Clinical trials: Metabolic and Nutritional Disorders
Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease
The Effect of Oral Alpha-Cyclodextrin on Fecal Fat Excretion
Saturated fat leading to elevated low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is considered a cardiovascular risk factor. The properties associated with α- cyclodextrin, allow it to selectively reduce saturated fat and calories…
- Trial name
- FAT ABSORBER (NCT01910558)
- Testing
- Alpha-cyclodextrin and digestible starch, Alpha-cyclodextrin, Digestible starch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Hypercholesterolemia
LDL-Cholesterol Lowering Effect of KB2115 as Add on to Ezetimibe
Eprotirome (KB2115) is a liver selective thyroid hormone that can induce hyperthyroidism in the liver, while an euthyroid state is preserved in the extrahepatic tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT00677248
- Testing
- Eprotirome and ezetimibe
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Karo Bio AB
Asthma
Effect of Inhaled Steroids on Glucose Regulation in Asthma Patients
Inhaled steroid has been the cornerstone in the treatment of asthma, which carries a huge patient population worldwide including Hong Kong. In general, the safety of long-term use of inhaled steroid has been well documented.
- Trial name
- NCT00959348
- Where
- 4 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 1,394 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Hong Kong
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes and Social Issues: Evaluation of a Diabetes Education Module
This study is a multi-center, randomized prospective trial with a 6-month follow up. A newly developed treatment and education module will be tested compared to a waiting-list control group.
- Trial name
- PRIMO_Social (NCT02076555)
- Testing
- Education - Diabetes and Social Issues
- Where
- 4 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 256 people
- Sponsor
- Forschungsinstitut der Diabetes Akademie Mergentheim
Obesity, Bariatric Surgery
Protein Need and Interest of " Quick Proteins " to the Obese Subject Operated by Bariatric Surgery (BIBOP)
The main objective of the study is to evaluate the protein requirement associated with postoperative weight loss caused by by-pass (shunt which leads to a certain degree of malabsorption) or sleeve gastrectomy (more technically…
- Trial name
- BIBOP (NCT01249326)
- Testing
- bariatric surgery
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand
Diabetes
Comparison Evaluation of Blood Glucose Meter Systems
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of one investigational Bayer Blood Glucose meter (with investigational Bayer test strips) and four Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems from other companies.
- Trial name
- NCT01548885
- Testing
- CONTOUR® NEXT EZ BGMS, FreeStyle Freedom Lite® BGMS, ACCU-CHEK® Aviva BGMS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ascensia Diabetes Care
Hyperphosphatemia, Kidney Disease
Chewed vs. Crushed Lanthanum Carbonate in Hemodialysis Patients
Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) commonly develop hyperphosphatemia due to the loss of excretory function of the kidney.
- Trial name
- NCT00660530
- Testing
- Lanthanum Carbonate Chewable Product, Lanthanum carbonate crushed powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Overweight, Obesity
Liquid Meal Replacements in Conjunction With Lifestyle Intervention in Overweight Adolescents
In this 3-month pilot study, we will introduce to 40 adolescents "at risk for overweight" (i.e., a BMI/age >85th percentile) a structured meal plan consisting of meal replacements, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein…
- Trial name
- NCT00207519
- Testing
- weekly behavioral modification group, liquid meal replacements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Hypercholesterolemia
Vascular and Metabolic Effects of Rosuvastatin
The investigators hypothesize that rosuvastatin does-dependently worsens insulin sensitivity.
- Trial name
- NCT01660919
- Testing
- rosuvastatin
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Gachon University Gil Medical Center
DNA Virus Infection, Herpesviridae Infections
Prophylaxis With Ganciclovir Improves Graft Survival in Renal Allograft Recipients
Study Phase: IV Study Type: Open-label, multicenter, randomised clinical trial with two arms stratified for an intensified immunosuppressive regimen in patients at high risk for acute rejection.
- Conditions
- DNA Virus Infection, Herpesviridae Infections, Cytomegalovirus Infection
- Trial name
- NCT00373165
- Testing
- Ganciclovir
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Lower Saxony Center for Nephrology
Iron-deficiency Anemia, Iron-deficiency
Bloodsafe Ghana- Iron and Nutritional Counseling Strategy Pilot Study
This pilot study has 2 components: 1) a cross-sectional assessment designed to estimate the prevalence of anaemia leading to donor deferral, the prevalence of iron deficiency (ID) and iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) among…
- Trial name
- BLIS (NCT04949165)
- Testing
- Iron Supplementation
- Where
- Ghana
- Volunteers
- 223 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Obesity
A Safety and Efficacy Study of VI-0521 to Evaluate the Long Term Treatment of Obesity in Adults With Obesity-Related Co-Morbid Conditions. An Extension Study of Protocol OB-303 (NCT00553787)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of VI-0521 compared to placebo for the treatment of overweight and obesity in adults who have completed study OB-303 (NCT00553787) at selected study…
- Trial name
- NCT00796367
- Testing
- VI-0521
- Volunteers
- 676 people
- Sponsor
- VIVUS LLC
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Patient Empowerment Through Predictive Personalised Decision Support (PEPPER)
Patient Empowerment through Predictive PERsonalised decision support (PEPPER) is an European Union (EU) funded research project to develop a personalised clinical decision support system for Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM)…
- Trial name
- PEPPER (NCT03186300)
- Testing
- PEPPER system
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta
Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Circuit Training and Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes in Youth
The overall goal of this project is to examine the physiological and metabolic effects of a 16-week circuit-training (strength training + aerobic activities) program, with and without a behavioral component utilizing motivational…
- Trial name
- NCT00693511
- Testing
- Circuit Training, Circuit training + motivational interviewing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Adiposity
Safety and Efficacy of Deoxycholic Acid Injection for Reduction of Upper Inner Thigh Fat
This is a phase I, open-label clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of deoxycholic acid injection for reduction of upper inner thigh fat.
- Trial name
- NCT04054011
- Testing
- Deoxycholic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Osteoporosis
Study of MK-217A/Alendronate Sodium 70-mg/Vitamin D3 5600 IU Combination Tablet (MK-0217A-329)
This study will assess the effect of 26 weeks of once-weekly treatment with MK-217A/Alendronate Sodium 70-mg/Vitamin D3 5600 IU Combination Tablet (Fosamax Plus 70/5600) on serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D].
- Trial name
- NCT01437111
- Testing
- MK-217A/Alendronate Sodium 70-mg/Vitamin D3 5600 IU Combination Tablet
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
The Effect of a Large-volume Paracentesis on Fatigue, Sleep, and Quality of Life in Cirrhosis
Ascites is the accumulation of fluid within the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen. It is a frequent complication of cirrhosis that is associated with significant morbidity and poor quality of life.
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Ascites, Fatigue
- Trial name
- NCT01777971
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Postural Balance
Evaluation of the Association Between Osteoporosis and Postural Balance in Postmenopausal Women
The incidence of osteoporosis has been increasing, as have fractures resulting from falls.
- Trial name
- NCT02771834
- Testing
- Biomechanical analysis, Kiphosis analysis, Vitamin D level
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Dementia, Frontotemporal
A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of VES001 in Healthy Participants
This is a Phase 1, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and pharmacodynamics (PD) of single and multiple doses of VES001 in a two part followed by a…
- Trial name
- SORT-IN-1 (NCT06226064)
- Testing
- VES001
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vesper Biotechnologies ApS
Diabetes
The Effect of Renin Inhibition on Nerve Function in Diabetes
This study will assess the effect of direct renin inhibition on nerve function in persons with diabetes using a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial involving two treatment arms (i.e., [1] 30 participants enrolled…
- Trial name
- NCT00935064
- Testing
- Aliskiren
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
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