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Leptin for Abnormal Lipid Kinetics in HIV Lipodystrophy Syndrome
The HIV lipodystrophy syndrome (HLS) is characterized by peripheral fat wasting and central obesity, and hyperlipidemia (mainly hypertriglyceridemia), which results in insulin resistance. HLS patients are at high risk for …
Baylor Role: Lead Sponsor
Completed
The Role of Amylin and Glucagon in T1DM
Objective: To develop a new treatment approach in the prevention of hypo and hyperglycemia in children with type 1diabetes. Background/Rationale: The diabetes control and complications trial (DCCT) showed that improving …
Baylor Role: Lead Sponsor
Terminated
Monoclonal Antibody Conditioning for Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation of Patients With Inherited Metabolic Storage Diseases
Fludarabine will be given as a daily IV (intravenous, by vein) infusion for a total of 5 days. CAMPATH-1H will be given as a daily 4-hour IV (intravenous, by vein) …
Baylor Role: Lead Sponsor
Terminated
Use of Rft5-Dga to Deplete Alloreactive Cells for Pts With Fanconi Anemia After Haploidentical SCT
Patients will have received a haplo-identical stem cell transplant on our on-going study "CD45 (YTH-24 and YTH-54) and CD52 (Campath 1H) Monoclonal Antibody Conditioning Regimen for Allogeneic Donor Stem Cell …
Baylor Role: Lead Sponsor
Terminated
Antibody Conditioning Regimen For Allogeneic Donor Stem Cell Transplantation Of Patients With Fanconi Anemia
If clinically feasible (no aplasia, no active malignancy), the recipients marrow will be harvested and cryopreserved as a back up for use if non-engraftment/rejection is followed by failure to undergo …
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Completed
Encouraging Calcium Absorption and Bone Formation During Early Puberty
Rapid increases in bone mass occur during calcium absorption and bone calcium deposition during puberty, and these increases can enhance peak bone mass and ultimately decrease the lifetime risk of …
Baylor Role: Lead Sponsor
Completed
Safety and Effectiveness of Soy Phytoestrogens to Prevent Bone Loss
Over-the-counter soy isoflavone supplement usage is becoming common among postmenopausal women. However, there is no documented scientific evidence of its long-term safety and efficacy in preventing osteoporosis. Our primary goal …
Baylor Role: Lead Sponsor
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Study of Treatment and Metabolism in Patients With Urea Cycle Disorders
PROTOCOL OUTLINE: This protocol involves 2 clinical studies. Part A is a metabolic study of glutamine conversion to urea at different levels of protein intake, while on and off medications. …
Baylor Role: Collaborator
Unknown Status
Gluconeogenesis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants Who Are Receiving Nutrition By Intravenous Infusion
PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Patients are assigned to one of 6 study groups. Patients receive infusions of stable isotope tracers: [15N]urea IV beginning at -12 hours and continuing over 22 hours to …
Baylor Role: Collaborator
Completed
Phase II Study of the Effect of Leuprolide Acetate and Spironolactone on Insulin Resistance in Hyperandrogenic Women With Polycystic Ovarian Disease or Hyperandrogenism Insulin Resistance Acanthosis Nigricans Syndrome
PROTOCOL OUTLINE: Participants are treated with subcutaneous leuprolide acetate followed by oral spironolactone. Each treatment is administered daily for 6 weeks, with a 6-week washout between drugs. Patients and controls …
Baylor Role: Collaborator