Clinical trials: Metabolic Syndrome x
Obesity, Hypertension
The Effects of Metformin on Blood Vessel Structure and Function
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the drug Metformin has beneficial effects on the blood vessels of individuals with the Metabolic Syndrome (MeS).
- Conditions
- Obesity, Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT00105066
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Schizophrenia and Disorders With Psychotic Features
One-Year Trial Of Oral Ziprasidone In Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of ziprasidone on the distribution of metabolic syndrome risk factors in a population of patients presenting with glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia and/or elevated waist…
- Trial name
- NCT00748566
- Testing
- Ziprasidone HCL (oral)
- Where
- 32 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 172 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Mucopolysaccharidosis II
Iduronate-2-sulfatase Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the administration of iduronate-2-sulfatase enzyme in a weekly or every other week therapy frequency is safe and efficacious in patients with MPS II.
- Trial name
- NCT00069641
- Testing
- Iduronate-2-sulfatase enzyme replacement therapy
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Brazil and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Metabolic Syndrome
Mechanisms of Ramipril Reduction in the Onset of Type 2 Diabetes
The study will be focused on determining the integrated in-vivo mechanisms responsible for Ramipril's effects on delaying type 2 diabetes and restoring normal (blood sugar levels) glycemia in patients with impaired glucose…
- Trial name
- NCT00574834
- Testing
- Ramipril, HCTZ-hydrochlorothiazide, Ramipril+HCTZ
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Endothelial Dysfunction, Metabolic Syndrome
Infusion of Umbilical Cord Versus Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells to Evaluate Cytokine Suppression.
This study is to compare the safety and efficacy of UCMSCs and BMMSCs administered intravenously in patients to evaluate cytokine suppression in patients with chronic inflammation.
- Conditions
- Endothelial Dysfunction, Metabolic Syndrome, Chronic Inflammation
- Trial name
- CERES (NCT03059355)
- Testing
- UCMSCs, BMMSCs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Joshua M Hare
Hyperlipoproteinemia, Metabolic Syndrome
Effect of Niacin/Laropiprant on Postprandial Lipoprotein Metabolism in Patients With Dyslipoproteinemia
The study is designed to evaluate the effect of Niacin/Laropiprant on postprandial lipoprotein metabolism, postprandial glucose metabolism, postprandial monocyte function, and postprandial biomarkers of endothelial dysfunction…
- Trial name
- NCT01239992
- Testing
- Niacin/ Laropiprant
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich
HIV Lipodystrophy
Combination of Insulin Sensitizer and Leptin as Treatment for the HAART -Induced Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients with HIV lipodystrophy (fat wasting) benefit from taking the combination of two drugs, one insulin sensitizer (either metformin or pioglitazone, both diabetes drugs) and…
- Trial name
- NCT00362440
- Testing
- Leptin, Pioglitazone or metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Syndrome X
Effect of Statins on Oxidative Stress and Endothelial Progenitor Cells
Thirty-six subjects with hyperlipidemia and metabolic syndrome and/or diabetes were randomized in a double-blind manner to either pravastatin 80 mg or atorvastatin 10 mg daily.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Syndrome X, Hypercholesterolemia
- Trial name
- STOPCAP (NCT00166036)
- Testing
- Atorvastatin, Pravastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Metabolic Syndrome
The Impact of Free Fatty Acid Reduction on Vascular Function in the Metabolic Syndrome
This study will test the hypothesis that reducing the release of free fatty acids (FFA) from fat cells will restore insulin-mediated, endothelium-dependent vasodilation in people with the metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00759291
- Testing
- acipimox
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital