Clinical trials: Metabolic Complication
Complications Wounds, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in High Risk Patients Undergoing Panniculectomy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Incisional negative pressure therapy (INPWT) has previously been shown in certain patient populations to decrease wound healing complications, decrease the rate of hematomas and seromas, as well as have better scar quality.
- Conditions
- Complications Wounds, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Wound Healing Delayed, Incisional
- Trial name
- NCT03010137
- Testing
- Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Standard Closure with Skin Glue, PICO (Smith&Nephew)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Diabetes, Gestational
The Virtual Visit for Women With Gestational Diabetes
This is a feasibility study of care for women with gestational diabetes (GDM) using electronic equipment to participate in virtual office visits.
- Trial name
- NCT02960295
- Testing
- 1-Self-monitoring of blood glucose, 2-Self-weighing, 3-Self-checking of blood pressure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Vitamin D Deficiency, Pre-Eclampsia
Effect of Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Pregnancy on Risk of Pre-eclampsia
Vitamin D deficient pregnant ladies were selected and randomized into 2 groups for routine daily dose of multivitamin (400IU vitamin D3) versus maximum safest treatment daily dose (4000IU vitamin D3).
- Trial name
- NCT03101150
- Testing
- 400 IU Vitamin D3, 4000 IU Vitamin D3
- Volunteers
- 179 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Fahad Medical City
Diabetic Retinopathy, Dyslipidemia
Dyslipidemia and Diabetic Retinopathy
The purpose of this study is to determine if the reparative cells of blood vessels called endothelial progenitor cells(EPC) are defective in people with diabetes.
- Trial name
- D&D (NCT03403283)
- Testing
- 15 subjects with Non Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy(mild, moderate and severe). 15 subjects with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, Healthy Controls 15 age matched control subjects
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Electrolyte Imbalance, Hyponatremia
V2 Receptor Effects on Fluid Regulation and Performance
This primary aim of this study was to critically assess whether or not sweat water content and sodium concentration were acutely regulated by dynamic changes in antidiuretic hormone (arginine vasopressin or AVP) acting on the…
- Conditions
- Electrolyte Imbalance, Hyponatremia, Hypernatremia
- Trial name
- NCT02084797
- Testing
- V2R (Vasopressin 2 receptor)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oakland University
Bone Loss, Implant Complication
The Effects of Dis/Reconnection of Implant Abutments on Peri-implant Bone Levels
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of definitive abutment connection at the time of implant placement on peri-implant bone levels and soft tissue changes in posterior maxilla and mandible regions.
- Conditions
- Bone Loss, Implant Complication, Gingival Recession
- Trial name
- NCT04043286
- Testing
- Definitive abutment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loma Linda University
Renal Impairment, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Effect of Renal Impairment on the Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Safety and Tolerability of Ertugliflozin in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (MK-8835-009)
This is a study to evaluate the effect of renal impairment on the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety and tolerability of ertugliflozin in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and in healthy participants with…
- Trial name
- NCT01948986
- Testing
- Ertugliflozin
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Pregnancy Complications
Metformin Versus Insulin in Pregnant Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Pregnant women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at increased risk for miscarriages, birth defects, large infants, and stillbirths. Maintaining blood sugars in the normal range decreases these pregnancy complications.
- Trial name
- NCT00678080
- Testing
- Metformin, Insulin (NPH and Regular)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Gestational Diabetes
The Role of Umbilical Cord Thickness in Prediction of Fetal Macrosomia in Patients With Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
The aim of this work is the prediction of fetal macrosomia by measuring: 1. HbA1C. 2. Umbilical cord thickness. 3. Interventricular septum thickness.
- Trial name
- NCT02643225
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Diabetic Foot Ulcer
Improving DFU Outcomes: Early Detection of Foot Ulcers Using Novel Technology
The investigator team will study the adherence of the participant cohort to a non significant risk device over a six month period.
- Trial name
- DFUMAT (NCT05968924)
- Testing
- Podimetrics SmartMat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity
Post-Prandial Liver Glucose Metabolism in PCOS
The Investigators will measure if hepatic metabolism is upregulated in obese girls with PCOS and hepatic steatosis (HS), compared to PCOS without HS and obese controls without HS.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity, Hepatic Steatosis
- Trial name
- PLUM (NCT03041129)
- Testing
- oral glucose tolerance test, MRI of liver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Obesity, Complications; Caesarean Section, Wound
Silver Impregnated Dressings to Reduce Wound Complications in Obese Patients at Cesarean Section
Obese patients undergoing cesarean section are at high risk for wound complications, which occur in approximately 20% of patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01528696
- Testing
- Silverlon, Standard Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Obesity, Lifestyle-related Condition
Lifestyle Intervention in Preparation for Pregnancy (LIPP)
Studies evaluating lifestyle intervention in obese women during pregnancy have reported limited success in decreasing excessive gestational weight gain, and have failed to achieve the key outcome of breaking the obesity cycle and…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Lifestyle-related Condition, Macrosomia, Fetal
- Trial name
- NCT03146156
- Testing
- Lifestyle Intervention
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 143 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Insulin Resistance, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, and Bone Research Study
The purpose is to investigate the effects of 2 different treatments (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol versus rosiglitazone) on insulin sensitivity and androgen levels, inflammatory markers, vascular markers and bone development in…
- Trial name
- NCT00640224
- Testing
- rosiglitazone, drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Silva Arslanian
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome, Lynch Syndrome
Pediatric Reporting of Adult-Onset Genomic Results
The Investigators will conduct a longitudinal, mixed-methods cohort study to assess primary and secondary psychosocial outcomes among MyCode adolescent participants and their parents, and health behaviors of children who received…
- Conditions
- Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome, Lynch Syndrome, Familial Hypercholesterolemia
- Trial name
- NCT03832985
- Testing
- Child(ren) receive an adult-onset result, Child(ren) received a pediatric-onset result, Control - Negative Result
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Fibroblast Growth Factors 19 and 21 in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the most common complication in pregnancy. Both mother and offspring have a significantly increased future risk for metabolic and cardiovascular disease as a consequence of GDM.
- Trial name
- NCT01858597
- Testing
- biachemical detection
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Impact of Metformin in Teens With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on Oral Contraceptive Therapy
Oral contraceptives are known to improve menstrual cycles and symptoms in PCOS, however may increase cholesterol. Metformin, a drug to improve insulin resistance, may benefit metabolic state.
- Trial name
- NCT00283816
- Testing
- Metformin, Oral Contraceptive Pill, Lifestyle Management Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Diabetes, Gestational, Diabetes, Type 2
Glycemic Control Using Insulin Levemir Versus Insulin NPH for Diabetes in Pregnancy
The aim of this study is to compare glycemic control in pregnant women treated with insulin Detemir and pregnant women treated with NPH insulin.
- Trial name
- NCT01837680
- Testing
- Insulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Severe Obesity, Hypoxia
Use of Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in Patients With Severe Obesity Undergoing Upper Endoscopy Procedures
The study evaluated the effect of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) to decrease the incidence of desaturation events in patients with severe obesity undergoing upper endoscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT03529461
- Testing
- Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation through nasal mask, Rescue non-invasive positive pressure ventilation through nasal mask, Secondary rescue maneuvers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bristol Hospital
Infant Mortality, Preterm Birth
Antenatal Micronutrient Supplementation and Infant Survival
The purpose of this community-based randomized trial is to examine whether a daily antenatal and postnatal multiple micronutrient supplement given to women will enhance newborn and infant survival and health and other birth…
- Conditions
- Infant Mortality, Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight, Neonatal Mortality
- Trial name
- JiVitA-3 (NCT00860470)
- Testing
- Iron (27 mg) - folic acid (600 ug), Multiple micronutrient
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 44,567 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health