Clinical trials: Mitochondrial Metabolism
Cerebellar Ataxia
Efficacy of Riluzole in Hereditary Cerebellar Ataxia
The hereditary cerebellar ataxias include diverse neurodegenerative disorders. Hereditary ataxias can be divided into autosomal dominant ataxias (ADCAs), autosomal recessive ataxias (ARCAs), X-linked, and mitochondrial ataxias on…
- Trial name
- NCT01104649
- Testing
- riluzole
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- S. Andrea Hospital
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, HIV Infections
A Treatment Protocol for the Use of Intravenous Ganciclovir in AIDS Patients With Immediately Sight-Threatening CMV Retinitis
To determine the safety and effectiveness of intravenous ganciclovir (also known as DHPG) in the treatment of sight-threatening cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in patients with AIDS.
- Trial name
- NCT00000698
- Testing
- Ganciclovir
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, HIV Infections
A Pilot Study to Obtain Preliminary Information Regarding the Efficacy and Safety of the Combination of Immune Globulin and Ganciclovir as Compared to Ganciclovir Alone in the Treatment of Sight-Threatening CMV Retinitis in Patients With AIDS
To evaluate whether immune globulin and ganciclovir (DHPG) results in faster initial response as compared to DHPG alone. To evaluate whether immune globulin and DHPG gives longer duration of remission than DHPG alone (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT00001999
- Testing
- Globulin, Immune, Ganciclovir
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- American National Red Cross
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, HIV Infections
A Study of the Safety and Tolerance of Long-Term Therapy With Intravenous Cytovene (Ganciclovir Sodium) for Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Persons With AIDS
To evaluate the safety and tolerance of long-term ganciclovir (DHPG) therapy for newly diagnosed macular threatening Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in AIDS patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00002034
- Testing
- Zidovudine, Ganciclovir
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Hoffmann-La Roche
Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Molecular Regulation of Muscle Glucose Metabolism
This protocol is being conducted to determine the mechanisms responsible for insulin resistance, obesity and type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT01581736
- Testing
- U100 Humulin, Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Friedreich's Ataxia
A Study to Learn More About Friedrich's Ataxia in People Living in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Region of the World
In this study, researchers will learn more about a disease called Friedrich's Ataxia, also known as FA. This is known as an "observational" study, which collects health information about study participants without changing their…
- Trial name
- NCT07887828
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Biogen
Friedreich Ataxia
An Objective Double-blind Evaluation of Bupropion and Citalopram in an Individual With Friedreich Ataxia
The purpose of this study is to document the clinical effects of bupropion and citalopram in a single subject with Friedreich Ataxia.
- Trial name
- NCT01716221
- Testing
- bupropion & Citalopram
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Insulin Resistance
Mechanisms of Insulin Resistance and Exercise in South Asians
This study determines the effect of aerobic and resistance exercise training on whole-body and skeletal muscle insulin sensitivity in south Asians and evaluate the mechanisms which contribute to improvements in insulin…
- Trial name
- NCT04007926
- Testing
- Aerobic exercise programme, Resistance exercise programme
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow
Alteration of Mitochondrial Membrane, Type2 Diabetes
Mitochondrial Effects of C18:0 Supplementation in Humans
The purpose of this crossover study is to determine whether nutritional supplementation of C18:0 in humans has mitochondrial effects as shown in Drosophila and human cell culture.
- Conditions
- Alteration of Mitochondrial Membrane, Type2 Diabetes, Fatty Acid Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT02957838
- Testing
- C18:0, mock
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Heidelberg
Cytomegalovirus Retinitis, HIV Infections
A Phase I Study of the Safety of Proleukin (Aldesleukin) in Combination With Ganciclovir and Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV Seropositive Patients With Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Retinitis
To determine the MTD and dose-limiting toxicities of a regimen of therapeutic ganciclovir, antiretroviral therapy, and recombinant interleukin-2 (aldesleukin; Proleukin) as an immune adjuvant in HIV-seropositive patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00002321
- Testing
- Aldesleukin
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Chiron Corporation
Friedreich Ataxia
Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Nicotinamide in Patients With Friedreich Ataxia
Friedreich ataxia is the most frequent early-onset autosomal recessive hereditary ataxia. It is caused by a pathological expansion of a GAA repeat in the first intron of the frataxin gene (FXN) and results in decreased levels of…
- Trial name
- NICOFA (NCT03761511)
- Testing
- Nicotinamide
- Where
- 7 sites in Austria, France and 4 more
- Sponsor
- RWTH Aachen University
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
Critical Illness
Mitochondrial Assessment in Critical Ill Patients in Intensive Care
Critically ill patients often require admission to the intensive care unit (ICU). When patients develop organ failures and end up on a ventilator, there are changes in the body's cell function that can increase the risk of poor…
- Trial name
- MitoICU (NCT07018843)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
Friedreich Ataxia
Characterization of the Interruptions of the GAA Expansion and Study of Their Influence on the Severity of Friedreich's Ataxia
Friedreich's ataxia (FA) is the most frequent recessive genetic ataxia with an estimated prevalence of 1/50 000. The first symptoms appear around the age of 10 years with a progressive course and the need for an armchair 10- 15…
- Trial name
- INTREP-AF (NCT04346238)
- Testing
- Reuse of existing data from patients' medical records
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Montpellier
Chronic Kidney Diseases, Metabolic Acidosis
Sodium Bicarbonate and Mitochondrial Energetics in Persons With CKD
Skeletal muscle metabolic health is critical for mobility and an underrecognized target of metabolic acidosis in chronic kidney disease.
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Diseases, Metabolic Acidosis, Fatigue, Physical Endurance
- Trial name
- Senergy-CKD (NCT04984226)
- Testing
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Friedreich Ataxia
A Study of Vatiquinone for the Treatment of Participants With Friedreich Ataxia
The primary objective of the study is to assess the pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety of vatiquinone administered in participants with Friedreich ataxia (FA) younger than 7 years.
- Trial name
- NCT05485987
- Testing
- Vatiquinone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- PTC Therapeutics
Friedreich's Ataxia
A Study of Efficacy, Safety and Tolerability of Idebenone in the Treatment of Friedreich's Ataxia (FRDA) Patients
The purpose of this trial is to study the efficacy, safety and tolerability of idebenone in 12 months of treatment in children and adults with Friedreich's Ataxia.
- Trial name
- MICONOS (NCT00905268)
- Testing
- idebenone
- Where
- 13 sites in Austria, Belgium and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 232 people
- Sponsor
- Santhera Pharmaceuticals
Infertility, Female, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Obesity, Insulin Resistance Infertility (POMODORI) Cohort
Enrolling of 150 female patients of fertile age diagnosed with PCOS, insulin resistance, infertility, or mitochondrial disease, and the same number of age- and sex-matched controls are planned.
- Conditions
- Infertility, Female, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Insulin Resistance, Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
- Trial name
- POMODORI (NCT06167135)
- Where
- Hungary
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Semmelweis University
Aging, Insulin Sensitivity
Antecedent Metabolic Health and Metformin Aging Study
Aging is the number one risk factor for the majority of chronic diseases. There are no pharmaceutical treatments to slow aging and prolong healthspan.
- Conditions
- Aging, Insulin Sensitivity, Chronic Disease, Mitochondria
- Trial name
- ANTHEM (NCT04264897)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Friedreich's Ataxia
Pilot Study of Varenicline (Chantix®) in the Treatment of Friedreich's Ataxia
The purpose of this study is to determine if varenicline is effective in treating symptoms of Friedreich's ataxia.
- Trial name
- NCT00803868
- Testing
- varenicline
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida