Clinical trials: Oxidative Stress
Cystic Fibrosis
Effect of Sulforaphane in Broccoli Sprouts on Nrf2 Activation
The purpose of this study to investigate the effect of sulforaphane from macerated broccoli sprouts in humans and to evaluate less invasive methods of assessing potential anti-inflammatory drugs in CF.
- Trial name
- NCT01315665
- Testing
- Broccoli sprouts
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cardiovascular Disease
Postprandial Effects of Walnut Components Versus Whole Walnuts on Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Risk Reduction
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acute, postprandial effects and mechanism of action of various walnut components (separated nut skins, de-fatted nut meat, nut oil) versus whole walnuts on oxidative stress…
- Trial name
- NCT00938340
- Testing
- Walnut "meat", Walnut Oil, Walnut Skins
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Effect of Androgel on Type 2 Diabetic Males With Hypogonadism
This is to study the effect of replacing testosterone on different inflammatory cells in type 2 diabetics with low testosterone levels.
- Trial name
- NCT00350701
- Testing
- androgel, androgel 10g
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people
- Sponsor
- University at Buffalo
Hypertension
A Study of the Effect of Nebivolol to Evaluate Its Vasodilatory Effects in Hypertensive Patients
The study is designed to compare the effects of nebivolol (10, 20, 40mg/day) with another beta blocker, extended-release metoprolol, at a range of doses.
- Trial name
- NCT00648895
- Testing
- Nebivolol, Metoprolol ER (TM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis
Effects of Lipoic Acid on Oxidative, Inflammatory and Functional Markers in Asthmatic Patients
The aim of the study is to use the antioxidant and antiinflammatory effects of lipoic acid to improve the quality of life of patients with asthma.
- Trial name
- NCT01221350
- Testing
- Lipoic acid
- Where
- 2 sites in Mexico
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Mexico
Aging
Oxidative Stress Links Aging, Activity, and Mobility Limitation
The purpose of this study is to understand why and how oxidative stress negatively impacts mobility in the elderly, and to determine whether antioxidant supplements can increase vascular health and mobility.
- Trial name
- NCT01177189
- Testing
- Vitamins C, E, and alpha lipoic acid
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Carotid Artery Diseases, Atherosclerosis
Effect of Valsartan on Carotid Artery Disease
The EFFERVESCENT trial is designed to evaluate the effects of a specific ARB, called valsartan, on atherosclerosis. The investigators want to know if treatment with valsartan will increase the blood levels of markers responsible…
- Trial name
- NCT00208767
- Testing
- Valsartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
The Effect of N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine, on Inflammatory and Oxidative Stress Markers in Pulmonary Sarcoidosis
This is a pilot study investigating the effect of an antioxidant, N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine (NAC), on inflammation and oxidative stress in sarcoidosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01587001
- Testing
- N-acetyl-cysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- National Jewish Health
Atrial Fibrillation, Inflammation
Atorvastatin Therapy for the Prevention of Atrial Fibrillation (SToP-AF)
The purpose of this study is to test whether the drug, atorvastatin, will be able to reduce the rate of return of the abnormal beats after using cardioversion.
- Trial name
- NCT00252967
- Testing
- Atorvastatin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Gout
Intensive Urate Lowering Therapy of Febuxostat Compared to Allopurinol on Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Gout
There is a mounting and clear association between hyperuricaemia, gout and the presence of traditional cardiovascular (CV) risk factors and CV event-equivalent conditions such as chronic kidney disease, metabolic syndrome, and…
- Trial name
- FORWARD (NCT02500641)
- Testing
- Febuxostat 80/120mg/day, Allopurinol 100 up to 600mg/day, Colchicine
- Where
- 26 sites in Germany, Italy and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Menarini International Operations Luxembourg SA
Dyslipidemias
Effects of Lentinula Edodes Bars on Dyslipidemia and Oxidative Stress in Cholesterol Individuals: Randomized Study
The daily change in population routine has stimulated the development of health beneficial value added products. Lentinula edodes (Shiitake) is a mushroom with high protein concentration, low lipid content, rich in fiber…
- Trial name
- NCT04186780
- Testing
- Shiitake cereal bar
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sorocaba
Obesity
Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate Effects on RBP4 and Antioxidant Capacity in Lean and Overweight 6-10 Year Old Boys
Our study aims to evaluate if the consumption of a Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate (FVJC) vs. placebo can exert changes in the serum levels of Retinol Binding Protein 4 (RBP4), carotenoids, tocopherol, antioxidant capacity…
- Trial name
- FVJC (NCT00842543)
- Testing
- Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate (FVJC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
End Stage Renal Failure on Dialysis, Complication of Hemodialysis
Study of Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Persons Undergoing Dialysis
Little is known about how some drugs affect inflammation or clotting factors in people receiving hemodialysis. It is not yet known if these drugs help prevent heart damage as they do in people not undergoing hemodialysis or…
- Trial name
- NCT00732069
- Testing
- Ramipril, Valsartan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
Cardiovascular Disease, Hypercholesterolemia
Low Fat Vegan or American Heart Association Diets & Cardiovascular Risk in Obese 9-18 y.o. With Elevated Cholesterol
The purpose of this study is to investigate the short-term effects of a reduced fat plant-based diet on biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress and cardiovascular risk.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Hypercholesterolemia, Obesity, Fatty Liver
- Trial name
- NCT01817491
- Testing
- American Heart Association Diet, Reduced Fat Vegan Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Type 2 Diabetes, Oxidative Stress
Effect of the Anti-oxidant N-acetylcysteine on Beta-cell Function in Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin is secreted by cells in the pancreas called beta-cells. Beta-cell dysfunction is a critical feature of type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
- Trial name
- NCT01394510
- Testing
- N-acetylcysteine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Utzschneider, Kristina, M.D.
Surgical Recovery, Pain, Postoperative
Oxidative Stress and Surgical Recovery
Chronic pain, functional impairment and slow rates of recovery are key issues for patients after surgery and trauma. No preventative strategy in current use unequivocally modifies these rates, and few novel approaches have been…
- Trial name
- NCT04732000
- Testing
- N-acetyl cysteine, Normal Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Heart Diseases, Heart Transplantation
Canadian Cardiology de Novo Study: A Comparison Between Tacrolimus- and Cyclosporine- Based Immunoprophylactic Regimens
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of tacrolimus in de novo heart transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT00157014
- Testing
- Tacrolimus, Cyclosporine, Mycophenolate mofetil
- Where
- 13 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Astellas Pharma Inc
Chronic Kidney Disease 5D
High-protein Oral Supplement With Liposomal Curcumin in Adults Undergoing Hemodialysis.
A 12-week double-blind randomized control trial will be conducted among adults on hemodialysis (n=15) to determine the impact of liposomal curcumin in a high-protein product on inflammation markers and oxidative stress.
- Trial name
- NCT06381076
- Testing
- Liposomal curcumin, Food colorant
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Obesity, Sedentary
Effects of Obesity and Physical Inactivity on Pregnancy Outcomes
Regular maternal physical activity leads to the delivery of lighter, leaner infants. Higher birth weights and childhood obesity are both strong predictors for adult obesity, suggesting that the impact of maternal physical…
- Trial name
- NCT02039414
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cystic Fibrosis, Prediabetes
Prevention of Cystic Fibrosis Diabetes
Acute systemic hyperglycemia causes oxidative stress and a pro-inflammatory response. The pro-inflammatory cytokines induced by hyperglycemia are toxic to islet insulin producing cells, and thus worsen glucose intolerance.
- Trial name
- Prevent (NCT00967798)
- Testing
- Sitagliptin
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University