Clinical trials: Nicotinamide
Primary Hypercholesterolemia, Mixed Dyslipidemia
Efficacy and Safety of Extended-Release Niacin/ Laropiprant/Simvastatin Tablets in Participants With Hypercholesterolemia or Mixed Dyslipidemia (MK-0524B-143)
This study is being done to find out if tablets containing extended release (ER) niacin, laropiprant, and simvastatin (ERN/LRPT/SIM) are as effective as tablets containing ER niacin and laropiprant taken with simvastatin tablets…
- Trial name
- NCT01335997
- Testing
- ER niacin/laropiprant (ERN/LRPT), ER niacin/laropiprant/simvastatin (ERN/LRPT/SIM), Simvastatin (SIM)
- Volunteers
- 1,139 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Metabolic Syndrome
Pioglitazone vs Placebo in Combination With Niacin Extended Release on Low HDL
We will test our primary hypothesis that combining niacin extended release (niacin-ER), at a daily dosage of up to 2.0 g with pioglitazone, at a daily dosage of 45 mg will result in a 12% greater increase in HDL-C when compared…
- Trial name
- NCT00300365
- Testing
- Pioglitazone, Niacin ER, Aspirin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Central Retinal Vein Occlusion, Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
Retrospective Study of the Effectiveness and Safety of Niacin and Steroid Eye Drops for Retinal Vein Occlusions
The aim of this study is to develop a less risky, yet effective and more sustainable treatment for retinal vein occlusions than the current commonly used approach of repeated intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog)…
- Trial name
- NCT00500045
- Testing
- nicotinic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Palo Alto Medical Foundation
HIV Infections, Dyslipidemia
Study of Niacin on Endothelial Function in HIV-infected Subjects With Low High Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels
This study is a pilot study examining the effect of extended-release niacin (Niaspan ®) on flow-mediated vasodilation (FMD) of the brachial artery, among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 infected individuals with low high…
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Dyslipidemia, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT00986986
- Testing
- extended release niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hawaii
Primary Hypercholesterolemia, Mixed Dyslipidemia
Efficacy and Safety of Extended Release (ER) Niacin/Laropiprant When Added to Ongoing Lipid-Modifying Therapy in Patients With High Cholesterol or Abnormal Lipid Levels (MK-0524A-133)
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in participants with primary hypercholesterolemia or mixed dyslipidemia, and elevated low density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C) to assess the efficacy…
- Trial name
- NCT01274559
- Testing
- Extended-release niacin/laropiprant (ERN/LRPT)
- Volunteers
- 1,173 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Cardiovascular Diseases
A Study of AMR101 to Evaluate Its Ability to Reduce Cardiovascular Events in High-Risk Patients With Hypertriglyceridemia and on Statin
AMR101 (icosapent ethyl [ethyl-EPA]) is a highly purified ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) developed by Amarin Pharma Inc.
- Trial name
- REDUCE-IT (NCT01492361)
- Testing
- AMR101, Statin therapy
- Where
- 410 sites in United States, Australia and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 8,179 people
- Sponsor
- Amarin Pharma Inc.
Hypercholesterolemia, Flushing
Alternative Options to Minimize Niacin-Induced Flushing
Niacin (Vitamin B3) is known to effectively and safely treat hypercholesterolemia. However, use of niacin is limited due to incidents of flushing which limits its acceptability.
- Trial name
- NCT00895193
- Testing
- Apple pectin, Aspirin 325 mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Patrick Moriarty, MD, FACP, FACC
Obesity, Short Stature
Free Fatty Acids, Body Weight, and Growth Hormones Secretion in Children
Background: Overweight and obese children and adults often have lower levels of growth hormone in the blood. Regulation of growth hormone may be tied to weight and free fatty acids in the blood.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Short Stature, Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01237041
- Testing
- Niacin First, Dose-Establishing Study 1 Niacin 250mg, Dose-Establishing Study 1 Niacin 500mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Hyperlipidemia
Biosynthesis of PGD2 in Vivo
The investigator would like to see if aspirin could block niacin-induced flushing by analyzing blood and urine after taking aspirin. Phase I: Subjects were assigned to either placebo or aspirin groups.
- Trial name
- NCT01275300
- Testing
- Aspirin, Niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Cognition Disorders in Old Age, Mild Cognitive Impairment
Crossover Trial for Nicotinamide Riboside in Subjective Cognitive Decline and Mild Cognitive Impairment
In this research study we want to learn more about whether taking Niagen, a daily supplement containing a form of Vitamin B3, will improve cognitive function, mood, and daily activity in people with Subjective Cognitive Decline…
- Conditions
- Cognition Disorders in Old Age, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Decline
- Trial name
- NCT04078178
- Testing
- Niagen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Steven E Arnold, MD
Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Breast Cancer Metastatic
NR in Chemo-induced Peripheral Neuropathy
The purpose of this single-arm phase II trial is to determine whether nicotinamide riboside (NIAGEN®) prevents the progression of peripheral sensory neuropathy in patients receiving infusions of paclitaxel or nab-paclitaxel for…
- Conditions
- Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy, Breast Cancer Metastatic, Platinum-resistant Recurrent Ovarian Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer Stage IV
- Trial name
- NCT03642990
- Testing
- Nicotinamide Riboside
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Donna Hammond, PhD
Healthy Volunteers
The Genetics of Evoked Responses to Niacin and Endotoxemia: The GENE Study
The purpose of this study is to determine genetic factors that affect responses to niacin therapy and endotoxemia in healthy volunteers.
- Trial name
- GENE (NCT00953667)
- Testing
- Immediate Release Niacin, Extended Release Niacin, Endotoxin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Hypertriglyceridemia
Effect of AMR101 (Ethyl Icosapentate) on Triglyceride (Tg) Levels in Patients on Statins With High Tg Levels (≥ 200 and < 500 mg/dL)
The primary objective is to determine the efficacy of AMR101 (ethyl icosapentate) compared to placebo in lowering high fasting triglyceride levels in patients with high risk for cardiovascular disease and fasting triglyceride…
- Trial name
- ANCHOR (NCT01047501)
- Testing
- AMR101 (ethyl icosapentate) - 4 g/day, AMR101 (ethyl icosapentate) - 2 g/day
- Where
- 80 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 702 people
- Sponsor
- Amarin Pharma Inc.
Parkinson's Disease
Low Dose Niacin (Vitamin B3) for Parkinson's Disease
(1) To examine the blood, urine and spinal fluid of persons with Parkinson's to look for evidence of inflammation and; (2) whether 18 months of vitamin B3(niacin or niacinamide) supplementation may reduce the inflammation and/or…
- Trial name
- NAPS (NCT03808961)
- Testing
- Niacin, Niacinamide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hypercholesterolemia
To Evaluate Ezetimibe/Simvastatin and Niacin (Extended Release Tablet) in Patients With Type IIa or Type IIb Hyperlipidemia (0653A-091)(COMPLETED)
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of ezetimibe/simvastatin and niacin in patients with high cholesterol.
- Trial name
- NCT00271817
- Testing
- Comparator: ezetimibe/simvastatin + niacin (ER), Comparator: niacin (ER) tablet, Comparator: ezetimibe (+) simvastatin
- Volunteers
- 1,220 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Dyslipidemia
MK0524A Bioequivalence Study (0524A-059)
This study will evaluate the definitive bioequivalence of tablets of MK0524A (1000 mg Extended Release (ER) Niacin/ 20 mg laropiprant) from two sources.
- Trial name
- NCT00944645
- Testing
- niacin (+) laropiprant (Source 1), Comparator: niacin (+) laropiprant (Source 2)
- Volunteers
- 188 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Chronic Kidney Disease, Sarcopenia
Trial of Nicotinamide Riboside and Co-enzyme Q10 in Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic kidney disease is associated with the loss of skeletal muscle mass and function. This process detrimentally impacts mobility, functional independence, and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Sarcopenia, Frailty
- Trial name
- CoNR (NCT03579693)
- Testing
- CoQ10, Nicotinamide riboside
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Peripheral Artery Disease
Nicotinamide Riboside With and Without Resveratrol to Improve Functioning in Peripheral Artery Disease
NICE is a randomized clinical trial that will examine the effects of nicotinamide riboside (NR) both with and without resveratrol to test whether, among people with PAD, NR significantly improves walking performance more than…
- Trial name
- NICE (NCT03743636)
- Testing
- Nicotinamide riboside, Resveratrol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
Effects of Niacin on Intramyocellular Fatty Acid Trafficking in Upper Body Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Muscle insulin resistance is a hallmark of upper body obesity (UBO) and Type 2 diabetes (T2DM). It is unknown whether muscle free fatty acid (FFA) availability or intramyocellular fatty acid trafficking is responsible for the…
- Trial name
- NCT03867500
- Testing
- Niacin, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Chronic Kidney Disease
Niacin and Endothelial Function in Early CKD
The purpose of this study is to obtain information on whether raising levels of HDL-cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol) can improve how blood vessels work in kidney disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00852969
- Testing
- Niacin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts Medical Center