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Causal Mechanisms in Adolescent Arterial Stiffness (External Link)
Aortic stiffness measured in adolescence or adulthood determines current hypertension, predicts future incidence of hypertension, and future atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) events. International hypertension guidelines list severe aortic stiffness as …
Baylor Role:
Lead Sponsor
Recruiting
Clinical and Basic Investigations Into Congenital Disorders of Glycosylation (External Link)
The investigators are conducting a natural history study of patients with congenital disorders of glycosylation (CDG). The study will look into the progression of the disease amongst the participants and …
Baylor Role:
Collaborator
Completed
Feasibility Study of Family Teamwork Peer-Delivery (External Link)
The purpose of this study is to 1) convene African American and Latino Community Coalitions to adapt Family Teamwork (FT) for school-age youth, and integrate FT with the Smart and …
Baylor Role:
Lead Sponsor
Completed
Obesity-Related Glycine Deficiency: Investigating a Long-standing Metabolic Paradox Using Bedside and Bench Approaches (External Link)
Metabolic tracers: 1,2-[13C2]-Glycine, 1,2-[13C2]-Glycine, 2,3,3,-[2H3]-Serine and [2H5]-Phenylalanine will be infused for quantification of various pathways associated with glycine metabolism.
Baylor Role:
Collaborator
Completed
Study of Arginine and Nitric Oxide in Patients With Diabetes (External Link)
Both arginine and its derivative nitric oxide (NO) have been implicated in the regulation of glucose homeostasis. Arginine is a β cell secretagogue, potentiating glucose stimulated insulin secretion. Further, it …
Baylor Role:
Lead Sponsor
Terminated
Coaching and Education for Diabetes Distress (External Link)
Diabetes distress (DD) is a negative emotional reaction to a diagnosis of diabetes and concerns about the burden of managing diabetes, the risk of complications, and inadequate support system. DD …
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Lead Sponsor
Completed
Technology to Improve the Health of Resource-poor Hispanics With Diabetes (External Link)
The number of Hispanics diagnosed with diabetes is escalating in the US with disproportionately higher prevalence and complication rates than other ethnicities. CHWs are a well-established and culturally sensitive means …
Baylor Role:
Lead Sponsor
Completed
Chronic Liver Disease in Urea Cycle Disorders (External Link)
Urea cycle disorders (UCDs) are among the most common inborn errors of liver metabolism.With early diagnosis and improved treatments, the survival of individuals with UCDs has improved, and this improved …
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Lead Sponsor
Completed
Nitric Oxide Supplementation on Neurocognitive Functions in Patients With ASLD (External Link)
Argininosuccinate lyase deficiency (ASLD; also known as argininosuccinic aciduria) is the second most common urea cycle disorder (UCD) and accounts for 15-20% of all disorders of ureagenesis. Individuals with ASLD …
Baylor Role:
Lead Sponsor
Completed
Strengths-Based Behavioral mHealth App for Parents of Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes-Pilot Study (External Link)
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is among the most common chronic conditions of childhood and its management is complex and relentless. Adolescents have increased risk for worsening glycemic control, putting them …
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Lead Sponsor