Clinical trials: Resistance
Pre Diabetes, Insulin Resistance
Precision Diets for Diabetes Prevention
With this study the investigators want to understand the physiological differences for people developing pre-diabetes and diabetes.
- Conditions
- Pre Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
- Trial name
- NCT03919877
- Testing
- Dietary, Oral Food Challege
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Obesity
Females, Aging, Metabolism, and Exercise
This study is designed to determine whether a reduction in hormones (such as occurs during menopause) causes a decrease in calories burned during physical activity.
- Trial name
- FAME (NCT01712230)
- Testing
- GnRH agonist, Supervised cardiovascular exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Antibiotic Resistant Infection, Infection
Enhanced, Personalized and Integrated Care for Infection Management at the Point-Of-Care
Antimicrobials (drugs that kill or stop the growth of microorganisms including bacteria, thereby treating infections) commonly used to treat patients with infections are becoming less effective over time as bacteria develop…
- Trial name
- EPICIMPOC (NCT04013737)
- Testing
- EPIC IMPOC
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Apelin Levels and G212A Polymorphism of Apelin Receptor (APJ)
The aim of this study is to investigate serum apelin levels as well as their possible association with G212A polymorphism of the apelin receptor in obese children and adolescents.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Trial name
- NCT01121172
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
PCOS, Depression
Metformin, Vitamin D, and Depression in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Trial
Open-label randomized clinical trial assessing the efficacy of Metformin versus Vitamin D in improving symptoms of depressed mood in polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Conditions
- PCOS, Depression, Vitamin D Deficiency, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- MINDD (NCT03380091)
- Testing
- Metformin, Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Metabolic Syndrome X
Efficacy Study Regarding the Beneficial Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Cardiometabolic Health
Fish oil supplements (which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids) have been shown to provide cardiometabolic benefits to individuals of all ages.
- Trial name
- FOHS (NCT02042274)
- Testing
- Fish oil supplement
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
Sleep, Insomnia
Treatment of Insomnia and Glucose Metabolism
Available data suggest that obtaining adequate sleep is associated with a better ability of the body to use carbohydrates as a source of energy and a lower risk of developing diabetes.
- Conditions
- Sleep, Insomnia, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT00724282
- Testing
- Eszopiclone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Dyslipidemia
Study of Trilipix Effects on Lipids and Arteries
Fibrates reduce atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease events. A major mechanism of this benefit appears to be their ability to raise plasma high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), especially in patients with high…
- Trial name
- NCT01025492
- Testing
- Trilipix
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Insulin Resistance, Obesity
Metabolic Effects of Sleep Extension in People With Obesity
This study is designed to determine the impact of extending sleep duration on glucose metabolism in people with obesity. Half of the participants will be instructed to increase their time-in-bed in order to achieve >7h…
- Trial name
- NCT03594994
- Testing
- Sleep extension
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Physical Inactivity
Translational Control of Anabolic Resistance in Aging Muscle
This is an interventional study enrolling older individuals aged 60-85y to observe changes during physical inactivity. This study is investigating the relation between short-term physical inactivity and the impact of muscle…
- Trial name
- NCT03839628
- Testing
- Reduced Physical Activity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Psychological Distress, Cardiometabolic Syndrome
Shift-and-persist and Cardiometabolic Markers Among Women in Puerto Rico
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a 4-week mindfulness program among young women in Puerto Rico with elevated stress.
- Trial name
- NCT06250738
- Testing
- Mindfulness-based Stress reduction program: Virtual, Home exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome
Cardiac CT's Role in Asymptomatic Patients With Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome
This study looked at the role of cardiac CT in improving risk factor control in those with diabetes.
- Trial name
- CTRAD (NCT01564485)
- Testing
- Cardiac CT, Usual medical care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 193 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
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
Pregnancy Complications
Metformin Versus Insulin in Pregnant Women With Type 2 Diabetes
Pregnant women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at increased risk for miscarriages, birth defects, large infants, and stillbirths. Maintaining blood sugars in the normal range decreases these pregnancy complications.
- Trial name
- NCT00678080
- Testing
- Metformin, Insulin (NPH and Regular)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Metabolic Syndrome
Effect of Aged Garlic Extract on Atherosclerosis
The investigators will be assessing the effect of Aged Garlic Extract on the coronary arteries. The investigators will enroll patients in a double blind study, where half the patients will receive placebo, and have the patients…
- Trial name
- Garlic4 (NCT01534910)
- Testing
- aged garlic extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Vitamin D Supplementation to Obese Chinese Males
Hypothesis: Oral Supplementation of Vitamin D can Reduce Hypersecretion of Parathyroid Hormone and Insulin Resistance in Obese Chinese Males.
- Trial name
- NCT01781169
- Testing
- Oral supplementation of vitamin D
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shenzhen Center for Chronic Disease Control
Asthma, COPD
The Natural History of Small Airways Physiology in Diseased and Healthy States
Spirometry is a useful clinical tool for the assessment and monitoring of lung disease, however, it does not provide information on peripheral airways resistance.
- Conditions
- Asthma, COPD, Interstitial Lung Disease, Cystic Fibrosis
- Trial name
- NCT00677560
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Obesity, Sedentary Lifestyle
Exercise After Clinically Significant Weight Loss
The Prescribed Exercise to Reduce Recidivism After Weight Loss Pilot (PREVAIL-P) study will evaluate the effect of aerobic exercise training amount on weight maintenance following clinically significant weight loss.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Sedentary Lifestyle, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- PREVAIL-P (NCT03685123)
- Testing
- Physical activity recommendations, Weight maintenance recommendations, OPTIFAST weight loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Metabolic Syndrome
A Patient-Centered Strategy for Improving Diabetes Prevention in Urban American Indians
The goal of the proposed research is to identify effective patient-centered strategies to prevent diabetes in high-risk populations in real world settings.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT02266576
- Testing
- Standard DPP, Enhanced DPP
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Aging, Sarcopenia
Resistance Exercise and Low-Intensity Physical Activity Breaks in Sedentary Time to Improve Muscle and Cardiometabolic Health
What are the effects of resistance exercise (RE) alone or RE plus low intensity physical activity (LPA) breaks in sedentary time (ST) on skeletal muscle health in older adults? What are the effects of resistance exercise (RE)…
- Conditions
- Aging, Sarcopenia, Disability Physical, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- REALPA (NCT03771417)
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University and A&M College