Translation of Pritikin Program to the Community
Metabolic SyndromeObesity4 moreThe broad, long-term aims of this scope of work are to investigate the effects of the Pritikin Program to the general population. The study will test the effects on individuals from the community with dysfunctional lipids, blood pressure and glycemic control. To assess the effectiveness of the Pritikin Program in the community, the effects of Pritikin lifestyle intervention on overall health will be investigated.
A New Supplement for the "Metabolic Syndrome"
Metabolic SyndromeThis study evaluates the effect of a combination of glycirrhizic acid, Cinnamomun Zeylanicum and corosolic acid for the treatment of metabolic syndrome. Participants receive the supplement or a placebo.
Caduet and TLC Intervention in Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic SyndromeTo evaluate the effectiveness of Caduet in addition to therapeutic life-style change (TLC) intervention in resolving metabolic syndrome fifty three individuals were randomized to TLC intervention study with or without Caduet therapy for 12 months. The participants underwent monthly visits with investigators to obtain vital signs, and to undergo TLC counseling. Metabolic parameters were measured before and after intervention.
Effects of Weight-loss Treatment in Obese Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
ObesityPsoriatic Arthritis3 moreThe study is an open intervention study with the aim to determine the effects of weight-loss treatment with Low-Energy liquid Diet (LED) on disease activity, quality of life and markers of the metabolic syndrome in patients with psoriatic arthritis and obesity.
Evaluation of 3-V Bioscience-2640 to Reduce de Novo Lipogenesis in Subjects With Characteristics...
Metabolic SyndromeMetabolic syndrome increases the risk for development of heart disease. Another condition associated with metabolic syndrome is fatty liver disease which is also referred to as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Recently, drugs that block fatty acid synthesis have been developed to treat cancer. These drugs are now being considered for the treatment of NAFLD. A research test designed to measure liver fatty acid synthesis involves consumption of a sugary solution and measurement of blood fats over a six-hour period. The present study will test the drug 3-V Bioscience-2640 in healthy subjects with characteristics of the metabolic syndrome before and after 10 days of treatment to determine if 50 mg/d significantly reduces liver fat synthesis and lowers liver fat storage.
Combination of Metformin/Inulin vs Inulin on Adiponectin in Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic SyndromePresence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its relation with insulin resistance, obesity, dyslipidemia, systemic inflammation and cardiovascular disease is of great concern. The study of certain adipokines such as adiponectin has demonstrated an inverse association with insulin resistance, especially in Latin population lower levels of adiponectin have been observed compared to other ethnic groups. It appears to be an important molecule that is involved in limiting the pathogenesis of obesity-linked disorders and may have potential benefits as a marker to evaluate the effect of possible interventions on the MetS components and its complications. Metformin is treatment of choice in patients with MetS, due to its low cost and pharmacological comparable effects with thiazolidinediones (pioglitazone), it decreases hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance, free fatty acids and triglycerides, it produces as well, a moderate weight loss, improves lipid profile and delays the appearance of diabetes mellitus in subjects with an abnormal fasting glucose. A second choice to lower the risks would be the addition of a fiber like inulin, a prebiotic, since it has demonstrated metabolic benefits on lipid and carbohydrates metabolism by several mechanisms proposed such as induction of lipogenic enzymes by glucose, production of short-chained fatty acids, glucose-dependent insulinotropic peptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), and growth of Bifidobacterium. A good natural source of inulin is the agave. It is expected that the combination of metformin plus agave inulin will produce a beneficial impact through pharmacological synergism and that will produce changes in the pathophysiology of MetS.
Egg Yolk and Underlying Metabolisms on Modifying HDL Levels in Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome...
Metabolic SyndromeThis research compare the effects of low carbohydrate intake and consumption of 3 eggs per day, and low energy diet on diabetes control and biomarkers of CVD in obese people.
Study of Semaglutide for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), a Metabolic Syndrome With Insulin...
HIV InfectionsNon-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of semaglutide on intra-hepatic triglyceride (IHTG) content in people living with HIV (PLWH), central adiposity, insulin resistance or pre-diabetes, and hepatic steatosis.
Clinical Study on the Effect of a Synbiotic on Body Fat Mass
Type 2 DiabetesMetabolic Syndrome4 moreIn this trial the effect of a synbiotic consisting of the three different strains of Lactobacillus fermentum and acacia gum (gum arabic) on body fat mass, body weight, long-term glycemia, insulin resistance and other risk factors for CVD and diabetes in overweight type 2 diabetics is investigated.
Electrical Vestibular Nerve Stimulation (VeNS) Compared to Sham Control as a Means of Reducing Excess...
OverweightObesity3 moreA randomized, double blind sham controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of vestibular nerve stimulation (VeNS), together with a lifestyle modification program, compared to a sham control with a lifestyle modification programme, as a means of reducing excess body weight and body fat.