Clinical trials: Metabolic Biomarkers
Type 2 Diabetes
The Effect of Whole Almonds on Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Disease in Chinese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of the study is to examine whether almond consumption for 3 month will help Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes control blood glucose and decrease risk factors of cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01656850
- Testing
- Almond diet first, then NCEP Diet, NCEP diet first, then Almond diet
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Osteoporosis
Safety/Efficacy of Zoledronic Acid and Alendronate on Bone Metabolism in Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis
The aim of this study was to examine the effect of zoledronic acid and alendronate on bone metabolism as measured by biomarkers in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- ROSE (NCT00404820)
- Testing
- Zoledronic acid 5 mg solution, Alendronate 70 mg tablets, Calcium/Vitamin D
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 604 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Diabetic Nephropathies
Renoprotective Effects of Dapagliflozin in Type 2 Diabetes
Background: Worldwide, diabetic nephropathy or Diabetic Kidney Disease (DKD), is the most common cause of chronic and end-stage kidney disease.
- Trial name
- RED (NCT02682563)
- Testing
- Dapagliflozin 10mg QD, Gliclazide 30mg QD
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- M.H.H. Kramer
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
The Effect of RNS60 on ALS Biomarkers
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rare lethal neurodegenerative disease involving inflammation. Riluzole, the only drug for ALS, improves median survival by 3 months. This prompts new treatments of ALS.
- Trial name
- RNS60 (NCT03456882)
- Testing
- RNS60
- Where
- 23 sites in United States, Italy
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research
Cardiovascular Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome X
Aspirin Dose and Atherosclerosis in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to test higher versus lower doses of aspirin on markers of atherosclerosis in patients at risk of a first heart attack.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Metabolic Syndrome X, Atherosclerosis
- Trial name
- PAD (NCT00272311)
- Testing
- Aspirin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Florida Atlantic University
Hunter Syndrome
Collection and Study of Cerebrospinal Fluid in Patients With Hunter Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to collect data on CSF biomarkers in patients with Hunter Syndrome that would serve as reference data for comparison with cognitively impaired patients with Hunter syndrome, patients with other…
- Trial name
- NCT01449240
- Testing
- No treatment
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Aging, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Effect of GLP1 Receptor Agonists on Physical Function, Body Composition, and Markers of Aging in Older Adults
Semaglutide is a medication approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an antihyperglycemic (a drug that reduces glucoses in those with diabetes) and for weight management.
- Conditions
- Aging, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, PreDiabetes, Overweight and Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT05786521
- Testing
- Semaglutide Injectable Product, Lifestyle Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Metabolic Syndrome
Simvastatin With or Without Ezetimibe and Atherothrombotic Biomarker Assessment
To determine whether the combination of ezetimibe and simvastatin improves biomarkers of atherothrombosis compared to simvastatin alone in patients with the metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00819403
- Testing
- simvastatin, ezetimibe/simvastatin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Feasibility Study of Closed Loop Control in Type 1 Diabetes Using Heart Rate Monitoring as an Exercise Marker
The purpose of this study is to see if the Artificial Pancreas Platform (AP Platform = Cell Phone + Closed Loop Control) can successfully control blood sugar in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus on insulin pump therapy in a…
- Trial name
- NCT01582139
- Testing
- Heart rate informed SSM+HMM
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Type 2 Diabetes, Impaired Renal Function
Linagliptin's Effect on CD34+ Stem Cells
Type 2 diabetes is a national epidemic. Diabetes has undesirable effects on blood vessels which may contribute to heart disease. Endothelial Progenitor Cells (EPCs) are found in the blood.
- Trial name
- NCT02467478
- Testing
- Linagliptin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Cardiovascular Disease, Hypercholesterolemia
Low Fat Vegan or American Heart Association Diets & Cardiovascular Risk in Obese 9-18 y.o. With Elevated Cholesterol
The purpose of this study is to investigate the short-term effects of a reduced fat plant-based diet on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and cardiovascular risk.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Obesity, Fatty Liver
- Trial name
- NCT01817491
- Testing
- American Heart Association Diet, Reduced Fat Vegan Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Hypophosphatasia
Pilot Trial of Single Dose Ilofotase Alfa in Hypophosphatasia
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of two doses of ilofotase alfa, an enzyme replacement treatment, in patients with hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Trial name
- NCT05890794
- Testing
- Ilofotase Alfa, 0.8 mg/kg, Ilofotase Alfa, 3.2 mg/kg
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- AM-Pharma
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver
Noninvasive Biomarkers of Metabolic Liver Disease 1.1
NIMBLE is a comprehensive collaborative effort to standardize, compare, validate, and advance the regulatory qualification of imaging and circulating biomarkers to diagnose and stage nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), and to…
- Trial name
- NCT04828551
- Testing
- Ultrasound based shear wave speed and fat quantification methods, Blood collection, Physical measurements
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Study to Assess the Effects of PTC857 Treatment in Participants With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ALS
This study will assess the efficacy and safety of PTC857 treatment in participants diagnosed with ALS.
- Trial name
- CARDINALS (NCT05349721)
- Testing
- PTC857
- Where
- 55 sites in United States, Argentina and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 336 people
- Sponsor
- PTC Therapeutics
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease
Extended Release Exenatide Versus Placebo In Diabetic Patients With Type 4 Cardiorenal Syndrome
Among adult individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus and at risk for heart failure with impaired relaxation of the heart mildly reduced kidney filtration function (Type 4 cardiorenal syndrome) this trial will evaluate the…
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease, Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT02251431
- Testing
- BYDUREON
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor Research Institute
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Biomarker Study to Evaluate MN-166 in Subjects With Amyotrophic Literal Sclerosis (ALS)
This is a multi-center, open-label study of MN-166 (ibudilast) in subjects with ALS. To be eligible subjects must meet the El Escorial criteria of possible, laboratory-supported probable, probable, or definite criteria for a…
- Trial name
- NCT02714036
- Testing
- ibudilast
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- MediciNova
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Pilot Study of Inosine in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
This is a single center, open label, 12-week study of inosine treatment. Inosine treatment leads to an increase in the levels of urate (uric acid) in the blood.
- Trial name
- NCT02288091
- Testing
- Inosine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Validation Studies
d13C Added Sugar Intake Biomarker: Determining Validity in Children
Added sugars (AS) constitute a significant source (~ 16%) of the total daily calories consumed by youth. The role of AS in health is contentious, and the reliance on self-reported dietary data is an often-cited flaw in existing…
- Trial name
- NCT02455388
- Testing
- High added sugar diet, Low added sugar diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 370 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Type II Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Complications
Lipid Biomarkers for Diabetic Heart Disease
This study will test whether lowering the delivery of excess fats to the heart in persons with type-2 diabetes mellitus improves heart muscle function.
- Trial name
- NCT01752842
- Testing
- Fenofibrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Osteoporosis
PTH & Ibandronate Combination Study (PICS)
This study will test in several innovative ways, several different combinations of PTH and oral monthly ibandronate for the treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- PICS (NCT00683163)
- Testing
- PTH(1-84), Ibandronate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco