Clinical trials: Supplements
Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality and Reproductive Issues
L-Arginine Supplements in Treating Women Who Are Cancer Survivors
RATIONALE: L-arginine supplements may improve the quality of life and sexual function in women who are cancer survivors. PURPOSE: This randomized clinical trial is studying an L-arginine supplement to see how well it works…
- Conditions
- Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality and Reproductive Issues, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT00459134
- Testing
- ArginMax
- Where
- 25 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 186 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Hypertension
The Effect of Grape Seed Extract on Blood Pressure in People With Pre-Hypertension
In this research study, the investigators are interested in learning how extracts from grape seeds can help those individuals with high blood pressure.
- Trial name
- GSE (NCT00979732)
- Testing
- grape seed extract
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute of Technology
Breast Cancer, Cancer Survivor
Magnesium Oxide in Treating Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women With Cancer
RATIONALE: Magnesium oxide may help relieve hot flashes in women with cancer. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well magnesium oxide works in treating hot flashes in menopausal women with cancer.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Cancer Survivor, Hot Flashes, Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific
- Trial name
- NCT01008904
- Testing
- magnesium oxide, questionnaire administration, quality-of-life assessment
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Fish Oil and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Study
Over the past 30 years, the prevalence of childhood obesity in the United States has tripled from 5% to 15%. Major consequences of obesity include insulin resistance, type- 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and nonalcoholic…
- Trial name
- NCT01285362
- Testing
- Fish Oil Supplementation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
End Stage Renal Disease
Health Effects of oraL Protein Supplements in HD (The HELPS-HD Trial)
To conduct a pragmatic randomized clinical trial in which the researchers will determine the mortality impact of a protocol whereby all hemodialysis patients receive an oral, protein-based nutritional supplement during the…
- Trial name
- HELPS-HD (NCT02933151)
- Testing
- Nutritional Supplement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 10,457 people
- Sponsor
- Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Fatty Acid Supplementation in Children With ASD (Study 2)
The objective of the protocol is to test the impact of Omega 3-6 on pre-specified biological signatures (IL-1β, IL-2, and IFNγ) and to correlate changes in the biological signatures with changes in ASD symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT04312932
- Testing
- LCPUFA Oil Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- Sarah Keim
Alzheimer's Disease, Oxidative Stress
Fish Oil and Alpha Lipoic Acid in Treating Alzheimer's Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of fish oil and the antioxidant alpha lipoic acid on factors in the blood that are associated with the progression of Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
- Conditions
- Alzheimer's Disease, Oxidative Stress, Dementia, Hyperlipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT00090402
- Testing
- Fish Oil, Lipoic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
HIV
CCRC: A Project of the Treatment of HIV Enteropathy With ImmunoLin® Supplements
The purpose of the study is to see if ImmunoLin® will reduce the frequency of bowel movements and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in HIV volunteers with persistent GI symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT01313910
- Testing
- Immunolin®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum
Magnesium Supplements In The Treatment Of Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of magnesium oxide supplements on the reversal of calcium deposits in the skin, and the yellow bumps and folds of skin in subjects with pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE).
- Trial name
- NCT01525875
- Testing
- Magnesium Oxide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Mark Lebwohl
Advanced Cancers
Fish Oil Versus Statins Versus Placebos in Reducing Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery for Lung Cancer
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if Lipitor (atorvastatin) or fish oil supplements can help to control side effects of the heart that are commonly seen after lung surgery (such as irregular heartbeat).
- Trial name
- NCT01259284
- Testing
- Atorvastatin, Fish Oil Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Sleep Disorders, Hypertension
Melatonin Supplements for Improving Sleep in Individuals With Hypertension
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of treatment with melatonin supplements in improving sleep in individuals with high blood pressure who are taking beta-blockers.
- Trial name
- NCT00238108
- Testing
- Melatonin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cognitive Benefits
Citicoline, Creatine, and Omega-3 Effects in Middle Age Women
The purpose of this study is to determine the functional effects of a citicoline, creatine, and omega-3 fatty acids combination when administered for a duration of four weeks (28 days) to non-psychiatric adult female participants.
- Trial name
- NCT01502813
- Testing
- Citicoline, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Creatine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Deborah Yurgelun-Todd
Ketosis, Blood Glucose
The Effect of Different Ketone Supplements on β-OHB and Blood Glucose in Healthy Individuals
Ketone bodies are a fuel source and signaling molecule that are produced by your body during prolonged fasting or if you consistently eat at low-carbohydrate diet.
- Trial name
- NCT05273411
- Testing
- (R)-3-hydroxybutyl (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate ketone monoester, Beta-hydroxybutyric acid, 1,3-Butanediol
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Effects of Choline From Eggs vs. Supplements on the Generation of TMAO in Humans
The investigators are interested in learning more about choline, a nutrient required by the body. The body does make some choline, but it does not make enough to support health and the rest must be acquired through diet.
- Trial name
- EGGS (NCT03039023)
- Testing
- Choline Bitartrate, Pre-cooked, pre-peeled whole hardboiled eggs, Egg whites from pre-cooked, pre-peeled hardboiled eggs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Short Stature
Weekly Zinc Chelate Supplementation on Children's Growth
The purpose of this study is to measure the effect of weekly zinc supplementation on schoolchildren with growth deficit or normal stature.
- Trial name
- APZinc (NCT01911260)
- Testing
- Zinc amino acid chelate
- Volunteers
- 199 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of São Paulo
Parkinson Disease, Idiopathic Parkinson Disease
Physiological Effects of Nutritional Support in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder of unknown cause that affects more than a million Americans. It's most prominent pathology is the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the brain.
- Trial name
- NCT02445651
- Testing
- Intravenous and Oral n-acetyl cysteine, Control group, Oral Supplements: Baicalin, Ganoderma, Omega 3 and Curcumin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Dent Disease
Role Of Phosphorus And FGF 23 In Patients With Dent Disease
Patients with Dent disease have suppressed levels of FGF 23 which contributes to hypercalciuria, kidney stones, nephrocalcinosis and renal failure. Supplementation with phosphorus may reduce hypercalciuria.
- Trial name
- NCT02016235
- Testing
- Phosphorus Supplement, Observation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Vitamin D Deficiency, Falls
Study To Understand Fall Reduction and Vitamin D in You
Vitamin D supplements might substantially reduce the risk of falls, potentially by more than 25%. The proposed study is a clinical trial that will determine the effects of 4 doses of vitamin D (200 International Units [IU]/day…
- Trial name
- STURDY (NCT02166333)
- Testing
- 200 IU/d cholecalciferol, 1000 IU/d cholecalciferol, 2000 IU/d cholecalciferol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 688 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Dietary Supplements
A Study Evaluating Quality of Life Parameters Following Use of Emergen-C
The purpose of this study is to determine how Emergen-C use can improve quality of life (QoL) in a real-world setting to help consumers and healthcare professionals understand the benefits of taking Emergen-C on a routine or…
- Trial name
- NCT06654089
- Testing
- Emergen-C Core Super Orange Powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 299 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HALEON
Anemia, Diarrhea
Delivery of Iron and Zinc Supplements: Evaluation of Interaction Effect on Biochemical and Clinical Outcomes
With the long-term public health goal of developing an effective micronutrient supplementation program to improve child health by improving iron and zinc status and decreasing morbidity due to diarrhea in areas with high rates of…
- Conditions
- Anemia, Diarrhea, Iron
- Trial name
- NCT00470158
- Testing
- iron and zinc combined, iron and zinc on separate days, iron
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health