Clinical trials: Overweight/Obese Population
Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease
Population Based Strategies for Effective Control of High Blood Pressure in Pakistan
Studies have established that high blood pressure (BP) is the most common risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Despite a heavy burden of hypertension (33% of all persons aged 45 years and over), there are no reliable…
- Conditions
- Hypertension, Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity, Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT00327574
- Testing
- Home heath education +/_ GP training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Adiposity, Childhood Obesity
Early Life Intervention in Pediatrics Supported by E-health
Childhood obesity in early life contributes to the development of specific NCDs, i.e. adult obesity. Unhealthy diet and low level of physical activity are lifestyle risk behaviors associated with chronic, systemic inflammation…
- Conditions
- Adiposity, Childhood Obesity, Adolescent Obesity, Non-communicable Disease
- Trial name
- ELIPSE-I (NCT06208345)
- Testing
- Life-Style app
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 148 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Obesity
Metabolic Differences of Overweight Children and Children of Overweight Parents
This study focuses on the way weight is gained. Individuals who gain weight primarily in their midsection (visceral weight) are at an increased risk for developing diabetes and high blood pressure.
- Trial name
- NCT00001522
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 246 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Childhood Obesity
Mountain West Prevention Research Center Core Research Project
This hybrid type 3 effectiveness-implementation sequential multiple assignment randomized trial will assess the impact of integrating population health management (PHM) strategies-text messaging and enrollment in Building Healthy…
- Trial name
- MW-PRCCRP (NCT07479498)
- Testing
- Text Message-based recruitment, Active outreach follow-up
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paul Estabrooks
Obesity, Obesity, Childhood
Community Based Obesity Prevention and Treatment Programme "6-10-14 for Health"
"6-10-14 for Health" is an integrated weight-loss intervention programme for obese children from Gdansk municipality. Both participants of the programme and their family members are offered a 12-month integrated intervention…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Obesity, Childhood, Health Program, Body Weight Changes
- Trial name
- NCT04143074
- Testing
- multidisciplinary behavioral intervention
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michał Brzeziński
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obesity
Mobile Health Intervention for Children With Autism
This study is a randomized clinical trial conducted in China from January 2023 to July 2025. It aims to test whether a mobile health program delivered via WeChat, with or without additional human support, can help improve body…
- Conditions
- Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obesity, Pediatric Overweight
- Trial name
- WeChat-Autism (NCT07514910)
- Testing
- Standard Lifestyle Recommendations, WeChat-Based Mobile Health Intervention, Coach-Facilitated Tele-Group Sessions
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 276 people
- Sponsor
- Hunan Normal University
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Regulating Together for Prader-Willi Syndrome: A Group Behavioral Therapy for Emotion Dysregulation
The goal of this study is to help teens with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and their families learn practical strategies for managing issues like irritability, meltdowns, and anxiety.
- Trial name
- RT-PWS (NCT07607730)
- Testing
- Regulating Together group therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Overweight and Obesity, T2DM (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus)
Effect of Viscous Soluble Fibres on Body Weight
Abstract: Background: Obesity is a global pandemic affects all age groups and is independent risk factors for most chronic diseases. Dietary intervention is an essential component of obesity management.
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity, T2DM (Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus), General Population
- Trial name
- NCT03257449
- Testing
- Viscous Fibre
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1,268 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Child Health, Child Behavior
Children's Cooperation Denmark: a 3-year System Dynamics Trial
Lack of physical activity (PA) and sedentary lifestyle in Danish children is a major challenge. New strategies are needed to combat this development.
- Conditions
- Child Health, Child Behavior, Physical Inactivity, Child Obesity
- Trial name
- Child-COOP (NCT06185413)
- Testing
- Participatory system dynamics approach
- Where
- 5 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aarhus University Hospital
Body Composition, Fitness
Evaluation of Molecular Hydrogen Supplementation to Enhance the Efficacy of Weight Loss Retreat in Overweight and Obese Adolescents
This randomized controlled trial evaluates whether molecular hydrogen supplementation enhances the effectiveness of a 4-week weight loss retreat in overweight and obese adolescents.
- Conditions
- Body Composition, Fitness, Insulin Sensitivity, Lipid Profile
- Trial name
- NCT06961110
- Testing
- Hydrogen-rich water
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Palacky University
Obesity
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Belviq XR® in Conjunction With Lifestyle Modification for Weight Loss in Obese Adolescents, Age 12 to 17 Years
This study will be conducted to demonstrate weight loss efficacy by change in body mass index (BMI) and safety in adolescents age 12 to 17 years (inclusive) during 52 weeks of treatment with Belviq XR 20 milligrams (mg)…
- Trial name
- NCT03338296
- Testing
- lorcaserin hydrochloride XR
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 278 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Obesity
Evaluation of the Effects of Laying Early a Gastric Band on the Prevention of Morbid Obesity Randomized Checked Against Standard Management of Obesity in This Population.
MAIN OBJECTIVE To compare the effects of the placement of an adjustable gastric band with "conventional" treatment of obesity. SECONDARY OBJECTIVES Compare the effects of the placement of a gastric band with "conventional"…
- Trial name
- CHADO (NCT01700738)
- Testing
- gastric ring surgery, nutritional help
- Where
- 6 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Pediatric Obesity, Training Effectiveness
Effects of HIIT and Concurrent HITT/Plyometric Training on Muscle-tendon Structure, Function and Metabolism in Pediatric Population With Obesity at Different Biological Maturation States (HIIT-PRO Kids).
The randomized controlled trial will compare the effects of a High-intensity interval training (HIIT) protocol versus a HIIT plus plyometric training in the muscle-tendon structure function and metabolism of the pediatric…
- Trial name
- HIIT-PRO-kids (NCT06727500)
- Testing
- HIIT plus plyometric training, HIIT
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional Andres Bello
Pediatric Obesity
Pediatric Quality of Life Among Population With Body Mass Index (BMI) Greater Than or Equal to 85%
We are currently experiencing an epidemic of obesity in the Pediatric Population. This epidemic affects many areas including quality of life. We have been conducting a nutrition and exercise program since 2003.
- Trial name
- NCT00714870
- Testing
- Behavioral nutrition and exercise program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston, Inc.
Pregnancy, Obesity
A Study to Evaluate the Safety of Exposure to Wegovy During Pregnancy
This is an observational cohort study using administrative insurance claims data. The aim of this non-interventional study (NIS) is to compare maternal, fetal and infant outcomes of women exposed to Wegovy during pregnancy to a…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Obesity, Overweight
- Trial name
- NCT05503927
- Testing
- No Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,701 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Childhood Obesity
Husky Reads Effectiveness in Increasing Produce Preference and Food Group Identification in Preschool Children
Since 1998, UCONN undergraduate students have volunteered as part of a service- learning course to deliver a program called Husky Reads.
- Trial name
- NCT03338257
- Testing
- Husky Reads Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- UConn Health
Pediatric Obesity
Population Effects of MI on Pediatric Obesity in Primary Care
In this cluster randomized effectiveness trial, pediatric primary care practices will be recruited from the American Academy of Pediatrics' national Pediatric Research in Office Settings (PROS) practice-based research network, as…
- Trial name
- BMi2+ (NCT03177148)
- Testing
- Intervention by Clinicians, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 352 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy
MEHMO Natural History and Biomarkers
This observational natural history study will follow individuals with MEHMO (Mental disability, Epileptic seizure, Hypopituitarism/Hypogenitalism, Microcephaly, Obesity) syndrome or an eIF2-pathway related disorder, who have…
- Conditions
- Intellectual Disability, Epilepsy, Hypogonadisms, Microcephaly
- Trial name
- NCT06019182
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Obesity
Effects of Group Vs. Home-Based Combined Exercise-Diet Program In Childhood Obesity: A Randomised Controlled Trial
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of a hospital group-based vs. home-based combined exercise-diet program for the treatment of childhood obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT01503281
- Testing
- Circuit training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Obesity, Obesity, Morbid
Increased Cefazolin During Cesarean Delivery in Obese Population
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an increased prophylactic dose (3 grams) of cefazolin at the time of cesarean delivery has superior coverage in adipose tissue than the current established dosing of 2 grams.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Obesity, Morbid, Pregnancy, Infection; Cesarean Section
- Trial name
- NCT02049944
- Testing
- Cefazolin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- MemorialCare Health System