Clinical trials: Nutrition Processes
End Stage Renal Disease
Safety and Efficacy Study of the Effect of Etanercept in Hemodialysis Patients
Etanercept is a novel anti-inflammatory agent currently used in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. We are examining whether Etanercept is effective in improving the nutritional status of hemodialysis patients as a consequence of…
- Trial name
- NCT00293202
- Testing
- Etanercept
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Kaysen, George A., M.D., Ph.D.
Obesity
Females, Aging, Metabolism, and Exercise
This study is designed to determine whether a reduction in hormones (such as occurs during menopause) causes a decrease in calories burned during physical activity.
- Trial name
- FAME (NCT01712230)
- Testing
- GnRH agonist, Supervised cardiovascular exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Nutrition Disorder, Trauma
Supplemental Enteral Protein in Critical Illness
The aim of this study is too determine the effect of enteral protein supplementation on biochemical measures of inflammation and protein metabolism in critically ill surgical patients.
- Conditions
- Nutrition Disorder, Trauma, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- NCT03170401
- Testing
- Protein supplementation, Standard enteral nutrition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Obesity, Endotoxemia
Dietary Green Tea Confection For Resolving Gut Permeability-Induced Metabolic Endotoxemia In Obese Adults
This study is focused on assessing gastrointestinal-level improvements by which green tea limits metabolic endotoxemia. It is completed in two phases.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Endotoxemia, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT03413735
- Testing
- Green Tea Extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Wound Infection, Surgical, Obesity
Surgical Application of Vac Dressings In Obese Patients to Reduce Wound Complications
The purpose of this study is to determine whether application of an incisional wound Prevena trademark (TM) dressing (applies negative pressure to wounds) in the obese (BMI ≥30) surgical patient will reduce surgical site…
- Conditions
- Wound Infection, Surgical, Obesity, Postoperative Complications
- Trial name
- SAVIOR (NCT02461433)
- Testing
- Prevena, Standard Dressing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Major Depressive Disorder, Overweight
Omega-3 Fatty Acids for Major Depressive Disorder With High Inflammation: A Personalized Approach
This project aims to evaluate whether a dose-response relationship exists between dose of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), delivered as eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and change in markers of inflammation, and whether these…
- Conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder, Overweight, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT02553915
- Testing
- EPA 1 g/day, EPA 2 g/day, EPA 4 g/day
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Frailty, Sarcopenia
FrAilty Care and wEll-funcTion in Community Dwelling Older Adults
This study is looking at whether older people could benefit from an online monitoring platform to support their individual ambitions to maintain or improve functional ability.
- Conditions
- Frailty, Sarcopenia, Aging
- Trial name
- FACET (NCT03707145)
- Testing
- Consultation, Online Support, Empowered
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aberystwyth University
Peer Support and Chronic Disease, Obesity
Peer Support Dyads in Churches
The purpose of this study is to explore how working with a partner can influence participation in a church wellness program. There are many different types of church wellness programs.
- Conditions
- Peer Support and Chronic Disease, Obesity, Type II Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03463941
- Testing
- Peer Support Dyad Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Type 2 Diabetes
Anti-inflammatory Effects of the Fiber
This study will help elucidate the mechanism underlying the cardioprotective and anti-diabetes effect of dietary fiber by exploring a comprehensive set of inflammatory and oxidative stress markers, based on a contemporary…
- Trial name
- NCT02868788
- Testing
- dietary fiber, HFHC meal
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University at Buffalo
Critically Ill
PEP uP Protocol in Surgical Patients
The main objective of this project is to asses for safety, feasibility and effectiveness of an aggressive feeding protocol, PEP uP (Enhanced Protein-Energy Provision via the Enteral Route Feeding Protocol) in increasing protein…
- Trial name
- NCT02459275
- Testing
- PEP uP Protocol, Metoclopramide
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Clinical Evaluation Research Unit at Kingston General Hospital
Antibiotic Resistant Infection, Nosocomial Infection
Inulin for Infections in the Intensive Care Unit
Normal gut bacteria prevent colonization and subsequent infection with MDR organisms (MDROs) through competition for resources and other mechanisms.
- Conditions
- Antibiotic Resistant Infection, Nosocomial Infection, Pathogen Transmission, Nutrition Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT03865706
- Testing
- Inulin Oral Suspension, Broad-spectrum antibiotics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Diabetes
Jump Start Shared Medical Appointments for Diabetes With Weight Management
The proposed research will test a novel program that combines intensive weight management with shared (group) medical appointments for patients with diabetes.
- Trial name
- Jump Start (NCT01973972)
- Testing
- Weight management, Shared medical appointments (SMA)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 263 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hepatitis
Treating Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) With Metformin
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is associated with progressive liver disease, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. Although the cause of NASH is unknown, it is often associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance.
- Trial name
- NCT00063232
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Development, Vitamin Deficiency
Vitamin B12, Neurodevelopment and Growth in Nepal
Rationale: Globally, vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the most common micronutrient deficiencies. The only relevant source of Vitamin B12 is animal-source foods.
- Conditions
- Development, Vitamin Deficiency, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- BeLive (NCT02272842)
- Testing
- Vitamin B12
- Where
- Nepal
- Volunteers
- 600 people
- Sponsor
- Centre For International Health
Neonatal Death, Prematurity
Outcomes Following Early Parenteral Nutrition Use in Preterm Neonates
BACKGROUND An essential part of neonatal care is providing nutrition to ensure that babies grow and develop. Providing this can be difficult in premature babies because their intestines are underdeveloped.
- Trial name
- NCT03767634
- Testing
- Parenteral nutrition
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 97,507 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Parenteral Nutrition Associated Liver Disease, Short Bowel Syndrome
Cholestasis Reversal: Efficacy of IV Fish Oil
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Omegaven is effective in the treatment of parenteral nutrition associated liver disease (PNALD).
- Conditions
- Parenteral Nutrition Associated Liver Disease, Short Bowel Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Disease
- Trial name
- Reversal (NCT00910104)
- Testing
- Omegaven®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- Mark Puder
Osteoporosis, Renal Osteodystrophy
The Effects of 12-months of Denosumab on Bone Density in Prevalent Kidney Transplant Recipients
This is a Phase 2 Multi-Center Clinical Trial (safety and effectiveness trial) in 60 patients (40 denosumab; 20 placebo) who have had a kidney transplant for 12-months or longer with more than 30% of kidney function.
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Renal Osteodystrophy, Kidney Transplant; Complications
- Trial name
- ProliaKTx (NCT03960554)
- Testing
- Denosumab Inj 60 mg/ml
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Nickolas, MD MS
Atrial Fibrillation, Obesity
Effectiveness And Safety Of Oral Anticoagulants Among Obese Patients With Non-Valvular A-Fib In VA Patients With Medicare
The overall objective of this analysis is to understand patient characteristics, the use of treatment, and clinical outcomes among obese (overweight) and severely obese patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) who…
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Obesity, Anticoagulants
- Trial name
- NCT04681482
- Testing
- Apixaban
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 107,383 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Acute Respiratory Failure, Shock
Impact of Early Enteral vs. Parenteral Nutrition on Mortality in Patients Requiring Mechanical Ventilation and Catecholamines
The purpose of this study is to assess the hypothesis that, as compared to early intravenous feeding, early nutrition via the enteral route is associated with reduced Day 28-mortality in critically ill patients treated with…
- Trial name
- NUTRIREA2 (NCT01802099)
- Testing
- Enteral nutrition, Parenteral nutrition
- Where
- 41 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 2,410 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee
Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease
Vascular Risk After Kidney Transplantation
Hypothesis: Nontraditional risk factors, such as inflammation, vitamin D deficiency, elevated PTH, insulin resistance, homocysteine, or uric acid, contribute to cardiovascular disease progression after kidney transplant.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Kidney Disease, Diabetes, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT00374595
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 338 people
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska