Clinical trials: Lean
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Healthy
Modulation of Human Myocardial Metabolism by GLP-1 Dose Response
The objective of this proposal is to provide quantitative dose-response data for effects of GLP-1 on myocardial glucose uptake in healthy control subjects and obese type 2 diabetic subjects, in support of the design of later…
- Trial name
- NCT01607450
- Testing
- GLP-1 Low Dose, GLP-1 Mid-Range Dose, GLP-1 High Dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Malnutrition; Diabetes, Diabetes
Metabolic Characteristics of Lean Diabetes in Rural and Semi-urban India and in the United States
This purpose of this study is to define the metabolic characteristics of individuals with Lean Diabetes. We aim to determine whether differences in body composition, including any differences in lipid (fat) deposition, exist…
- Trial name
- NCT02987335
- Testing
- Pancreatic Clamp
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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
Healthy, Lean
Diagnosing Natriuretic Peptide Deficiency
In this pilot study, the investigators will determine the response of the natriuretic peptide (NP) hormone system after a dose of intravenous dexamethasone (a steroid medication).
- Trial name
- NCT03035929
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Obesity, Aging
Semaglutide Use in Elderly Obese Patients
This is a single-center, prospective, controlled, randomized and open label study to investigate the effect of the semaglutide addition to standard of care weight loss intervention (personalized lifestyle and exercise) in elderly…
- Trial name
- NCT05302596
- Testing
- Semaglutide Pen Injector
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Effect of Taxes and Subsides on Food Purchases in Mothers
Price Changes and Hypothetical Food Purchases in Adult Grocery Shoppers
The goal of the proposed study is to apply experimental economics in an online grocery store shopping model to examine the effects of pricing on hypothetical food purchases
- Trial name
- Grocery (NCT01619787)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Obesity
Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate Effects on RBP4 and Antioxidant Capacity in Lean and Overweight 6-10 Year Old Boys
Our study aims to evaluate if the consumption of a Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate (FVJC) vs. placebo can exert changes in the serum levels of Retinol Binding Protein 4 (RBP4), carotenoids, tocopherol, antioxidant capacity…
- Trial name
- FVJC (NCT00842543)
- Testing
- Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate (FVJC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Arterial Embolization, Other Surgical Procedures
Gastric Artery Embolization Trial for Lessening Appetite Nonsurgically
The purpose of this pilot study is to achieve the collection of safety and efficacy data in patients undergoing left gastric artery embolization for morbid obesity in the United States.
- Conditions
- Arterial Embolization, Other Surgical Procedures, Obesity
- Trial name
- GETLEAN (NCT02248688)
- Testing
- BeadBlock 300 - 500 Micron, Left Gastric Artery Embolization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dayton Interventional Radiology
Diabetes
Investigation Into the Effects of Blood Glucose Levels Upon Eating Behavior in Lean and Obese Non-diabetic and Diabetic Subjects
To investigate whether the daily glucose profiles as assessed by continuous glucose monitoring for 1 week of normal weight and obese individuals relate to hunger levels and food intake.
- Trial name
- NCT02673203
- Testing
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (CGMS), Food log
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Sarcopenia
Role of the Gut Microbiome on Lean Mass and Physical Function in Older Adults
The investigators recently published significant associations between circulating gut bacteria-related metabolites with lean and skeletal muscle mass and with measures of physical function in older adults, evidence that suggests…
- Trial name
- NCT02811445
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Weight Gain
Role of Peanuts in Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals
Many athletes and military personnel desire weight gain primarily as lean mass to improve performance and effectiveness in military/sport endeavors.
- Trial name
- mGAINS (NCT05426109)
- Testing
- Peanut snacks, No peanut-containing snacks
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Pre-diabetes, Obesity
Vascular Function, Endothelin, and Inflammation in Pre-diabetic Obesity Versus Lean Healthy Controls
Aims: 1. Does inflammation contribute importantly to concurrent defects in vascular and metabolic dysfunction in human pre-diabetic obesity? 2.
- Trial name
- NCT00837590
- Testing
- Chronic salsalate, Acute Salsalate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Muscle Mass and Function
The study was designed to assess the effects of vitamin D supplementation during exercise training on body composition, muscle function, and glucose tolerance.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01199926
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
Lean, Obese
In Vivo Leptin Signaling in Humans After Acute Leptin Administration
The purpose of this research study is to help us to better understand how leptin regulates blood sugar levels. Leptin is a recently discovered hormone, which is made in fat cells.
- Conditions
- Lean, Obese, Obese Diabetics
- Trial name
- NCT01275053
- Testing
- leptin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Insulin Resistance, Diabetes
Acute Effect of HP-211 (Axulin) on Blood Glucose and Serum Insulin Responses in Healthy Lean and Overweight Humans
Blood sugar levels are controlled by insulin, a hormone made by cells in the pancreas. After a meal, carbohydrates are broken down into glucose (blood sugar) which is absorbed from the intestine into the blood leading to a rise…
- Trial name
- NCT03135015
- Testing
- 2g capsules, 4g capsules, Water Control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Housey Healthcare ULC
Pediatric Obesity
Body Composition Changes With Albuterol and Caffeine Versus Placebo in Adolescents
The purpose of this study is to determine whether taking a combination of caffeine and albuterol three times per day will increase muscle and decrease fat in your child's body and to determine how these medications make your…
- Trial name
- CAMP (NCT02740660)
- Testing
- Caffeine 100mg / Albuterol 4mg, Family weight management counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
The Methodology Assessment of Glucose Dependent Insulin Secretion
A Study to Compare Methodologies for Assessing Glucose-Dependent Insulin Secretion (0000-104)(COMPLETED)
This study will compare graded glucose infusion (GGI) to the hyperglycemic clamp (HGC) for assessment of glucose-dependent insulin secretion (GDIS) using exenatide as a probe.
- Trial name
- NCT00782418
- Testing
- Comparator: exenatide
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
A Method to Evaluate Glucose-Dependent Insulin Secretion in Healthy Males (MK-0431-179)
This study will evaluate the effect of a single dose of sitagliptin on glucose dependent insulin secretion using a meal tolerance test (MTT) during a hyperglycemic clamp (HCG) procedure.
- Trial name
- NCT00888238
- Testing
- sitagliptin
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Sleep Apnea, Obesity
The Effects of Treating Obese and Lean Patients With Sleep Apnea
The investigators' overall goal is to compare the effect of CPAP treatment on intermediate cardiovascular risk measures in obese versus lean patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- Trial name
- PISA (NCT01578031)
- Testing
- Positive Airway Pressure During Sleep (ResMed S9 Elite), Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Gout, Hyperuricemia
The Diet Gout Trial
Unhealthy diet has long been associated with high uric acid levels and gout. The DASH diet may lower uric acid levels. This study will examine the effects of the DASH diet on uric acid in adults with a history of gout.
- Trial name
- DIGO (NCT03569020)
- Testing
- Subsidy for food purchases and dietitian education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University