INSULIN RESISTANCE

This Phase 2 trial tests whether combining the supplement alpha-lipoic acid with the drug mirabegron can improve how the body processes sugar in people with obesity. Sixty adults aged 18 to 65 with a BMI between 30 and 45 will take the combination or a placebo for 4 weeks. The st…

This trial tests whether giving children a carbohydrate drink before cardiac surgery can lower insulin resistance, a stress response that can complicate recovery. Children aged 2 to 16 scheduled for heart surgery will receive either a carbohydrate drink or plain water two hours b…

This trial tests whether changing the order of exercise (aerobic before anaerobic, or vice versa) and the order of eating (vegetables and protein first, carbohydrates last) helps overweight children and teens lose weight and improve health. Over 28 days at a weight loss camp, par…

This study compares two 20-week exercise programs for adults aged 30-65 with both type 2 diabetes and obesity. One group attends supervised, in-person sessions twice a week, while another follows the same plan through a mobile app. A third group receives standard medical care onl…

This study tests a new, simpler weight training program called D-STORM for adults with type 2 diabetes. The program uses easier exercises to build muscle and improve blood sugar control. Over 12 weeks, 56 participants will either do the training plus usual care or just usual care…

This study tests a new tool called the Snouda Metabolic Score (SMS) that helps doctors identify the specific metabolic problems driving Type 2 Diabetes in each patient. 150 adults will follow a personalized 24-week lifestyle and nutrition plan based on their SMS results. The goal…

This study looks at whether a type of talk therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) can also improve markers of metabolic syndrome, like blood sugar and insulin resistance. Twenty adults with insomnia and higher body weight will be randomly assigned to CBT-I or basic sleep tips for 5 weeks. …

This study tests whether empagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can help reduce depression in people with bipolar disorder who also have insulin resistance. Twenty adults with bipolar depression will take the drug for 12 weeks alongside their usual treatment. The goal is to see…

This study looks at whether a 12-month exercise program can reduce chronic pain in postmenopausal women. The program includes walking or cycling, strength training, and gentle yoga. Researchers think that improving insulin resistance and reducing inflammation might be how exercis…

This study looks at whether a hormone called preptin, which is released alongside insulin, is linked to insulin resistance in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers will measure preptin levels in 60 women diagnosed with PCOS and compare them to markers of insuli…

This study looks at whether levels of a protein called Neuregulin-4 (NRG4) in the blood are linked to obesity, insulin resistance, and different diabetes treatments in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will compare NRG4 levels across groups including obese and non-obese pa…

This early-phase study will test how insulin given as a nasal spray affects nerve activity and blood flow in the brain and legs. Researchers will compare 64 adults with obesity and insulin resistance to healthy-weight individuals. The goal is to understand how obesity changes the…

This study looks at how losing sleep and having a disrupted body clock (like shift workers) can make the body less responsive to insulin, a key step toward obesity and type 2 diabetes. Researchers will test 48 healthy adults aged 18-45 to see how the timing of the stress hormone …

This study will measure levels of two proteins, SCUBE-1 and SCUBE-3, in the blood of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and compare them to healthy women. Researchers want to see if these proteins are linked to inflammation and a higher risk of heart problems. About 56 w…

This study looks at how lowering insulin levels changes the way the liver makes sugar and fat. Researchers will give 36 overweight or obese adults with insulin resistance and fatty liver disease two different insulin infusions—one that keeps insulin high and one that lowers it by…

This study looks at how artificial sweeteners (saccharin, sucralose) and a natural one (erythritol) affect blood sugar control, blood clotting, and heart disease risk in 80 adults with prediabetes. Participants will be randomly assigned to take one sweetener or water for two week…