Clinical trials: Normal Weight
Cesarean Section, Obesity
Comparison of Tissue Retractors During Cesarean Delivery in Obese Women
This is a randomized controlled trial comparing the use of the Mobius™ retractor to the use of traditional metal retraction instruments in non-urgent cesarean deliveries of obese women.
- Trial name
- NCT00358592
- Testing
- Mobius™ retractor, traditional metal retraction instruments
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Jefferson University
Craniopharyngioma, Hypothalamic Obesity
Intranasal Oxytocin in Hypothalamic Obesity
This research study will test if oxytocin, delivered by nasal spray, will promote weight loss in children, adolescents, and adults with Hypothalamic Obesity as compared to a placebo. The study is divided into two parts.
- Trial name
- NCT02849743
- Testing
- Syntocinon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Shana McCormack, MD
Scabies
Evaluating Pediatric Ivermectin in Children Under 15 kg (EPIC-15)
The EPIC-15 trial will evaluate the safety, pharmacokinetics, acceptability, and efficacy of pediatric ivermectin (CHILD-IVITAB) in scabies infected children weighing 5 to less than 15 kg.
- Trial name
- EPIC-15 (NCT06404333)
- Testing
- CHILD-IVITAB
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
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
Obesity Prevention
Activity at Ventilation Threshold on Appetite and Food Intake in Boys
The investigators hypothesize exercise increases short term appetite and food intake, and interferes with satiety and satiations to a preload in normal weight, overweight and obese boys.
- Trial name
- VeT (NCT01196351)
- Testing
- Dietary Supplement: water with noncalorie sweetener, Activity: With noncalorie sweetener or glucose
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Endocrine System Diseases
Effect of a Test Meal on Satiation Hormones in Obese and Normal Weight Adolescents
The objective of this study is to examine ghrelin, amylin, glucagon and glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 responses to a test meal in lean and obese individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT02020395
- Testing
- test meal (500 kcal)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Acanthosis Nigricans
Study of Efficacy of Metformin in the Treatment of Acanthosis Nigricans in Children With Obesity
Obesity is often accompanied by insulin resistance and/or hyperinsulinemia. Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is a skin condition commonly present on the neck of obese children.
- Trial name
- NCT02438020
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Juan Pablo Castanedo-Cazares
Myocardial Dysfunction, Newborn Morbidity
Myocardial Deformation Before and After Birth
Knowledge on the changes in myocardial function in the last weeks before birth and during the first year of life is limited. Through fetal and post-natal echocardiography we intend to describe these changes using myocardial…
- Conditions
- Myocardial Dysfunction, Newborn Morbidity, Maternal Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT04060381
- Testing
- Blood transfusion, Ibuprofen, or epinephrine, norepinephrine or dopamine
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Haukeland University Hospital
Breast Neoplasms
Effects of Aerobic Exercise Versus Weight Training in Breast Cancer Survivors During Chemotherapy
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of two different types of exercise, aerobic exercise training (AET) and resistance exercise training (RET), on quality of life (QoL) in early stage breast cancer survivors…
- Trial name
- NCT00115713
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise Training, Resistance Exercise Training
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Social Exclusion, Control
The Protective Effect of Friendship on Peer Rejection in Overweight and Normal Weight Youth
This study examines youth's motivation for food or social rewards after a brief episode of simulated ostracism. The investigators hypothesize that youth who think about a friend after being ostracized will mediate their decision…
- Trial name
- NCT01324661
- Testing
- Ostracism
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University at Buffalo
Breast Neoplasms
Reach for Health Study: Obesity-related Mechanisms and Mortality in Breast Cancer Survivors
This objective of this randomized controlled trial is to conduct a 2x2 test of a lifestyle intervention and metformin (a drug used to treat diabetes) to investigate how these treatments, alone or in combination, affect biomarkers…
- Trial name
- NCT01302379
- Testing
- Metformin, Lifestyle intervention, Standard printed dietary guidelines
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 333 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Neonatal Sepsis, Low Birth Weight
Safety of Skin Cleansing With Chlorhexidine in Preterm Low Birth Weight Infants
The purpose of this study is to examine if single skin cleansing with 0.25% chlorhexidine affects skin condition, temperature, and bacterial colonization in stable preterm (28-36 weeks gestational age) low birth weight (1001-2000…
- Trial name
- NCT00947518
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine, Normal saline
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Leiomyomas
Diffusion -and Perfusion Weighted MRI for Response Prediction of Symptomatic Leiomyomas Following Uterine Artery Embolization
It is known that volumetric response of leiomyomas following uterine artery embolization correlates well with patients clinical outcome.
