Clinical trials: Central Adiposity
Obesity, Acanthosis Nigricans
Children's Healthy Living Community Randomized Trial
The goal is to build social/cultural, political/economic, and physical/built environments that will promote active play and intake of healthy food to prevent young child obesity in the Pacific Region.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Acanthosis Nigricans, Central Obesity
- Trial name
- CHL (NCT01881373)
- Testing
- CHL program, Delayed Optimized CHL program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9,840 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Hawaii
Family Health, Child Health
Healthy Children 2021 Study in Childcare Centers
In Portugal, 17.3% of children under 10 years old are overweight and 7.7% are obese. Research has shown the implementation of healthy lifestyle promotion programs and obesity prevention, however "best practices" are far from…
- Conditions
- Family Health, Child Health, Sleep, Child
- Trial name
- HC2021 (NCT04082247)
- Testing
- The education and training of early childhood educators and their intervention on children
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minho
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder, Obesity
A Trial to Assess the Effects of Liraglutide on Gallbladder Emptying in Overweight and Obese Subjects.
This trial is conducted in Europe. The aim of this trial is to investigate the effects of liraglutide on gallbladder emptying in overweight and obese subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT02717858
- Testing
- liraglutide
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Clinical Trial
AFRI Childhood Obesity Prevention Challenge Area
This study is a hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation trial of the Family Check-Up 4 Health (FCU4Health), an adapted version of the Family Check-Up, in pediatric primary care.
- Trial name
- NCT04469816
- Testing
- Family Check-Up 4 Health, Services as Usual
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Physical Inactivity, Obesity & Overweight
Development of Human Motor Skills and the Promotion of Motivation for Physical Activity
This study is conducted within the University Centre of Excellence for Studies of Human Motoric at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University.
- Conditions
- Physical Inactivity, Obesity & Overweight, Motor Development, Cognitive Development
- Trial name
- NCT07485270
- Testing
- E-MOVE - Emotional Movement Program for Physical Education
- Where
- 9 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 325 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The Relationship of PRL and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in Taiwan's Women
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder of reproductive-age women. According to Rotterdam 2003 criteria: at least two of three criteria are met, hyperandrogenism, chronic anovulation, and…
- Trial name
- NCT01117272
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 474 people
- Sponsor
- Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Growth Hormone Deficiency
Is There a Sensibility Increased in the Growth Hormone at Child With Prader-Willi Syndrome?
The purpose of this study is to estimate the sensibility at the growth hormone in vivo at the children presenting a Prader-Willi syndrome (SPW) in comparison with children presenting a deficit in growth hormone (GHD).
- Trial name
- NCT01298180
- Testing
- Growth hormone (Genotonorm® or Omnitrope®), DEXA, blood tests, H.G.P.O, osseous age., biopsy
- Where
- 26 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Epilepsy, Obese
Pharmacokinetics of Anti-epileptic Drugs in Obese Children
The study is a prospective, multi-center, open-label clinical trial. Study's purpose is to characterize the pharmacokinetics and safety of four oral anti-epileptics drugs (levetiracetam, valproic acid [divalproex sodium ER or…
- Trial name
- NCT02993861
- Testing
- Anti-epileptics
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Christoph P Hornik, MD MPH
Prader Willi Syndrome, Adrenal Insufficiency
Diagnosis of Central Adrenal Insufficiency in Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
The purpose of this study is to determine presence of central adrenal insufficiency in children with Prader Willi Syndrome using low dose (1 mcg) ACTH stimulation test compared to results of overnight metyrapone test.
- Trial name
- NCT02368379
- Testing
- Low dose (1 mcg) ACTH stimulation test, Overnight metyrapone test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
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
Bardet Biedl Syndrome (BBS), Bardet Biedl Syndrome
Real-World Effects of MC4R Agonist Therapy in BBS and Severe Genetic Obesity
Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS) and other rare disorders associated with impairment of the melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R) pathway are characterized by severe early-onset obesity, hyperphagia, and substantial morbidity.
- Conditions
- Bardet Biedl Syndrome (BBS), Bardet Biedl Syndrome, Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS), Alstrom Syndrome
- Trial name
- REAL-MC4 (NCT07674290)
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Tom Hühne
Obesity
A Child Care-based Obesity Prevention Intervention
The overall objective is to determine the impact of comprehensive, multifaceted, child care-based intervention to prevent obesity among children 2 through 5 years of age. The specific aims are: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT01679938
- Testing
- primary obesity prevention
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 640 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica, Mexico
Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease
EMPOWER-1: A Multi-site Clinical Cohort Research Study to Reduce Health Inequality
Health inequality and genetic disparity are a significant issue in the United Kingdom (UK). This study focuses on diseases that are associated with significant morbidity and mortality in the UK, and specifically examines the…
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Failure
- Trial name
- EMPOWER (NCT03987633)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 200,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Future Genetics Limited
Central Blood Pressure, Obesity
Blood Pressure and Central Vascular Stiffness in Obese Children. Relationship to Metabolic Disturbances and Subclinical Cardiovascular Damage. Effect of Weight Reduction
The global epidemic of obesity in childhood continues to evolve and threaten future health and life expectancy primarily due to the increased incidence of cardiovascular disease.
- Conditions
- Central Blood Pressure, Obesity, Subclinical Organ Damage, Children
- Trial name
- AORTA (NCT01310088)
- Testing
- Lifestyle intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zealand University Hospital
Body Weight, Obesity
Meta-analysis of the Nordic Dietary Pattern on Cardiometabolic Risk and Cardiovascular Outcomes
The Nordic Diet is a dietary pattern rich in traditional Nordic foods, including berries, grains, and fatty fish common in northern Europe.
- Conditions
- Body Weight, Obesity, Overweight and Obesity, Obesity, Abdominal
- Trial name
- NCT04094194
- Testing
- Nordic diet
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Bardet Biedl Syndrome (BBS)
Bardet Beidle Syndrome in a Syrian Adolescent : a Rare Case Report
Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) is an uncommon genetic disorder that affects multiple organs. and presents with a variety of characteristics. It is caused by a dysfunction in the cilia.
- Trial name
- AlBaathU (NCT06615011)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Al Baath University
Williams Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome
Study of Phenotype and Genotype Correlations in Patients With Contiguous Gene Deletion Syndromes
OBJECTIVES: I. Investigate phenotype and genotype correlations in patients with Smith-Magenis syndrome (SMS) associated with del(17p11.2). II.
- Conditions
- Williams Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Shprintzen Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT00004351
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, POMC Deficiency
Phase 3 Crossover Trial of Two Formulations of Setmelanotide in Participants With Specific Gene Defects in the MC4R Pathway
A trial to compare the weekly and daily formulations of setmelanotide in participants with genetic defects in the melanocortin-4 receptor pathway.
- Trial name
- NCT05194124
- Testing
- Setmelanotide 2 mg, Setmelanotide 2.5 mg, Setmelanotide 3 mg
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Overweight and Obesity, Overweight Adolescents
Enhancing BodyWorks: A Canine Health Literacy Module
Dog ownership can serve as a vehicle for large-scale multi-level public health interventions, especially for pediatric overweight and obesity, due to dogs' unique place in children and adolescents' social networks.This study…
- Trial name
- BW (NCT04516252)
- Testing
- BodyWorks Intervention, Canine Curriculum, Ecological Momentary Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Obesity
A Study to Assess the Compliance and Impact on Weight of Kurbo, a Pediatric Centered Weight Loss App
Kurbo is a health and fitness app that is targeted toward the pediatric population. It utilizes games and activities to educate children about healthy eating, portion control/size and exercise.
- Trial name
- Kurbo (NCT02880254)
- Testing
- Kurbo, Personal Health Coach
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baystate Medical Center