Clinical trials: Oxidative Stress
Chronic Kidney Disease
Metabolic Effects of Paricalcitol
The purpose of this study is to determine if treatment with paricalcitol, an active form of vitamin D, has beneficial effects on metabolic abnormalities in people with stage 3-4 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD).
- Trial name
- NCT01003275
- Testing
- Paricalcitol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Anemia, Sickle Cell
Antioxidant Therapy to Reduce Inflammation in Sickle Cell Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine will lower systemic inflammation in patients with Sickle Cell Disease by reducing oxidative stress, which will result in a decrease in the…
- Trial name
- NCT01054768
- Testing
- alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Severe Sepsis
Acetaminophen for the Reduction of Oxidative Injury in Severe Sepsis
Cell-free hemoglobin can be measured in the plasma of patients with sickle cell anemia, hemodialysis, after red blood cell transfusion, and in patients with sepsis.
- Trial name
- ACROSS (NCT01739361)
- Testing
- Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University
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
HIV, Endothelial Dysfunction
N-acetylcysteine to Reduce Oxidative Stress and Improve Endothelial Function in HIV-infected Older Adults
The goal of this study is to determine if n-acetylcysteine, given as PharmaNAC, reduces oxidative stress and improves vascular function in HIV-infected older adults already on HIV treatment.
- Conditions
- HIV, Endothelial Dysfunction, Oxidative Stress
- Trial name
- NCT01962961
- Testing
- PharmaNAC (N-acetylcysteine)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Diseases, Metabolic, Insulin Sensitivity
Comparing Soybean Oil-Based (Intralipid) With an Olive Oil-Based (ClinOleic) Lipid Emulsion on Healthy Volunteers
Many patients in the hospital who are malnourished or not eating received intravenous feeding or total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Despite improving nutrition, TPN may increase the risk of infections and hospital complications.
- Trial name
- TPN1 (NCT02185729)
- Testing
- Intralipid, ClinOleic, Dextrose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Cardiovascular Disease
Efavirenz Versus Rilpivirine on Vascular Function, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress
The purpose of this study is to compare the cardiovascular profiles of efavirenz and rilpivirine, which are two drugs used to treat HIV infection.
- Trial name
- NCT01585038
- Testing
- Efavirenz, Rilpivirine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Hyperlipidemia, Blood Pressure
Effect of Pterostilbene on Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Oxidative Stress
Pterostilbene is one of several stilbenes found in certain berries, particularly blueberries, that have demonstrated pre-clinical benefit to cholesterol, blood pressure, and oxidative stress.
- Conditions
- Hyperlipidemia, Blood Pressure, Oxidative Stress
- Trial name
- NCT01267227
- Testing
- Pterostilbene 50 mg twice daily, Grape Extract, Pterostilbene 125 mg twice daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Microvascular Dysfunction
Cheese Consumption and Human Microvascular Function
Increased dairy intake is associated with improved measures of blood vessel health. Dairy cheese, however, is often high in sodium. Dietary sodium can impair blood vessel function.
- Trial name
- NCT03376555
- Testing
- Low sodium no cheese, Low sodium cheese, High sodium no cheese
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lacy Alexander
Type 2 Diabetes
The Effect of Whole Almonds on Biomarkers of Cardiovascular Disease in Chinese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of the study is to examine whether almond consumption for 3 month will help Chinese patients with type 2 diabetes control blood glucose and decrease risk factors of cardiovascular disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01656850
- Testing
- Almond diet first, then NCEP Diet, NCEP diet first, then Almond diet
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University
Breast Cancer
Green Tea and Reduction of Breast Cancer Risk
RATIONALE: Green tea extract contains ingredients (catechins) that may lower the risk of breast cancer. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well green tea extract works in preventing breast cancer compared to a placebo…
- Trial name
- NCT00917735
- Testing
- Green tea extract supplement
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,075 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Alzheimer's Disease
Safety Study of R(+)Pramipexole to Treat Early Alzheimer's Disease
By doing this study, researchers will examine the safety and tolerability of R-pramipexole in participants with Alzheimer's disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01388478
- Testing
- R-pramipexole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Parkinson's Disease
A Pilot Clinical Trial With the Iron Chelator Deferiprone in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease affecting movement. Although drug treatments for PD are available they only treat the symptoms of the disease, fail to halt neuronal loss, and are associated with…
- Trial name
- DeferipronPD (NCT01539837)
- Testing
- Deferiprone 20mg, Deferiprone 30mg
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
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
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Safety of Urate Elevation in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
This is a multi-center, 20-week study of inosine treatment. Study Objectives and Endpoints The primary objective of the study is to determine the safety and tolerability of oral administration of inosine (administered daily)…
- Trial name
- SURE-ALS2 (NCT03168711)
- Testing
- Inosine
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Diabetes
Comparison of Blood Pressure Medications on Metabolism
The purpose of this study is to determine if there are differences, (benefits) between carvedilol and metoprolol in the treatment of HTN in patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT00642434
- Testing
- carvedilol, metoprolol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Arterial Stiffness, Inflammation
Bioactive Compounds in Watermelon Modulating Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Elders
Watermelon is the only food with a unique combination of amino acids and antioxidants that may reduce artery stiffness. However, only 27% of older adults meet the daily recommendation for fruit intake.
- Trial name
- MOXIE (NCT03626168)
- Testing
- 100% watermelon juice
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
Hyperglycemia, Cardiovascular Disease
Green Tea Confections For Managing Postprandial Hyperglycemia-Induced Vascular Endothelial Dysfunction
The objective of this study is to formulate and validate a green tea confection (i.e. "gummy" candy) as a strategy to attenuate postprandial hyperglycemia-induced impairments in vascular function.
- Trial name
- NCT01857258
- Testing
- Green Tea Concentrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Alzheimer's Disease, Oxidative Stress
Fish Oil and Alpha Lipoic Acid in Treating Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of fish oil and the antioxidant alpha lipoic acid on factors in the blood that are associated with the progression of Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Oxidative Stress, Dementia, Hyperlipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT00090402
- Testing
- Fish Oil, Lipoic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Gestational Diabetes, Eye Diseases
Fundus Findings and Thiol-Disulfide Homeostais
Gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with abnormal blood sugar levels throughout pregnancy in women without prior diabetes. Many studies have been conducted on the relationship between diabetes and oxidative stress.
- Conditions
- Gestational Diabetes, Eye Diseases, Retinal Disease, Oxidative Stress
- Trial name
- NCT05958927
- Testing
- tear test and eye measurement
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Suzan Dogruya