Clinical trials: Insulin Sensitivity
Overweight and Obesity, Insulin Sensitivity
Does Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Lead to a Sustained Increase in Insulin Sensitivity?
In a recent series of studies performed by our group, we have shown that exposure to hyperbaric oxygen (HBOT) leads to an increase in insulin sensitivity in male subjects and that this improvement can be measured in all men, not…
- Trial name
- HOTAIR3 (NCT02136615)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Adelaide
Fatty Liver, Insulin Resistance
Insulin Resistance in Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
The purpose of this study is to determine whether nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with altered peripheral and hepatic insulin sensitivity and to investigate potential mechanisms underlying insulin…
- Trial name
- NCT00252499
- Testing
- rosiglitazone, fenofibrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Insulin Resistance
Effects of Hi-maize Resistant Starch on Insulin Sensitivity
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a dietary fiber, resistant starch, on insulin sensitivity. Low insulin sensitivity is a risk factor for some diseases including type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01058135
- Testing
- Hi-maize starch (Low dose), Hi-maize starch (High-dose), Control (starch)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ingredion Incorporated
Overweight, Obesity
Meta-analyses of the Effect of 'Catalytic' Doses of Fructose and Its Epimers on Carbohydrate Metabolism
Despite advances in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes, its prevalence continues to rise worldwide. There is a need for new modalities to improve metabolic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes and those who…
- Conditions
- Overweight, Obesity, Dysglycemia, Prediabetes
- Trial name
- NCT02776722
- Testing
- fructose, allulose, tagatose, or sorbose
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Healthy, Overweight
Effects of Pioglitazone on Insulin Sensitivity in Healthy Overweight and Obese Males (MK-0000-170)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether 30 mg of pioglitazone administered once daily for up to 28 days to healthy overweight and obese subjects will lead to a significant change in insulin sensitivity, measured in the…
- Conditions
- Healthy, Overweight, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT01115712
- Testing
- Comparator: Pioglitazone, Comparator: Hyperinsulinemic Euglycemic Clamp
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Sedentary Lifestyle, Insulin Sensitivity
Investigation of the Effects of Sedentary Behaviour and Moderate Exercise on Glucose Tolerance and Insulin Sensitivity
Individuals with pre-diabetes or diabetes would benefit from low impact methods that would improve their insulin sensitivity and aid in maintaining glucose homeostasis.
- Conditions
- Sedentary Lifestyle, Insulin Sensitivity, Glucose Metabolism
- Trial name
- NCT03827239
- Testing
- Activity/Moderate Exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Prince Edward Island
Metabolic Disease
Husk Fiber Intervention on Metabolic Health of Centrally Obese School Teachers
A group of 120 school teachers (male=60, female=60) was divided into four subgroups for sixteen weeks of an interventional study. One group was kept in control while the other three groups were assigned intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT06188728
- Testing
- effect of 10 gm psyllium husk fiber twice a day, 30 minutes before breakfast and dinner, Effect of life style modification (Diet, Behavior and physical activity), Combined effect of 10 gm Psyllium husk fiber and lifestyle modification
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Peshawar
Diabetes
Effect of Nesiritide Infusion on Insulin Sensitivity in Healthy Obese Insulin Resistant Subjects
The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of nesiritide to placebo administered by a continuous IV infusion over 48 hours for the treatment of insulin resistance in healthy, obese, insulin resistant individuals.
- Trial name
- BNP3 (NCT03234751)
- Testing
- Continous IV infusion of Nesiritide, Hyperinsulinemic euglycemic clamp
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth Translational Research Institute
Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes
The Effect of A-lipoic Acid (ALA) on Fatty Acid-induced Impairment of Glucose-stimulated Insulin Secretion
Chronically elevated free fatty acids impair insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion (ie lipotoxicity) by a combination of oxidative stress, endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress and inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT01056497
- Testing
- alpha lipoic acid
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
Healthy
CEP-1 Hormonal Regulation of Circulating Endothelial Progenitor Cells and HDL-C in Men
The original purpose of this research study was to understand the effects of testosterone (T) and estrogen on stem cells in the blood.
- Trial name
- CEP-1 (NCT00729859)
- Testing
- Acyline, Acyline + Testosterone gel, Acyline + testosterone gel + anastrozole
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Insulin Resistance
The Effect of Mobile Health-based Exercise on Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients With Insulin Resistance
Exercise is predicted to have positive effect among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). However, little attention has been paid to the role of physical activity with wearable device in the management of HCC patients in…
- Trial name
- NCT04649671
- Testing
- Mobile health
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
Insulin Sensitivity
Effect of Vitamin D Replacement on Insulin Sensitivity
Healthy subjects with low Vitamin D levels will be randomly assigned to either Vitamin D replacement or placebo for a period of 8 weeks.
- Trial name
- NCT01268111
- Testing
- Ergocalciferols
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Insulin Sensitivity
The Effect of Lowered Physical Activity on Insulin Sensitivity and Lipid and Glucose Metabolism
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of lowered physical activity (resulting in decreased muscle mitochondrial oxidative capacity) alone and together with increased plasma free fatty acid availability (by…
- Trial name
- NCT01576250
- Testing
- unilateral lower limb suspension
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Insulin Sensitivity, Type 2 Diabetes
Milk Fat Intake and Metabolic Health Markers
This study investigates the effects of bioactive fatty acids in full fat dairy (whole yogurt), on insulin action, calorie needs, blood lipids, immune function, and body composition in normal and overweight male and female…
- Trial name
- DMFMHM (NCT02659748)
- Testing
- Milk Fat, Control Fat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont Medical Center
Insulin Sensitivity/Resistance
Assessment of Insulin Sensitivity in Healthy Adults by a 13C-glucose Breath Test : Method Development and Validation
The current research project aims to assess the insulin resistance (less sensitivity), from measures of insulin and glucose in response to a standard oral intake of glucose (standardized oral glucose tolerance test).
- Trial name
- NCT06766617
- Testing
- 75 gr Glucose
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN)
Exercise, Insulin Sensitivity
Myocellular Signalling in Skeletal Muscle
The study will investigate myocellular signalling in skeletal muscle after insulin-stimulation and exercise in healthy young men
- Trial name
- NCT03203317
- Testing
- Insulin, Exercise
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 8 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
160 Participants Aged 18-35 Years and Obese (BMI ≥30) Open to Men and Women of All Ethnicity
Glycemic Load & Resistance Training on Endothelial Function & Insulin Sensitivity
This project is prompted by the urgent public health need to identify novel strategies to prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D).
- Trial name
- GET FIT (NCT01755962)
- Testing
- Glycemic Load, Resistance Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Prediabetes
Blood Sugar Take Care and Glucose Metabolism
This prospective international clinical trial is a two-arm, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, multicenter study. 112 prediabetic subjects will be randomized to Blood Sugar Take Care or placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT01554020
- Testing
- Blood Sugar Take Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NewChapter, Inc.
Pre-Diabetes
Full-fat Yogurt and Glucose Tolerance
This study determines if substituting full-fat yogurt (i.e., whole, 3.25% fat) for non-fat yogurt in the diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and inflammation in association with changes in the composition of the…
- Trial name
- NCT03577119
- Testing
- Full-fat yogurt, Non-fat yogurt
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont Medical Center
Obesity
Effect of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Insulin Resistance and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Obese Adolescents
The prevalence of obesity has reached epidemic proportions nationally as well as internationally. Currently, 16 % of American adolescents are obese.
- Trial name
- NCT00858247
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic