Singapore Healthy Alternative Protein Evaluation Study
Diabetes MellitusCardiovascular Diseases1 moreThe overall aim of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate the effects of consuming a Plant-Based Meat alternative Diet (PBMD) compared to an Animal-Based Meat Diet (ABMD) on cardiometabolic health and protein homeostasis in Chinese men and women in Singapore. This will be achieved through the following specific objectives: (1) To evaluate the effects of dietary protein source on metabolic health and glycemic control(2) To evaluate the effects of dietary protein source on risk factors of cardiovascular diseases (3) To evaluate the effects of dietary protein source on protein homeostasis and metabolism.
Quantifying Hepatic Mitochondrial Fluxes in Humans
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseType 2 Diabetes1 moreIn 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
Regulation of Endogenous Glucose Production by Central KATP Channels
Type 2 Diabetes MellitusGlucose Metabolism Disorders2 moreType 2 diabetes affects the ability of the body to process glucose (sugar). Under fasting conditions, the liver is able to make sugar to maintain glucose levels in an important process called endogenous glucose production (EGP). Previous studies suggest that the central nervous system (CNS), including the brain, helps to regulate levels of glucose in the body by communicating with the liver. This process can be impaired in people with type 2 diabetes, and can contribute to the high level of glucose seen in these individuals. The purpose of this study is to understand how activating control centers of the brain with a medication called diazoxide can affect how much glucose (sugar) is made by the liver. This is particularly important for people with diabetes who have very high production of glucose, which in turn can lead to diabetes complications.
Acute Assessment of Platelet Reactivity After the Intake of Oleocanthal
Platelet AggregationNutritional and Metabolic Disease1 moreThe investigators have previously observed a reduced level of platelet aggregation 2 hours after healthy male individuals were asked to drink extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) that provided a higher level of one specific phenolic known as oleocanthal. This study will help the investigators further determine the effects of oleocanthal-rich EVOO intake on platelet function at 2, 4 and 6 hours after intake with food compared to platelet function in the morning after an overnight fast.
A Pilot Program Measuring Effectiveness of Health Coaching Interventions
Sedentary BehaviorNutritional and Metabolic DiseaseWomen will participate in a workshop within a group and individual meetings. the workshop will include providing information regarding guidelines for healthy eating, engaging in physical activity, personal training tools to build self-efficacy and to encourage implementing a healthy life style.
Resistance Exercise, Metabolism and Time of Day
Metabolic DiseaseThe aim of the current study is to determine the effect of time of day on the muscle and metabolic responses to resistance exercises in obese or overweight adults. To achieve this aim we have the following objectives: Compare the effects of resistance exercise training performed in the morning vs the evening on insulin sensitivity Compare the effects of resistance exercise training performed in the morning vs the evening on gains in muscle mass and strength Compare the acute glucose responses to resistance exercise performed in the morning vs the evening
A Study of LY3561774 in Participants With Mixed Dyslipidemia
DyslipidemiasLipid Metabolism Disorders2 moreThis a multicenter, Phase 2b, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group study to provide data on efficacy and safety of LY3561774 administered subcutaneously at various doses in participants with mixed dyslipidemia and on a stable dose of a statin.
A Gene Transfer Study for Late-Onset Pompe Disease (RESOLUTE)
Pompe DiseasePompe Disease (Late-onset)5 moreThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of a single intravenous infusion of SPK-3006 in adults with clinically moderate, late-onset Pompe disease receiving enzyme replacement therapy (ERT). Participants will be treated in sequential, dose-level cohorts.
Haploidentical Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HaploHCT) Following Reduced Intensity...
Sickle Cell DiseaseThalassemia3 moreThis is a Phase II study for the use of T-cell replete reduced intensity conditioning (RIC) haploidentical donor allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HaploHCT) for individuals with high-risk non-malignant diseases who lack a suitable HLA-matched sibling donor.
Rheopheresis as Adjuvant Treatment of Calciphylaxis
Metabolic DisorderEnd Stage Renal Disease1 moreWe propose to set up a prospective randomized controlled trial to control the security and assess the efficacy of adjuvant treatment by rheopheresis in necrotizing-ulcered calciphylaxis in the hemodialysis population.