Clinical trials: Monocyte Function
Impaired Glucose Tolerance
Effect of Saxagliptin Treatment on Myocardial Fat Content, and Monocyte Inflammation
The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of saxagliptin, an anti-diabetes medication, on hepatic and myocardial fat content and monocyte inflammation in patients with Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT).
- Trial name
- NCT01548651
- Testing
- Saxagliptin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
COPD, Emphysema
Leukocyte Function in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
The aim of this study is to investigate the mechanisms whereby leukocytes are recruited to the lung in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cause tissue destruction.
- Conditions
- COPD, Emphysema, Chronic Bronchitis
- Trial name
- NCT00147082
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
End-Stage Renal Disease
Role of Extrarenal 1-Alpha-Hydroxylase in Patients With End Stage Renal Disease
The goal of this study is to evaluate the role of nutritional Vitamin D deficiency as a potential contributor to the morbidity witnessed in patients with end-stage renal disease
- Trial name
- NCT00677534
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), End-stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Impact of Vitamin D Therapies on Chronic Kidney Disease
This investigation will consist of a prospective study utilizing two separate populations of patients with 25(OH)D deficiency, one population with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and one with normal renal function.
- Trial name
- NCT01222234
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol - CKD, Calcitriol - CKD, Cholecalciferol - non-CKD
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center