Clinical trials: Fibroblast
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy, Hyperprolactinemia Pregnancy
Prolactin and FGF21 in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Prolactin (PRL) and PRL receptor (PRLR) signaling has been validated to play an important role in the modulation of glucolipid metabolism.
- Trial name
- NCT05528393
- Testing
- Blood sampling
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shen Qu
Neoplasms
18F-FAPI-RGD PET/CT in Various Tumor Types
The clinical feasibility of 18F-FAPI-RGD PET/CT will be evaluated in 100 patients with various types of tumor, and the results will be compared with those of 18F-FDG.
- Trial name
- NCT06094530
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital
Pregnant, Healthy Females, Healthy Male Newborns
Use of Existing Fibroblast Cells to Convert to Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
Induced pluripotent stem cells potentially may be useful in the future as an unlimited source of cells for transplantation. The major goal of the project is to develop human iPS cells from existing lines of fibroblasts that were…
- Trial name
- NCT00801372
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Fasting, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Regulation of FGF21 by Nutritional Challenges
The purpose of this study is to examine how acute nutritional challenges affect levels of several proteins involved in metabolism. These proteins will be measured in blood and fat tissue. This study will have several aims.
- Trial name
- NCT00968747
- Testing
- Fasting, Diet, oral carbohydrate challenge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Genetic Study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
This study will examine skin and blood cells for genetic changes related to the development of age-related macular degeneration, an eye disease that can significantly impair the ability to read, drive, and carry out daily…
- Trial name
- NCT00357578
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Eye Institute (NEI)
Periodontitis
Regeneration of Human Intrabony Defects With rhFGF-2/HA
BACKGROUND: Periodontal disease is an infection that results in progressive loss of dental support, which may lead to tooth loss..
- Trial name
- NCT02337166
- Testing
- a gel containing 4mg/ml rhFGF-2 in sodium hyaluronate, Periodontal flap surgery
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal Fluminense
Primary Immunodeficiency, DOCK8
Establishing Fibroblast-Derived Cell Lines From Skin Biopsies of Patients With Immunodeficiency or Immunodysregulation Disorders
Background: National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers have been studying immune cells (white blood cells) to better understand how the human body s defense system works and adjusts or regulates itself, and how changes in…
- Conditions
- Primary Immunodeficiency, DOCK8, Virus Susceptibility
- Trial name
- NCT00895271
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Chronic Kidney Diseases, Chronic Heart Failure
Iron Deficiency and FGF23 Regulation in CKD and HF
This study investigates the effects of intravenous (IV) iron sucrose therapy on blood levels of Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF23, a protein that regulates the amount of phosphate in the body) in iron deficiency anemia in…
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Diseases, Chronic Heart Failure, Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Trial name
- INDIGO (NCT03106298)
- Testing
- Iron Sucrose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
A Study of 68Ga-Fibroblast Activation Protein Inhibitor (FAPI) Positron Emission Tomography in Heart Failure
The purpose of this study is to assess the performance of 68Ga- FAPI PET in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)
- Trial name
- NCT07083011
- Testing
- 68Ga-FAPI (gallium-68-labeled fibroblast activation protein inhibitor)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Fibroblast Growth Factors, Wound Healing
Clinical Study of Kangfuxin and Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor in Promoting the Healing of Donor Site
The main objective of this study is to observe whether basic fibroblast growth factor and Kangfuxin Liquid can promote the wound healing in the donor area and further evaluate the healing quality.
- Trial name
- NCT04234321
- Testing
- basic fibroblast growth factor, Kangfuxin Liquid, 0.9% Normal saline
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine
Scleroderma
Transcriptomic Study of Cutaneous Fibroblasts in Scleroderma
Scleroderma is a complex connective tissue disease involving three interconnected pathophysiological axes: vascular hyperactivity and remodelling, immune system dysfunction and over-activation of fibroblasts at the origin of the…
- Trial name
- TRANSCLERO (NCT07256418)
- Testing
- Skin samples, Analysis of fibroblasts
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon
Wounds and Injuries
Feasibility Study for Fibroblast Autologous Skin Grafts
This research is being done to determine if investigators can change skin from one type to another. Specifically, investigators are interested in making normal skin into the thicker skin found on our palms and soles.
- Trial name
- NCT01964859
- Testing
- autologous skin fibroblasts, Filler Product
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Fasting
FGF21 and Fructose Challenge in Humans
The primary aim of this study is to examine the effect of acute ingestion of fructose on serum FGF21 levels. Subjects in this study will be lean volunteers and individuals with metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT02884791
- Testing
- oral carbohydrate challenge
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Autism, Tuberous Sclerosis
Studies of Autistic Patients: Gene Networks and Clinical Subtypes
Background: Researchers who are studying autism spectrum disorders are interested in developing a collection of research samples from both children with autism and healthy individuals, some of whom may be related to the children…
- Trial name
- NCT01092208
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Hypophosphatemia
Observing the Changes of Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 in Patients of Tumor Induced Osteomalacia
Fibroblast froth factors (FGFs) are humoral factors identified by their ability to stimulate cell proliferation1. They play different roles in the regulation of cell proliferation, differentiation and function.
- Trial name
- NCT01660308
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Bladder Cancer
Antiangiogenic Effects of BCG on Urinary Concentration of Angiogenic Factors
To determine if there is an association between basic fibroblast growth factor,vascular endothelial growth factor, and interleukin levels and a patients response to BCG treatment ( as standard treatment)in the urine of patients…
- Trial name
- NCT00216814
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
DM1
Induction of Pluripotent Stem Cells From Human Fibroblasts of DM1 Patients
The objective of the study is the modelisation of human cardiomyocyts from pluripotent stem cells in order to study the cardiac alterations induced by CTG expansions.
- Trial name
- NCT02084407
- Testing
- Clinical examination, skin biopsy, blood and urine sampling
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Myologie, France
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
FGF19 and the Expression of IRS-1 and GLUT-1 in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Insulin resistance plays a key role in the development of gestational diabetes mellitus(GDM). As the largest endocrine organ and the transport intermediary of maternal-fetal nutrient and a large of hormone and enzymes, placenta…
- Trial name
- NCT03816605
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
Rare Diseases, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA)
Fibroblasts and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms: in Vitro Characterization in With Marfan Syndrome and Genetic Aortic Diseases
The aim of the present study is to characterise the phenotype of fibroblasts and to classify different mechanisms involved in the onset and progression of TAAD in syndromic and non-syndromic subjects in order to evaluate…
- Conditions
- Rare Diseases, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA), Marfan Syndrome
- Trial name
- FIBRA (NCT06786754)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Policlinico S. Donato
Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Endothelial Dysfunction
Bone Mineral Markers in Hypogonadism
The aim of this study is to investigate the markers of bone mineral metabolism in an unconfounded group of patients with hypogonadism and to search for a relationship between endothelial dysfunction and insulin resistance.
- Conditions
- Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism, Endothelial Dysfunction, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT02062307
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gulhane School of Medicine