Clinical trials: Body Weights and Measures
Sepsis, Septicemia
Observational Study of Sepsis and Pneumonia to Develop Diagnostic Tests
We propose to develop novel diagnostic tests for severe sepsis and community acquired pneumonia (CAP). This program, entitled Community Acquired Pneumonia \& Sepsis Outcome Diagnostics (CAPSOD), is a multidisciplinary…
- Conditions
- Sepsis, Septicemia, Sepsis Syndrome, Shock, Septic
- Trial name
- NCT00258869
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,200 people
- Sponsor
- National Center for Genome Resources
Healthy Newborns, Comfort in Neonates
The Effect of Four Different Methods Used During Body Weight Measurement in Newborns on Comfort and Physiological Variables
The study, planned to be conducted in a single-center, parallel-armed, randomized experimental design, aims to determine the effect of four different methods (Routine Care, Holding, Swaddling, Swaddling + Holding) on comfort…
- Trial name
- NCT07410910
- Testing
- Routine Care, Swaddling, Holding
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 96 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mersin University
Quality of Life, Body Mass Index
Study of Parental Ratings of Quality of Life and Body Composition in 5-19 Year Olds While Participating in the Good NEWS 4 Kids Program
This study will compare changes in body composition (lean mass, fat, and bone)and parent ratings of quality of life in 5-19 Year Olds as a function of participation in one of four versions of the Good NEWS 4 Kids Program (GN4K).
- Trial name
- NCT01855009
- Testing
- MannaBears, AlgaeCal Calcium, Calcium carbonate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Integrative Health Technologies, Inc.
Lead Poisoning, Obesity
QI Study of a Practice Facilitator's Impact in Working With Clinics on Improving Dental, Lead & Obesity Measures for Children
Funded by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services - Medicaid Technical Assistance and Policy Program (MEDTAPP), the "Child Health Excellence Center - a University-Practice-Public Partnership" (CHEC-UPPP) focuses on…
- Conditions
- Lead Poisoning, Obesity, Dental Decay
- Trial name
- NCT01739166
- Testing
- Practice-tailored intervention to increase rates of targeted services
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Obesity Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity & Overweight
Eating Behaviour Before, During, and After Obesity Medication
This study will examine how eating behaviour changes during the first 18 months of treatment with obesity medications in patients attending the St Vincent's Healthcare Group obesity service.
- Trial name
- NCT07636395
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin
Obesity, Childhood
Nutrition Intervention to Measure Metabolic Response in Children
The long-term objective of this study is to determine if habitual consumption of high-quality protein at breakfast will lead to improved energy metabolism and decreased daily energy intake in normal weight and overweight…
- Trial name
- NCT03139773
- Testing
- Control Breakfast Beverage, Omega-3 Breakfast Beverage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Childhood Obesity
The Effect of Information on Physical Fitness Measures and Training in Overweight Children
In the present study the investigators will examine the impact of varying information (positive compared to standard information) concerning a drink for improving physical fitness in overweight children.
- Trial name
- NCT03165604
- Testing
- standard information, positive information
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance, Body Weight Changes
Bio Impedance Monitoring as a Tool to Assess Fluid Status in the Pediatric Surgical Patient? (PedFluid Study)
The baseline infusion rate during surgery for pediatric patients still is the 'Holliday and Segar' rule (also known as the 4/2/1 rule) The question arises if this rule is not outdated, since it was calculated based on the caloric…
- Conditions
- Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance, Body Weight Changes, Children, Only
- Trial name
- NCT05220709
- Testing
- bio impedance spectroscopy by means of the Body Composition Monitor (Name of the device is BCM from Fresenius Medical Care D GmbH)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Antwerp
Bariatric Surgery, Metabolic Surgery
Comparative Effectiveness of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery With PROMs
This long-term, nationwide observational data collection repository will obtain patient-reported outcomes from metabolic and bariatric surgery patients.
- Conditions
- Bariatric Surgery, Metabolic Surgery, Weight Reduction
- Trial name
- MBSAQIP-PROM (NCT02749305)
- Testing
- Collection of patient-reported outcome measures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11,146 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity
Effect of Low Carbohydrate Versus Low Fat Diet in the Treatment of Dyslipidemia in Obese Children With Metabolic Syndrome
Two-arm, parallel design with children between the ages of 10 - 18 with obesity and metabolic syndrome randomized (15 per group) to reduced-carbohydrate diet or a reduced-fat diet for 8 weeks.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Dyslipidemias
- Trial name
- NCT03937960
- Testing
- Carbohydrate restricted group, Standard low fat diet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases (NAFLD), Obesity and Overweight
Hepatoprotective Measures for Children at High Risk of NAFLD
Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a spectrum of disease, ranging from simple fatty deposition (steatosis) to inflammation (steatohepatitis), fibrosis, cirrhosis, and end-stage liver failure.
- Conditions
- Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Diseases (NAFLD), Obesity and Overweight, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Trial name
- NCT06918080
- Testing
- Ursodeoxycholic Acid 250 Mg Oral Capsule, Omega -3 fatty acids, Physical exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
Weight-Estimation
Can Habitus Adapted Length Based Body Weight Estimation be Improved by Adding Further Parameters?
The purpose of this prospective single center study is to investigate if the accuracy of length based body weight estimation by the already investigated algorithm (CLAWAR) can be improved by adding another parameter.
- Trial name
- Including MUC (NCT02930928)
- Testing
- Accuracy of weight estimation
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 495 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Pregnancy, Obesity
PregnanT Moms Measure - Do-It-Yourself Health Monitoring and Simulation of Health in Pregnant Women
The aim of this pilot study is to determine the feasibility of Do-It-Yourself studies in pregnant women to detect changes in health parameters by assessing compliance and user experiences of participants.
- Trial name
- oPTiMuM (NCT02537145)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- W.J. Pasman
Obesity, Childhood, Weight Change, Body
Feasibility of the Camp Power Up Program on Children's Body Weight and Quality of Life
This study will evaluate the effects of a one week weight management summer camp on children's weight, quality of life, mood and feelings, self-esteem, weight management efficacy, enjoyment of physical activity, and body image.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Childhood, Weight Change, Body, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- CampPowerUp (NCT03235440)
- Testing
- Kids N Fitness Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Obesity
Adrenergic Cholinergic Enteric Measures/Mapping
Patients seen who had autonomic and enteric profiling (Adrenergic, Cholinergic, Enteric Measures/Mapping=ACEM_ from 2012-2019 at the University of Louisville.
- Trial name
- ACEM (NCT04013282)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Food Allergy in Children, Obesity, Childhood
The EAT-On Study: Sensitisation, Allergy and Child Health
The EAT Study showed a reduction in both sensitisation (to all foods) and clinical food allergy (to peanut and egg) among children who consumed allergenic food early compared with those who followed standard government feeding…
- Conditions
- Food Allergy in Children, Obesity, Childhood, Food Allergen Sensitisation
- Trial name
- NCT03495583
- Testing
- Early introduction
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 1,235 people
- Sponsor
- King's College London
High-Risk Pregnancy
Longitudinal Measures of Leptin in Pregnant Women Who Developed Preeclampsia
Background: Obesity in pregnancy is increasing and is a risk factor for metabolic pathology such as preeclampsia. Leptin is an adipokine which has a direct relationship to obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT01649167
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Materno-Perinatal Hospital of the State of Mexico
Healthy, Obesity
Fat Tissue Microperfusion to Measure Leptin Secretion and Its Relations With Fat Breakdown in Humans
Leptin is a hormone that acts in the body as a chemical messenger. It is produced in fat cells and is believed to regulate body weight in humans. Leptin decreases appetite and influences the energy balance of the body.
- Trial name
- NCT00001722
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Length-based Weight Estimation, Body Weights and Measures
Evaluation of Program for Length Based Weight Estimation
The purpose of this prospective single center study is to investigate if a developed program is more accurate than the anesthesia tape ("Anästhesie-Lineal").
- Trial name
- NCT02789930
- Testing
- Device: Accuracy of a program and the anesthesia tape ("Anästhesie-Lineal")
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Obesity
Antecedents of Obesity: Fetal Measures of Adiposity
The purpose of this research is to study whether fetal biometrics obtained by 2-D ultrasound can predict infant adiposity by air displacement plethysmography at birth.
- Trial name
- FEMA (NCT00715754)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah