Clinical trials: Lipid Metabolism Disorder
Impaired Fasting Glucose
The Effect of a Nutritional Supplement on Post Prandial Glucose and Lipids in an Adult Population
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a fibre rich health food drink on the post prandial glucose and triglyceride peak in healthy overweight adults with impaired fasting glucose (IFG).
- Trial name
- NCT02119325
- Testing
- 25% fibre, 0% fibre
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Peripheral Arterial Disease
Effectiveness of Intensive Lipid Modification Medication in Preventing the Progression of Peripheral Arterial Disease (The ELIMIT Study)
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) occurs when arteries become narrowed or hardened because of a build-up of plaque or fat deposits.
- Trial name
- NCT00687076
- Testing
- Ezetimibe, Niaspan, Statin therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Effects of Pioglitazone on High-density Lipoprotein (HDL) Function in Persons With Diabetes
Metabolic defects contributing to the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D) are relative insulin insufficiency and insulin resistance that are associated with a cluster of abnormalities that increase the risk for cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- NCT01156597
- Testing
- pioglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension
Phase II Study of Heart Polypill Safety and Efficacy in Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular is a major cause of mortality in Iran, accounting for 45.7% of deaths. In Golestan (North Eastern Iran) preliminary findings from follow-up of the Golestan Cohort are consistent with national figures: with 45% (at…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Heart Disease
- Trial name
- Polypill (NCT00603590)
- Testing
- Polypill
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 475 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Primary Hypercholesterolemia, Mixed Dyslipidemia
Study to Assess In-home Use of Evolocumab (AMG 145) Using a Prefilled Syringe or a Prefilled Autoinjector/Pen
The primary objective of this study was to assess users' ability to administer a full dose of evolocumab in home-use using either a pre-filled syringe or autoinjector/pen.
- Trial name
- NCT01849497
- Testing
- Evolocumab Pre-filled Syringe, Evolocumab AI/pen
- Where
- 26 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 149 people
- Sponsor
- Amgen
Cardiovascular Disease
The Evaluation of Bococizumab (PF-04950615; RN316) in Reducing the Occurrence of Major Cardiovascular Events in High Risk Subjects
This study evaluates the PCSK9 inhibitor, Bococizumab (PF-04950615;RN316), compared to placebo, in reducing the occurrrence of major cardiovascular events, including cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, stroke, and…
- Trial name
- SPIRE-2 (NCT01975389)
- Testing
- bococizumab (PF-04950615)
- Where
- 1,595 sites in United States, Argentina and 33 more
- Volunteers
- 10,564 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Hyperlipidemia
Exploratory Study of the Effects of Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters on the Lipid and Lipoprotein Profile in the Blood
The purpose of this study is to explore the effects of 8-week treatment with omega-3-acid ethyl esters on the lipid and lipoprotein profile in the blood in hyperlipidemic patients receiving a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor by use of…
- Trial name
- LOTUS (NCT02839902)
- Testing
- TAK-085, Not treated with omega-3-acid ethyl esters
- Where
- 7 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda
HIV Infection
A Comparison of Body Fat Distribution in HIV-1 Infected Patients Receiving, Since the Beginning and for at Least Two Years, an Antiretroviral Therapy Based on Efavirenz or Lopinavir/Ritonavir Combined With Tenofovir + Emtricitabine or Lamivudine
The purpose of this study is to compare the body fat distribution in Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) infected patients receiving, since the beginning and for at least two years, an antiretroviral therapy based on efavirenz…
- Trial name
- LYNX (NCT01159743)
- Where
- 26 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 346 people
- Sponsor
- AbbVie (prior sponsor, Abbott)
Hypercholesterolemia
A Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Ezetimibe/Atorvastatin 10 mg/20 mg Combination Tablet Compared to Marketed Ezetimibe 10 mg and Atorvastatin 20 mg Tablets in Participants With High Cholesterol (MK-0653C-185 AM1)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether ezetimibe/atorvastatin 10 mg/20 mg combination tablet is equivalent to the coadministration of ezetimibe 10 mg and atorvastatin 20 mg in lowering…
- Trial name
- NCT01370590
- Testing
- Atorvastatin, Ezetimibe, Ezetimibe/atorvastatin
- Volunteers
- 406 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Hyperlipidemia
Endothelial Hyperpolarization in Humans
The purpose of this study is to elucidate the role Endothelium-Derived Hyperpolarizing Factor (EDHF) plays in dilating blood vessels and whether it differs between healthy people and those with high cholesterol.
- Trial name
- NCT00166166
- Testing
- Tetraethylammonium (TEA), L-NG-monomethyl Arginine (L-NMMA), Bradykinin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
HIV/AIDS, Hypertension
A Nurse-led Intervention to Extend the HIV Treatment Cascade for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Strategies to improve uptake of cardiovascular disease preventive therapies among people living with HIV (PLHIV) are urgently needed.
- Conditions
- HIV/AIDS, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemias
- Trial name
- EXTRA-CVD (NCT03643705)
- Testing
- Multi-component intervention, General prevention education
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 298 people
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Fabry Disease
Drug-Drug Interaction Study Between AT1001 (Migalastat Hydrochloride) and Agalsidase in Participants With Fabry Disease
The objective was to determine the effects of a single dose of migalastat hydrochloride (HCl) (migalastat) 150 and 450 milligrams (mg) on the safety and plasma pharmacokinetics (PK) of agalsidase and the effects of agalsidase on…
- Trial name
- NCT01196871
- Testing
- Migalastat HCl, Agalsidase Beta, Agalsidase Alfa
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Australia and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Amicus Therapeutics
Dyslipidemia, Hypercholesterolemia
A Study to Evaluate Fasting/Postprandial Serum Apolipoprotein B-48 (ApoB-48) Levels in Diabetic Participants With Normal to Moderately High Low Density Lipoprotein-C (LDL-C) Levels (MK-0653A-259 AM1)
This study will evaluate whether fasting/postprandial serum ApoB-48 levels are increased in diabetic participants compared to nondiabetic participants with the same range of serum LDL-C levels, and whether ApoB-48 levels can be…
- Trial name
- NCT01333436
- Testing
- Test Meal
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Hypercholesterolemia, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseases
Evaluation of Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of ETC-1002 in High-Risk Patients With Hyperlipidemia and High CV Risk (CLEAR Harmony)
The purpose of this study is to see if ETC-1002 (bempedoic acid) is safe and well-tolerated versus placebo in patients with high cardiovascular risk and elevated LDL cholesterol that is not adequately controlled by their current…
- Trial name
- NCT02666664
- Testing
- ETC-1002
- Where
- 104 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 2,230 people
- Sponsor
- Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
Lipomatosis, Multiple Symmetrical
Evaluation of Safety and Efficiency of Metreleptin Treatment for Patients With Multiple Symmetric Lipomatosis (MSL)
Participants (homozygous MFN2 [gene that provides instructions to produce the Mitofusin 2 protein] R707W) will be treated with Metreleptin, and effects on body composition, metabolic parameters and safety will be assessed over a…
- Trial name
- NCT05351164
- Testing
- Metreleptin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Dyslipidemia
Study of Trilipix Effects on Lipids and Arteries
Fibrates reduce atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease events. A major mechanism of this benefit appears to be their ability to raise plasma high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), especially in patients with high…
- Trial name
- NCT01025492
- Testing
- Trilipix
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Gaucher Disease, Type 1
A Study of Eliglustat Tartrate (Genz-112638) in Patients With Gaucher Disease Who Have Reached Therapeutic Goals With Enzyme Replacement Therapy (ENCORE)
This Phase 3 study was designed to confirm the efficacy and safety of eliglustat tartrate (Genz-112638) in participants with Gaucher disease type 1 who had reached therapeutic goals with enzyme replacement therapy (ERT).
- Trial name
- ENCORE (NCT00943111)
- Testing
- Eliglustat tartrate, Imiglucerase
- Where
- 34 sites in United States, Argentina and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD)
MGTA-456 in Patients With Inherited Metabolic Disorders Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSCT)
This study is designed to assess the safety and efficacy of using MGTA-456 in patients with Inherited Metabolic Disorders (IMD) undergoing stem cell transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT03406962
- Testing
- MGTA-456
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Magenta Therapeutics, Inc.
Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX)
Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX) Prevalence Study
Iiopathic bilateral cataracts occur in many children with Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis (CTX) so the opportunity to use contact with health care providers in connection with pediatric cataract evaluation and treatment is a…
- Trial name
- NCT02638220
- Where
- 44 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 442 people
- Sponsor
- Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
Body Fat Disorder
Bilateral; Flank Study With Crown Cooling Insert
Evaluate the safety and efficacy of non-invasive subcutaneous fat layer reduction in the flank using an applicator with and without the Crown Cooling Insert.
- Trial name
- CCI (NCT02554760)
- Testing
- The ZELTIQ CoolSculpting System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zeltiq Aesthetics