone, Niacin ER, Aspirin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Bipolar Youth Treated With Second-generation Antipsychotics
SGA-induced Metabolic Syndrome in Bipolar Youth
The investigators tested the hypothesis that long-chain omega-3 (LCn-3) fatty acid supplementation will attenuate the adverse cardiometabolic effects of second-generation antipsychotics exposure in first-episode adolescent manic…
- Trial name
- NCT01858948
- Testing
- Omega, Quetiapine fumarate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
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
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome
Cardiac CT's Role in Asymptomatic Patients With Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
This study looked at the role of cardiac CT in improving risk factor control in those with diabetes.
- Trial name
- CTRAD (NCT01564485)
- Testing
- Cardiac CT, Usual medical care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 193 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Metabolic Syndrome
Effect of Aged Garlic Extract on Atherosclerosis
The investigators will be assessing the effect of Aged Garlic Extract on the coronary arteries. The investigators will enroll patients in a double blind study, where half the patients will receive placebo, and have the patients…
- Trial name
- Garlic4 (NCT01534910)
- Testing
- aged garlic extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Cinnamon Extract on Menstrual Cycles in PolyCystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The primary purpose of this follow-up study is to determine if cinnamon can restore menstrual cyclicity in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) subjects with oligomenorrhea.
- Trial name
- NCT01483118
- Testing
- Cinnamon Extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Rogerio A. Lobo
Stable Angina, Metabolic Syndrome
Impact of Ranolazine in Blood Markers in Women With Angina and Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of ranolazine on different markers of cardiometabolic disease in women with stable angina.
- Trial name
- IRMA (NCT02252406)
- Testing
- Ranolazine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Metabolic Syndrome
A Patient-Centered Strategy for Improving Diabetes Prevention in Urban American Indians
The goal of the proposed research is to identify effective patient-centered strategies to prevent diabetes in high-risk populations in real world settings.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT02266576
- Testing
- Standard DPP, Enhanced DPP
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Insulin Sensitivity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obesity, Sleep Apnea, and Insulin Resistance
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and type 2 diabetes confer increasing economic, social, and public health burdens in the United States.
- Trial name
- NCT02192684
- Testing
- Pioglitazone
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Metabolic Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance
Oral Contraceptives in the Metabolic Syndrome
Oral contraceptives (OCs) are the most widely used method of reversible birth control. However, the long-term cardiovascular safety of the widely used low-dose OCs (ethinyl-estradiol < 50 mcg) is still debated.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00205504
- Testing
- Ortho Tri Cyclen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Insulin Resistance, Hypertriglyceridemia
Comparing Tricor, Avandia, or Weight Loss to Lower Cardiovascular Risk Factors in People With High Triglycerides.
Approximately 1/4 of the US population has insulin resistance and the associated risk factors such as elevated lipid levels -triglycerides (type of fat from what we eat and what the liver produces and low HDL cholesterol which is…
- Trial name
- NCT00186537
- Testing
- Rosiglitazone, Fenofibrate, Weight Loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Metabolic Syndrome
Composition & Function of Sarcoplasmic Reticulum in Persons With the Metabolic Syndrome
The investigators previous research has suggested that lipid (fatty) composition in the muscle cells of mice plays a key role in their insulin sensitivity.
- Trial name
- COMP-SR (NCT02122666)
- Testing
- muscle biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Spinal Cord Injuries, Metabolic Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury Exercise and Nutrition Conceptual Engagement
Evaluate and compare the health benefits of an at home exercise program using functional electrical stimulation (FES) for lower extremity exercise with diet versus a diet alone group in adults with spinal cord injury.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Metabolic Syndrome, Dietary Modification, Paraplegia
- Trial name
- SCIENCE (NCT03495986)
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation Leg Cycle Ergometry, Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Metabolic Syndrome X
ROMEO (Rosuvastatin in Metabolic syndrOme)
The primary objective of this study is to compare the effect of rosuvastatin 10mg with atorvastatin 10mg after 6 weeks of treatment in the ratio of ApoB/ApoA1 in subjects with metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00395486
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin, Atorvastatin
- Where
- 3 sites in South Korea
- Volunteers
- 258 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Treatment of Hyperandrogenism Versus Insulin Resistance in Infertile Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Women
The goal of this three-armed randomized controlled trial is to establish the relative roles of treatment of hyperandrogenism versus obesity (as the largest modifiable factor contributing to insulin resistance) in treating…
- Trial name
- OWL-PCOS (NCT00704912)
- Testing
- Orlistat/Meal Replacement/Lifestyle Modification, Loestrin 1/20, Combination of treatments
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Increasing Cure Rate of Hepatitis C Therapy in Obese Hepatitis C Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether obese people do not respond to hepatitis C treatment as well as lean people. This research studies whether obese people will show higher sustained virologic response rate if they…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Hepatitis C
- Trial name
- NCT00871845
- Testing
- Dietary and Lifestyle modification educational sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Hossam Kandil
Metabolic Syndrome
Comparative Effects of 2 Diets in Veterans With the Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of 2 commonly used diets, a Mediterranean monounsaturated fatty acid enriched (MUFA) or AHA polyunsaturated (PUFA) enriched diet combined with the VA Managing Overweight/Obesity…
- Trial name
- MUFAPUFA (NCT00852475)
- Testing
- MUFA MOVE! (Monounsaturated fatty enriched diet), PUFA MOVE! (Polyunsaturated fatty acid enriched diet)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
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
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
Obese, Insulin Resistance
Blood Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) Rifaximin Study
Metabolic syndrome is a condition involving elevated levels of fat in the blood, a tendency towards diabetes, hypertension, and too much fat around the abdomen (an increased waistline).
- Conditions
- Obese, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT02124512
- Testing
- Rifaximin SSD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Philip Kern