Clinical trials: Lipid Metabolism Disorder
Obesity, Dyslipidemia
Hepatic Insulin Sensitivity and Very Low Density Lipoprotein Triglyceride (VLDL-TG) Kinetics
Obesity is associated with dyslipidemia, which is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease. Triglycerides (TG) and cholesterol are transported in the system of lipoproteins, and the metabolism of these lipids in plasma is…
- Trial name
- NCT01205750
- Testing
- Glucose clamp
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Hypercholesterolemia
Randomized Parallel Group Trial Of The Efficacy And Safety Of Ezetimibe With A Statin Versus Statin Dose Doubling In Patients With Persistent Primary Hypercholesterolemia (0653-152)(COMPLETED)
To compare the percent (%) change in plasma LDL-C concentration, after a six week course of treatment with ezetimibe 10 mg/day co-administered with an existing statin versus doubling of the existing statin dose
- Trial name
- NCT00652847
- Testing
- ezetimibe, statins
- Volunteers
- 1,140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Obesity, Hypercholesterolemia
Plant-Based, American Heart Assoc. or Mediterranean Diets In 9-18 yo With BMI >95%, Cholesterol >169 and Their Parents
The purpose of this research is to investigate the effects of a PB no- added-fat and the AHA and MED in obese (BMI >95%) children ages 9-18 with hypercholesterolemia (>169 mg/dl) and a parent or guardian.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Hypercholesterolemia, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02857543
- Testing
- Plant-Based Diet, American Heart Association Diet, Mediterranean Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Familial, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type I
Pilot Study To Assess CAT-2003 in Patients With Chylomicronemia
The purpose of this study is to assess safety and efficacy of CAT-2003 in patients with chylomicronemia. The study will evaluate the effects of CAT-2003 on fasting total and chylomicron triglyceride levels, as well as…
- Conditions
- Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Familial, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type I, Chylomicronemia, Familial, Hypertriglyceridemia
- Trial name
- NCT02098278
- Testing
- CAT-2003
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Catabasis Pharmaceuticals
Thrombocytopenia, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
Stem Cell Transplantation (SCT) for Genetic Diseases
OBJECTIVES: I. Ascertain whether stem cell transplantation (SCT) is an effective method by which missing or dysfunctional enzymes can be replaced in patients with various inborn errors of metabolism. II.
- Conditions
- Thrombocytopenia, Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Fanconi's Anemia, Thalassemia Major
- Trial name
- NCT00004378
- Testing
- Stem Cell Transplantation
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Hypercholesterolemia
RCT for the Chinese Medicine in Treating Hypercholesterolemia
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Eligible subjects will randomized into a treatment group or placebo group.
- Trial name
- NCT06700408
- Testing
- Dachaihu Decoction combined Erzhiwan with variation
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hypercholesterolaemia, Familial Hypercholesterolaemia
An Observational Study to Evaluate Treatment Patterns in High, Very High and Extreme Cardiovascular Risk Patients With Hypercholesterolemia, Including Familial Hypercholesterolemia
TRAP-HC is a multicenter, observational, longitudinal, prospective study designed to evaluate real-world treatment patterns and lipid-lowering therapy (LLT) management in patients with hypercholesterolemia, including familial…
- Conditions
- Hypercholesterolaemia, Familial Hypercholesterolaemia, CVD Risk
- Trial name
- TRAP-HC (NCT07606118)
- Volunteers
- 2,500 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione SISA (Societa Italiana per lo Studio della Arteriosclerosi)
Hyperlipidemia
Effect Of Capros Supplementation On Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors In Humans
The hypothesis of this study is that the natural supplement Capros will decrease LDL levels, platelet aggregation, and serum concentrations of high sensitivity C-reactive protein in humans at risk for cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- Capros (NCT01858376)
- Testing
- Capros dietary supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chandan K Sen
Basal Cell Carcinoma, Keratosis Palmaris et Plantaris
The Evaluation of Oral Acitretin in the Treatment of Psoriasis, Cutaneous Disorders of Keratinization, Multiple Basal Cell Carcinomas and Other Retinoid Responsive Diseases
This is a continuing study which evaluates the long-term safety and efficacy of oral acitretin in an open manner in the treatment of psoriasis, cutaneous disorders of keratinization, multiple basal cell carcinomas and other…
- Conditions
- Basal Cell Carcinoma, Keratosis Palmaris et Plantaris, Psoriasis
- Trial name
- NCT00005660
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Metabolic Syndrome, Morbid Obesity
Weight Loss, Blood Sugar and Blood Lipid Effects of Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV) Impregnated Mucoadhesive Strips
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of two different daily doses of tetrahydrocannabivarin impregnated mouth strips in healthy non-diabetic obese adults.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Morbid Obesity, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- THCV (NCT05574049)
- Testing
- Tetrahydrocannabivarin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical Life Care Planners, LLC
Hypercholesterolemia
Study to Assess if Internet-Based Tailored Advice Could Modify Behaviour to Improve Health
The purpose of this trial is to find out if a special website might help people discover if they have high cholesterol and then enable them to manage their cholesterol more appropriately.
- Trial name
- NCT00220974
- Testing
- Internet-based tailored advice on cardiovascular risk
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 3,708 people
- Sponsor
- The George Institute
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Medium-term Effects of a Polyphenol-rich Beverage Based on Red Grape Pomace Extract on Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cardiometabolic Risk Profile and Gut Microbiota in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a liver disease characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fat not due to alcohol or drug consumption that can evolve into steatohepatitis (NASH), fibrosis and cirrhosis.
- Trial name
- PoLiFat (NCT06895018)
- Testing
- Supplementation with Polyphenol Rich Drink
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Obesity
Dietary Lipids, Energy Expenditure and Obesity Biomarkers
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the modulation of dietary lipids are effective in the treatment of obesity and comorbidities.
- Trial name
- NCT02656940
- Testing
- Group 1 - diet rich in n-3 and n-6 PUFA, Group 2 - diet rich in MUFA
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Hypercholesterolemia
Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of AVE5530 Co-administered With Atorvastatin in Primary Hypercholesterolemia
The present study is assessing the efficacy and safety of AVE5530 (25mg and 50mg) co-administered with all approved doses of atorvastatin in a double-blind comparison with placebo, AVE5530 alone and atorvastatin alone in the…
- Trial name
- NCT00741715
- Testing
- AVE5530, atorvastatin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 1,736 people
- Sponsor
- Sanofi
Gaucher Disease
Expanded Access Trial of Plant Expressed Recombinant Glucocerebrosidase (prGCD) in Patients With Gaucher Disease
This is an open-label expanded access trial of prGCD in patients with Gaucher disease who require enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) and who have been treated with imiglucerase but for whom the dose has been reduced or discontinued…
- Trial name
- NCT00962260
- Testing
- Plant cell expressed recombinant glucocerebrosidase (prGCD)
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Israel
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis
Alirocumab in Patients on a Stable Dialysis Regimen
12-week study of the efficacy and safety of alirocumab in patients maintained stably on hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Measures of cholesterol levels, drug levels, PCSK9 levels, routine chemistry and cell counts, and…
- Conditions
- Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Hypercholesterolemia, Atherosclerotic Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03480568
- Testing
- Alirocumab 150 MG/ML [Praluent]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor Research Institute
Obesity, Wolman Disease
Breakfast for Young Women
Investigators will in a crossover study test the health effects of eating a dairy-based protein-rich breakfast, isocaloric carbohydrate-rich breakfast or no breakfast in young overweight women.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Wolman Disease, Nutrition
- Trial name
- GoDag (NCT04652713)
- Testing
- Protein-rich breakfast, Carbohydrate-rich breakfast, No breakfast
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Hypercholesterolemia
Effects of Various Higher Fat and Lower Fat Snacks on Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Men and Women.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether snacks differing in fat amount and type result in changes in cardiovascular disease risk factors in men and women who have mildly elevated cholesterol levels.
- Trial name
- NCT00349765
- Testing
- higher fat, high polyunsaturated fat diet, higher fat, high saturated and trans fat diet, lower fat diet
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
NAFLD
Effects of Tomato Products in Children With NAFLD
CONTROLLED TRIAL ON THE EFFECT OF TOMATO PRODUCTS IN OBESE CHILDREN WITH NON ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE Aim of the study To evaluate the effect of the addition of a daily dose of lycopene enriched tomato sauce on the progress…
- Trial name
- NCT03463967
- Testing
- Lycopene-enriched tomato juice, Energy-restricted diet
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Federico II University
Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertension
Effects of Rosiglitazone on Blood Vessels in Patients With High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol
Cells in the lining of blood vessels produce various substances that cause the vessels to dilate (relax) and constrict (tighten), thereby regulating blood flow.
- Trial name
- NCT00006071
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)