Clinical trials: Insulin Resistance
High Blood Pressure, Metabolic Syndrome
Comparison of Aliskiren and Amlodipine on Insulin Resistance and Endothelial Dysfunction in Patients With Hypertension and Metabolic Syndrome
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of Aliskiren on insulin resistance (IR) and endothelial dysfunction (ED) in patients with high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome.
- Conditions
- High Blood Pressure, Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT00417170
- Testing
- Aliskiren, Amlodipine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Hepatitis
Treating Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) With Metformin
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is associated with progressive liver disease, fibrosis, and cirrhosis. Although the cause of NASH is unknown, it is often associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and insulin resistance.
- Trial name
- NCT00063232
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Endothelial Function, Lipids
Effects of Etravirine on Endothelial Function in HIV-uninfected Adults: A Pilot Study
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and effects of etravirine, an HIV antiretroviral medication, on vascular function.
- Conditions
- Endothelial Function, Lipids, Insulin Resistance, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT00871234
- Testing
- Etravirine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Type 1 Diabetes
Transdermal Basal Insulin Patch Study in Type 1 Diabetes
This study is designed to evaluate the pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics of an investigational basal insulin patch in type 1 diabetes patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00519623
- Testing
- PassPort(R) Transdermal Insulin Delivery System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- Altea Therapeutics
Type 2 Diabetes
The LANCET Trial: A Trial of Long-acting Insulin Injection to Reduce C-reactive Protein in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of this study, which is being conducted at 100 centers throughout the United States, is to determine whether Lantus, a long-acting insulin injection, either alone or in combination with metformin, is effective in…
- Trial name
- NCT00366301
- Testing
- Insulin glargine injection, metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Comparison of Glycemic Control Among Diabetics Using Three Different Pen Needles
Anxiety about needles is a commonly expressed concern by diabetics about beginning insulin therapy. A shorter, thinner pen needle that delivers insulin with the safety and efficacy profile of currently marketed pen needles may…
- Trial name
- NCT00928057
- Testing
- 4mm x 32G pen needle, 8mm x 31G pen needle, 5mm x 31G pen needle
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 173 people
- Sponsor
- Becton, Dickinson and Company
Diabetes, Hypertension
Renal and Hormonal Effects of Pioglitazone
This study examines the effects of pioglitazone on renal sodium handling in subjects prone to insulin resistance, i.e. diabetic and/or hypertensive subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT01090752
- Testing
- Pioglitazone, Metformin
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Geneva
Diabetes Mellitus
Exubera vs Lispro in a Lantus-based Regimen for Improved Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes
The current trial will examine the efficacy and safety of Exubera administered as a mealtime insulin compared to lispro, when added to an existing regimen of basal insulin glargine + or = Oral Agents (OAs).
- Trial name
- NCT00348374
- Testing
- Insulin Lispro, Exubera
- Where
- 63 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 191 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
HIV Infections
Metabolic Effects of Switching Kaletra to Boosted Reyataz
To study the effects of switching from Kaletra to Boosted Reyataz on glucose, lipids and fat in HIV-infected patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00413153
- Testing
- atazanavir/ritonavir, lopinavir/ritonavir
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
HIV Infections, Hepatic Steatosis
Pioglitazone to Treat Fatty Liver in People With HIV Infection
This study will determine whether pioglitazone (Actos, a drug approved to treat diabetes, can benefit HIV-infected people with fatty liver.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Hepatic Steatosis, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT00441272
- Testing
- Pioglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Stroke, Hyperglycemia
Glucose Regulation in Acute Stroke Patients (GRASP) Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, safety and preliminary efficacy of the use of insulin infusions as treatment for hyperglycemic acute ischemic stroke patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00282867
- Testing
- IV glucose insulin and potassium, GIK, standard care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Hyperglycemia, Diabetes
Conversion of Hyperglycemic Patients Being Treated With Intravenous Insulin Infusions to Lantus Insulin
The primary objective of this study is to determine the optimal dose of glargine insulin when converting from intravenous short-acting continuous insulin infusions in surgical and intensive care unit patients using a prospective…
- Trial name
- NCT00338104
- Testing
- insulin glargine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University