Clinical trials: Body Fat
Obesity, Childhood, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
The QUebec Adipose and Lifestyle InvesTigation in Youth (QUALITY) Cohort
The QUebec Adipose and Lifestyle InvesTigation in Youth (QUALITY) Cohort study is a unique and comprehensive longitudinal study of 630 Caucasian children and their parents that was designed to investigate the natural history and…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Childhood, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Pediatric ALL
- Trial name
- QUALITY (NCT03356262)
- Volunteers
- 630 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Justine's Hospital
Diabetes Mellitus
Effect of 10mg Domperidone on Gastric Emptying of a High-fat Meal and Appetite Sensations in Healthy Adults
The purpose of this study is to determine whether domperidone was sufficient to accelerate gastric emptying of a high-fat solid meal and reduce satiety responses in a healthy adult population.
- Trial name
- NCT01347814
- Testing
- Domperidone 10mg
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Limerick
Rotator Cuff Tear, Fatty Atrophy
Efficacy of an Amniotic Fluid Derived Allograft, (FlōGraft®) in Rotator Cuff Repairs: A Prospective Study
Rotator Cuff (RC) repair will be augmented with the injection of a human amniotic fluid derived allograft at the repair interface junction.
- Trial name
- NCT03379324
- Testing
- Superiority of augmented repairs, Fat degeneration of supraspinatus muscle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 260 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Applied Biologics, LLC
Resting Energy Expenditure
Metabolic Effects of Differential Organ Growth Rates
Young children have a high resting energy expenditure (REE) relative to their body weight and metabolically active compartment, fat-free mass (FFM).
- Trial name
- NCT03219229
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Cardiovascular Diseases
Low Fat Milk Intake and Cardio Vascular Risk (CVR) Indicators in Children
Substituting whole milk intake for defatted milk will improve indicators of cardiovascular risk, i.e. total cholesterol, triglycerides, Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) and High Density Lipoprotein (HDL)cholesterol, apolipoproteins…
- Trial name
- NCT01178515
- Testing
- Modification of the content of fat in milk, Modification of the content of cows milk, Modification of the fat content of cows´ milk
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 650 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica, Mexico
Cardiovascular Diseases, Cancer
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Among Firefighters
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles: Alternative Models' Effects (PHLAME) is a research study to evaluate and compare two ways to promote healthy behaviors, (regular physical activity, less than 30% calories from fat, 5 or more servings…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Cancer, Physical Activity, Nutrition
- Trial name
- PHLAME (NCT00006181)
- Testing
- Team-based intervention, One-on-one intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Healthy Children
Study to Evaluate the Effects of a Formula on the Gut Health of Healthy Chinese Infants and Young Children
The infant gut microbiota, a major driver of the maturation of the immune system, is formed through the successive establishment and development during infancy and early childhood.
- Trial name
- NCT04864665
- Testing
- a formula with prebiotics and milk fat
- Where
- 6 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 455 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Danone Nutricia
Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis
Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) in Children
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) is the energy expended engaging in daily activities such as maintenance of posture, fidgeting, and other activities not specifically designated as "exercise." A growing body of evidence…
- Trial name
- NCT00315172
- Testing
- Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Williams Syndrome
Fat Distribution and Glucose Metabolism in Williams Syndrome
Williams Syndrome (WS) is a genetic syndrome with features that may include vascular stenoses, neuro-developmental changes, and a variety of endocrine and metabolic abnormalities, including impaired glucose metabolism and…
- Trial name
- NCT01864304
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Obesity
Differences in Nutrient Use During Exercise Between Children of Varying Body Mass Indices and Fitness Levels
Children who have previously participated in the study "MI Energy" will be invited to participate in "SUPER kids". Investigators want to better understand differences in nutrient use (e.g., fatty acid and carbohydrate) during…
- Trial name
- SUPERkids (NCT04819308)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Body Weight
A Study of the Effect of Replacing Sugary Drinks by Low-sugar Alternatives on Body Weight and Fat Mass in Children
Obesity results from an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure. There is much speculation about foods that are particularly fattening, and sugary drinks are seen as major culprits.
- Trial name
- DRINK (NCT00893529)
- Testing
- lemonade with sugar, lemonade low in sugar
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 641 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VU University of Amsterdam
Obesity
Low Carbohydrates in Obese Adolescents
A three arms open,randomized interventional study in order to compare the impact of low carbohydrate diets with different protein and fat ratios versus a standard balanced diet on BMI and metabolic parameters in obese…
- Trial name
- NCT00575900
- Testing
- dietary intervention
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rabin Medical Center
Cleft Palate
Repair of Oronasal Fistula Using Interpositional Buccal Pad of Fat as a Free Graft in a Cleft Palate Patient
36 cleft palate patients had residual oronasal fistula included in this study divided randomly to two groups group I (control group): the fistula was repaired using two layers (oral and nasal layers) group II (study group): The…
- Trial name
- NCT06807450
- Testing
- closure of oro-nasal fistula in cleft palate patients
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tanta University
Energy Expenditure, Body Composition
Energy Expenditure and Body Composition of Infants and Young Children (6-24 Months Old) in Asia
This project is a collaboration between International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), FAO Regional Office for Asia and The Pacific, and Mahidol University, Thailand to carry out the study on doubly-labeled water for assessment of…
- Conditions
- Energy Expenditure, Body Composition, Infants and Young Children, Infant and Young Child Feeding
- Trial name
- NCT06287697
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 391 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Anorexia Nervosa, Adipokines
Adipokines and Ghrelin Concentrations in Different Stages of Anorexia Nervosa
The aim of this study is to determine serum concentrations of adiponectin (ApN), leptin and ghrelin in different stages of anorectic patients and to evaluate their relationships between biochemical, hormonal and anthropometric…
- Trial name
- NCT00602264
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Weight, Body Fat Disorder
Clinical Trial of Transtek Body Fat Analyzer (GBF-835-N2 & Other 7 Models)
The clinical protocol of the clinical testing of this device: 1. Objective of the test: To verify the functions and efficiency of devices. 2. Test methods and procedures: Comparison Test. 3.
- Trial name
- 15001Analy (NCT02345109)
- Testing
- Transtek DUT, Reference
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Leo Wang
Childhood Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Leipzig Adipose Tissue Childhood Cohort
In this study the investigators hypothesize that pathological alterations in adipose tissue biology already occur during the development and progression of obesity in children and adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT02208141
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leipzig
Obesity, Weight Loss
Hormonal Regulation of Body Weight Maintenance
The investigators here propose to perform a collaborative clinical research effort including a randomized controlled trial investigating the mechanisms of weight maintenance and their relation to a lifestyle intervention in…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Weight Loss, Weight Gain, Hormone Disturbance
- Trial name
- NCT00850629
- Testing
- multimodal lifestyle intervention
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 286 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Abdominal Obesity, Physical Activity
Physical Activity in Overweight Girls: Implications for Reversing Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
In this randomized controlled trial, we will examine the effect of a 3-month exercise training (aerobic exercise versus resistance exercise) without calorie restriction on total and regional adiposity, ectopic fat in the liver…
- Trial name
- NCT01323088
- Testing
- Control, Resistance Exercise, Aerobic exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Metabolic Syndrome
Examining the Relationship Between Tobacco Exposure, Abdominal Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome in Adolescents (The STRONG Kids Study)
Metabolic syndrome is a term that describes a group of conditions that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. The conditions include high blood pressure, obesity, and high cholesterol.
- Trial name
- STRONG Kids (NCT00808158)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester