Clinical trials: Mitochondrial Function
Mitochondrial Myopathies, Mitochondrial Diseases
Validation of Oxygen Nanosensor in Mitochondrial Myopathy
Past mitochondrial disease treatment studies have been unsuccessful in determining treatment efficacy, and a major factor has been the lack of validated biomarkers in mitochondrial myopathy (MM).
- Trial name
- NCT04086329
- Testing
- Nanosensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Mitochondrial Diseases
Impact of Statin Therapy on Muscle Mitochondrial Function and Aerobic Capacity
The purpose of this study is to test how different doses of a statin, Lipitor, affect muscle health and function, and cardiovascular fitness.
- Trial name
- NCT03351998
- Testing
- Lipitor 20Mg Tablet, Lipitor 80Mg Tablet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Healthy, Obesity
Mitochondrial Function in Circulating Cells and Muscle Tissue
The main goal of this project is to determine whether mitochondrial function in circulating cells is related to that measured in the muscle fibers of the same subjects.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Obesity, Insulin Sensitivity, Women
- Trial name
- MitoWomen (NCT02700698)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion
New Non-invasive Modalities for Assessing Retinal Structure and Function
This study investigates a new technology to assess the structure and function inside the eye. Retinal imaging of subjects with inner and outer retinal defects to detect areas of abnormal structure and function compared to other…
- Conditions
- Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion, Hemianopia, Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
- Trial name
- NCT03475173
- Testing
- LSFG-NAVI
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Randy Kardon
Dietary Nitrate Supplementation
Evaluating the Metabolic Effects of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation
Dietary nitrate is found to enhance muscle fatty acid oxidation/glucose uptake and increase mitochondrial biogenesis, which in turn, aid in the prevention and management of metabolic diseases.
- Trial name
- NIMMI (NCT05579262)
- Testing
- Beetroot juice
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP), Singapore
Intermittent Claudication
The Initial Effect of Training on Mitochondrial Function in Patients With Intermittent Claudication
The hypothesis of this study is that one bout of leg exercise gives acute qualitative changes in mitochondrial function in claudication. Final purpose is to determine the optimal exercise frequency in treatment of claudication.
- Trial name
- NCT01842412
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Healthy Adult Participants, Exercise Training
The Effect of Olive Leaf Extract Supplementation on Training-induced Skeletal Muscle Functional and Molecular Adaptations in Healthy Volunteers
The goal of this study is to investigate the effect of combining olive leaf extract supplementation with endurance training (moderate intensity continuous training or sprint interval training).
- Conditions
- Healthy Adult Participants, Exercise Training, Neuromuscular Adaptations, Nutritional Intervention
- Trial name
- OLE_Training_1 (NCT07729072)
- Testing
- Olive leaf extract
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lausanne
Heart Failure, Type 2 Diabetes
Effects of Dark Chocolate on Exercise Capacity, and Mitochondrial Structure and Function
The major goal of this study is to characterize the ability of dark chocolate enriched in epicatechin (a component of dark chocolate) to improve the structural and functional features of mitochondria in two groups 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01671514
- Testing
- Epicatechin-enriched dark chocolate, Low-epicatechin dark chocolate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
Assessment of Longitudinal Changes in Endothelial Function and Oxidative Stress in Normotensive Patients With ADPKD
The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) present with abnormal endothelial function, increased levels of NOX4 activity and mitochondrial abnormalities…
- Trial name
- NCT03493802
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Brain Aging
Haematococcus Pluvialis Astaxanthin for Brain Aging
We recruit community-dwelling older adults aged 50 and above for a 6-month intervention. Participants are divided into three groups: Placebo Group, Low-Dose Group ( 6 mg/d Haematococcus pluvialis Astaxanthin), High-Dose Group (12…
- Trial name
- NCT07379437
- Testing
- Low-Dose AST, High-Dose AST
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Capital Medical University
Retinitis Pigmentosa, Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
Pupil Dynamics and Color Vision for the Detection of Eye Diseases
The development of new oculometry techniques allows fine and dynamic measurements of pupillary diameter and use in routine clinical practice.
