Clinical trials: Processes, Metabolic
Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Diabetes
Risk Factors, Costs, and Impacts of ED Boarding
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the risk factors, costs, and operational impacts of emergency department boarding (patients admitted to the hospital but remaining in the emergency department awaiting…
- Conditions
- Stroke (CVA) or TIA, Diabetes, Asthma (Diagnosis), COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Trial name
- NCT07532564
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30,486 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Heart Valve Surgery
VItamin D Metabolism in SEnescent Cardiac Surgery Patients
Advanced age is associated with an increase in postoperative morbidity and mortality in cardiac surgery patients. In detail, compared with younger patients those aged 75 years and older have significantly higher rates of…
- Trial name
- VISE (NCT01378221)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Heart and Diabetes Center North-Rhine Westfalia
Cirrhosis, Hepatic Encephalopathy
FMT in Cirrhosis and Hepatic Encephalopathy
Patients with end stage of liver disease or cirrhosis can develop confusion due to high ammonia and inflammation. This confusion is brought upon by changes in the bacteria in the bowels and may not respond to current standard of…
- Trial name
- NCT03796598
- Testing
- Fecal Microbial transplant Capsules, Fecal Microbial Transplant Enema
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Gout Flares
A Proof-of-Concept Study of AC-201 to Prevent Gout Flares
Initiation of ULT for gout increases the occurrence of acute gouty arthritis flares due to mobilization of urate from tissue deposits. IL-1β plays a key role in mediating the inflammatory response in gouty arthritis.
- Trial name
- NCT01712204
- Testing
- AC-201, Febuxostat
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- TWi Biotechnology, Inc.
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Muscle Mass and Function
The study was designed to assess the effects of vitamin D supplementation during exercise training on body composition, muscle function, and glucose tolerance.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01199926
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Purdue University
Chronic Conditions, Arthritis
I Am Able: Population Based Rehabilitation in a Family Health Team
People who have long-term conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis etc. face challenges in staying active and able to participate in activities that are important to them.
- Conditions
- Chronic Conditions, Arthritis, Diabetes, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT00859638
- Testing
- Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Capacity Building
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Arterio-Venous Fistula, ESRD
VasQ External Support for Arteriovenous Fistula
This is a prospective clinical study of the VasQ external support for arteriovenous fistulas. The device is designed to improve fistula outcomes by optimizing the geometrical configuration of the fistula, influencing…
- Conditions
- Arterio-Venous Fistula, ESRD, Steal Syndrome, Aneurysm
- Trial name
- NCT03242343
- Testing
- VasQ
- Where
- 15 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- Laminate Medical Technologies
Cardiac Amyloidosis
Imaging Cardiac Amyloidosis: A Pilot Study Using F-18 Florbetapir Positron Emission Tomography
The primary aim of this pilot study is to determine whether amyloid deposits in the heart can be measured non-invasively by F-18 florbetapir (Trade Name: Amyvid) positron emission tomography (PET) in 30 individuals with…
- Trial name
- NCT01683825
- Testing
- F-18 florbetapir PET
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Diabetic Nephropathy
Evaluation of the Effects of Canagliflozin on Renal and Cardiovascular Outcomes in Participants With Diabetic Nephropathy
The goal of this study is to assess whether canagliflozin has a renal and vascular protective effect in reducing the progression of renal impairment relative to placebo in participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), Stage…
- Trial name
- CREDENCE (NCT02065791)
- Testing
- Canagliflozin
- Where
- 575 sites in United States, Argentina and 32 more
- Volunteers
- 4,401 people
- Sponsor
- Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Alzheimer Disease
Evaluating Simvastatin's Potential Role in Therapy
The purpose of this study is to see how simvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering drug, affects processes related to the development of Alzheimer's disease, including: 1) levels of a substance called beta-amyloid-42 found in the spinal…
- Trial name
- ESPRIT (NCT00486044)
- Testing
- Simvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Vitamin D Deficiency, End-stage Renal Disease
Impact of Vitamin D Repletion in Hemodialysis Patients
Dialysis patients often suffer from defects in their immune system (that part of the body which fights infection). Evidence suggests that Vitamin D deficiency may have a negative effect on immunity, and many dialysis patients are…
- Trial name
- NCT01175798
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Mehrotra, Anita, M.D.
Stroke, TIA
Reducing Risk of Recurrence
Adults who have had a previous stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) remain at risk for having a second serious event, especially if they have uncontrolled blood pressure or cholesterol.
- Conditions
- Stroke, TIA, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia
- Trial name
- RRR (NCT01122394)
- Testing
- TI, AP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Disaster, Vulnerable Populations
Nurses Taking On Readiness Measures - Mercer County, New Jersey
Nurses Taking On Readiness Measures (N-TORM) is an innovative nurse-driven household emergency preparedness (HEP) intervention modeled after an existing community intervention provided by emergency management personnel.
- Trial name
- NTORM (NCT05455580)
- Testing
- Nurses Taking On Readiness Measures (N-TORM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hunter College of City University of New York
Obesity, Sarcopenia
Biological Effects of Weight Loss In Older, Obese Women
Obesity and sedentary lifestyle are associated with physical impairments and biological changes in older adults. Weight loss combined with exercise may reduce inflammation and may improve physical functioning in older adults who…
- Trial name
- WL+E (NCT01032733)
- Testing
- Lifestyle Counseling, Educational Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Diseases
A Study of Cotadutide in Participants Who Have Chronic Kidney Disease With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
A Phase 2b, study to measure the effect of Cotadutide at different doses versus placebo or comparator (semaglutide) in participants who have Chronic Kidney Disease with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
- Trial name
- NCT04515849
- Testing
- Cotadutide 100 micrograms, Cotadutide 300 micrograms, Cotadutide 600 micrograms
- Where
- 83 sites in Australia, Canada and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 248 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Type 2 Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease
A Study Comparing Dulaglutide With Insulin Glargine on Glycemic Control in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) and Moderate or Severe Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
The purpose of this study is to determine the glycemic efficacy and safety of dulaglutide compared to insulin glargine in the treatment of participants with type 2 diabetes and moderate or severe chronic kidney disease.
- Trial name
- AWARD-7 (NCT01621178)
- Testing
- Dulaglutide, Insulin glargine, Insulin lispro
- Where
- 89 sites in United States, Brazil and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 577 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Obesity, Pain, Postoperative
Laparoscopic TAP Block for Sleeve Gastrectomy: Does Timing Matter
The goal of this study is to investigate whether an early intraoperative transverse abdominis plane block (TAP block) will provide superior analgesia to a late intraoperative TAP block.
- Trial name
- NCT04787367
- Testing
- TAP block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Arthur Carlin
Chronic Kidney Disease, Metabolic Acidosis
Bicarbonate Administration in CKD
Low serum bicarbonate levels, even within the normal laboratory range, are strongly associated with increased risks of hypertension, endothelial dysfunction, cardiovascular disease and death.
- Trial name
- NCT02915601
- Testing
- Sodium bicarbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3
Safety and Efficacy Study of Sotagliflozin on Glucose Control in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes, Moderate Impairment of Kidney Function, and Inadequate Blood Sugar Control
Primary Objective: To demonstrate the superiority of Sotagliflozin 200 milligrams (mg) and Sotagliflozin 400 mg versus placebo on HbA1c reduction at 26 Weeks in participants with Type 2 diabetes who have inadequate glycemic…
- Trial name
- SOTA-CKD3 (NCT03242252)
- Testing
- Sotagliflozin
- Where
- 170 sites in United States, Argentina and 14 more
- Volunteers
- 787 people
- Sponsor
- Lexicon Pharmaceuticals
Ischemic Stroke
Japan Statin Treatment Against Recurrent Stroke (J-STARS)
Although hyperlipidemia is not always the risk factor of stroke, inhibition of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A(HMG-CoA) reductase can decrease the incidence of stroke in the patient with ischemic heart disease.
- Trial name
- NCT00221104
- Testing
- Pravastatin
- Where
- Japan
- Volunteers
- 1,578 people
- Sponsor
- Translational Research Center for Medical Innovation, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan