Clinical trials: Insulin Resistance Syndrome
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
Metabolic Syndrome, Dyslipidemia
Impact of Consumption of Beta-glucans on the Intestinal Microbiota and Glucose and Lipid Metabolism
The purpose of this study is to investigate if daily consumption of barley beta-glucans effect lipid and glucose metabolism and alter intestinal microbiota composition in participants with metabolic syndrome or with high risk for…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Dyslipidemia, Obesity, Abdominal, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT02041104
- Testing
- Bread with added beta-glucans
- Where
- 3 sites in Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Mlinotest Zivilska Industrija d.d.
Metabolic Syndrome
Canadian Health Advanced By Nutrition and Graded Exercise
The overall objective of the CHANGE initiative is to change the delivery of care in primary care clinics to treat disease by reducing reliance on drugs and hospitals through the promotion of scientifically validated nutritional…
- Trial name
- CHANGE (NCT01616563)
- Testing
- Dietary Intervention, Exercise Prescription and Fitness Program
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 305 people
- Sponsor
- Daren K. Heyland
Cancer Survivors, African Americans
Grateful Strides Toward Physical Activity and Well-Being for Black Breast Cancer Survivors
This pilot study will assess the feasibility of a gratitude intervention to promote physical activity, and well-being and positively impact biomarkers of health among older African American breast cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Cancer Survivors, African Americans, Women, Psychology, Positive
- Trial name
- NCT05473026
- Testing
- Gratitude Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Hyperlipoproteinemia, Metabolic Syndrome
Effect of Niacin/Laropiprant on Postprandial Lipoprotein Metabolism in Patients With Dyslipoproteinemia
The study is designed to evaluate the effect of Niacin/Laropiprant on postprandial lipoprotein metabolism, postprandial glucose metabolism, postprandial monocyte function, and postprandial biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction…
- Trial name
- NCT01239992
- Testing
- Niacin/ Laropiprant
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich
Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Induced and Controlled Dietary Ketosis as a Regulator of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Pathologies
Original research article entitled Induced and Controlled Dietary Ketosis as a Regulator of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome by Madeline Gibas for consideration for publication in a clinical journal.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Pre Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT03047447
- Testing
- Dietary Ketosis: Regulator of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bristlecone Behavioral Health, Inc.
Metabolic Syndrome
Prothrombotic Inflammatory Markers in Women With Metabolic Syndrome - Effect of Atorvastatin
Little is known regarding the association of individual components of the metabolic syndrome (MBS) and prothrombotic, inflammatory and preclinical cardiac structural and functional markers in women with this syndrome.
- Trial name
- PINK (NCT01785615)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
GLYCOSA Study:Effect of PAP Treatment on Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and type 2 diabetes mellitus are two prevalent medical conditions with significant associated cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality.
- Trial name
- NCT00509223
- Testing
- Positive Airway Pressure therapy, Lifestyle counseling
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Australia and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 416 people
- Sponsor
- ResMed
Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Sensitivity
Effect of Metformin on Insulin Sensitivity and Pan-Arterial Vascular Function in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to look at how insulin (a hormone that helps the cells get energy from sugar) in our body affects blood vessels (elasticity in the bigger blood vessels and blood flow in the smaller blood vessels in…
- Trial name
- EJB044 (NCT02633488)
- Testing
- metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Psoriasis, Metabolic Syndrome
Effects of TNF-alpha Antagonism (Etanercept) in Patients With the Metabolic Syndrome and Psoriasis
People with psoriasis have significantly higher rates of obesity, diabetes, heart failure and high blood pressure than the general public.
- Conditions
- Psoriasis, Metabolic Syndrome, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT00477191
- Testing
- Etanercept
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Phase 2a, Dose-ranging Study With PF-05221304 in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Phase 2a, dose-ranging Study with PF-05221304 in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
- Trial name
- NCT03248882
- Testing
- PF-05221304
- Where
- 140 sites in United States, Australia and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 305 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
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
Hyperinsulinemia, Insulin Resistance
EMPOWIR:Enhance the Metabolic Profile of Women With Insulin Resistance
The goal of the study is to identify and treat women with midlife weight gain who have normal blood sugars, but increased insulin levels (hyperinsulinemia) following the performance of a glucose tolerance test.
- Conditions
- Hyperinsulinemia, Insulin Resistance, Obesity
- Trial name
- EMPOWIR (NCT00618072)
- Testing
- metformin and rosiglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York Medical College
Down Syndrome, Trisomy 21
Down Syndrome Metabolic Health Study
The purpose of this research study is to determine which measures best capture cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) risk in children and adolescents with Down syndrome (DS).
- Trial name
- NCT01821300
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 257 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Metabolic Syndrome
Obesity - Inflammation - Metabolic Disease: Effect of Lactobacillus Casei Shirota
Obesity and metabolic syndrome are linked by inflammation. Gut flora seems to play an important role in the development of inflammation and metabolic syndrome in obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT01182844
- Testing
- Lactobacillus casei Shirota
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanessa Stadlbauer-Koellner, MD
Bipolar Disorder, Metabolic Syndrome
Study of Aripiprazole to Reduce Medical Risks in Bipolar Disorder
The proposed study is a non-randomized, open label trial that will examine the potential to reduce metabolic risk factors in patients with bipolar I disorder and improve psychiatric and functional outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT00665444
- Testing
- Aripiprazole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
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
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Pioglitazone Special Drug Use Surveillance "Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus"
The purpose of this survey is to determine the onset of new cerebral and cardiovascular events and changes in metabolic syndrome parameters in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus on long-term pioglitazone (Actos Tablets)…
- Trial name
- NCT02002975
- Testing
- Pioglitazone
- Volunteers
- 18,223 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
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