- Conditions
- Retinitis Pigmentosa, Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy, Stargardt Disease
- Trial name
- PupDyn (NCT04909398)
- Testing
- Dynamic pupillometry sessions
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier National d'Ophtalmologie des Quinze-Vingts
Immunometabolism, Mitochondrial Function, Bioenergetics
Independent and Combined Effects of Short-term Sulforaphane Supplementation and Exercise on Immunometabolism in Healthy Adults
The study consist of 3 interventional periods which will be completed by each consenting participant in a randomized, crossover fashion. The interventional periods will be separated by a minimum 1 week washout period.
- Conditions
- Immunometabolism, Mitochondrial Function, Bioenergetics, Inflammation
- Trial name
- EXSFN (NCT07668596)
- Testing
- Sulforaphane-rich Broccoli Sprout Extract, High Intensity Interval Treadmill Running
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Effects of Exercise Training Intensity on Fitness and Insulin Sensitivity in African Americans
African Americans are at a substantially greater type 2 diabetes risk compared to Caucasians; however, very little data are available on the effects of exercise training on type 2 diabetes risk factors in at risk African…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Sedentary Lifestyle
- Trial name
- HI-PACE (NCT02892331)
- Testing
- Moderate intensity exercise training (MOD-INT), High Intensity exercise training (HI-INT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Healthy
Effects of an Antioxidant Supplement on Blood Vessel Health
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and the non-Hispanic Black (NHB) population is disproportionately affected.
- Trial name
- NCT06424756
- Testing
- MitoQ, MitoTempo, Tempol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Georgia
Type 2 Diabetes
Influence of Physical Training on Mitochondrial Function in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
Physical activity as treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Treatment of T2D is often done by medication, changing the diet and increased physical activity.
- Trial name
- NCT00365495
- Testing
- Physical training (aerobic training)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Odense University Hospital
Cachexia, Neoplasms
Cancer-associated Muscle Mass - Molecular Factors and Exercise Mechanisms
Muscle mass loss is a common adverse effect of cancer. Muscle mass loss occurs with or without reduction in body weight. Cancer cachexia (CC) is the involuntary loss of body weight of >5% within 6 months and it occurs in 50-80%…
- Conditions
- Cachexia, Neoplasms, Exercise, Metabolism
- Trial name
- PANACEA (NCT05307367)
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Type 2 Diabetes
Exercise Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to collect data to help researchers identify factors that prevent certain individuals from receiving the beneficial effects of exercise.
- Trial name
- RESIST (NCT01911104)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth Translational Research Institute
Healthy Athletes
Impact of Fish Oil Monoglycerides on the Modulation of Mitochondrial Functions and Lactate Threshold
he objective of this study is to compare the effects two different formulations of fish oil monoglycerides on the mitochondrial functions and on the lactate threshold of athletes during a high intensity exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT03915535
- Testing
- Eicosapentaenoic acid + Docosahexaenoic acid, Eicosapentaenoic acid
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Samuel Fortin
Mitochondrial Function
Functional Mitochondrial Analysis PBMCs
The primary goal of this prospective, exploratory, longitudinal, single-centre, cohort study is to assess the stability of the mitochondrial flux in PBMCs over long-term cryopreservation.
- Trial name
- FMAP (NCT06498791)
- Testing
- Venipuncture, Questionnaire
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VASCage GmbH
Menopause Related Conditions, Exercise Training
Effects of Estrogen on Muscle Gain During 12-weeks of Exercise in Post-menopausal Women
As females age and transition through menopause, the decline in oestrogen level profoundly affects skeletal muscle mass and function.
- Trial name
- HER-MUSCLE (NCT07617454)
- Testing
- Estrogel, Physical exercise
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mette Hansen