Clinical trials: Maltodextrin
Insulin Sensitivity
Mechanism of Microbiome-induced Insulin Resistance in Humans (Aim2)
The purpose of this study is to determine whether microbiome modulation and an experimental reduction in plasma LPS concentration improve inflammation and insulin action in insulin resistant (obese and T2DM) subjects.
- Trial name
- MicroB2 (NCT02127125)
- Testing
- Maltodextrin, Synbiotic, Sevelamer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
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
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Combination Probiotic: BB-12 With LGG (Different Doses) in Treating Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This protocol is a blinded randomized controlled study of the effects of BB-12 with LGG at different doses in 70 healthy children with autism spectrum disorders at lower and higher doses over an 56-day period and a 28- day…
- Trial name
- NCT03514784
- Testing
- BB-12 with LGG (Higher Dose), BB-12 with LGG (Lower Dose)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Microbiota
Effect of Spice Consumption on the Microbiome
Several human intervention studies have also been performed that demonstrated beneficial effects of high polyphenol fruits and vegetable on the intestinal microbiome.
- Trial name
- NCT03676803
- Testing
- mixed spices
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Appetite Regulation, Obesity
Effect of Oligofructose on Appetite in Overweight Subjects
This study seeks to look into the effects of oligofructose supplementation on appetite, energy intake, and body weight and body composition in overweight subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00912197
- Testing
- Oligofructose
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Healthy Subject
Fiber and Fish Oil Supplements for the Prevention of Colorectal Cancer
This trial studies how fiber and fish oil supplements affect the metabolism and activities of colon cells in healthy individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT04211766
- Testing
- Dietary Fiber, Fish Oil, Comparator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
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
Constipation
Study Comparing PEG 3350 Laxative to Placebo in the Treatment of Occasional Constipation (Study CL2007-12)(P08216)
Randomized, placebo-controlled, double blind study. 203 subjects entered the study to compare the effect on occasional constipation of polyethylene glycol 3350 to placebo. Subjects took one of study treatments up to 7 days.
- Trial name
- NCT00770432
- Testing
- Polyethylene glycol 3350
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bayer
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
Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Abnormalities
The Effects of the Dietary Supplement CardioFlex Q10 on Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adults
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), primarily heart disease and stroke, are the leading causes of death and prescription drug use in Canada.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Cardiovascular Abnormalities, Heart Attack, Stroke
- Trial name
- NCT03826914
- Testing
- CardioFlex Q10
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Osteoarthritis, Knee
lIfestyle iNterventionS for PaIn ReliEf (INSPIRE)
This is a 2x2 factorial design randomised controlled trial in which participants with knee pain will be grouped into the diet intervention, exercise intervention, diet and exercise intervention or placebo arm.
- Trial name
- INSPIRE (NCT05670314)
- Testing
- Inulin Fibre supplement, Exercise
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Insulin Sensitivity
Mechanism of Microbiome-induced Insulin Resistance in Humans (Aim 1)
The purpose of this study is to determine insulin sensitivity in individuals that are lean normal glucose tolerant subjects after consumption of a normal low fat diet and after a high fat diet and to explore the effects of high…
- Trial name
- MicroB1 (NCT02124759)
- Testing
- Sevelamer, Synbiotic, Maltodextrin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Cardiovascular Risk Factor
Choline and Cardiometabolic Health
Trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO), a metabolite produced by gut microbial metabolism of dietary choline, has recently been causally linked to atherosclerosis in animal models and has been shown to be predictive of cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- NCT04764162
- Testing
- Choline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Breast Cancer
Soy Isoflavones and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
Soy consumption has been associated with reduced risk for developing breast cancer. Soy contains isoflavones which are weak estrogens. The roles of soy isoflavones in reducing breast cancer risk are currently unclear.
- Trial name
- NCT00204490
- Testing
- isoflavones, carbohydrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Weight Loss, Starvation
Effect of Caloric Restriction and Protein Intake on Metabolism and Anabolic Sensitivity
The purpose of this study is to determine if an increased protein intake can attenuate the suppression of metabolic and anabolic hormones during caloric restriction
- Trial name
- NCT02945410
- Testing
- Caloric Restriction, Protein, Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
Cognitive Decline
An Investigation Into the Effects of a Wild Blueberry Powder and a Wild Blueberry Extract on Cognition in Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a 6 month dietary intervention with wild blueberry powder and extract stabilised with L-cysteine and L-glutathione have an effect on cognitive performance in participants aged…
- Trial name
- NCT02446314
- Testing
- Wild Blueberry Powder - 450mg, Wild Blueberry Powder - 900 mg, Wild Blueberry extract 100mg
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 122 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
Impaired Fasting Glucose
The Effect of a Nutritional Supplement on Post Prandial Glucose and Lipids in an Adult Population
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a fibre rich health food drink on the post prandial glucose and triglyceride peak in healthy overweight adults with impaired fasting glucose (IFG).
- Trial name
- NCT02119325
- Testing
- 25% fibre, 0% fibre
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Depression
Leucine for Depression Study (L-DEP)
Depression is very common and poses a huge disease burden. About 20% of the US population suffers from depression at lease once in their lifetime.
- Trial name
- NCT03557684
- Testing
- leucine, lipopolysaccharide (LPS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Functional Constipation
Dose-ranging Efficacy of Polydextrose Supplement on Colonic Transit Time and Symptoms in Adults With Functional Constipation
This study will investigate the effectiveness of Polydextrose, a dietary fiber, at decreasing Colonic Transit Time and the gastrointestinal symptoms of Functional Constipation.
- Trial name
- NCT02314936
- Testing
- Litesse powder containing 12 g polydextrose, Litesse powder containing 8 g polydextrose, Litesse powder containing 4 g polydextrose
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KGK Science Inc.
Insulin Sensitivity
Insulin Sensitivity and Beta Cell Function After Carbohydrate Loading in Hip Replacement Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether preload of carbohydrate or water before elective hip replacement improve insulin sensitivity and or beta cell function in human.
- Trial name
- NCT01774084
- Testing
- Experimental: PreOp, NutriciaNordica AB
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet