Clinical trials: Processes, Metabolic
Obesity, Overweight
A Study of Tirzepatide (LY3298176) in Participants With Obesity or Overweight With Weight Related Comorbidities
The main purpose of this phase 3b study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of tirzepatide compared with semaglutide in adult participants who have obesity or overweight with weight related comorbidities without Type 2…
- Trial name
- SURMOUNT-5 (NCT05822830)
- Testing
- Tirzepatide, Semaglutide
- Where
- 32 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 751 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Dialysis, Cardiovascular Disease
The Effect(s) of Sevelamer Carbonate (Renvela) on Atherosclerotic Plaque Inflammation Judged by FDG-PET Scan
The hypothesis is that switching calcium based phosphate binders to sevelamer carbonate will be associated with less inflammation including less atherosclerotic plaque inflammation (inflammation of the vessel walls).
- Conditions
- Dialysis, Cardiovascular Disease, Atherosclerosis, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01238588
- Testing
- Sevelamer Carbonate (Renvela)
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cardiac Arrest, Shock
Thiamine vs. Placebo to Increase Oxygen Consumption After Cardiac Arrest
This study is to evaluate whether thiamine can increase oxygen consumption and lower lactate in patients who initially survive an in-hospital cardiac arrest.
- Conditions
- Cardiac Arrest, Shock, Lactic Acidosis, Thiamin Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT02974257
- Testing
- Thiamine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
An add-on Study to the FIGARO-DKD Study Called FIGARO-BM to Learn About the Link Between Biomarkers (Substances in the Blood Used as Indicators of Biological Processes, Disease Processes or Responses to Medication) and Finerenone in FIGARO-DKD Participants
Researchers are looking for a better way to treat people who have chronic kidney disease (CKD), a long-term, progressive decrease in the kidneys' ability to work properly.
- Trial name
- FIGARO-BM (NCT05013008)
- Testing
- Finerenone (Kerendia, BAY94-8862)
- Where
- 115 sites in United States, Australia and 19 more
- Volunteers
- 951 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Diabetes, Obesity
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Lipid Infusion on Toll Like Receptor 4 (TLR4) Signaling
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a lipid infusion can up-regulate toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) signaling in human subjects
- Trial name
- NCT01740817
- Testing
- Intralipid 20%, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Noninvasive Ventilation
Effect of Head Rotation on Efficacy of Face Mask Ventilation in Anesthetized Obese (BMI ≥ 35) Adults
Mask ventilation is fundamental to airway management at the start of surgical procedures requiring general anesthesia. For general anesthesia, medications are provided that affect the entire body and lead to a loss of…
- Trial name
- NCT03876873
- Testing
- Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation, Medline Top Valve Anesthesia Mask
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Sickle Cell Disease, Chronic Kidney Diseases
Peer i-Coaching for Activated Self-Management Optimization in Adolescents and Young Adults With Chronic Conditions
The purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of a peer support coaching intervention to improve activated chronic illness self-management versus an attention control group in 225 adolescents and young adults with childhood…
- Conditions
- Sickle Cell Disease, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Childhood Cancer
- Trial name
- PiCASO (NCT03938324)
- Testing
- PiCASO Intervention Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 222 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Phosphorus and Calcium Disorders, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder
Calcium and Phosphorus Whole-Body Balance and Kinetics in Patients With Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
This pilot study aims to develop a method for simultaneous whole-body calcium and phosphorus balance and full kinetic modeling of both ions in patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Conditions
- Phosphorus and Calcium Disorders, Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder, Chronic Kidney Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT04019379
- Testing
- High Phosphorus Diet, Low Phosphorus Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Head Injury
Effect of Intrathoracic Pressure Regulation on Traumatic Brain Injury
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate proof of clinical concept that application of the Intrathoracic Pressure Regulator (ITPR) will result in an increase in Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP) and a decrease in Intracranial…
- Trial name
- NCT01824589
- Testing
- -7 cm H2O ITPR, -12cm H2O ITPR
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Advanced Circulatory Systems
Gout, Hyperuricemia
The Diet Gout Trial
Unhealthy diet has long been associated with high uric acid levels and gout. The DASH diet may lower uric acid levels. This study will examine the effects of the DASH diet on uric acid in adults with a history of gout.
- Trial name
- DIGO (NCT03569020)
- Testing
- Subsidy for food purchases and dietitian education
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Improving Diabetic Patient Health Through Assistive-Reading Technology
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) affects over 30 million Americans and requires patients to competently manage their conditions at home.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Literacy
- Trial name
- NCT05337306
- Testing
- GogyUp Reader
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 193 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GogyUp Inc
Sly Syndrome, MPS VII
Study of UX003 Recombinant Human Beta-Glucuronidase (rhGUS) Enzyme Replacement Treatment in Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7, Sly Syndrome (MPS 7) Patients Less Than 5 Years of Age
The primary objective was to evaluate the effect of UX003 treatment in pediatric MPS VII participants less than 5 years of age on safety, tolerability, and efficacy as determined by the reduction of urinary glycosaminoglycans…
- Conditions
- Sly Syndrome, MPS VII, Mucopolysaccharidosis, Mucopolysaccharidosis VII
- Trial name
- NCT02418455
- Testing
- UX003
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Portugal and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc
Carcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung, Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung
Using TRAP to Evaluate the Effect of Zometa on Bone Metastasis Due to Lung Cancer
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new blood test as a way to follow the effect of Zometa in treating bone metastases due to lung cancer.
- Conditions
- Carcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung, Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung, Metastases
- Trial name
- NCT00265200
- Testing
- zoledronic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Craniocerebral Trauma, Intracranial Aneurysm
Hypovitaminosis D in Neurocritical Patients
Vitamin D has been shown to impact prognosis in a variety of retrospective and randomized clinical trials within an intensive care unit (ICU) environment.
- Conditions
- Craniocerebral Trauma, Intracranial Aneurysm, Brain Neoplasms, Spinal Cord Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT02881957
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 274 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Amenorrhea
Study of Leptin for the Treatment of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea
The purpose of this study is to determine whether administration of an investigational medication called leptin (r-metHuLeptin) in replacement doses can improve bone health, reproductive function, hormone levels, immune function…
- Trial name
- NCT00130117
- Testing
- r-metHuLeptin, Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCPs)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Cardiovascular Diseases, Adherence, Medication
Personalized Patient Data and Behavioral Nudges to Improve Adherence to Chronic Cardiovascular Medications
The study plans to learn if sending different text messages, serving as reminders or encouragement, may help patients take their medication more often if they have had trouble keeping up with their medicines.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Adherence, Medication, Medication Adherence, Diabetes Mellitus
- Trial name
- NCT03973931
- Testing
- Nudge
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 9,501 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Chronic Pancreatitis, Insulin Resistance
Chronic Pancreatitis. Effect of Pioglitazone on Endocrine Function, Exocrine Function & Structure, Pain & Life Quality
The purpose of this study is to determine if study drug (Pioglitazone) treatment will improve pre-diabetes (insulin resistance) or ealy diabetes and improve clinical symptoms (pain) or laboratory evidence of chronic pancreatitis.
- Conditions
- Chronic Pancreatitis, Insulin Resistance, Normal or Mildly Abnormal Stool Fat Levels
- Trial name
- NCT00782795
- Testing
- Pioglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Nutrition Disorder, Trauma
Supplemental Enteral Protein in Critical Illness
The aim of this study is too determine the effect of enteral protein supplementation on biochemical measures of inflammation and protein metabolism in critically ill surgical patients.
- Conditions
- Nutrition Disorder, Trauma, Critical Illness
- Trial name
- NCT03170401
- Testing
- Protein supplementation, Standard enteral nutrition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Mucopolysaccharidoses
Carotid Structure and Function in MPS Syndromes: A Multicenter Study of the Lysosomal Disease Network
Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) syndromes are disorders characterized by enzyme deficiencies, and they have been linked to heart health complications.
- Trial name
- NCT01586871
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,147 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Hunter Syndrome
An Extension Study of HGT-HIT-045 Evaluating Long-Term Safety and Clinical Outcomes of Idursulfase-IT in Conjunction With Elaprase in Pediatric Participants With Hunter Syndrome and Cognitive Impairment
This extension study of HGT-HIT-045 is designed to collect long-term safety data in pediatric participants with Hunter syndrome and cognitive impairment who are receiving intrathecal (IT) idursulfase-IT and intravenous (IV)…
- Trial name
- NCT01506141
- Testing
- Idursulfase-IT, Elaprase
- Where
- 9 sites in United States, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Takeda