- Trial name
- NCT01514617
- Testing
- Diffusion -and perfusion weighted MRI including iv contrast agent injection
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Cancer
Cyproheptadine in Preventing Weight Loss in Children Receiving Chemotherapy for Cancer
RATIONALE: Cyproheptadine hydrochloride may prevent weight loss caused by cancer or cancer treatment. It is not yet known whether cyproheptadine is more effective than a placebo in preventing weight loss in young patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01132547
- Testing
- cyproheptadine hydrochloride
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
Adult Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Ewing Sarcoma of Bone
18F-FLT Positron Emission Tomography and Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Planning Surgery and Radiation Therapy and Measuring Response in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Ewing Sarcoma
This pilot trial studies fluorine F 18 fluorothymidine (18F-FLT) positron emission tomography and diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging in planing surgery and radiation therapy and measuring response in patients with…
- Conditions
- Adult Supratentorial Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Ewing Sarcoma of Bone, Extraosseous Ewing Sarcoma, Localized Ewing Sarcoma/Peripheral Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor
- Trial name
- NCT01825902
- Testing
- fluorine F 18 fluorothymidine, fludeoxyglucose F 18, positron emission tomography
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Newborn Morbidity, Newborn Complication
Cord Blood Preptin Levels in Infants
In this study, cord blood preptin levels in infants with high or low birth weight will be compared to those in infants with normal birth weight.
- Trial name
- NCT06880003
- Testing
- During delivery, blood samples will be collected from the umbilical cord
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Konya City Hospital
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Betatrophin
Serum Betatrophin Levels in Normal-Weight and Overweight Adolescents With PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine and metabolic disorder in adolescents and women of reproductive age and is frequently associated with insulin resistance and an increased risk of metabolic complications.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Betatrophin, Body Mass Index (BMI), Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT07480993
- Testing
- Serum betatrophin levels
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Obesity
Specially Designed Eating Plates Effects on Food Intake in Normal Weight and Overweight Children
Previous studies demonstrated that children served themselves more food when using larger plates and bowels. The purpose of this study is to evaluate if self-served portions and caloric intake in normal weight and overweight…
- Trial name
- NCT02166892
- Testing
- Specially designed plates
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dan Nemet, MD
ROSAH Syndrome, Anhidrosis
A Method Characterization Study to Evaluate Thermoregulatory Sweat Production in Healthy Volunteers and Patients With ROSAH Syndrome)
This study is designed to characterize a new quantitative method for measuring sweat production induced by controlled heat exposure. Approximately 20 healthy volunteers and up to 10 patients with ROSAH syndrome will be enrolled.
- Conditions
- ROSAH Syndrome, Anhidrosis, Hypohidrosis
- Trial name
- NCT07814209
- Testing
- Standardized Controlled Heat Exposure With Gravimetric Sweat Collection
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Obesity
Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate Effects on RBP4 and Antioxidant Capacity in Lean and Overweight 6-10 Year Old Boys
Our study aims to evaluate if the consumption of a Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate (FVJC) vs. placebo can exert changes in the serum levels of Retinol Binding Protein 4 (RBP4), carotenoids, tocopherol, antioxidant capacity…
- Trial name
- FVJC (NCT00842543)
- Testing
- Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate (FVJC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic