METABOLIC SYNDROME (METS)

This study tests a procedure called ReCET for people with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease who haven't had good blood sugar control with pills. The procedure uses electrical pulses to treat the lining of the small intestine. The goal is to see if it can improve blood sugar…

This study looks at how metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and blood sugar) might make gum disease worse. Researchers will measure gum inflammation in 100 adults and compare it to their metabolic health. The goal is to see if a simple gum measure…

This study looks at how metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes) affects recovery from rotator cuff injuries. Forty adults with shoulder tears will receive the same 4-week physical therapy program. Researchers will measure pain, strength,…

This study looks at how the amount and type of carbohydrates you eat affect your blood sugar, cholesterol, and gut bacteria. Researchers will give 20 adults with or at risk for metabolic syndrome different carb diets to see what changes. The goal is to learn which carb choices ar…

This observational study looks at how a diet that causes inflammation might affect gum disease in people with metabolic syndrome. Researchers will check the gums and eating habits of 100 adults to see if a pro-inflammatory diet makes gum problems worse. The goal is to better unde…

This study looks at why fecal transplants succeed or fail in treating recurrent C. diff, ulcerative colitis, and metabolic syndrome. Researchers will track gut bacteria, viruses, fungi, immune cells, and metabolites in 90 adults over time. The goal is to find patterns that predic…