METABOLIC SYNDROME (METS)

This study tests a procedure called ReCET that uses mild electrical pulses to treat the lining of the small intestine. It aims to improve blood sugar control and reduce fat in the liver for people with type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease who haven't had success with standard …

This study looks at whether eating a diet that causes inflammation can make gum disease worse in people with metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood sugar and belly fat). Researchers will track the diets and gum health of 100 adults to see if there's a link. T…

This study looks at how metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and extra belly fat—might make gum disease worse. Researchers will measure gum inflammation and tissue loss in 100 adults to see if a special score called PISA can help pr…

This study looks at how metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes) affects recovery from rotator cuff injuries. About 40 adults with shoulder tears will receive the same 4-week physical therapy program. Researchers will compare pain, streng…

This study looks at why fecal transplants work for some gut diseases but not others. Researchers will follow 90 people with recurrent C. diff infection, ulcerative colitis, or metabolic syndrome to track how donor microbes settle in the gut. The goal is to find patterns that pred…

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 how carbs impact meta…