Clinical trials: Undernutrition
Hypovitaminosis D
Comparing a Novel Phototherapy Kiosk to Oral Vitamin D Supplementation
The purpose of this project is to demonstrate the capability of a standing phototherapy kiosk (SPK) to stimulate cutaneous vitamin D3 and subsequent production of 25 Hydroxyvitamin (OH) D safely and as efficiently as an oral…
- Trial name
- NCT04556136
- Testing
- Standing Phototherapy Kiosk, D3 Oral supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Madigan Army Medical Center
Vitamin D Deficiency
Treatment of Vitamin D Insufficiency
The purpose of this study is to answer the following questions: Does vitamin D increase calcium absorption, bone mass and muscle mass and function in women past menopause who have mildly low vitamin D levels? Do these benefits…
- Trial name
- NCT00933244
- Testing
- High Dose Vitamin D3, Low Dose Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer
A Study of Serum Folate Levels in Patients Treated With Olaparib
This is a study investigating folate deficiency (lack of folic acid in the blood) in patients who take the drug olaparib to treat their advanced ovarian or breast cancer.
- Conditions
- Ovarian Cancer, Breast Cancer, Folic Acid Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT04024254
- Testing
- Folic Acid Tablet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Rush University Medical Center
Severe Acute Malnutrition
Mother Screening for Relapse Using Mid-upper Arm Circumference Among Children Recovered From Severe Acute Malnutrition
The investigators propose a pilot randomized controlled trial to train mothers to screen their children post-discharge for relapse based on MUAC criteria to facilitate timely identification and referral to care for children who…
- Trial name
- NCT05932992
- Testing
- Mother education on how to perform MUAC assessment
- Where
- Burkina Faso
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary
Extension Study of CTAP101-CL-3001 or CTAP101-CL-3002
This extension study of subjects previously enrolled in studies CTAP101-CL-3001 or CTAP101-CL-3002 allows long term evaluation of the safety and efficacy of CTAP101 Capsules in reducing elevated intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH)…
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT02282813
- Testing
- CTAP101 Capsules, Calcitriol, Doxercalciferol
- Volunteers
- 298 people
- Sponsor
- OPKO Health, Inc.
Malnutrition
Comparison of Nutrition Risk Screens
This research study will compare two different screens for nutrition risk in patients who are in the hospital. We will be comparing the ThedaCare Nutrition Risk Screen to see if it is as good and consistent as the standard NRS…
- Trial name
- NCT02585245
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 607 people
- Sponsor
- ThedaCare
Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder, Renal Osteodystrophy
The Effect of Etelcalcetide on CKD-MBD
The proposed study will investigate the effects of etelcalcetide on the bone and blood-vessel health in patients with CKD-MBD. The investigators will test if etelcalcetide makes bone and blood-vessels healthier.
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease Mineral and Bone Disorder, Renal Osteodystrophy, Vascular Calcification, Hyperparathyroidism; Secondary, Renal
- Trial name
- Parsabiv-MBD (NCT03960437)
- Testing
- Etelcalcetide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Nickolas, MD MS
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Cystic Fibrosis
Control of Steatorrhea in Participants With Cystic Fibrosis and Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency
This study by Aptalis (formerly Axcan) assesses the efficacy and safety of Panzytrat® 25,000 compared to Kreon® 25,000 in the control of steatorrhea in participants with cystic fibrosis (CF) and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency…
- Trial name
- NCT01327703
- Testing
- Panzytrat® 25,000, Kreon® 25,000
- Where
- 13 sites in Germany, Poland
- Volunteers
- 87 people
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Vitamin D Deficiency
Safety of Vitamin D Supplementation in Older Persons
This study will evaluate the safety over 6 months of two different doses of vitamin D (cholecalciferol) in men and women age 65 and older. It will also evaluate if supplementation with vitamin D improves physical performance.
- Trial name
- NCT00681590
- Testing
- cholecalciferol (vitamin D)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma, Vitamin D Deficiency
Nutrition and Body Composition in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Many adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have been found to have low bone density by the end of treatment. This can lead to long-term suffering in survivors due to poor bone health.
- Trial name
- NCT01317940
- Testing
- Vitamin D and Calcium Citrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
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.
Malnutrition
Effectiveness Comparison of Three Supplementary Foods in the Treatment of Moderate Acute Malnutrition
The purpose of this study is to compare the recovery rates of moderately malnourished Malawian children treated with either milk-enriched corn/soy blend, soy/peanut fortified spread or a commercially produced ready-to-use therapy…
- Trial name
- NCT00998517
- Testing
- Soy/peanut fortified spread, Milk fortified corn/soy blend, Supplementary Plumpy®
- Where
- Malawi
- Volunteers
- 2,712 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Vitamin D Deficiency
Improving the Understanding of the Response to Vitamin D Supplementation
It is the investigators hypothesis that the current method of evaluating vitamin D status, measuring circulating 25-hydroxy vitamin D is not providing the full metabolic picture, and is therefore inadequate.
- Trial name
- NCT01465178
- Testing
- cholecalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Due to Renal Causes, Chronic Kidney Diseases
Safety, Efficacy, PK and PD of CTAP101 (Calcifediol) ER Capsules for SHPT in HD Patients VDI
Safety, Efficacy, PK and PD of CTAP101 (calcifediol) ER Capsules for SHPT in HD Patients VDI
- Conditions
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Due to Renal Causes, Chronic Kidney Diseases, Vitamin D Deficiency, Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease
- Trial name
- NCT03602261
- Testing
- Calcifediol Oral Capsule
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- OPKO Health, Inc.
Primary Hyperparathyroidism, Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D Repletion in Primary Hyperparathyroidism
This study will look at the effect of 2 treatment regimens that contain vitamin D in a six-month treatment trial of patients with PHPT who are vitamin D deficient.
- Trial name
- NCT01306656
- Testing
- 10,000 IU Vitamin D3, Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
End Stage Renal Disease
Safety and Efficacy Study of the Effect of Etanercept in Hemodialysis Patients
Etanercept is a novel anti-inflammatory agent currently used in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. We are examining whether Etanercept is effective in improving the nutritional status of hemodialysis patients as a consequence of…
- Trial name
- NCT00293202
- Testing
- Etanercept
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Kaysen, George A., M.D., Ph.D.
Pregnancy, Vitamin D Deficiency
Trial of Vitamin D Supplements to Raise Calcidiol Levels of Pregnant Women in Mongolia
A double-blind randomized, placebo-controlled trial comparing the impact of 600 IU, 2000 IU, or 4000 IU of Vitamin D3 on third trimester 25(OH)D levels and change from baseline.
- Trial name
- NCT02395081
- Testing
- 600 IU Vitamin D3 in prenatal vitamin, 2000 IU Vitamin D3 in prenatal vitamin, 4000 IU Vitamin D3 in prenatal vitamin
- Where
- Mongolia
- Volunteers
- 360 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary
Safety and Efficacy of CTAP101 to Treat Secondary Hyperparathyroidism in Stage 3 or 4 CKD and Vitamin D Insufficiency
This study will evaluate the efficacy of CTAP101 Capsules versus placebo in reducing intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) by at least 30% from pretreatment baseline; safety and tolerability of CTAP101 will also be evaluated
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT01651000
- Testing
- CTAP101 30 μg capsules, Sugar pill to CTAP101 30 μg capsules
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 213 people
- Sponsor
- OPKO IP Holdings II, Inc.
Vitamin D Deficiency, HIV
Vitamin D in HIV-Infected Patients on HAART
This is a research study to look at vitamin D deficiency (low levels) in men and women with HIV. As part of your regular medical care, you will be screened for vitamin D deficiency.
- Trial name
- NCT01250899
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
X-linked Hypophosphatemia
A Repeated Study of KRN23 in Adults With X-Linked Hypophosphatemia
The primary purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of repeated subcutaneous (SC) injections of KRN23 in adult subjects with X-Linked Hypophosphatemia (XLH).
- Trial name
- NCT01340482
- Testing
- KRN23
- Where
- 6 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd.