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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
Recruiting
Passive Dietary Intake Assessment Study (External Link)
This protocol describes the process of developing and validating a passive dietary monitoring system for the assessment of an individual's dietary intake in households in Ghana and Kenya. The first …
Baylor Role:
Collaborator
Completed
Fit 5 Kids Screen Time Reduction Curriculum for Latino Preschoolers (External Link)
Screen time is a major risk factor for childhood obesity and inadequate physical activity, both of which are determinants of type 2 diabetes (T2D), cardiovascular disease, and multiple cancers. Latinos …
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 …
Baylor Role:
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 …
Baylor Role:
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
Online Videos and New Feeding Content to Enhance a Current EFNEP Program (External Link)
During Phase I of the project (first two years), the leadership team composed of both research and extension investigators will work with the media production team to edit the SEEDS …
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 …
Baylor Role:
Lead Sponsor