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Filter by:The purpose of this study is to explore and examine endpoints that allow evaluation of the "clinically significant improvements, focusing on the patient's chief complaint and the severity of major IBS symptoms" by this drug in patients with diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Metabolic syndrome has been defined as a group of associated risk factors for cardio-vascular diseases and diabetes. It is usually treated with an association of restrictive diet, physical exercise and drugs. Nevertheless the type of exercise associated to reduction in cardio-vascular risks is not yet fully defined. Long term effects of such hygienic-diet programs are of great importance since it is well-known that compliance to such treatment are of short duration, namely when subjects return in routine life. Metabolic syndrome volunteer subjects (n=90), aged 50 to 70 yrs will be randomly assigned to 3 groups of investigation.One group will perform mostly resistance activity, a second mainly endurance activity and the third one will be composed of subjects not exercising a lot. All subjects will have the same restrictive diet (500-700 kcal/d) After the initial training (3 weeks), they will return home with diet and physical program advises (personal compliance). They will be followed for one year (at 3, 6 and 12 months) Such a design may allow to find out the type of activity and power that are the best to reduce metabolic syndrome parameters and cardio-vascular risk factors. The primary outcome variable is the reduction in abdominal circumference, which is the main criteria of MS.
Aim The principal objective of this project is: • To evaluate the efficacy of long term (18 months) L-Arginine therapy in preventing or delaying clinical onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus in subjects with impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) and Metabolic Syndrome. Secondary end points are: 1. To define if a long term treatment with L-arginine is able to ameliorate insulin sensitivity and endothelial dysfunction in this population. 2. To find new risk profiles and candidate genes able to define the sub-group of patients at higher risk to develop type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methodology This is a double blind, parallel, one centre study to determine if long term oral L-arginine administration is able to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus in patients with Metabolic Syndrome. Two hundred and ninety four subjects were recruited at the Cardio-Metabolic and Clinical Trials Unit of the San Raffaele Scientific Institute. One hundred and forty two patients were randomized to enter the study and assigned to two arms: oral L-arginine (6.4 g/die) or placebo, in addition to diet and physical exercise. The treatment were maintained for 18 months. Visits were performed every 3 months for clinical evaluation, blood samples, treatment supply and collection of data on adverse events. Furthermore, patients were contacted every month by telephone to evaluate the accurate continuation of the study and they were instructed to phone to the centre in case of possible adverse events. An OGTT were performed before the enter into the study and at the end of the study period. An additional OGTT were performed at an intermediate visit if fasting glucose levels were more than 126 mg/dl. A diabetic response caused the end-point of the patient. Metabolic, hormonal and endothelial activation and inflammation parameters were measured. Evaluation of endothelium-mediated and non-endothelium-mediated vasodilatation were performed by strain gauche plethysmography evaluating forearm blood at the basal state. in post-ischemic conditions and after nitroglycerine administration. Before the enter into the study, an additional blood sample were drawn for DNA extraction and candidate genes variants evaluation. Before the enter into the study and at the end of the study period, gene expression for inflammation were measured on mRNA extraction on endothelial progenitor cells.
This study will test a computer-based treatment for youth with the genetic disorder velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS) to help them improve skills in memory, attention, and executive functioning.
The purpose of the project is the determination of how the deletion of DNA from chromosome 22 at the q11.2 band causes the phenotypes observed in velo-cardio-facial syndrome (VCFS). In other words, the purpose remains genotype-to-phenotype matching. Current methods includes the use of whole genome chips and microarray analysis. Blood samples are collected for DNA from every patient who consents from the VCFS Center at Upstate Medical University. They are examined for phenotypic features consistent with our typical clinical evaluation. The information from these examinations will be entered anonymously into a database. Genomic information is then matched to clinical phenotype with appropriate statistical method applied.
This is a Phase 1 study during which patients with low or intermediate-1 risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) will receive investigational study drug ARRY-614. This study has 2 parts. In the first part, patients will receive increasing doses of study drug, given either with food or without food, in order to achieve the highest dose of the study drug possible that will not cause unacceptable side effects. Approximately 60 patients from the US will be enrolled in Part 1 (Completed). In the second part of this study, patients will receive the best dose of study drug, given either with food or without food, determined from the first part of the study and will be followed to see what side effects and effectiveness the study drug has, if any, in treating the cancer. Approximately 40 patients from the US will be enrolled in Part 2 (Completed).
High blood sugar and adiposity are part of Metabolic syndrome (about 24% of adults harbor it). The main approach, weight reduction, is often unattainable. Aloe Vera (barbadensis) (AV) and cnidoscolus chayamansa (McVaugh)(CC) are two vegetables that seem to have an effect on blood glucose and body weight. The study aims to determine if the intake of aloe gel and/or Chaya infusion can reduce high blood sugar in adult women with pre-diabetes (Metabolic Syndrome). Methods: A Factorial assay, double blind, cross-over-controlled with random assignment, to four treatments: AV and CC, AV and Placebo 1, Placebo 2 and CC, and Placebo 1 and Placebo 2, at the outpatient clinic of the university Hospital and a community clinic. Two treatment periods of 4 weeks intermediated by one week for wash-out.
The purpose of this study is to determine the safety and feasibility of conditioning with fludarabine, busulphan and thymoglobuline in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative disorders (MDS/MPD) or acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) undergoing haematopoietic stem cell allograft with granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF)-mobilised peripheral blood stem cells (PBSC) (or bone marrow) from HLA compatible sibling donors.
The purpose of this study is to assess the hematological and cytogenetic responses with 5 azacytidine in patients over 55 years of age with MDS/AML due to chromosome 7 abnormalities and to assess the hematological and cytogenetic response rates in patients with relapsed AML and chromosome 7 abnormality.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether adaptive servo-ventilation (ASV) or continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is better at treating complex sleep apnea over time.