- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT00172614
The Roles of Cytokines in the Mechanism of Insulin Resistance and Energy Balance
March 28, 2006 updated by: National Taiwan University Hospital
Insulin resistance and disturbances in energy homeostasis are associated with body weight changes, such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, obesity, cancer cachexia, aging, and acute or chronic infectious diseases.
Cytokines secreted by adipose tissue and inflammatory cells play important roles in the pathological conditions.
Several novel cytokines were disclosed recently, but their functions have not been well known.
Further investigation of these cytokines, resulting in insulin resistance and energy homeostasis, is very important to elucidate the mechanisms and develop new therapeutic strategies.
Study Overview
Status
Unknown
Conditions
Detailed Description
We are studying patients with body weight change, increased or decreased.
Healthy people are the control group.
We are recording body weight, body height, and physical exam results.
In addition, we are drawing peripheral blood for further biochemical and cytokine assays.
Study Type
Observational
Enrollment
300
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Contact
- Name: Jaw-Shiun Tsai, MD
- Phone Number: 5349 886-2-23123456
- Email: jstsai@ha.mc.ntu.edu.tw
Study Locations
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Taipei, Taiwan
- Recruiting
- National Taiwan University Hospital
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Contact:
- Jaw-Shiun Tsai, MD
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
20 years to 75 years (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Insulin resistance condition
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Jaw-Shiun Tsai, MD, National Taiwan University Hospital
Study record dates
These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.
Study Major Dates
Study Start
December 1, 2004
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
September 12, 2005
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
September 12, 2005
First Posted (Estimate)
September 15, 2005
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
March 29, 2006
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
March 28, 2006
Last Verified
December 1, 2004
More Information
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Other Study ID Numbers
- 9361701201
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