Clinical trials: Metabolic Biomarkers
Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
An add-on Study to the FIGARO-DKD Study Called FIGARO-BM to Learn About the Link Between Biomarkers (Substances in the Blood Used as Indicators of Biological Processes, Disease Processes or Responses to Medication) and Finerenone in FIGARO-DKD Participants
Researchers are looking for a better way to treat people who have chronic kidney disease (CKD), a long-term, progressive decrease in the kidneys' ability to work properly.
- Trial name
- FIGARO-BM (NCT05013008)
- Testing
- Finerenone (Kerendia, BAY94-8862)
- Where
- 115 sites in United States, Australia and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 951 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
Impact Loading Effect on Bone Biomarkers in Female Runners
This study is a randomized, cross-over intervention study that will evaluate the effect of brief, high-impact loading exercises on biomarkers of bone metabolism in energy-restricted female runners.
- Trial name
- NCT05341700
- Testing
- Impact Load Exercises, No Impact Load Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Healthy
Electrophysiological Biomarkers of AV-101
Suicide is 2-7x higher in Veterans than non-veterans, and may be related to brain kynurenine pathway (KP) dysregulation and NMDA receptor (NMDAR) hyperactivation.
- Trial name
- NCT03583554
- Testing
- AV-101 720 mg, AV-101 1440 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marijn Lijffijt, PhD
Hypertension, Diabetes
Biomarker Guided Therapies in Stage A/B Heart Failure
Despite advances in cardiovascular care, the occurrence of heart failure (HF) is steadily increasing. The increase in HF rates poses enormous challenges, as once an individual becomes symptomatic or requires hospitalization with…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02230891
- Testing
- Carvedilol, Spironolactone, Usual care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Pre-Eclampsia
FACT Biomarker Subgroup Analysis
The FACT Biomarker Subgroup Analysis is a pilot study of mothers who participated in the Folic Acid Clinical Trial (FACT, NCT01355159).
- Trial name
- NCT03981029
- Testing
- 4.0mg Folic Acid received through participation in FACT (NCT01355159)
- Where
- 4 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Role of Canagliflozin on CD34+ Cells in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The investigators hypothesize that Cana may be able to improve number and function of CD34+ endothelial progenitor cells. The investigators also propose that this expected cardiovascular benefit is independent of HbA1C reduction.
- Trial name
- NCT02964585
- Testing
- Canagliflozin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
The Effect of Linagliptin (BI 1356) on 24h-glucose Control and Various Biomarkers in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
The objective of this study is to investigate the effect of BI 1356 on 24-h glucose control and various pharmacodynamic parameters in type 2 diabetic patients with inadequate glycaemic control.
- Trial name
- NCT00716092
- Testing
- Sitagliptin, Linagliptin
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Boehringer Ingelheim
ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Trial of Tocilizumab in ALS Subjects
This research study is being done to find out if tocilizumab, also known as Actemra™, can help with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
- Conditions
- ALS, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Lou Gehrig's Disease, Motor Neuron Disease
- Trial name
- TCZALS-001 (NCT02469896)
- Testing
- Tocilizumab
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Barrow Neurological Institute
Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C
Biomarker Validation for Niemann-Pick Disease, Type C: Safety and Efficacy of N-Acetyl Cysteine
Background: Niemann-Pick disease type C (NPC) is a genetic disorder that results in progressive loss of nervous system function by affecting the membranes of nerve cells. There is no known cure for NPC.
- Trial name
- NCT00975689
- Testing
- N-Acetyl Cysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Male Osteoporosis
Efficacy in Reducing Fractures and Safety of Zoledronic Acid in Men With Osteoporosis
This study will investigate if the drug zoledronic acid given once yearly is safe and has beneficial effects in treating osteoporosis by reducing bone loss and fractures in men with osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00439647
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid 5 mg iv
- Where
- 128 sites in Argentina, Australia and 21 more
- Volunteers
- 1,199 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Endocrine Disease, Adrenal Insufficiency
Pilot Study to Characterize and Examine the Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy of Chronocort® in Adults With CAH
The purpose of this study is to gather safety and effectiveness information about a new formulation of Hydrocortisone (Chronocort®) used to treat patients with a disease called congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
- Conditions
- Endocrine Disease, Adrenal Insufficiency, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
- Trial name
- NCT01735617
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone Modified Release Capsules
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Neurocrine UK Limited
Smoking Cessation
Neuro Biomarkers of Smoking Behavior
The purpose of this study is to evaluate cognition in smokers and nonsmokers. It involves administration of intranasal insulin (Novolin R), an investigational medication followed by a brief non-invasive cognitive test.
- Trial name
- NCT03811951
- Testing
- Novolin R
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Immune Profile in Subjects With New Onset Type 1 Diabetes
It is hypothesized that early changes in the immune system in New Onset Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (NOT1D) subjects can be detected in immune cells from the inguinal lymph nodes (iLN), which will be distinct from changes observed…
- Trial name
- NCT02801942
- Testing
- Inguinal lymph node fine needle aspirate biopsy, Inguinal lymph node core biopsy, Peripheral blood collection
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Safety of Urate Elevation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
This is a multi-center, 20-week study of inosine treatment. Study Objectives and Endpoints The primary objective of the study is to determine the safety and tolerability of oral administration of inosine (administered daily)…
- Trial name
- SURE-ALS2 (NCT03168711)
- Testing
- Inosine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Advanced Solid Tumors or Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL)
A Phase 1/2 Trial of SRA737 in Subjects With Advanced Cancer
The purpose of this clinical study is to establish the safety profile, determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and recommend a Phase 2 dose and schedule of SRA737; and to evaluate the efficacy of SRA737 in…
- Trial name
- NCT02797964
- Testing
- SRA737
- Where
- 15 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Sierra Oncology LLC - a GSK company
Hemophilia, Bone Disease
Prospective Biomarkers of Bone Metabolism in Hemophilia A
One of the major shortcomings in studying bone disease in hemophilia is the lack of fracture outcome data demonstrating the clinical significance of decreased BMD and altered bone biomarkers in the hemophilia population.
- Trial name
- NCT02306694
- Testing
- Advate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Safety and Biomarker Study of EPI-589 in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
This is an open label study with 30-day run in phase to establish baseline parameters, 90-day treatment phase, and a 90-day withdrawal phase to determine long-term effects, duration of treatment response, and potential effects of…
- Trial name
- EPI-589 (NCT02460679)
- Testing
- EPI-589
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- PTC Therapeutics
Breast Neoplasms
Reach for Health Study: Obesity-related Mechanisms and Mortality in Breast Cancer Survivors
This objective of this randomized controlled trial is to conduct a 2x2 test of a lifestyle intervention and metformin (a drug used to treat diabetes) to investigate how these treatments, alone or in combination, affect biomarkers…
- Trial name
- NCT01302379
- Testing
- Metformin, Lifestyle intervention, Standard printed dietary guidelines
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 333 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Pompe Disease (Late-Onset), Glycogen Storage Disease Type II (GSD II)
Exploratory Muscle Biopsy Assessment Study in Patients With Late-Onset Pompe Disease Treated With Alglucosidase Alfa
This is an open-label, multicenter study of participants with late-onset Pompe disease naive to treatment with enzyme replacement therapy (ERT).
- Conditions
- Pompe Disease (Late-Onset), Glycogen Storage Disease Type II (GSD II), Glycogenesis 2 Acid Maltase Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01288027
- Testing
- Alglucosidase Alfa
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Germany and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Genzyme, a Sanofi Company
Alzheimer's Disease, Obesity
Intermittent Calorie Restriction, Insulin Resistance, and Biomarkers of Brain Function
Background: Insulin removes sugar from the blood to use for energy. Insulin resistance means that cells may not respond to insulin normally. It can lead to serious diseases.
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus
- Trial name
- NCT02460783
- Testing
- Boost (R) 5-2 diet, Healthy Living Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 129 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)