Clinical trials: Metabolic Regulation
Obesity, Diabetes
Endocrine Regulation of Lipolysis in Obesity and Diabetes
Adipose tissue (AT) dysfunction is a commonly observed feature of metabolic dysfunction in obesity and diabetes. An important characteristic when examining AT function is the capacity to break down stored lipids (i.e.
- Trial name
- ERLO (NCT02598544)
- Testing
- adipose tissue sampling
- Where
- 4 sites in Belgium, Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hasselt University
Healthy Aging, Inflammaging
The Effects of Quercefit® and Ubiqsome™ in Mitigating Inflammation and Promoting Metabolic Health
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if Quercefit® or Ubiqsome™ can improve markers of healthy aging, blood sugar control, and heart health in older adults. It will also learn about the safety of these supplements.
- Conditions
- Healthy Aging, Inflammaging, Metabolic Health, Quercetin
- Trial name
- NCT07760506
- Testing
- Quercetin (dietary supplement), Coenzyme Q10, Rice Flour
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Applied Science & Performance Institute
Healthy Obesity, Metabolically, Appetite Regulation
Colonic Propionate, Appetite, and Weight Loss
The current protocol aims to investigate the impact of the propionate ester in conjugation with restricted diet on appetite and weight loss.
- Trial name
- ProAp (NCT03322514)
- Testing
- Inulin-Propionate Esters, Inulin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Impaired Glucose Regulation, Overweight/Obese
Time Restricted Eating on Impaired Glucose Regulation(TRIG Trial)
We evaluated the effects of Time-Restricted Eating (TRE) regimen on Impaired Glucose Regulation (IGR) in comparison with overweight/obese patients receiving standard of care over 12 months.
- Conditions
- Impaired Glucose Regulation, Overweight/Obese, Time-restricted Eating
- Trial name
- TRIG (NCT03802253)
- Testing
- Time Restricted eating(TRE), Reduced Calorie Diet (RCD)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University
C.Surgical Procedure; Cardiac
A Case Control Study to Identify the Role of Epigenetic Regulation of Genes Responsible for Energy Metabolism and Mitochondrial Function in the Obesity Paradox in Cardiac Surgery
This is a prospective, single-centre case control comparison of expression of target genes responsible for energy utilisation, mitochondrial function and oxidative stress and levels of histone acetylation/ DNA methylation in…
- Trial name
- Ob-Card (NCT02908009)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiometabolic Benefits of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids
Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to provide a number of cardiometabolic benefits in both healthy and at risk populations. Specifically, the daily consumption of fish oil supplements has been reported to reduce blood…
- Trial name
- TGIF (NCT03378232)
- Testing
- High EPA Supplement, High DHA Supplement
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
Insulin Resistance
The Effect of Vasopressin on Glucose Regulation
Data from experimental animals and human epidemiological studies have suggested that hypohydration and/or low water intake is linked to poor glucose regulation and diabetes.
- Trial name
- HYPERGlu (NCT02761434)
- Testing
- Hypertonic Saline (3% NaCl), Isotonic Saline (0.9% NaCl)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Childhood Obesity
Efficacy of ENTREN-F Program: A Psycho-family Intervention in Childhood Obesity
ENTREN-F Programme describes a novel structured psychosocial family-based intervention from Primary Care using a train trip metaphor aimed at improving healthy lifestyles for the whole family.
- Trial name
- ENTREN-OB (NCT04465799)
- Testing
- ENTREN, ENTREN-F, Control group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Madrid
Metabolic Flexibility
Human Metabolic Flexibility: Its Role in Energy Regulation and Obesity
Obesity is commonly described as a consequence of excess calorie intake. Conventionally, the physiological variables that have been of extensive interest are food intake and energy expenditure.
- Trial name
- NCT04773132
- Testing
- Low Protein
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation
Myocardial Ischemia, Autonomic Neuropathy
Coronary Blood Flow Regulation During General Anesthesia
The central hypothesis in the present project is that general anesthesia may alter autonomic control such that perioperative coronary blood flow (CBF) is significantly disturbed.
- Conditions
- Myocardial Ischemia, Autonomic Neuropathy, Healthy, Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT00866801
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Obesity, Morbid
Long-term, Substantial Weight Loss and Insulin Regulation of Lipolysis
It is not known how much improvement in insulin regulated lipolysis (the breakdown of triglycerides) occurs following substantial, sustained weight loss.
- Trial name
- NCT03868592
- Testing
- Gastric sleeve/bariatric surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Metabolic Side Effects of Drugs
Studies of Sulfur Metabolism in Humans
The study test whether the NSAID allosteric site of human sulfotransferase 1A1 (SULT1A1) is operative in humans. The study will test the effects of mefenamic acid (MEF) on the sulfonation of acetaminophen (APAP, a SULT1A1…
- Trial name
- NCT03383133
- Testing
- SULT Allosteric Inhibition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Insulin Secretion
Glucagon Regulation of Glucose Metabolism
Glucagon is a 30 amino acid peptide hormone that is produced exclusively in alpha-cells of the pancreatic islets. Glucagon binds to a G-protein coupled receptor and activates intracellular signaling by increasing the synthesis of…
- Trial name
- NCT04347252
- Testing
- Glucagon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- David D'Alessio, M.D.
Obesity, Appetite
Brain Regulation of Appetite in Twins
Scientists are examining the genetic and environmental influences on appetite and weight gain. The main purpose of this study is to look at how genetic and environmental factors may influence how the brain regulates appetite and…
- Trial name
- BRAT (NCT02483663)
- Testing
- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Dual Energy X-ray absorptiometry, Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
DBLG1 System With TERUMO MEDISAFE WITH Insulin Pump Trial
This study conducted in 90 adults living with type 1 diabetes is an interventional single-arm open-label before/after multicentric national study conducted as a clinical investigation according to the law EU 2017/745 art. 62.
- Trial name
- BETTER (NCT05628532)
- Testing
- Use of the DBLG1 system
- Where
- 10 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Diabeloop
Overweight and Obesity
Lifestyle Intervention for Patients With Impaired Glucose Regulation
Impaired glucose regulation (IGR) is closely related to overweight/obesity. By studying different dietary patterns (energy-limited diet vs.
- Trial name
- NCT04469400
- Testing
- Low fat diet intensive intervention, Low-Carbon Water Diet Intensive Intervention
- Where
- 8 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 116 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Appetite Regulation, Obesity
Effect of Oligofructose on Appetite in Overweight Subjects
This study seeks to look into the effects of oligofructose supplementation on appetite, energy intake, and body weight and body composition in overweight subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00912197
- Testing
- Oligofructose
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Glycogen Storage Disease Type I, Glycogen Storage Disease Type IB
Effects of the Carbohydrate Counting Method on Blood Glucose Regulation, Quality of Life, Urinary Glc4 and Other Biomarkers in Children With GSD1
The goal of the study is to investigate the effects of carbohydrate counting training-administered to pediatric patients diagnosed with GSD 1a and 1b-on blood glucose regulation, quality of life, urinary glucotetrasaccharide…
- Conditions
- Glycogen Storage Disease Type I, Glycogen Storage Disease Type IB, Glycogen Storage Disease Type IA
- Trial name
- NCT07875023
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Şükrü Arman AKSOY
Healthy Adult Volunteers
Ultra-Processed Foods and Appetite Regulation: Acute Effects Across Body Mass Index Categories
This study was planned to observe the acute effects of minimally processed and ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption on appetite in participants with normal body mass index (BMI) [BMI: 18.5-24.99 kg/m2] and overweight-obese (BMI…
- Trial name
- NCT06798220
- Testing
- Traditional Breakfast, UPF Breakfast
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ondokuz Mayıs University
Dyslipidemia
Combined Effects of Non-statin Treatments on Apolipoprotein A-I Up-Regulation (CENTAUR): A Feasibility Study
The investigators propose to investigate if using a combination of medications that may improve cholesterol give additional benefit to that gained from the statin medication, Lipitor.
- Trial name
- CENTAUR (NCT00728910)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin, ABT335, ER Niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania