Do Antidepressants Induce Metabolic Syndromes METADAP Study
Major Depressive DisorderSince antidepressants and antipsychotics have common receptorial mechanisms of action (H1 antagonism, 5HT2 antagonism), the impact of antidepressants in terms of metabolic syndromes is a matter of concern. The main objective of this study is to assess the differential impact of antidepressants in terms of weight gain and metabolic syndromes.
Surgical Removal of Visceral Fat Tissue (Omentectomy) Associated to Bariatric Surgery: Effects on...
Insulin ResistanceObesity1 moreThe intraabdominal fat is associated with insulin resistance, a condition that is in the basis of diabetes, metabolic syndrome and some cardiovascular diseases. It is not clear whether it is the origin of it or a surrogate marker only. We intend to compare the effects of bariatric surgery with versus without omentectomy in morbidly obese people intended to go through bariatric surgery, accessing insulin sensitivity by metabolic tests. If the visceral fat is causative of insulin resistance, its surgical removal (omentectomy) might lead to improvement of insulin action, as seen in animal studies and in one study with morbidly obese human volunteers.
Effect of Increased Intake of Low Fat Dairy Products on Weight Loss and Insulin Resistance
Impaired Glucose ToleranceType 2 Diabetes1 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine if increased intake of low-fat milk products and calcium as part of a calorie restricted diet helps achieve a healthier body weight and body composition and decrease blood glucose levels in people with insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes.
ROMEO (Rosuvastatin in Metabolic syndrOme)
Metabolic Syndrome XThe primary objective of this study is to compare the effect of rosuvastatin 10mg with atorvastatin 10mg after 6 weeks of treatment in the ratio of ApoB/ApoA1 in subjects with metabolic syndrome.
Effect of Fasting With Two Meals on Insulin Resistance Indices of Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic Syndromethis study was conducted to assess the insulin resistance indices in the subjects undergoing Ramadan fasting (diet which consisted of two meals at 12 hours intervals)for a thirty days period.
Effects of TNF-alpha Antagonism (Etanercept) in Patients With the Metabolic Syndrome and Psoriasis...
PsoriasisMetabolic Syndrome3 morePeople with psoriasis have significantly higher rates of obesity, diabetes, heart failure and high blood pressure than the general public. The purpose of this study is to determine how substances produced in the fat (inflammatory markers) relate to the risk of heart disease in people with the metabolic syndrome and psoriasis. People with metabolic syndrome have insulin resistance, increased waist size, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.
A Pilot Study Exploring the Efficacy and Safety of Herbal Medicine on Korean Obese Women With Metabolic...
Metabolic SyndromeObesityThe Purpose of this trial is to investigate the efficacy and safety of Daesiho-tang and Taeeumjowi-tang on Korean obese Women with metabolic syndrome Risk factors
Effect of Liraglutide on Cardiovascular Endpoints in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients of South...
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2Metabolic Syndrome3 moreAmong South Asians, in comparison to Western Europeans, there is an increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) and DM2-related cardiovascular disease. The effect of Liraglutide (Victoza®) on cardiovascular function is therefore investigated in the DM2 patient group of South Asian descent specifically. Liraglutide is a new widely prescribed therapeutic agent for DM2 patients. It is a Glucagon Like Peptide - 1 homologue that improves glucose homeostasis and reduces blood pressure and body weight. The disadvantageous metabolic phenotype as seen in South Asians includes a relatively large total fat mass, with predominately visceral relative to subcutaneous adipose tissue and lower brown adipose tissue volume and activity, accompanied by increased lipid levels. The key elements in the mechanism of action of Liraglutide seem to correspond to the differences in metabolic profile between South Asians and Western Europeans. Diastolic dysfunction, an early finding of cardiovascular disease in DM2 and obesity and an independent predictor of mortality, has been shown to be associated with the amount of triglyceride accumulation in the heart and liver. The investigators hypothesize that Liraglutide has direct advantageous cardiovascular effects and reduces triglyceride accumulation in end-organs, specifically for DM2 patients of South Asian descent.
Metformin for Treatment Antipsychotic-induced Metabolic Syndrome in Bipolar Disorder Patients
Bipolar DisorderThe purpose of this study is to test the efficacy of metformin for treatment antipsychotic-induced metabolic syndrome in bipolar disorder patients.
Effect of Brown Rice on the Risk Factors for Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic SyndromeThe purpose of the study is to determine the effect of consumption of brown rice on the risk factors of metabolic syndrome (MetS) as compared to consumption of white rice. Brown and white rice will be provided in the form of rice cakes and 100g will be consumed per day for 5 weeks each. The investigators hypothesize that brown rice will have beneficial effects as it is rich in fiber and also phytochemicals.