Clinical trials: Protein Metabolism
Congenital Hyperinsulinism
Effect of Exendin-(9-39) on Fasting Adaptation and Protein Sensitivity
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of exendin-(9-39) on fasting blood glucose and protein induced hypoglycemia on subjects with Congenital Hyperinsulinism.
- Trial name
- NCT00897676
- Testing
- Exendin-(9-39)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Diva De Leon
Obesity
Insulin Regulation of Lipolysis and Lipolysis Proteins
These studies will define the abnormalities in the adipocyte proteins that are involved in the failure of insulin to suppress lipolysis normally in humans with upper body obesity and will help discover the mechanism by which…
- Trial name
- NCT03866408
- Testing
- Immediate weight loss, Pioglitazone, Deferred weight loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Transduction Pathway, Proteinic Synthesis
Amino Acid and Intestinal Protein Metabolism : Working Study
Gut protein metabolism that could be influenced by protein supply is involved in the regulation of several physiological functions such as gut barrier function and represents a major contribution in the whole-body protein…
- Conditions
- Transduction Pathway, Proteinic Synthesis, Proteolytic System
- Trial name
- Intesmetapro (NCT01254110)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Rouen
Obesity
Vegetarian High Protein Weight Loss Diets
This study aims to investigate the mechanistic processes involved in protein-induced satiety/satiation during weight loss in humans.
- Trial name
- ALPROsoya (NCT02080325)
- Testing
- High Protein-Weight loss-Soy diet, High Protein-Weight loss-Meat
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aberdeen
Phenylketonuria, PKU
Moderate Intensity Exercise and Phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria (PKU), an inherited genetic disorder, can cause irreversible brain damage, declined executive function, and autistic tendencies unless a phenylalanine (Phe) restricted diet is consistently maintained throughout…
- Trial name
- NCT01904708
- Testing
- Acute Moderate Intensity Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Aging
Circulating SIRT6 Expression, Effect on Aging Quality
This study follows the results of the COMPALICLAMP study (NCT00951392) where the investigators showed a differential expression of sirtuins protein isoforms, Sirt6, in muscle depending on the quality of aging.
- Trial name
- Sirt6 (NCT01567176)
- Testing
- Blood sample
- Where
- 2 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospices Civils de Lyon
Overweight and Obese Adults
Effects of Obesity on Autophagy and mTORC1 Signalling in Skeletal Muscle
It is well known that individuals living with overweight or obesity are not able to activate skeletal muscle growth processes to the same extent as lean individuals following activities such as weightlifting (resistance exercise)…
- Trial name
- NCT07774676
- Testing
- Skeletal muscle biopsy, venous blood sampling, Protein-Rich Beverage
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Child Nutrition Disorders
A Nutrition/Hygiene Education Program for the Prevention of Child Malnutrition in Rural Kenya
This study will determine if an education program about hygiene and child feeding practices, taught by local village community health workers, will improve child growth and decrease the prevalence of childhood malnutrition in a…
- Trial name
- NCT01679535
- Testing
- nutrition and hygiene education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 246 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of New Mexico
Milk Intolerance
Low-grade Inflammation and Gut Symptoms From A2 and Hydrolyzed A1 Milk
The aim of this study is to reveal how different forms of milk casein, lactose and moderate breakdown of proteins affect the symptoms that may arise from milk and markers of inflammation in volunteers receiving symptoms from…
- Trial name
- NCT05305391
- Testing
- Dietary intervention
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Turku
Obesity & Overweight
Multimodal Intervention for Weight Management and Health in the Elderly Population
Aging may be accompanied by changes in body composition, muscle strength, metabolic health, and well-being. In older adults with overweight or obesity, strategies that combine physical exercise, behavioral changes, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07820774
- Testing
- Nutritional guidance focused on adopting a high-protein diet., Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intervention, Resistance Training Program
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Cesumar (UNICESUMAR)
Pancreatic Cancer, Malnutrition
Whipple Protein Study
Study investigators aim to assess the effect of providing high-protein nutritional supplementation before and after surgery
- Trial name
- WPS (NCT04306874)
- Testing
- Ensure Max Protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Multiple Myeloma and Plasma Cell Neoplasm
Lenalidomide, Cyclophosphamide, and Dexamethasone in Treating Patients With Primary Systemic Amyloidosis
RATIONALE: Biological therapies, such as lenalidomide, may stimulate the immune system in different ways and stop plasma cells from growing.
- Trial name
- NCT00564889
- Testing
- cyclophosphamide, dexamethasone, lenalidomide
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Inactivity, Physical, Aging
Oral 'Breath Test' to Measure Anabolic Sensitivity to a Protein Meal Across the Age and Physical Activity Spectrum
The purpose of this study is to determine how anabolic sensitivity, in response to the ingestion of a liquid protein meal, differs across the lifespan, between biological sexes, and with varying physical activity levels.
- Conditions
- Inactivity, Physical, Aging, Healthy Aging, Growth & Development
- Trial name
- NFRF (NCT06744491)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Type 1 Diabetes
Impact of Insulin Deprivation and Hyperglycemia on Plasma Protein Synthesis in People With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
This research is being done to better understand how insulin effects muscle, blood, and the body in people with Type 1 Diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT05985135
- Testing
- Muscle Biopsy, Jell-O with Amino acids, Dextrose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Safety and Efficacy of Asfotase Alfa in Juvenile Patients With Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
This clinical trial studied the safety and efficacy of asfotase alfa in children with HPP compared to a historical control group.
- Trial name
- NCT00952484
- Testing
- asfotase alfa
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Acute Phase Response, Insulin Resistance
Preoperative Feeding With a Whey Protein Plus Carbohydrate Drink on the Acute Phase Response and Insulin Resistance
Prolonged fasting may increase the organic response to trauma. Carbohydrate-based drinks have been tested and they may reduce insulin resistance.
- Trial name
- NCT01354249
- Testing
- whey protein plus carbohydrate drink
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Mato Grosso
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Colitis, Ulcerative
Protein and Magnesium in Ulcerative Colitis
The aim of the study is to improve the quality of nutritional therapy for patients admitted with Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis (ASUC) treated with high-dose steroids.
- Conditions
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Colitis, Ulcerative, Magnesium Deficiency, Nutritional Deficiency
- Trial name
- PAMUC (NCT05271838)
- Testing
- Magnesium acetate mixture (30 mmol/ml), High-protein diet (2 g/kg/day)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Graft Versus Host Disease
Stem Cell Transplantation in Treating Patients With Hematologic Cancer
RATIONALE: Peripheral stem cell transplantation may be able to replace immune cells that were destroyed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy used to kill tumor cells.
- Conditions
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Disorders, Graft Versus Host Disease, Leukemia, Lymphoma
- Trial name
- NCT00004904
- Testing
- anti-thymocyte globulin, filgrastim, cladribine
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Obesity, Overweight (BMI > 25)
Impact of Protein Supplementation and Resistance Training on Body Composition, Functional Parameters, Metabolic Adaptation, and Nitrogen Balance in Adults Aged 45 Years and Older With Overweight or Obesity Receiving Incretin-based Medications
This study aim to evaluate the effects of protein supplements and resistance training on body composition, functional parameters, metabolic adaptation, and nitrogen balance in adults (aged ≥45 years) with overweight/obesity…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight (BMI > 25), Weight Loss
- Trial name
- PRIME (NCT06950684)
- Testing
- Whey Protein Supplement, Resistance Training Program
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Assuta Medical Center
Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
Protein Metabolism in Newly Diagnosed Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease, which includes both Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, is a disease of the gastrointestinal tract leading to symptoms of abdominal pain, diarrhea, and growth disturbance.
- Conditions
- Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Protein Metabolism
- Trial name
- NCT00586352
- Testing
- stable isotope infusions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University