Clinical trials: Protein
Healthy
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity for Regimen Selection of Ad26.RSV.preF and/or RSV preF Protein Combinations Followed by Expanded Safety Evaluation in Adults Aged 60 Years and Older
The purpose of this study for: Cohort 1 and Cohort 2: to assess the safety and reactogenicity of the intramuscular one- and two-dose regimens, with a booster at Month 12 (Cohort 1) and to select a regimen for Cohort 3.
- Trial name
- NCT03502707
- Testing
- RSV preF Protein 50 mcg, RSV preF Protein 150 mcg, Ad26.RSV.preF 1*10^11 vp
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 669 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V.
Metabolism, Protein
(KIWI) Speeding up a Slow Protein for Muscle Mass With Hay Kiwifruit
The specific hypothesis is that the consumption of 2 Hayward green kiwifruit (containing actinidin protease) prior to 100g of ground beef will increase the rate of protein digestion from the beef in the elderly, leading to an…
- Trial name
- NCT04356573
- Testing
- Green Hayward Kiwifruit first, then Gold Kiwifruit, Gold Kiwifruit First, then Green Hayward Kiwifruit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
IUGR, Fetal Growth Retardation
Cardiac Displacement From Third Trimester to Early Childhood
The aim is to increase awareness of the relationship between (IUGR) and cardiac function in the foetus, the development of cardiac function over time after delivery and what significance a possible early disturbed myocardial…
- Conditions
- IUGR, Fetal Growth Retardation, Intrauterine Growth Restriction
- Trial name
- CADETTE (NCT02583763)
- Testing
- Echocardiography, Blood sample
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Linkoeping
Analysis, Event History, Absorption; Disorder, Protein
Absorption Comparison on Equivalency Value of Genepro Gen2
Genepro Gen2 Absorption and Protein Value Clinical Trial.
- Trial name
- NCT02919657
- Testing
- Genepro Protein, Whey Protein
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Musclegen Research, Inc.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections
Study to Assess the Immune Response, the Safety and the Reactogenicity of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prefusion Protein 3 Older Adult (OA) (RSVPreF3 OA) Investigational Vaccine When co Administered With PCV20 in Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to assess the ability of RSVPreF3 OA investigational vaccine to generate an immune response when given in combination with PCV20 and its safety in older adults, aged ≥60 years of age.
- Trial name
- NCT05879107
- Testing
- RSVPreF3 OA investigational vaccine, PCV20
- Where
- 38 sites in United States, Belgium and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 1,113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Dementia
PET Imaging of Neuroinflammation in Neurodegenerative Diseases Via a Novel Translocator Protein (TSPO) Radioligand
Background: Aging-related progressive neurological disorders include frontotemporal dementia, Lou Gehrig s disease, and Alzheimer s disease. Little is known about what causes these disorders. Brain inflammation may be involved.
- Trial name
- NCT03958630
- Testing
- 11C-ER176, 11C-PIB, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
SARS-CoV-2
CORVax12: SARS-CoV-2 Spike (S) Protein Plasmid DNA Vaccine Trial for COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)
This is a Phase 1, open-label study to evaluate the safety profile of CORVax +/- pIL-12, (electroporated SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) protein plasmid DNA vaccine with or without the combination of electroporated IL-12p70 plasmid.
- Trial name
- CORVax12 (NCT04627675)
- Testing
- CORVax, IL-12 plasmid, Cliniporator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Providence Health & Services
Age-Related Sarcopenia, Muscle Loss
Impact of Protein and Alkali Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle in Older Adults
The central hypothesis is that higher protein intake and a neutralizing alkaline salt supplement will improve muscle performance and mass, compared to their respective placebos, in older men and postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- NCT04048616
- Testing
- whey protein isolate, potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3), microcrystalline cellulose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 141 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Healthy
Metabolic Effect of High-protein Meals in Men
The purpose of the clinical study is to investigate the effect of the protein quality of high-protein meal replacements on the management of post-prandial blood glucose in healthy men.
- Trial name
- OPTI-PROT (NCT00712010)
- Testing
- Whey protein native, Whey protein microgels, Hydrolyzed whey protein
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Bone Resorption, Osteoporosis
The Effect of Protein Supplementation on Bone Health in Healthy Older Men and Women
Women and men consuming a low protein diet may be at risk for bone loss. The purpose of this study is to determine whether a daily protein supplement will improve bone health among healthy older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT00421408
- Testing
- Whey protein supplement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 208 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Mobility Limitation
Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation and Resistance Exercise on Muscle Parameters in Older Adults
This research study is looking at the effects of a whey protein nutritional supplement on changes in muscle mass, strength and physical function in response to a 6 month program of strength training exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT00635739
- Testing
- Whey protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
The Development and Pilot Testing of a New MR Imaging Protocol to Quantify Myeloma Disease Burden and Bone Loss
In the proposed study, the investigators will aim to develop and pilot a Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging protocol and assess its ability to achieve the following: quantification of tumour burden and bone loss, detecting…
- Conditions
- Myeloma, Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Smouldering Myeloma
- Trial name
- LOOMIS (NCT03951220)
- Testing
- Diffusion Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DWMRI), DXA scan, Bloods and urine
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Insulin Resistance
The Aging Endocrine Pancreas: Characterization of the Entero-insular Axis Physiology in the Elderly
Like most endocrine axes, the entero-insular axis is expected to go through an age-related physiological deterioration, what might contribute to special features of the elderly onset type 2 diabetes in comparison to middle-age.
- Trial name
- NCT00843479
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Healthy
Calcium Retention as Influenced by Dietary Components That Induce an Acid Load
The impact of protein sources such as beef as part of Western diet on calcium retention remains controversial. We propose to test the hypothesis that the positive effect of high protein intake (especially from meat protein) can…
- Trial name
- NCT00620763
- Testing
- High Meat - High Potential Renal Acid Load (PRAL) diet, Low Protein - Low Potential Renal Acid Load (PRAL) diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- USDA Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center
Obesity, Weight Loss
Effect of High Protein Weight Loss for Seniors
Intentional weight loss in obese, older adults remains controversial. Although caloric restriction, resulting in significant weight and fat mass loss, ameliorates many clinical consequences of obesity, recommendation of…
- Trial name
- NCT02730988
- Testing
- Weight Stable Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest 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 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
Type 2 Diabetes
Impact of Breakfast Composition on Glycemic and Incretin Responses in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes
This study examined the effect of a high protein or high carbohydrate breakfast on the glucose and insulin response following the breakfast meal, as well as the subsequent response following the lunch meal.
- Trial name
- NCT02180646
- Testing
- High protein breakfast, High carb breakfast
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
HIV Infections
Evaluating the Safety and Immunogenicity of an HIV Vaccine (gp145 C.6980) in Healthy, HIV-Uninfected Adults in the United States
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of an HIV vaccine (gp145 C.6980) with aluminum hydroxide adjuvant in healthy, HIV-1-uninfected adults in the United States.
- Trial name
- NCT03382418
- Testing
- gp145 C.6980 Vaccine, Aluminum Hydroxide Adjuvant
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
HIV Infections
A Study to Assess the Safety and Immune Response to Env-C DNA and Protein Vaccines in Kenya
This is a study of HIV vaccines. A vaccine is a medical product given to prevent certain diseases. The vaccine may educate the body to form a defensive response to try to prevent the disease from the beginning, or preventing it…
- Trial name
- NCT04826094
- Testing
- Env-C Plasmid DNA, HIV Env gp145 C.6980 protein, Rehydragel®
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 143 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)