Clinical trials: Metabolism
Obesity
Taurine Supplementation and Exercise on Irisin Levels in Obesity
Irisin is a myocin secreted by skeletal muscle in stimulus to physical exercise and has been described as a possible therapeutic tool in the fight against obesity by triggering a cascade of signaling that triggers the expression…
- Trial name
- NCT04646512
- Testing
- Physical training with Deep Water Running
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Cognitive Impairment
The Effect of Exercise on Cognition in Older Adults At-risk for Diabetes: A Feasibility Pilot Study
Older adults with type 2 diabetes experience cognitive decline and are at higher risk for developing dementia. Consequently, older adults at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes (based on body mass, glucose levels) are at higher…
- Trial name
- NCT03254381
- Testing
- Resistance Training, Balance and Tone Training
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Type 2 Diabetes
Progression and Etiology of Cortical Porosity in Diabetic Bone Disease
Type 2 diabetes is associated with increased cortical bone porosity and increased fracture risk. The goal of this proposed study is to understand the longitudinal evolution of cortical bone porosity and to investigate the…
- Trial name
- PREPT2D (NCT04208230)
- Testing
- XtremeCT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Obesity and Overweight
Thread Embedding Acupuncture Therapy for Weight Loss
Obesity is the most prevalent chronic disease worldwide, affecting approximately 800 million adults. Excess adiposity and its numerous complications, including cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, impose a considerable…
- Trial name
- iSho (NCT06653530)
- Testing
- Thread embedding acupuncture
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension
The GoodNEWS Lifestyle Enhancement Program
This study will train Lay Health Promoters (LHPs) from African-American churches to administer healthy living lessons and activities to their congregations in order to improve overall health and address cardiovascular disease.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, Diabetes, Obesity
- Trial name
- GoodNEWS (NCT00669630)
- Testing
- Lay Health Promoter (LHP) with maintenance
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 392 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG)
Safety and Efficacy Following Repeat-Dose of Evinacumab (Anti-ANGPTL3) in Patients With Severe Hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) at Risk for Acute Pancreatitis
The primary objective is to determine the change in Triglyceride (TG) levels following 12 weeks of repeated Intravenous (IV) doses of evinacumab.
- Trial name
- NCT03452228
- Testing
- evinacumab
- Where
- 17 sites in United States, Canada and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Type 2 Diabetes, Pregnancy
National Trial of CGM in Pregnant Women With Type 2 Diabetes
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the use of glucose sensors in pregnant women with type 2 diabetes to improve insulin regulation, pregnancy and birth outcomes, and enhance quality of life and satisfaction with…
- Trial name
- NCT06903728
- Testing
- continous glucose monitoring
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Motor Neurone Disease, Hypoxemia and/or Hypercapnia
The Relationship Between Arterial Stiffness and Respiratory Failure in Motor Neurone Disease
Patients with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) admitted to Lane Fox Unit /Royal Brompton Hospital and/or reviewed in Lane Fox Unit /Royal Brompton Hospital clinics and/or outreach review will be approached for participation in the…
- Trial name
- NCT03444428
- Testing
- Non Invasive Ventilation, Without Non Invasive Ventilation
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Hyperlipidemias
Trial of Antroquinonol in Patients With Hypercholesterolemia and Hyperlipidemia
Identified the efficacy of Antroquinonol (Hocena 50mg) in triglyceride, lipid-lowering and fatty liver.
- Trial name
- NCT02719028
- Testing
- Antroquinonol
- Where
- 6 sites in Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Golden Biotechnology Corporation
Type II Diabetes Mellitus
A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Food Effect of CKD-378
A clinical trial to evaluate the food effect of CKD-378
- Trial name
- NCT06386328
- Testing
- CKD-378, QD, PO
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical
Obesity
Body Heat Content and Dissipation in Obese and Normal Weight Adults
This study will investigate how different parts of the body lose body heat and will measure the heat released by specific areas such as the limbs and abdomen.
- Trial name
- NCT00266500
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin Resistance
Efficacy of Mifepristone in Males With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial examining the efficacy and safety of mifepristone 600 mg daily in male subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus, not associated with Cushing's syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT03052400
- Testing
- Mifepristone 600 mg daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Charles Drew University of Medicine and Science
Metabolic Syndrome, Hypogonadism
Symptoms and Clinical Signs of Hypogonadism in Testicular Cancer Survivors
The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of signs and symptoms of hypogonadism in three groups of testicular cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Hypogonadism, Cardio-vascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02240966
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Type 2 Diabetes
Dynamic Responsiveness of Insulin Secretory Parameters To Sitagliptin and Glimeperide Administration in Type 2 DM
A multi-year clinical study to improve tools for measuring the function of insulin-producing beta cells in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Trial name
- NCT02443922
- Testing
- Glimepiride, Sitagliptin, Metformin
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation for the National Institutes of Health
Vitamin D Deficiency
Effects of Vitamin D Supplementation During Pregnancy on Clinical Outcomes and Immune Function
Researchers at the USDA Western Human Nutrition Research Center and clinicians at UC Davis Medical Center are currently conducting a study on the effects of vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy on maternal health and immune…
- Trial name
- NCT01417351
- Testing
- 400 IU vitamin D3, 2,000 IU Vitamin D3
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- USDA, Western Human Nutrition Research Center
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Boosting Emotional Well-being and Happiness in Outpatients Living With Diabetes
The focus of this study is to test the efficacy of an 8-week, remotely delivered, positive-psychology-motivational interviewing (PP-MI) intervention, with additional twice weekly text messages for a total of 16 weeks (with…
- Trial name
- BEHOLD (NCT05420051)
- Testing
- Positive Psychology + Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Interviewing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 280 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Malnutrition; Diabetes, Malnutrition; Protein
Impact of Pea, Lentil and Oat Flour Particle Size on Glycemic Response in Healthy Adults
The study looks at the comparative effects of food products made with pea, lentil, and oat flour of various particle sizes on postprandial glycemic response, appetite and food intake, and amino acid release in healthy adults.
- Conditions
- Malnutrition; Diabetes, Malnutrition; Protein, Obesity
- Trial name
- PLO (NCT05291351)
- Testing
- Crackers made with whole, coarse, or fine pea and/or wheat flour, Crackers made with whole, coarse, or fine lentil and/or wheat flour, Porridge made with oat flour
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes
Adiponectin and Ethnic Differences in Insulin Resistance
The purpose of this protocol is to measure and compare levels of the circulating protein adiponectin and adiponectin's association with insulin sensitivity in Mexican Americans and non-Latino white subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT01831102
- Testing
- none- observational study
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Estimating and Reducing the Cardiovascular Risk of Patients With Schizophrenia Drugs From Lipid Measures and Ischemic Electrocardiographic Changes
The primary goal of this study is to examine the triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein (TG/HDL) ratio and the ischemic EKG changes in patients with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00288353
- Testing
- aripiprazole (Abilify), ziprasidone (Geodon)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Atrial Fibrillation, Obesity
A Behavioural Weight Loss Intervention Delivered in Cardiac Rehabilitation for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Obesity
One-in-four Canadians will be diagnosed with an abnormal heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation (AF) in their lifetime. This is expected to double by 2050, owing to an aging population and increased age- and health…
- Trial name
- BeWEL IN CR-AF (NCT05600829)
- Testing
- BWLT+CR, CR-Only
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary