Clinical trials: Processes, Metabolic
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Study to Investigate the Safety and Efficacy of Lithium in Volunteers With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of lithium combined with riluzole to riluzole combined with placebo in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
- Trial name
- NCT00818389
- Testing
- Lithium Carbonate, Riluzole
- Where
- 37 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Tachycardia, Diabetes Mellitus
Multicenter Automatic Defibrillator Implantation Trial With Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
The MADIT S-ICD trial was designed to evaluate if subjects with a prior myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus and a relatively preserved ejection fraction of 36-50% will have a survival benefit from receiving a subcutaneous…
- Conditions
- Tachycardia, Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- MADIT S-ICD (NCT02787785)
- Testing
- Subcutaneous Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
- Where
- 49 sites in United States, Germany and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Boston Scientific Corporation
Acute Respiratory Failure, Coma
EASiVENT Study Comparing INTELLiVENT-ASV vs Non Automated Ventilation in Adult ICU Patients
The purpose of the study is to assess the safety and efficacy of INTELLiVENT-ASV (Adaptive Support Ventilation) in adult ICU patients comparing to non automated ventilation.
- Conditions
- Acute Respiratory Failure, Coma, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Trial name
- NCT04400643
- Testing
- INTELLiVENT-ASV, Non-automated ventilation
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Medical AG
Iron Deficiency Anemia, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
Alternate Day Versus Daily Oral Iron Therapy in Adolescents
Iron deficiency anemia affects over half of girls and young women with heavy periods and is the most common cause of anemia worldwide.
- Conditions
- Iron Deficiency Anemia, Heavy Menstrual Bleeding, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Trial name
- NCT05007899
- Testing
- Ferrous sulfate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Metformin for Ectopic Fat Deposition and Metabolic Markers in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
This project, "A double-blind placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial assessing the efficacy of metformin for hepatic fat in adolescents and young adults with polycystic ovary syndrome", proposes exploring the use of novel…
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Metabolic Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT02500147
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Hereditary Periodic Fevers
A Study of Canakinumab in Patients With Systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis or Hereditary Periodic Fevers Who Participated in the CACZ885G2301E1, CACZ885G2306 or CACZ885N2301 Studies
The objective of this extension protocol is to collect safety data (serious and non-serious adverse events) and to provide continuous canakinumab to patients in France who completed study CACZ885G2301E1(NCT00891046), CACZ885G2306…
- Trial name
- NCT02334748
- Testing
- canakinumab
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Dehydration, Electrolyte Imbalance
Buoy Electrolyte Study on Hydration Status of Active Men and Women
Buoy is an all-natural, organic, FDA compliant dietary electrolyte supplement that can be dissolved in 8-12oz water (or other liquid) and provide electrolytes in servings of 1/3 teaspoon.
- Conditions
- Dehydration, Electrolyte Imbalance, Electrolyte Depletion, Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
- Trial name
- NCT05768789
- Testing
- Buoy Electrolyte, Water only, Nuun Electrolyte
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus
Evaluation of a Letter Intervention Promoting a Plant-based Diet
The researchers' mission is to promote healthier eating behavior and to reduce costs associated with healthcare. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of mailing randomly selected participants a letter promoting a…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT03880838
- Testing
- Personal testimonial, Forks Over Knives Documentary, Commitment nudge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11,234 people
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
Relapsed or Refractory Systemic Light Chain Amyloidosis
Study of Dexamethasone Plus IXAZOMIB (MLN9708) or Physicians Choice of Treatment in Relapsed or Refractory Systemic Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis
The purpose of this study is to provide continued access of ixazomib and/or other study medications and to continue collecting relevant safety data to monitor participant's safety, determine whether dexamethasone plus IXAZOMIB…
- Trial name
- NCT01659658
- Testing
- IXAZOMIB, Dexamethasone, Melphalan
- Where
- 66 sites in United States, Australia and 13 more
- Volunteers
- 177 people
- Sponsor
- Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Hypercholesterolemia, Myocardial Infarction
IMPROVE-IT: Examining Outcomes in Subjects With Acute Coronary Syndrome: Vytorin (Ezetimibe/Simvastatin) vs Simvastatin (P04103)
This is a randomized, active-control, double-blind study of subjects with stabilized high-risk acute coronary syndrome (ACS). The primary objective is to evaluate the clinical benefit of Ezetimibe/Simvastatin Combination 10/40…
- Trial name
- NCT00202878
- Testing
- ezetimibe/simvastatin, simvastatin
- Volunteers
- 18,144 people
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Obesity, Inflammation
Effects of DHA on Pro-resolving Anti-inflammatory Mediators in Obese Patients Undergoing Weight-loss Treatment
Comparative, randomized, placebo-controlled, single-centre, single-blind clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of providing additional DHA omega-3 fatty acids supplements to increase the levels of pro-resolving and…
- Trial name
- NCT01865448
- Testing
- Omega-3 DHA
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Protein Supplies SL
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
The Effect of Pancreatic Polypeptide on Insulin Requirements for Type 1 & Post-pancreatectomy Diabetic Patients
The goal of this research is to see if pancreatic polypeptide (PP), a hormone that is naturally produced by the pancreas and that works to control the amount of glucose that the liver makes, will reduce the amount of insulin…
- Trial name
- NCT00791076
- Testing
- Pancreatic Polypeptide (PP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperphosphatemia
A Phase III, Multicentre, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Withdrawal Study in Patients With Hyperphosphatemia
This is a phase III multi-centre study in three periods: the first period is a phosphate binder washout for 4 weeks, the second period is an open-label, randomised, parallel group, flexible dose, the third period is a…
- Trial name
- NCT00416520
- Testing
- MCI-196 (Colestilan(INN), Colestimide(JAN), CHOLEBINE®), Another phosphate binder (Sevelamer)
- Where
- 68 sites in Australia, Austria and 9 more
- Volunteers
- 336 people
- Sponsor
- Tanabe Pharma Corporation
Advanced Cancer, Dehydration
Parenteral Hydration in Advanced Cancer Patients
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn whether being hydrated (given liquids) through a catheter in a vein or in the tissue under the skin can improve symptoms of dehydration.
- Trial name
- NCT00423722
- Testing
- Saline
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 262 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Diabetes Mellitus, Gout
Pharmacogenetics of SGLT2 Inhibitors
Sodium-dependent glucose transporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are a new class of anti-diabetic drugs, which increase urinary glucose excretion thereby promoting weight loss and decreasing plasma glucose levels.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Gout, Hyperuricemia
- Trial name
- SGLT2iPGx (NCT02462421)
- Testing
- Canagliflozin
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Impact of Metformin in Teens With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on Oral Contraceptive Therapy
Oral contraceptives are known to improve menstrual cycles and symptoms in PCOS, however may increase cholesterol. Metformin, a drug to improve insulin resistance, may benefit metabolic state.
- Trial name
- NCT00283816
- Testing
- Metformin, Oral Contraceptive Pill, Lifestyle Management Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Hyperphosphatemia, Chronic Kidney Disease
A Study of HS219 in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients on Hemodialysis With Hyperphosphatemia
This was a study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of HS219, chitosan-loaded chewing gum, when given three times a day for 3 weeks to the hemodialysis (HD) patients with hyperphosphatemia whose serum inorganic phosphorus was…
- Trial name
- NCT01039428
- Testing
- HS219
- Where
- 11 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- KDL Inc.
Renal Insufficiency, Chronic, Hypertension
Supporting Self-Management of Healthy Behaviors in Diabetes, Kidney Disease, and Hypertension
The planned intervention, entitled, Supporting Self-Management of Health Behaviors to Optimize Health (SMART-HABITS for Health), aims to provide support for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertension and diabetes by…
- Conditions
- Renal Insufficiency, Chronic, Hypertension, Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT05565716
- Testing
- Support Person, Social Norms
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Renal Osteodystrophy
Cholecalciferol Versus Doxercalciferol in the Treatment of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Chronic Kidney Disease
The majority of patients with moderate to severe chronic kidney disease (CKD) (stages 3 and 4) develop secondary hyperparathyroidism (2°HPT), but the optimal therapy to control hyperparathyroidism in this group is unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT00285467
- Testing
- doxercalciferol, Cholecalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Study of Human Plasma-Derived Alpha1-Proteinase Inhibitor in Subjects With New-Onset Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
This is a multicenter, randomized, partial-blinded, five-arm, placebo-controlled study of human plasma-derived alpha1-proteinase inhibitor (alpha1-PI) in children (ages 6-11 years old) and teens/adults (ages 12-35 years old) with…
- Trial name
- NCT02093221
- Testing
- 180 mg/kg Alpha1-PI, 90 mg/kg Alpha1-PI
- Where
- 36 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Grifols Therapeutics LLC