Clinical trials: Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Hyperphagia
Oxytocin vs. Placebo for the Treatment Hyperphagia in Children and Adolescents With Prader-Willi Syndrome
The investigators propose a randomized double-blind 8 week treatment trial of intranasal oxytocin (IN-OXT) vs. placebo in 24 subjects aged 5 to 18 years with PWS in order to assess IN-OXT's affect on (1) Eating behaviors (2)…
- Trial name
- OXT-PWS (NCT02629991)
- Testing
- Intranasal Oxytocin (IN-OXT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
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
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effects of Pioglitazone on Insulin and Glucose Metabolism in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Our hypothesis is that hyperinsulinemia increases the renal clearance of D-chiro-inositol (DCI) in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and that this leads to a reduction in circulating insulin-stimulated…
- Trial name
- PCOS (NCT00868140)
- Testing
- pioglitazone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Venezuela
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
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
Pre Diabetes, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Liraglutide 3mg (Saxenda) on Weight, Body Composition, Hormonal and Metabolic Parameters in Obese Women With PCOS
There is a growing need to develop pharmacologic interventions to improve metabolic function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- Conditions
- Pre Diabetes, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Obesity Android
- Trial name
- SAXAPCOS (NCT03480022)
- Testing
- Liraglutide Pen Injector [Saxenda]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Woman's
HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome, Insulin Resistance
Growth Hormone and/or Rosiglitazone for HIV-Associated Increased Abdominal Fat and Insulin Resistance
The purpose of the study is to determine if the combination of recombinant human growth hormone plus rosiglitazone (an insulin-sensitizing drug) is safe and more effective than either drug alone (or no active therapy) for the…
- Conditions
- HIV-Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome, Insulin Resistance, HIV Infections, Metabolic Syndrome X
- Trial name
- NCT00130286
- Testing
- Rosiglitazone, Recombinant human growth hormone + rosiglitazone
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Metabolic Syndrome
Study of TNF-Antagonism in the Metabolic Syndrome (II)
This study will investigate whether etanercept will result in improved inflammatory indices, glucose tolerance and endothelial function in patients with the metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00413400
- Testing
- Etanercept
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Subclinical Hypercortisolism, Cushing Syndrome
Study of Adrenalectomy Versus Observation for Subclinical Hypercortisolism
Background: Adrenal tumors are a common kind of tumor. Some of these secrete extra cortisol into the body, which can lead to diabetes, obesity, and other diseases.
- Conditions
- Subclinical Hypercortisolism, Cushing Syndrome, Adrenal Neoplasm
- Trial name
- NCT02001051
- Testing
- Adrenalectomy, Observation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- National Cancer Institute (NCI)
HIV Infections, Cardiovascular Disease
Myocardial Function & FFA Metabolism in HIV Metabolic Syndrome
We hypothesize that the hearts of HIV+ people with The Metabolic Syndrome use and oxidize fats and sugars inappropriately, and that this may impair the heart's ability to pump blood.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Cardiovascular Disease, Insulin Resistance, HIV Lipodystrophy
- Trial name
- WU197 (NCT00656851)
- Testing
- Pioglitazone, Exercise Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea
Effects of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) on Glucose Metabolism
Obstructive sleep apnea affects approximately 2-4% of middle-aged adults in the general population and is associated with several medical conditions including hypertension and coronary artery.
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Apnea, Sleep-disordered Breathing
- Trial name
- SOMNOS (NCT01503164)
- Testing
- Positive Pressure Therapy (PAP), LifeStyle Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Pre Diabetes, Obesity
Latinos Combating Diabetes
The investigators plan to test two different strategies for weight loss and diabetes prevention in the Latino community in and around Forsyth County, North Carolina.
- Conditions
- Pre Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- La Comunidad (NCT01831921)
- Testing
- Lifestyle Weight Loss, Counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Endometrial Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma, Endometrial Serous Adenocarcinoma
Pelvic Radiation Therapy or Vaginal Implant Radiation Therapy, Paclitaxel, and Carboplatin in Treating Patients With High-Risk Stage I or Stage II Endometrial Cancer
This randomized phase III trial studies pelvic radiation therapy to see how well it works compared with vaginal implant radiation therapy, paclitaxel, and carboplatin in treating patients with high-risk stage I or stage II…
- Conditions
- Endometrial Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma, Endometrial Serous Adenocarcinoma, Fatigue, Neurotoxicity Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00807768
- Testing
- 3-Dimensional Conformal Radiation Therapy, Carboplatin, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
- Where
- 540 sites in United States, South Korea
- Volunteers
- 601 people
- Sponsor
- Gynecologic Oncology Group
Metabolic Syndrome, Morbid Obesity
Omentectomy and Metabolic Syndrome
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the additional effect of sudden visceral fat reduction by omentectomy on Metabolic Syndrome, acute phase reactants and inflammatory mediators in patients with morbid obesity undergoing…
- Trial name
- NCT00923260
- Testing
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Omentectomy
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran
Bipolar Youth Treated With Second-generation Antipsychotics
SGA-induced Metabolic Syndrome in Bipolar Youth
The investigators tested the hypothesis that long-chain omega-3 (LCn-3) fatty acid supplementation will attenuate the adverse cardiometabolic effects of second-generation antipsychotics exposure in first-episode adolescent manic…
- Trial name
- NCT01858948
- Testing
- Omega, Quetiapine fumarate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Effects of Exenatide on Overweight Adolescents With Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is one of the most common genetic causes of obesity. Obesity is a major source of morbidity and mortality in this population.
- Trial name
- NCT01444898
- Testing
- Exenatide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Mask Ventilation, Airway Obstruction Upper
The Articulated Oral Airway as an Aid to Mask Ventilation
The Articulating Oral Airway (AOA) is a novel oral airway which actively displaces the tongue, allowing for a greater cross-sectional area for mask ventilation.
- Conditions
- Mask Ventilation, Airway Obstruction Upper, Airway Management
- Trial name
- NCT03144089
- Testing
- Articulated Oral Airway, Guedel oral airway (active comparator)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ron Abrons
Obesity, Premature Recovery From Anesthesia
Armodafinil (Nuvigil), Postoperative Recovery of OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) and Obese Patients
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity is associated with increased perioperative morbidity and mortality. This group of patients is at risk of perioperative desaturations which can be worsened by perioperative sedatives and…
- Trial name
- NCT02478580
- Testing
- Nuvigil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Prader Willi Syndrome
Evaluation of Tolerance, Suckling and Food Intake After Repeated Nasals Administrations of Oxytocin in PWS Infants
The Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) includes severe neonatal hypotonia with impaired suckling leading to failure to thrive in the most severe cases, subsequently followed by an early onset of morbid obesity with hyperphagia and…
- Trial name
- OTBB2 (NCT02205034)
- Testing
- oxytocin
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
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
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Hyperphagia
Intranasal Oxytocin vs. Placebo for the Treatment of Hyperphagia in Prader-Willi Syndrome
This study is a phase 2 randomized double blind 8-week treatment trial of intranasal OXT vs. placebo in 50 subjects aged 5 to 17 years with PWS in order to assess IN-OXT's affect on measurements of (1) eating behaviors (2)…
- Trial name
- NCT03197662
- Testing
- Intranasal Oxytocin (IN-OXT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Eric Hollander