Active clinical trials for "Lipid Metabolism Disorders"

Evaluate the safety and efficacy of multiple, simultaneous CoolSculpting cycles for the purpose of non-invasive fat reduction.

The clinical protocol of the clinical testing of this device: Objective of the test: To verify the functions and efficiency of devices. Test methods and procedures: Comparison Test. DUT: Transtek Glass Body Analyzer, Model: GBF-830, GBF-835, GBF-950, and SA-15. Comparison device: Scaleman Body Fat Scales, FS-148BW1 (Predicate Device). Study endpoints: Transtek devices and the predicate device are substantial equivalence. Statistical methodology used: Description of statistical methods. Result: Efficiencies of Transtek devices and predicate device are in the same level.

A systematic collection of retrospective and prospective data based on non-interventional patient observation, aimed to assess the risks, course and outcomes of a disease or a group of diseases: the retrospective part: database of patients with cardiovascular risks; the prospective part: observation of patients in the real world medical practice.

The clinical protocol of the clinical testing of this device: Objective of the test: To verify the functions and efficiency of devices. Test methods and procedures: Comparison Test. DUT(Device Under Test): Transtek Glass Body Fat Analyzer, Model: GBF-733-W1, GBF-1012, BF-1039, BF-1041-A, and GBF-950-D. Comparison device: Transtek Glass Body Analyzer, GBF-950 (Predicate Device). Study endpoints: Transtek devices and the predicate device are substantial equivalence. Statistical methodology used: Description of statistical methods. Result: Efficiencies of Transtek devices and predicate device are in the same level.

There is an objective lack of data on the body composition, nutritional status, cardiovascular status and lifestyle of adults on a plant-based diet (PBD). The aim in this cross-sectional study investigators will document the differences in the body composition, nutritional intake and general health status of healthy adults aged 18 to 80 years who are on plant-based diet of 0.5-10 years and to determine if their body composition status is associated to the duration of eating with PBD between the 3 groups: those that are 0.5-2 years (short-term), 2-5 years (medium-term) and 5-10 years (long-term) on PBD. This study will also include the monitoring of other factors of healthy and active lifestyle of PBD participants, namely the status of habitual and organized physical activity, the status of daily long-term seating, the status of stress and hygiene of sleep, socio-economic status and the motive(s)/reasons for starting PBD. Investigators will also record their maximum (lifetime) body weight, body weight upon entering the PBD lifestyle, and using data from participants, blood analysis to collect their basic biochemistry results, and data on current blood pressure status. The investigators hypothesis is that: (H1): There are no differences in nutritional status between people who are short- (0.5-2 years), the medium- (2-5 years) or the long-term (5-10 years) on PBD. (H2): At least 80% of the tested subjects have plasma lipid values and blood pressure within the reference values. (H3): There is difference in lipid profile and body composition between people who are short- and the medium but not between medium and long-term PBD.

Background: - Genes are the instructions our body uses to function. Researchers can look for changes, or variants, in the genes. The goal of this study is to find new gene changes that lead to lipid disorders. Older research methods looked at one or a few genes at a time. Genomic sequencing looks at most of the genes at once. Genomic sequencing may find the cause researchers haven t been able to find from past methods. Objectives: - To better understand genetic causes of lipid disorders through genomic sequencing. Eligibility: - People age 2 and older with unusual lipid disorders, and their relatives. Design: Participants will be screened with a physical exam and medical history. They will have blood taken. They may give a saliva sample. Based on the screening test, researchers will chose 3-5 family members to perform the genomic sequencing. The sequencing will be done on a sample of DNA collected during the blood draw and saliva sample. Participants may be invited to take part in other protocols that may involve imaging of their heart or blood vessels. They do not have to participate. If they do, they will sign a separate consent for those tests. If a participant s family member cannot travel to the NIH, the NIH documents and consent will be reviewed during a teleconference. A blood or sputum kit will be mailed to them.

Retrospective analysis of 51 patients (27 female, 24 male, mean age 51.5±12.6 years) who received all-in-one PN including amino acids, glucose and lipids supplemented with pure fish oil LE was performed.

The sample will comprise 12 adult women (aged 18 to 40 years) and overweight (BMI> 24.9 kg / m² and <30.0 kg / m²). The experimental design will consist of four assessments. In the first assessments a structured questionnaire will be applied to obtain health and food consumption data, in addition to evaluate anthropometric (weight, height, waist and hip circumference), and collection of blood. In addition, an ultrasound examination, digital photography and biopsy of the subcutaneous WAT, of the abdominal region, will be performed. After 30 day subjects will undergo CoolSculpting treatment(s) in an outpatient clinical setting. The treatment is comprised of timed segments of cooling and heating; a vacuum treatment may include an optional massage. Treatments will be administered according to the User Manual CoolSculpting System. The volunteers will return for the biopsy of the subcutaneous WAT, from the abdominal region, in 3 days after the procedure. In 4º assessment, 60 days after cryolipolysis, all evaluations performed in the first assessment will be repeated and to evaluate overall patient satisfaction for non-invasive fat reduction in CoolSculpting subjects.

Introduction This study evaluates the effect on glucose, lipid and bone metabolism following knee orthopedic procedures in healthy and physically active individuals. The sedentary rehabilitation period following these procedures may impact negatively on glucose, lipid and bone metabolic pathways, whereas the more physically active rehabilitation period instituted 6 weeks after surgery is hypothesized to impact positively. Perspective This study will establish whether the well-known effects on glucose, lipid and bone metabolism of a sedentary lifestyle can be observed already following 6 weeks of physical inactivity in otherwise healthy and physically fit young and middle aged individuals. Investigators will thereby add knowledge to previous findings following strict bed-rest in healthy individuals on glucose, lipid and bone metabolism. In a clinical perspective it is important to examine the extent to which healthy individuals deteriorate in various metabolic pathways to better understand the pathophysiology behind these defects both in healthy individuals and in patients, who undergo bed rest or an equal reduction in physical activity as part of their rehabilitation. Study design 16 physical active non-diabetic individuals of age 18 - 50 years who are undergoing knee surgical procedures at the Arthroscopic Center at Amager/Hvidovre Hospitals are recruited as cases for this case-control study. 10 non-diabetic control subjects matched for age, gender and physical activity are recruited to establish a reference level. The individuals will bring in morning spot urine for measurement of soluble urokinase plasminogen activating receptor (suPAR), creatinine, albumin and orosomucoid. Weight and height and waist and hip circumference will be measured. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) with ingestion of 75 g glucose during 5 min from baseline (0 min). Plasma for glucose, insulin, C-peptide, non-esterified fatty acid (NEFA) will be drawn Before OGTT blood will be drawn for measurement of HbA1c, total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglyceride, Na, K, creatinine, hemoglobin (HgB), C-reactive protein (CRP), leukocytes, alanintransaminase (ALAT), alkaline phosphatase, Ca++, D vitamin, TSH, bone turnover markers (BTM), suPAR, interleukin 6 (IL6), TNFa, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), lipid density profiling and lipid particle size. Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) of hip, lumbar columna, visceral and subcutaneous fat is measured by Hologic Discovery scanner.

Several lipid disorders are without known genetic origin. The scope of this project is to sequence genes superior involved in lipid and carbohydrate metabolism in patients with severe lipid disorders. The resulting mutations will be tested in suitable in vitro systems to detect their part in development of the specific disease.