Clinical trials: Metabolic Syndrome x
Obesity
Females, Aging, Metabolism, and Exercise
This study is designed to determine whether a reduction in hormones (such as occurs during menopause) causes a decrease in calories burned during physical activity.
- Trial name
- FAME (NCT01712230)
- Testing
- GnRH agonist, Supervised cardiovascular exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Metabolic Syndrome X
Efficacy Study Regarding the Beneficial Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiometabolic Health
Fish oil supplements (which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids) have been shown to provide cardiometabolic benefits to individuals of all ages.
- Trial name
- FOHS (NCT02042274)
- Testing
- Fish oil supplement
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
Psychological Distress, Cardiometabolic Syndrome
Shift-and-persist and Cardiometabolic Markers Among Women in Puerto Rico
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a 4-week mindfulness program among young women in Puerto Rico with elevated stress.
- Trial name
- NCT06250738
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based Stress reduction program: Virtual, Home exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome
Cardiac CT's Role in Asymptomatic Patients With Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
This study looked at the role of cardiac CT in improving risk factor control in those with diabetes.
- Trial name
- CTRAD (NCT01564485)
- Testing
- Cardiac CT, Usual medical care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 193 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Metabolic Syndrome
Effect of Aged Garlic Extract on Atherosclerosis
The investigators will be assessing the effect of Aged Garlic Extract on the coronary arteries. The investigators will enroll patients in a double blind study, where half the patients will receive placebo, and have the patients…
- Trial name
- Garlic4 (NCT01534910)
- Testing
- aged garlic extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Metabolic Syndrome
A Patient-Centered Strategy for Improving Diabetes Prevention in Urban American Indians
The goal of the proposed research is to identify effective patient-centered strategies to prevent diabetes in high-risk populations in real world settings.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT02266576
- Testing
- Standard DPP, Enhanced DPP
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Metabolic Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance
Oral Contraceptives in the Metabolic Syndrome
Oral contraceptives (OCs) are the most widely used method of reversible birth control. However, the long-term cardiovascular safety of the widely used low-dose OCs (ethinyl-estradiol < 50 mcg) is still debated.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00205504
- Testing
- Ortho Tri Cyclen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Insulin Resistance, Hypertriglyceridemia
Comparing Tricor, Avandia, or Weight Loss to Lower Cardiovascular Risk Factors in People With High Triglycerides.
Approximately 1/4 of the US population has insulin resistance and the associated risk factors such as elevated lipid levels -triglycerides (type of fat from what we eat and what the liver produces and low HDL cholesterol which is…
- Trial name
- NCT00186537
- Testing
- Rosiglitazone, Fenofibrate, Weight Loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Metabolic Syndrome
Composition & Function of Sarcoplasmic Reticulum in Persons With the Metabolic Syndrome
The investigators previous research has suggested that lipid (fatty) composition in the muscle cells of mice plays a key role in their insulin sensitivity.
- Trial name
- COMP-SR (NCT02122666)
- Testing
- muscle biopsy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Metabolic Syndrome
Comparative Effects of 2 Diets in Veterans With the Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of 2 commonly used diets, a Mediterranean monounsaturated fatty acid enriched (MUFA) or AHA polyunsaturated (PUFA) enriched diet combined with the VA Managing Overweight/Obesity…
- Trial name
- MUFAPUFA (NCT00852475)
- Testing
- MUFA MOVE! (Monounsaturated fatty enriched diet), PUFA MOVE! (Polyunsaturated fatty acid enriched diet)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Obesity
Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Weight Loss Programs in Obese Persons
The purpose of this study is to compare two approaches to a diet and exercise-based weight loss program.
- Trial name
- SHINE (NCT00960414)
- Testing
- SHINE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 194 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Metabolic Syndrome
Implications for Treatment of the Metabolic Syndrome
To characterize features of metabolic syndrome in volunteers. To undertake a randomised trial to determine whether treatment with a statin improves muscle microvascular blood flow.
- Trial name
- NCT00666029
- Testing
- atorvastatin
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Metabolic Syndrome
Dietary Ketosis: Fatty Acids Activate AMPK Energy Circuits Modulating Global Methylation
The study explores whether selective memory complaints (SMC), mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and the comorbidity of Metabolic Syndrome symptomatic of peripheral and cerebral hypo-metabolism with corresponding epigenetic shifts…
- Trial name
- NCT03319173
- Testing
- Dietary intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bristlecone Health, Inc.
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Combined Liraglutide and Metformin Therapy in Women With Previous Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
A diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)has significant implications for the future health of the mother. GDM is often the culmination of years of unrecognized and unmodified diabetes risk factors that lead to overt and…
- Conditions
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Syndrome, Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Trial name
- NCT01234649
- Testing
- Metformin XR plus liraglutide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Woman's
Metabolic Syndrome X, Prediabetic State
Effects of PPAR Ligands on Ectopic Fat Accumulation and Inflammation
The relationship between obesity and insulin resistance is known, however the mechanism(s) associating obesity with insulin resistance is not well understood.
- Trial name
- NCT00470262
- Testing
- Fenofibrate 145mg PO QD, Pioglitazone 45 mg PO QD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Obesity
Vestibular Stimulation to Trigger Adipose Loss (VeSTAL) Clinical Trial
A randomized, double blind sham controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of vestibular nerve stimulation (VeNS), combined with a lifestyle modification program, compared to a sham control and a lifestyle modification…
- Trial name
- VeSTAL (NCT03640286)
- Testing
- VeSTAL
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 241 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neurovalens Ltd.
Healthy, Natriuretic Peptides
Racial Differences in the Natriuretic Peptide Response to Glucose Challenge
The purpose of the study is to discover any racial dissimilarity in the response of Natriuretic peptide (NP) system to acute metabolic influences such as a high carbohydrate challenge
- Conditions
- Healthy, Natriuretic Peptides, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03072602
- Testing
- Study diet, Glucose Challenge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Endothelial Dysfunction, Hypertension
FFA-Induced Hypertension and Endothelial Dysfunction
The study is a prospective open label study to examine the effects of oral and intravenous fat load on blood pressure, endothelial function, sympathetic activity, and oxidative stress in obese healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00589888
- Testing
- Intralipid 20% @ 20cc/hour, Intralipid 20%@ 40cc/hour, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Small Fiber Neuropathy, Fabry Disease
Assessment of Small Fiber Neuropathy in Rare Diseases Using Sudoscan
Sudoscan™ (Impeto Medical, Paris France) uses electrochemical skin conductance as a novel noninvasive method to detect sudomotor dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Small Fiber Neuropathy, Fabry Disease, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Mitochondrial Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02985710
- Testing
- Sudoscan, Skin biopsy, QSART
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Sleep Apnea
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects 5-10% of women in the United States. Its onset is usually at the time of puberty with manifestations of menstrual irregularity, hirsutism, and obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT00203996
- Testing
- continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), depot leuprolide plus estrogen/progestin replacement, pioglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago