Clinical trials: Nutrition Processes
Cirrhosis, Ascites
The BRAINFOOD Trial to Prevent Recurrent Hepatic Encephalopathy.
This study is being completed for patients with cirrhosis, including patients with a prior history of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of medically-tailored meals as an intervention.
- Conditions
- Cirrhosis, Ascites, Liver Diseases, Frailty
- Trial name
- NCT04675775
- Testing
- Medically-tailored meals (MTM), Protein supplements, Nutrition education handout
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Short Bowel Syndrome
Short Bowel Syndrome Research Study for Children Up To 17 Years of Age on Parenteral Nutrition
Teduglutide is approved for treatment of adults with short bowel syndrome (SBS). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of teduglutide in children up to the age of 17 with SBS who are dependent on…
- Trial name
- NCT02682381
- Testing
- Teduglutide 0.05mg/kg, Teduglutide 0.025 mg/kg, Standard of Care
- Where
- 27 sites in United States, Belgium and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Shire
Sepsis, Severe, Septic Shock
LIPIDS-P Trial Phase I/II Trial
Briefly, this pilot clinical trial will evaluate preliminary safety and efficacy of the study drug (Smoflipid) at elevating cholesterol levels (primary outcome) in patients with sepsis and moderate organ dysfunction and will also…
- Trial name
- LIPIDS-P (NCT03405870)
- Testing
- Smoflipid
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Surgical Wound Dehiscence, Wound Infection
Prevention of Wound Complications After Cesarean Delivery in Obese Women Utilizing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Wound complications after Cesarean section (C-section) are common in obese women. Approximately 25% of obese women having a C-section will have a wound complication.
- Trial name
- NCT00654641
- Testing
- Negative pressure wound closure, Standard wound closure
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Obesity, Sarcopenia
Biological Effects of Weight Loss In Older, Obese Women
Obesity and sedentary lifestyle are associated with physical impairments and biological changes in older adults. Weight loss combined with exercise may reduce inflammation and may improve physical functioning in older adults who…
- Trial name
- WL+E (NCT01032733)
- Testing
- Lifestyle Counseling, Educational Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Fatty Liver, Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Two Aramchol Doses Versus Placebo in Patients With NASH
This is a multicenter, Phase IIb, randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled study designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two Aramchol doses in subjects that are 18 to 75 years of age, with Non-Alcoholic…
- Conditions
- Fatty Liver, Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, Liver Diseases, Liver Fibroses
- Trial name
- Aramchol_005 (NCT02279524)
- Testing
- Aramchol
- Where
- 78 sites in United States, Chile and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 247 people
- Sponsor
- Galmed Research and Development, Ltd.
Schizophrenia, Chronic Illness
Implementing Effective, Collaborative Care for Schizophrenia (EQUIP-2)
This project evaluates the implementation and effectiveness of a care model to improve treatment for schizophrenia within the context of diverse VA practices and priorities.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Chronic Illness, Weight Gain, Psychotic Disorder
- Trial name
- EQUIP-2 (NCT00137280)
- Testing
- Collaborative Chronic Illness Care Model
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,067 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Asthma, Obesity
The Effect of Montelukast on Asthma Control in Overweight/Obese Atopic Asthmatics
Background: In recent years, the prevalence of both asthma and obesity has risen dramatically among children and adolescents in the United States. Given the concurrent rise in the two epidemics, there may be an underlying link.
- Conditions
- Asthma, Obesity, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01329939
- Testing
- Montelukast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Respiratory Insufficiency, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome
Juno Perth Clinical Trial
This study is to evaluate the efficacy of a new therapy (Automatic Expiratory Positive Airway Pressure with intelligent Volume Assured Pressure Support (AutoEPAP iVAPS)) designed to treat respiratory insufficiency, respiratory…
- Conditions
- Respiratory Insufficiency, Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Neuromuscular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02317042
- Testing
- Juno
- Where
- 2 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- ResMed
Cardiovascular Diseases, Mood Disorders
Evaluating the Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Heart Disease and Behavior
Omega-3 fatty acids are a certain kind of fish fat that has recently been shown to have health benefits. This study will examine the effectiveness of fish oil supplementation for reducing the early signs of heart disease risk and…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Mood Disorders, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT00663871
- Testing
- Fish Oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 272 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Vitamin A Deficiency, Maternal Mortality
Impact of Maternal Vitamin A or Beta-Carotene Supplementation on Maternal and Infant Mortality in Bangladesh
The purpose of this trial is to determine whether providing women with a weekly oral supplement of vitamin A, either preformed or as beta-carotene, at a dosage equivalent to a recommended intake from early pregnancy through three…
- Conditions
- Vitamin A Deficiency, Maternal Mortality, Infant Mortality
- Trial name
- NCT00198822
- Testing
- Vitamin A or Beta-Carotene Supplements
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 59,666 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
A Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Aramchol in Subjects With NASH (ARMOR)
An Open-Label Part was added: This part will enroll in selected sites which are less affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. 150 subjects with NASH and fibrosis confirmed by liver histology (F1-F3) will be randomized into 3 groups…
- Trial name
- ARMOR (NCT04104321)
- Testing
- Aramchol free acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 157 people
- Sponsor
- Galmed Research and Development, Ltd.
Trauma, Critical Illness
Personalized Nutrition Delivery to Improve Resilience in Older Adult Trauma Patients
This is a Pilot study designed to set up for an randomized clinical trial (RCT) comparing the SeND Home pathway to a standard of care nutrition delivery in critically ill older adult trauma patients.
- Trial name
- SeND Home (NCT05544162)
- Testing
- Nutrition supplement - Ensure shakes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Critical Illness, Acute Respiratory Failure
Trial of Supplemental Parenteral Nutrition in Under and Over Weight Critically Ill Patients (TOP-UP)
The specific aim of the proposed study is to conduct a pilot study involving 160 critically-ill lean and obese patients enrolled at 11 sites in Canada, the United States of America, Belgium and France in order to: Specific Aims…
- Trial name
- TOP-UP (NCT01206166)
- Testing
- Olimel (5.7%E / N9E)
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Belgium and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Clinical Evaluation Research Unit at Kingston General Hospital
Arthritis, Cancer
MoveStrong at Home: A Feasibility Study of a Model for Remote Delivery of Functional Strength and Balance Training Combined With Nutrition Education for Older Pre-frail Adults.
Sufficient muscle strength helps to get out of a chair and can prevent falls. Up to 30% of older adults experience age-related loss of muscle strength, which can lead to frailty and health instability.
- Conditions
- Arthritis, Cancer, Cardiovascular Diseases, Chronic Lung Disease
- Trial name
- NCT04663685
- Testing
- Exercise program, Nutrition education
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Waterloo
Inflammation
A Study of Tomato Products and Disease Risk
The purpose of this research study is to test whether certain compounds in tomatoes will help reduce factors in the subject's blood associated with disease risk.
- Trial name
- TOM (NCT00966550)
- Testing
- Tomato, Non-tomato
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute of Technology
Bloodstream Infections, Short Bowel Syndrome
Enteral Glutamine in Reducing Bloodstream Infections in Short Bowel Syndrome Infants
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effects (good and bad) of supplementation with Glutamine to that of a placebo (L-alanine), on your child and their Short Bowel Syndrome.
- Conditions
- Bloodstream Infections, Short Bowel Syndrome, Development, Nutrition
- Trial name
- NCT01576003
- Testing
- Glutamine, L-alanine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Obstruction, Cancer
Intravenous Nutrition in Hospitalized Patients: Comparison of Two Oils
Intravenous nutrition is an important therapy for the recovery of many patients. It is indicated when the patients cannot take food by mouth or use their intestines for feeding.
- Conditions
- Obstruction, Cancer, Ileus, Malnutrition
- Trial name
- NCT01943409
- Testing
- Intralipid, ClinOleic
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 303 people
- Sponsor
- Johane Allard
Leukemia, Lymphoma
Cyproheptadine Hydrochloride and Nutritional Supplementation in Treating Young Patients With Weight Loss With Cancer
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride may help improve appetite and lessen weight loss caused by cancer or cancer treatment. It is not yet known whether cyproheptadine hydrochloride is more effective with or without nutritional…
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Lymphoma, Malnutrition, Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Trial name
- NCT00949117
- Testing
- Ensure, PediaSure, cyproheptadine hydrochloride
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
End-Stage Renal Disease, Meals
Pilot Study of Nutrition in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients
This pilot study aims to produce preliminary data on the safety of providing high-protein meals to patients during dialysis, and effects of this intervention on nutritional status and quality of life outcomes.
- Conditions
- End-Stage Renal Disease, Meals, Hemodialysis
- Trial name
- NCT02917278
- Testing
- Meals
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Purdue University