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Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Trial in Charlottesville, VA

Access cutting-edge metabolic syndrome treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Charlottesville. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by University of Virginia

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Charlottesville

    Convenient for VA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Charlottesville site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Metabolic Syndrome Study in Charlottesville

The primary objective of this study is to examine whether exercise training alone, liraglutide treatment alone or exercise training plus liraglutide treatment increases cardiac and skeletal muscle microvascular blood volume, improves vascular function of the conduit vessels, and enhances insulin's metabolic action in humans with Metabolic Syndrome. Subjects will be randomized to one of the 4 groups: control, exercise training, liraglutide treatment, and exercise + liraglutide. They will be studied at the baseline and then after 24 weeks of intervention.

Sponsor: University of Virginia

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Male or female ≥21 and ≤60 years old.
Body mass index \>25 and ≤35 kg/m2 and is weight stable (\<5 kg weight change in the past 6 months). BMI is limited to ≤35 kg/m2 for easier vascular access and cardiac imaging.
Meet 3 of 5 National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III Metabolic Syndrome criteria:
Increased waist circumference (≥102 cm in men; ≥88 cm in women)
Elevated triglycerides (≥150 mg/dl)
Reduced HDL-cholesterol (\<40mg/dl in men, \<50 mg/dl in women)
High blood pressure (≥130 mmHg systolic or ≥85mmHg diastolic)
Elevated fasting glucose (≥100 mg/dl)
Subject may participate if on the following drugs, provided the drug doses have been stable for at least 3 months.
Ace inhibitor
HMG CoA reductase inhibitor
Beta blocker
Calcium channel blockers
Alpha-adrenergic antagonist

Exclusion Criteria

A diagnosis of any type of diabetes or history of diabetes medication use
Recently active (\>20 min of moderate/high intensity exercise, 2 times/week)
Subjects who are smokers or who have quit smoking \<5 years
Subjects with hypertriglyceridemia (\>400 mg/dl) or hypercholesterolemia (\>260 mg/dl)
Subjects with BP\>160/90
Subjects with a history of significant metabolic, cardiac, cerebrovascular, hematological, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, liver, renal, or endocrine disease or malignancy
Pregnant (as evidenced by positive pregnancy test) or nursing women
Subjects with contraindications to participation in an exercise training program
Allergic to perflutren
A prior use of Liraglutide

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Charlottesville?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT04575844) has an active research site in Charlottesville, VA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Metabolic Syndrome Treatment Options in Charlottesville, VA

If you're searching for metabolic syndrome treatment options in Charlottesville, VA, this clinical trial (NCT04575844) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Charlottesville research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced metabolic syndrome specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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