Clinical trials: Lipid Disorders
Dyslipidemia
Effect of Plant Sterols Esterified to Fish Oil Fatty Acids on Plasma Lipid Levels
The purpose of this study is to determine whether plant sterols esterified to fish oil fatty acids in a fish oil matrix improve the lipid profile, predominantly LDL-cholesterol and TG concentrations in healthy hyperlipidemic…
- Trial name
- NCT00441480
- Testing
- Plant sterols esters
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Enzymotec
Body Fat Disorder
Fat Reduction in the Submandibular/Submental Area
The purpose of this study is to further evaluate the safety and efficacy of non-invasive reduction of subcutaneous fat in the submental and submandibular area using Cryolipolysis.
- Trial name
- NCT02700165
- Testing
- The ZELTIQ CoolSculpting System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zeltiq Aesthetics
Body Fat Disorder
CoolSculpting the Upper Arm Study
Evaluate the safety and efficacy of the ZELTIQ CoolSculpting System using a specialized surface applicator for non-invasive subcutaneous fat reduction in the upper arm.
- Trial name
- ARM (NCT02669329)
- Testing
- CoolSculpting device with vacuum applicator.
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zeltiq Aesthetics
Body Fat Disorder
Subcutaneous Fat Reduction in the Submental Area
Study to Evaluate Non-Invasive Subcutaneous Fat Reduction in the Submental Area using Cryolipolysis. Healthy adult men and women with submental skin fold thickness > 1cm who desire reduction of submental fat.
- Trial name
- NCT02298322
- Testing
- CoolSculpting System
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zeltiq Aesthetics
HIV Infections
The Safety and Immunogenicity of a Potential HIV Vaccine
The potential HIV vaccine has two components: a protein immunogen based on the coat protein of HIV; and an adjuvant which enhances the vaccinee's response to the immunogen.
- Trial name
- NCT01966900
- Testing
- CN54gp140 mixed with GLA-AF
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Diabetic Retinopathy, Dyslipidemia
Dyslipidemia and Diabetic Retinopathy
The purpose of this study is to determine if the reparative cells of blood vessels called endothelial progenitor cells(EPC) are defective in people with diabetes.
- Trial name
- D&D (NCT03403283)
- Testing
- 15 subjects with Non Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy(mild, moderate and severe). 15 subjects with Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, Healthy Controls 15 age matched control subjects
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
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
Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension
Phase II Study of Heart Polypill Safety and Efficacy in Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular is a major cause of mortality in Iran, accounting for 45.7% of deaths. In Golestan (North Eastern Iran) preliminary findings from follow-up of the Golestan Cohort are consistent with national figures: with 45% (at…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Heart Disease
- Trial name
- Polypill (NCT00603590)
- Testing
- Polypill
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 475 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Hyperlipidemia
Endothelial Hyperpolarization in Humans
The purpose of this study is to elucidate the role Endothelium-Derived Hyperpolarizing Factor (EDHF) plays in dilating blood vessels and whether it differs between healthy people and those with high cholesterol.
- Trial name
- NCT00166166
- Testing
- Tetraethylammonium (TEA), L-NG-monomethyl Arginine (L-NMMA), Bradykinin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Dyslipidemia, Hypercholesterolemia
A Study to Evaluate Fasting/Postprandial Serum Apolipoprotein B-48 (ApoB-48) Levels in Diabetic Participants With Normal to Moderately High Low Density Lipoprotein-C (LDL-C) Levels (MK-0653A-259 AM1)
This study will evaluate whether fasting/postprandial serum ApoB-48 levels are increased in diabetic participants compared to nondiabetic participants with the same range of serum LDL-C levels, and whether ApoB-48 levels can be…
- Trial name
- NCT01333436
- Testing
- Test Meal
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Organon and Co
Dyslipidemia
Study of Trilipix Effects on Lipids and Arteries
Fibrates reduce atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease events. A major mechanism of this benefit appears to be their ability to raise plasma high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), especially in patients with high…
- Trial name
- NCT01025492
- Testing
- Trilipix
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Body Fat Disorder
Bilateral; Flank Study With Crown Cooling Insert
Evaluate the safety and efficacy of non-invasive subcutaneous fat layer reduction in the flank using an applicator with and without the Crown Cooling Insert.
- Trial name
- CCI (NCT02554760)
- Testing
- The ZELTIQ CoolSculpting System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zeltiq Aesthetics
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Return of First-phase Insulin Secretion in Type 2 Diabetes is Associated With Depletion of Pancreas Lipid
The hypothesis for this study is that pancreas lipid will be more closely associated with first-phase beta-cell response in African-Americans than in European-Americans, both at baseline and in response to treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT03430310
- Testing
- Low Glycemic Diet, Control Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Hypercholesterolemia
Effects of a Supplement Derived From Palm Oil on Cholesterol Levels in the Blood
Elevated blood cholesterol, and particularly LDL cholesterol, is a risk factor for heart disease. Tocotrienols are naturally-occurring compounds in foods that may have beneficial effects on blood cholesterol.
- Trial name
- TRF (NCT02634606)
- Testing
- Gamma Delta Tocotrienols - Low Dose, Gamma Delta Tocotrienols - High Dose, Sugar Pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Body Fat Disorder
CoolSculpting and EMS for the Abdomen
Evaluate the use of Electromagnetic Muscle Stimulation as an adjunctive treatment to CoolSculpting.
- Trial name
- ECA (NCT03738891)
- Testing
- Zeltiq CoolSculpting System alone, Electromagnetic Muscle Stimulation alone, EMS followed by CoolSculping
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zeltiq Aesthetics
Body Fat Disorder
CoolSculpting of the Distal Thigh Study
Evaluate the safety and efficacy of the ZELTIQ CoolSculpting System using a small area applicator for non-invasive subcutaneous fat reduction in the distal thigh.
- Trial name
- DST (NCT02335749)
- Testing
- The ZELTIQ System
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zeltiq Aesthetics
Influenza
Safety and Immunogenicity of PanBlok Influenza Vaccine in Healthy Adults
The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety and immunogenicity of a recombinant hemagglutinin (rHA) influenza vaccine derived from A/Indonesia/05/2005 (H5N1) administered at 4 dose levels in adjuvanted (GLA-SE) rHA…
- Trial name
- NCT01147068
- Testing
- 0.5mL Intramuscular Injection
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 392 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Protein Sciences Corporation
Obesity, Sedentary Lifestyle
Exercise After Clinically Significant Weight Loss
The Prescribed Exercise to Reduce Recidivism After Weight Loss Pilot (PREVAIL-P) study will evaluate the effect of aerobic exercise training amount on weight maintenance following clinically significant weight loss.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Sedentary Lifestyle, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- PREVAIL-P (NCT03685123)
- Testing
- Physical activity recommendations, Weight maintenance recommendations, OPTIFAST weight loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Body Fat Disorder
Fat Layer Reduction in the Lateral Thighs Using CoolSculpting
Evaluate the performance of a cryolipolysis system using a colder treatment parameter for non-invasive reduction of subcutaneous fat in the lateral thighs.
- Trial name
- NCT02324816
- Testing
- The Zeltiq CoolSculpting System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zeltiq Aesthetics
Obesity, Visceral, Cardiovascular Diseases
Impact of Liraglutide 3.0 on Body Fat Distribution
This study is a clinical study to investigate the efficacy of liraglutide compared to placebo in reducing visceral adiposity measured by MRI in overweight or obese subjects at high risk for cardiovascular disease after 40 weeks…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Visceral, Cardiovascular Diseases, Fat Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03038620
- Testing
- Liraglutide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 235 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center