Clinical trials: Other Metabolic Diseases
Thalassemia, Non-transfusional-dependent Thalassemia (NTDT), Myeloplastic Dysplasia (MDS), Other Anemia
An Epidemiological Study to Assess Iron Overload Using MRI in Patients With Transfusional Siderosis (TIMES Study)
Iron, one of the most common elements in nature and the most abundant transition metal in the body, is readily capable of accepting and donating electrons.
- Trial name
- NCT01736540
- Testing
- MRI scan
- Where
- 13 sites in Australia
- Volunteers
- 243 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Iron Overload, Sickle Cell Disease
Efficacy and Safety of Ferriprox® in Patients With Sickle Cell Disease or Other Anemias
This research is being done so that we can look at the safety and efficacy of deferiprone in people with sickle cell disease or other anemias. Deferiprone is a drug that removes iron from the body.
- Conditions
- Iron Overload, Sickle Cell Disease, Other Anemias
- Trial name
- FIRST (NCT02041299)
- Testing
- Deferiprone, Deferoxamine
- Where
- 33 sites in United States, Brazil and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- ApoPharma
Diabetes, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Trial to Evaluate Cardiovascular and Other Long-term Outcomes With Semaglutide in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes
This trial is conducted globally. The aim of the trial is to evaluate cardiovascular and other long-term outcomes with semaglutide in subjects with type 2 diabetes. The trial is event-driven, i.e.
- Trial name
- SUSTAIN™ 6 (NCT01720446)
- Testing
- semaglutide
- Where
- 253 sites in United States, Algeria and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 3,297 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Diabetes Mellitus, Bipolar Disorder
Improving Outcomes for Individuals With Serious Mental Illness and Diabetes
This project tests a model for improving illness self-management among persons who have both serious mental illness and diabetes and will be performed within a primary care setting at a safety net hospital system.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Psychotic Disorders
- Trial name
- TTIM (NCT01410357)
- Testing
- Targeted Training in Illness Management (TTIM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Estimating and Reducing the Cardiovascular Risk of Patients With Schizophrenia Drugs From Lipid Measures and Ischemic Electrocardiographic Changes
The primary goal of this study is to examine the triglyceride/high-density lipoprotein (TG/HDL) ratio and the ischemic EKG changes in patients with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder or bipolar disorder.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT00288353
- Testing
- aripiprazole (Abilify), ziprasidone (Geodon)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
GDM, Insulin Resistance
In Vitro Fertilization Impact on Metabolic Parameters
A quantitative prospective cohort study will be conducted, where blood samples will be collected at different timings during the IVF protocol, to assess the impact of fertility medications on metabolic parameters of patients…
- Conditions
- GDM, Insulin Resistance, Glucose Intolerance, PCOS
- Trial name
- IVF (NCT03426228)
- Testing
- HbA1C
- Where
- United Arab Emirates
- Volunteers
- 344 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Warwick
Schizophrenia
Impact of Aripiprazole Once Monthly Medications on Changes in Brain Structure and Metabolism
This is a Phase 4, randomized, open-label, parallel group study designed to assess the clinical and biological effects of 12 months of treatment with long acting intramuscular (IM) aripiprazole (Abilify®) as measured by clinical…
- Trial name
- NCT02237417
- Testing
- Standard of Care Oral antipsychotics, IM aripiprazole once monthly, No Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
Comparison of Antipsychotics for Metabolic Problems in Schizophrenia or Schizoaffective Disorder
The study will compare the effectiveness of antipsychotic medications for patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder for whom a medication change may be indicated because of an increased risk of cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- CAMP (NCT00423878)
- Testing
- Risperidone, Olanzapine, Quetiapine
- Where
- 28 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 215 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Hypothalamic Obesity
Energy Balance & Weight Loss in Craniopharyngioma-related or Other Hypothalamic Tumors in Hypothalamic Obesity
The proposed multicenter study will test the effect of glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 agonist exenatide once weekly extended-release (ExQW, Bydureon®) on clinical outcomes and metabolic parameters in a double-blind…
- Trial name
- ECHO (NCT02664441)
- Testing
- Exenatide
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Seattle Children's Hospital
Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D Supplementation in Psychiatric Illnesses
Children and adolescents with psychiatric illnesses who are treated with medications called second generation antipsychotic agents (SGA) often gain excessive weight during their treatment with these medications.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency, Psychosis, Schizophrenia
- Trial name
- VDSS (NCT01004354)
- Testing
- Ergocalciferols
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Diabetes, Obesity
Healthy Lifestyles for Mentally Ill People Who Have Experienced Weight Gain From Their Antipsychotic Medications - 2
This program aims to help Veterans who take antipsychotic medications lose weight. We use a program based on the American Diabetes Association's "Diabetes Prevention Program," and we have modified it to fit the lifestyles of…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Obesity, Weight Gain
- Trial name
- MAMAO2 (NCT01052714)
- Testing
- Lifestyle Balance
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Targeting a Genetic Mutation in Glycine Metabolism With D-cycloserine
The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of d-cycloserine (DCS) as an augmentation strategy in two psychotic patients with a triplication (4 copies) of the glycine decarboxylase (GLDC) gene.
- Trial name
- DCS (NCT02304432)
- Testing
- D-cycloserine
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Mclean Hospital
Schizophrenia
Diabetes in Neuropsychiatric Disorders
The purpose of this study was to describe metabolic changes in the first 16 weeks of anti-psychotic treatment in previously drug-naïve patients with psychosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00446992
- Testing
- Olanzapine
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Diabetes
Comparison Evaluation of Blood Glucose Meter Systems in a Clinical Setting
The purpose of this study was to test the performance of an investigational Bayer Blood Glucose (BG) meter and five additional Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems (BGMSs).
- Trial name
- NCT01614613
- Testing
- Bayer G3 / Tatsu System, Accu-Chek® Aviva Nano Meter/Accu-Chek® Aviva Test Strips, Freestyle Lite® Meter and Test Strips with ZipwikTM tabs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- Ascensia Diabetes Care
Diabetes, Obesity
Healthy Lifestyles for Mentally Ill People Who Have Experienced Weight Gain From Their Antipsychotic Medications
This program aims to help Veterans who take antipsychotic medications lose weight. The investigators use a program based on the American Diabetes Association's "Diabetes Prevention Program," and the investigators have modified it…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Obesity, Weight Gain
- Trial name
- MAMAO (NCT00344500)
- Testing
- Behavioral Weight Loss Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Schizophrenia, Metabolic Syndrome X
Ziprasidone for Improving Insulin Sensitivity in People With Schizophrenia Who Are at Risk for Diabetes
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of ziprasidone treatment versus treatment with a standard atypical antipsychotic drug in improving insulin sensitivity and reducing excess abdominal fat storage in people with…
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Metabolic Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT00338949
- Testing
- Switch, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Veterans Medical Research Foundation
Schizophrenia
Rosiglitazone for Clozapine Induced Glucose Metabolism Impairment
We propose an eight-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of rosiglitazone in schizophrenia subjects treated with clozapine using Bergman's Minimal Model (MINMOD) intravenous glucose tolerance test.
- Trial name
- NCT00337350
- Testing
- rosiglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Schizophrenia and Disorders With Psychotic Features
One-Year Trial Of Oral Ziprasidone In Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of ziprasidone on the distribution of metabolic syndrome risk factors in a population of patients presenting with glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia and/or elevated waist…
- Trial name
- NCT00748566
- Testing
- Ziprasidone HCL (oral)
- Where
- 32 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 172 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer's Upjohn has merged with Mylan to form Viatris Inc.
Mucopolysaccharidosis II
Iduronate-2-sulfatase Enzyme Replacement Therapy in Mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the administration of iduronate-2-sulfatase enzyme in a weekly or every other week therapy frequency is safe and efficacious in patients with MPS II.
- Trial name
- NCT00069641
- Testing
- Iduronate-2-sulfatase enzyme replacement therapy
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Brazil and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Shire