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- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
A Study to Evaluate ALN-CIDEB in Adult Participants With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease or With Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASLD/MASH)
Testing an experimental medicine for MASLD or MASH in adults
📍 Arizona Liver Health · Chandler, AZ · +1 more US site · Get directions →
This study is researching an experimental drug called ALN-CIDEB, also referred to as "study drug". The study is focused on participants with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) (Part A) and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) (Part B).
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
A Research Study of a Potential New Medicine (NNC4005-0001) for Liver Disease in Adult Participants With Increased Body Weight and Liver Fat
Testing a new medicine for liver disease in adults with extra body fat
📍 Altasciences Clinical Company, Inc · Montreal, Quebec · Get directions →
The purpose of this clinical study is to find out if NNC4005-0001 is well-tolerated and safe for people who have increased body weight and increased liver fat. Participants will receive either NNC4005-0001, which is the treatment being tested, or a placebo, which is a treatment that contains no active medicine.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
A Pivotal Clinical Study to Investigate Efimosfermin Alfa in Participants With Biopsy-confirmed F2- or F3-stage MASH
Testing how efimosfermin alfa compares with placebo for MASH with scarred liver tissue
📍 GSK Investigational Site · Arcadia, CA · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of efimosfermin alfa in the resolution of steatohepatitis and improvement of liver-related clinical outcome compared to placebo in individuals with MASH and biopsy-confirmed F2- or F3-stage fibrosis.
- Heart / cardiovascular diseaseKidney disease
A Study of Orforglipron (LY3502970) on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Adults With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and/or Chronic Kidney Disease (ATTAIN-Outcomes)
Testing whether orforglipron changes heart outcomes in adults with heart disease and/or kidney
📍 Instituto de Investigaciones Clínicas Bahia Blanca · Bahía Blanca, · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to measure cardiovascular outcomes with orforglipron compared with placebo in participants with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) and/or chronic kidney disease (CKD). Participation in the study will last about 5 years.
- Type 2 diabetesFatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
A Phase 1b Study of QX1206 in T2DM Patients With NAFLD
Testing QX1206 in people with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver
📍 Centricity Research Toronto LMC. · Toronto, · Get directions →
This is an open label phase 1b trial of QX1206 in patients with T2DM and with NAFLD. Laboratory tests and other measurements will be assessed prior to the first dose of study treatment and throughout the study to determine the recommended phase 2 dose.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
A Study of a Thyroid Hormone Receptor Beta Isoform (THRβ) Agonist and an Semicarbazide Sensitive Amine Oxidase (SSAO) Inhibitor, Alone and in Combination, in Adults With Presumed Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
Testing drugs together or alone to lower liver fat in adults with MASH
📍 Arizona Liver Health · Chandler, AZ · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
The primary objective of this trial is to evaluate the dose-dependent and comparative effects of ECC4703 (low and high dose), ECC0509 (low and high dose), and their combination on hepatic fat reduction as assessed by change in magnetic resonance imaging proton density fat fraction (MRI-PDFF) at Week 12.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
Impact of Soymilk on Liver Disease Severity of Children With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Testing whether daily soy milk affects liver disease in children with fatty liver
📍 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH · Get directions →
A randomized, controlled study of standard soy milk consumption compared to 2% fat cow's milk consumption in children with Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). The investigators hypothesize that the daily consumption of soy isoflavones found in the soy milk will be beneficial in reducing NAFLD and other obesity-related comorbidities.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
A Study Evaluating Efruxifermin in Subjects With Non-Cirrhotic Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)/Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) and Fibrosis
Testing a drug to treat fat buildup liver disease in people with stage 2 or 3 fibrosis
📍 Akero Clinical Study Site · Birmingham, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This is a multi-center evaluation of efruxifermin (EFX) in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in subjects with non-cirrhotic NASH/MASH and fibrosis stage 2 or 3 (F2 or F3). The study will enroll subjects in two cohorts for a total samples size of 1650 subjects.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, the HEpatic Response to Oral Glucose, and the Effect of Semaglutide (NAFLD HEROES)
Testing how the liver responds to glucose in fatty liver disease, and semaglutide’s effect
📍 National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · Bethesda, MD · Get directions →
Background: In non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), fat accumulates in the liver and can cause damage. Researchers want to learn what causes the damage NAFLD, and to see if a medication can help.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
A Trial to Investigate Safety, Exposure, and Efficacy of HU6 Compared With Placebo in Adult Participants With Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
Testing how safe and effective HU6 is for adults with MASH
📍 Arizona Liver Health - Chandler · Chandler, AZ · +30 more US sites · Get directions →
Rivus Pharmaceuticals. Inc. is sponsoring this research study to assess the safety and tolerability of HU6 as a possible treatment for patients diagnosed with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). The study will also asse
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
A Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Pegozafermin in Participants With MASH and Fibrosis (ENLIGHTEN-Fibrosis)
Testing whether two doses of pegozafermin are safe and work for liver scarring in adults with MASH
📍 89bio Clinical Study Site · Birmingham, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
The study will assess the efficacy and safety of 2 dose regimens of pegozafermin compared to placebo for the treatment of liver fibrosis stage F2 or F3 in adult participants with MASH.
- Heart / cardiovascular disease
Improving Coronary Vascular Health in Women
Testing whether blood flow in heart arteries can be improved in women with HIV
📍 Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, MA · Get directions →
Women with HIV have an increased risk of having a myocardial infarction (heart attack) as compared to women without HIV. One of the mechanisms underlying the increased risk of myocardial infarction among women with HIV may involve reduced ability to increase blood flow through large and small coronary arteries at times when increased flow of oxygen-carrying blood is needed.
- Obesity / overweightFatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
Human Models of Selective Insulin Resistance: Alpelisib, Part I
Testing how insulin works in healthy people versus people at risk for type 2 diabetes
📍 Columbia University Irving Medical Center · New York, NY · Get directions →
The goal of this clinical trial is to understand how the blood sugar-lowering hormone insulin works in healthy adults versus those who are at risk for type 2 diabetes. The study will use a drug called alpelisib, which interferes with insulin's actions in the body, to answer the study's main question: does the liver continue to respond to insulin's stimulation of fat production even when it loses the ability to stop making glucose (sugar) in response to insulin.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
Mechanisms of SGLT2 Inhibition in Pediatric Steatotic Liver Disease
Testing how SGLT2 inhibitors work for fatty liver disease in obese teens
📍 Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · Chicago, IL · Get directions →
This study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial specifically designed to evaluate the preliminary feasibility, initial efficacy and safety of SGLT2 inhibitors for treating NAFLD in adolescents with obesity.
- Obesity / overweightFatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
Fibrosis Lessens After Metabolic Surgery
Testing whether metabolic surgery can reduce liver scarring in obesity
📍 Banner Health Center · Phoenix, AZ · +3 more US sites · Get directions →
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a major global public health concern, is commonly associated with obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. MASLD is currently the most common cause of chronic liver disease affecting about 80% of people with obesity, ranging from simple fat deposits in the liver to Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), cellular injury, advanced fibrosis, cirrhosis, or hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Heart / cardiovascular diseaseHigh blood pressure
EASi-PROTKT™ - A Study to Test Vicadrostat (BI 690517) Taken Together With Empagliflozin in People With Type 2 Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Cardiovascular Disease
Testing a drug taken with empagliflozin in adults with type 2 diabetes and heart disease
📍 Pinnacle Research Group, LLC · Anniston, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This study is open to adults with type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. People can join the study if they have these conditions and do not have a history of heart failure.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Pegozafermin in Participants With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to MASH
Testing whether pegozafermin is safe and works for MASH-related liver cirrhosis
📍 89bio Clinical Study Site · Birmingham, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
The study will assess the efficacy and safety of pegozafermin administered in participants with compensated cirrhosis due to MASH (biopsy-confirmed fibrosis stage F4 MASH \[previously known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, NASH\]).
- Heart / cardiovascular diseaseKidney disease💵 May compensate
Sotagliflozin to Slow Kidney Function Decline in Persons With Type 1 Diabetes and Diabetic Kidney Disease
Testing whether sotagliflozin can slow kidney damage in type 1 diabetes
📍 Stanford University Medical Center · Stanford, CA · +12 more US sites · Get directions →
Powerful new drugs that can prevent or delay end stage kidney disease (ESKD) - so called sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) - are now available for patients with type 2 diabetes. Whether these drugs have similar effects in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) remains unknown because of the few studies in this population, due to concerns about the increase in risk of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA, a serious, potentially fatal acute complication of diabetes due to the accumulation of substances called ketone bodies) observed with SGLT2i therapy in T1D.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
A Study of Efimosfermin Alfa in Participants With Biopsy-confirmed Cirrhosis (Compensated) Due to MASH
Testing efimosfermin in people with MASH-related compensated cirrhosis
📍 GSK Investigational Site · Chandler, AZ · +29 more US sites · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, preliminary efficacy, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of efimosfermin in participants with metabolic dysfunction associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and compensated cirrhosis consistent with stage F4 fibrosis.
- Heart / cardiovascular diseaseLupus (SLE)
The Role of Anifrolumab in Improving Markers of Vascular Risk in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - IFN-CVD
Testing whether anifrolumab improves blood vessel risk markers in lupus
📍 National Institutes of Health Clinical Center · Bethesda, MD · Get directions →
Background: People with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are at risk of developing complications in their blood vessels. This can increase the risk of heart attacks or stroke.
- Obesity / overweightHeart / cardiovascular disease💵 May compensate
Prevention of Progression of Prediabetes, Obesity and CV Risk
Testing ways to stop prediabetes and obesity from getting worse
📍 University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio · San Antonio, TX · Get directions →
The investigators are studying how to help people with prediabetes (Pre-DM) and obesity. The goal is to use new and affordable treatments to bring blood sugar levels back to normal and help participants to lose weight.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
Evaluating the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Miricorilant
Testing how a drug works in the body and its safety in adults with MASH
📍 Site# 433 · San Antonio, TX · Get directions →
A Phase 1b, Open-Label Study Evaluating the Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Miricorilant in Adult Patients With Presumed Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
Phase 2a Study of Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of TLC-2716 in Subjects With Hypertriglyceridemia and NAFLD
Testing a medicine at two doses for safety and effects on fats in people with high triglycerides and
📍 OrsoBio Research Site · Guadalajara, Jalisco · Get directions →
This is a Phase 2a, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study evaluating the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of 2 dose levels of TLC-2716 in subjects with hypertriglyceridemia and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease as assessed by changes in fasting triglycerides, liver steatosis by MRI, and other biomarkers.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
Bicalutamide Therapy in Young Women With NAFLD and PCOS
Testing bicalutamide in young women with fatty liver inflammation (NASH) and PCOS
📍 University of California San Francisco · San Francisco, CA · Get directions →
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), or fat-related liver inflammation and scarring is projected to be the leading cause of cirrhosis in the United States (U.S.) within the next few years. Women are at disproportionate risk for NASH, with approximately 15 million U.S.
- Obesity / overweightHeart / cardiovascular disease
Evaluating the Impact of Maridebart Cafraglutide on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Participants With Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease and Overweight or Obesity
Testing whether maridebart cafraglutide lowers heart risks in people with heart disease and obesity
📍 Alliance For Multispecialty Research - Daphne · Daphne, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
The primary objective of this trial is to demonstrate that maridebart cafraglutide is superior to placebo when given as an adjunct to standard of care with respect to reducing cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality.
- Obesity / overweightHeart / cardiovascular disease💵 May compensate
Maridebart Cafraglutide in Heart Failure With Preserved or Mildly Reduced Ejection Fraction and Obesity
Testing maridebart cafraglutide with standard care to reduce heart failure events in obese people
📍 University of Alabama Saint Vincent's Birmingham · Birmingham, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This trial will examine if maridebart cafraglutide as an adjunct to standard of care will lead to a reduction in heart failure (HF) events such as HF hospitalizations and urgent HF visits, cardiovascular (CV) deaths and improvement in HF symptoms in participants with HF with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and HF with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF) who are obese. This is a phase 3, global, multicenter, 2-part trial with a double-blind period and an open-label extension (OLE).
- Obesity / overweightHeart / cardiovascular disease
A Research Study to Look at How Well NNC0487-0111 Works Compared to Placebo in People With Heart Failure and Obesity
Testing how well NNC0487-0111 works versus placebo in heart failure with excess body weight
📍 Advanced Cardiovascular, LLC · Alexander City, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This study is being done to look at the safety and effect of NNC0487-0111 in people with Heart Failure with preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) or Heart Failure with mildly reduced Ejection Fraction (HFmrEF) and excess body weight when compared to placebo. The purpose of this clinical study is to find out if NNC0487-0111 is safe and effective for treating people who have HFpEF or HFmrEF and excess body weight.
- Heart / cardiovascular disease
COLchicine and Non-enteric Coated Aspirin in the Cardiovascular Outcomes Trial of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Testing colchicine and plain aspirin, alone or together, for heart outcomes in high-risk type 2
📍 Curtin University · Bentley, Western Australia · Get directions →
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of colchicine and non-enteric coated aspirin, combined or alone, to improve cardiovascular outcomes in high-risk patients with type 2 diabetes.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
Milk Thistle Clinical Trial in Pediatric NAFLD
Testing milk thistle for children with fatty liver disease
📍 University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · Cleveland, OH · Get directions →
Pediatric Fatty Liver disease is a growing problem in the United States and is expected to be the leading cause of Liver Transplantation in Adults in 20 years. Following lifestyle changes such as diet restrictions and exercise may be difficult to consistently maintain.
- Type 2 diabetesHeart / cardiovascular disease
FES Cycling With BFR in the Spinal Cord Injury Population
Testing a cycling exercise program with added arm-leg pressure for people with spinal cord injury
📍 Lyndhurst Centre · Toronto, Ontario · Get directions →
Cardiometabolic Disease (CMD) is the silent killer within the spinal cord injury/disease (SCI/D) population. Many SCI/D patients' initial CMD presentation is with a heart attack, stroke, or sudden cardiac death, highlighting the need for interventions to reduce CMD risk.
- Obesity / overweightHeart / cardiovascular disease
A Phase 2 Study to Evaluate the Pharmacodynamics, Safety and Tolerability of BGE-102 in Participants With Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Testing how BGE-102 affects inflammation blood tests and safety in people with obesity and heart
📍 Site 108 · Chandler, AZ · +11 more US sites · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to learn about the effects of BGE-102 on blood biomarkers including hsCRP, which is a lab value used to measure inflammation. BGE-102 decreases inflammation which may improve obesity and cardiovascular health.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
Digoxin In NASH (CODIN)
Testing digoxin for people with metabolic fatty liver inflammation
📍 Yale New Haven Health · New Haven, CT · +1 more US site · Get directions →
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is a severe subtype of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) which affects 1 in 3 Americans. The mainstay of treatment for NASH, which was recently renamed metabolic associated steatohepatitis (MASH), involves lifestyle interventions to promote weight loss and to treat comorbidities such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes mellitus.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
A Study Evaluating Efruxifermin in Subjects With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to NASH/MASH
Testing a medicine called efruxifermin in people with compensated liver scarring from NASH/MASH
📍 Akero Clinical Study Site · Birmingham, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This is a multi-center evaluation of efruxifermin (EFX) in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in subjects with compensated cirrhosis due to NASH/MASH.
- Obesity / overweightHeart / cardiovascular disease
Mechanisms of Semaglutide Therapy in Heart Failure Patients
Testing how semaglutide works in people with heart failure and obesity
📍 Greenstone Biosciences · Palo Alto, CA · +1 more US site · Get directions →
Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, primarily used for treatment of type-2 diabetes mellitus. GLP-1 receptors are present on pancreatic islet β-cells, δ-cells and α-cells.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
LIVERAGE™: A Study to Test Whether Survodutide Helps People With a Liver Disease Called NASH/MASH Who Have Moderate or Advanced Liver Fibrosis
Testing whether survodutide helps adults with MASH and moderate to advanced liver scarring
📍 University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This study is open to adults who are at least 18 years old living with obesity and have: * a confirmed liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)/metabolic associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and * moderate or advanced liver fibrosis People with a history of acute or chronic liver diseases other than MASH or chronic alcohol intake cannot take part in this study. The purpose of this study is to find out whether a medicine called survodutide helps people with MASH and moderate or advanced liver fibrosis improve their liver function.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
LIVERAGE™ - Cirrhosis: A Study to Test Whether Survodutide Helps People With a Liver Disease Called NASH/MASH Who Have Cirrhosis
Testing whether survodutide helps adults with NASH/MASH cirrhosis
📍 The Institute for Liver Health II DBA Arizona Clinical Trials · Peoria, AZ · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This study is open to adults who are at least 18 years old and have: * A confirmed liver disease called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or * A confirmed liver disease called metabolic-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) * BMI of 27 kg/m2 or more or * 25 kg/m2 or more if the participant is Asian. People with a history of other chronic liver diseases or high alcohol intake cannot take part in this study.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
A Clinical Study to Investigate the Safety and Tolerability of Efimosfermin Alfa Injection in Participants With Known or Suspected F2- or F3-stage MASH
Testing the safety of an injected medicine in people with MASH and F2 or F3 scarring
📍 GSK Investigational Site · Arcadia, CA · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of Efimosfermin Alfa for participants with known or suspected MASH with fibrosis consistent with stage F2 or F3.
- Heart / cardiovascular disease💵 May compensate
Canagliflozin Targeting Vascular Inflammation
Testing canagliflozin to reduce blood vessel inflammation in cardiovascular disease
📍 University of Ottawa Heart Institute · Ottawa, Ontario · Get directions →
CANTOR SING is a pilot single center double blinded randomized study. The investigators will compare the effect of canagliflozin (300 mg daily - intervention arm) vs.
- Heart / cardiovascular disease
Combined Dose-Finding and CV Outcomes Study With CSL300 (Clazakizumab) in Adult Subjects With ESKD Undergoing Dialysis (POSIBIL6ESKD)
Testing a medicine to see its cardiovascular effects in adults on dialysis
📍 Nephrology of North Alabama · Decatur, AL · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This is a two-part, phase 2b and phase 3 combined prospective, interventional, multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Part 1: Phase 2b is a dose-finding study for CSL300 vs placebo.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
Study to Evaluate Resmetirom in Post-Liver Transplant Patients With MASH
Testing resmetirom in people with MASH-related liver scarring after liver transplant
📍 University of California San Diego · La Jolla, CA · +15 more US sites · Get directions →
A Phase 2 double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study to evaluate resmetirom in 2 cohorts of subjects with moderate to advanced fibrosis, consistent with stage F2 and F3 fibrosis, who have undergone liver transplant. Cohort 1 will consist of patients who have undergone liver transplant for MASH cirrhosis who developed recurrent MASH.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
A Study of Efimosfermin Alfa in Adults With Hepatic Impairment
Testing how a single dose affects drug levels and safety in adults with liver impairment and
📍 GSK Investigational Site · Rialto, CA · +2 more US sites · Get directions →
This study is designed to study the pharmacokinetic (PK) and safety profiles of a single dose of efimosfermin alfa in participants with varying degrees of Hepatic Impairment (HI) (assessed by Child-Pugh score) due to steatotic liver disease, with and without significant alcohol consumption.
- Obesity / overweightFatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
Effect of Insulin Lowering on Lipogenesis
Testing whether lowering insulin for one week changes liver fat in people with obesity and MASLD
📍 Columbia University Irving Medical Center · New York, NY · Get directions →
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare a one-week course of diazoxide (2 mg/kg per dose x 14 doses) and placebo in people with obesity and insulin resistance (IR) with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). The main question it aims to answer are how mitigation of compensatory hyperinsulinemia with diazoxide affects hepatic de novo lipogenesis, a major contributor to MASLD pathophysiology.
- Obesity / overweightType 2 diabetesHeart / cardiovascular disease
Pioglitazone on Heart Failure in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Participants
Testing the diabetes medicine pioglitazone in people with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart
📍 Texas Diabetes Institute/UH · San Antonio, TX · Get directions →
Our goal of the study is to learn the effects of the diabetes medication named Pioglitazone, in type-2 diabetic obese participants with Heart failure. The main question it aims to answer are: 1.
- Obesity / overweightFatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
Effect of Amino Acids on Hepatic Fat Content in Adolescents (AMINOS Study)
Testing whether a protein supplement reduces liver fat in teens with obesity
📍 Univeristy of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus · Aurora, CO · Get directions →
Participants 13-18 years of age with extra fat stored in the liver will be randomly assigned to a protein supplement or placebo "fake supplement" for 2 months to see if the participants who get the protein supplement have less fat in the liver compared to participants who were in the placebo group. After the 2 month intervention, all participants can continue the study and will all receive the protein supplement for an additional 10-months.
- Obesity / overweightHeart / cardiovascular diseaseHigh blood pressure
Metabolic Effects of Angiotensin-(1-7)
Testing how angiotensin-(1-7) affects body metabolism in obesity
📍 Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville, TN · Get directions →
The overall purpose of this study is to learn more about the metabolic effects of angiotensin-(1-7) in the insulin resistant state associated with obesity. Pharmacologic approaches to increase angiotensin-(1-7) levels or its actions are currently in development for treatment of metabolic-related diseases such as obesity and type II diabetes, based on findings from animal studies.
- Heart / cardiovascular diseaseHigh blood pressureCOPD (chronic lung disease)
: Vascular Function in Health and Disease
Studying how blood vessel function works in health and diseases like heart problems, high blood
📍 George E Wahlen VA Medical Center · Salt Lake City, UT · Get directions →
Many control mechanisms exist which successfully match the supply of blood with the metabolic demand of various tissues under wide-ranging conditions. One primary regulator of vasomotion and thus perfusion to the muscle tissue is the host of chemical factors originating from the vascular endothelium and the muscle tissue, which collectively sets the level of vascular tone.
- Heart / cardiovascular diseaseDementia / Alzheimer's
Pragmatic Evaluation of Events And Benefits of Lipid-lowering in Older Adults
Testing whether lowering cholesterol in older adults affects heart and memory outcomes
📍 University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL · +37 more US sites · Get directions →
PREVENTABLE is a multi-center, randomized, parallel group, placebo-controlled superiority study. Participants will be randomized 1:1 to atorvastatin 40 mg or placebo.
- Heart / cardiovascular disease
Ertugliflozin in Chronic Heart Failure
Testing ertugliflozin and other medicines for heart failure symptoms
📍 Yale School of Medicine · New Haven, CT · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to determine the effects on heart failure signs and symptoms of the use of either ertugliflozin, metolazone or placebo, in conjunction with intravenous loop diuretic use in acute settings and chronic oral loop diuretic therapy. There are two general purposes for this study.
- Type 2 diabetesFatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)💵 May compensate
Low-Dose Pioglitazone in Patients With NASH (AIM 2)
Testing a low-dose diabetes medicine to see effects on liver changes in NASH
📍 University of Florida · Gainesville, FL · Get directions →
To determine the safety and efficacy of low-dose pioglitazone (15 mg per day) on liver histology in in patients with T2DM with biopsy-proven nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Heart / cardiovascular disease
Mesenchymal Stem Cells for the Treatment of Various Chronic and Acute Conditions
Testing stem cell treatment for safety and effects on heart disease
📍 Southern California Hospital at Culver City / Southern California Hospital at Hollywood / Multiple US-based Sub-Investigator Sites · Culver City, CA · Get directions →
This multi-arm, multi-site study investigates the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of stem cell therapy for the treatment of various acute and chronic conditions. Clinically observed initial findings and an extensive body of research indicate regenerative treatments are both safe and effective for the treatment of multiple conditions.
- Heart / cardiovascular diseaseHigh blood pressure
Sympathetic-vascular Dysfunction in Obesity and Insulin Resistance (Vitamin C Study)
Studying how vitamin C affects blood vessel function in obese adults with insulin resistance and
📍 University of Kansas Medical Center · Kansas City, KS · Get directions →
The main purpose of research is to examine and understanding the development of hypertension in obese adults with insulin resistance. Findings from our studies will identify unique mechanisms that can be targeted to limit increases in vascular dysfunction and reduce the excessively high prevalence of hypertension and risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
Estrogen Administration for the Treatment of NASH in Postmenopausal Women
Testing estrogen to treat nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in women after menopause
📍 Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, MA · Get directions →
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a growing epidemic in the United States. Despite this, the treatment options remain limited.
- Heart / cardiovascular diseaseDepression
Behavioral Activation Delivered Via Home-based Telehealth to Improve Functioning in Cardiovascular Disease Patients Recently Discharged From Inpatient Care
Testing home-based telehealth therapy to improve daily functioning in people with heart disease and
📍 Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC · Charleston, SC · Get directions →
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate whether Behavioral Activation for depression delivered via home based telehealth (BA-HT) is effective in improving social and role functioning in Veterans recently discharged from Cardiovascular disease (CVD-related) inpatient care. Eligible participants will receive either (1) twelve sessions of BA-HT or (2) standard best practices post CVD hospitalization care.
- Obesity / overweightHeart / cardiovascular diseaseHigh blood pressure
PRECISION-BP: Precision Chronopharamacotherapy Targeting NP-RAAS-BP Rhythm Axis
Testing timing of blood pressure medicines in people with obesity and high blood pressure
📍 University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL · Get directions →
Obese individuals have a higher prevalence of nocturnal hypertension and non-dipping blood pressure (BP). These conditions are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular (CV) events and death.
- Type 2 diabetesFatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
Quantifying Hepatic Mitochondrial Fluxes in Humans
Measuring liver energy activity in people with type 2 diabetes before and after 16 weeks of insulin
📍 Texas Diabetes Institute - University Health System · San Antonio, TX · +1 more US site · Get directions →
In this study the investigators will quantitate hepatic mitochondrial fluxes in T2D patients with NAFL and NASH before and after 16-weeks treatment with the insulin sensitizer pioglitazone
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
Randomized Double Blinded Placebo-Controlled w/Semaglutide to Prevent Weight Gain After Liver Transplant
Testing whether semaglutide can prevent weight gain after liver transplant
📍 Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA · Get directions →
In this study, semaglutide will be compared to placebo (a look-alike inactive substance, a "sugar pill") to determine if its use will prevent weight gain after liver transplantation (LT). In addition, researchers will be testing to determine if semaglutide prevents the development of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) after transplant through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and laboratory results.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
Soluble Fibre Supplementation in NAFLD
Testing a fiber supplement to see how it affects liver fat in children with non-alcoholic fatty
📍 McMaster University Medical Center · Hamilton, Ontario · Get directions →
The FIND study will look at the effect of a nutritional mixed fibre supplement, oligofructose and inulin (OF+INU), on children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. In this randomized, double- blind controlled trial, subjects will be given a supplement, in the form of oral pills, and will have bloodwork performed, their diets analyzed, and liver fat measured at several timepoints.
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
A Precision Medicine Approach Using Gene Silencing to Treat a Chronic Liver Disease Called Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) in Adult Participants at Increased Genetic Risk for This Condition
Testing gene-silencing treatment for adults with fatty liver disease (MASH) at higher genetic risk
📍 Arizona Liver Health · Chandler, AZ · +39 more US sites · Get directions →
This study is researching an investigational drug, ALN-HSD called "study drug". This study is focused on participants who are known to have Metabolic dysfunction-Associated SteatoHepatitis (MASH).
- Fatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)
Thyroid Hormone for Treatment of Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis in Veterans
Testing thyroid hormone to treat advanced fatty liver disease in veterans
📍 Harry S. Truman Memorial, Columbia, MO · Columbia, MO · Get directions →
Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is the aggressive form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which is rapidly becoming a worldwide public health problem. It is more common in the military and Veteran population compared to the general US population.
- Type 2 diabetesHeart / cardiovascular disease
Effect of Tirzepatide on Progression of Coronary Atherosclerosis Using MDCT
Testing tirzepatide to see if it slows plaque buildup in heart arteries in people with type 2
📍 Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor UCLA Medical Center (The Lundquist Institute) · Torrance, CA · Get directions →
A multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group phase IV Study evaluating the effects of tirzepatide on atherosclerotic plaque progression assessed by coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) in participants with a diagnosis of type II Diabetes (T2DM) and atherosclerosis.
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