Clinical trials: BMI>35
Gynecology
An Endometrial Cancer Chemoprevention Study of Metformin
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about the effects of metformin and/or a program called "lifestyle intervention" on the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus) in post-menopausal women who are also obese…
- Trial name
- NCT01697566
- Testing
- Metformin, Endometrial Biopsy, Lifestyle Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Obesity
Study of VI-0521 Compared to Placebo in Treatment of Obesity in Adults
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two doses of VI-0521 compared to placebo in treatment of obesity in an adult population with BMI ≥ 35.
- Trial name
- NCT00554216
- Testing
- VI-0521
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,267 people
- Sponsor
- VIVUS LLC
Obesity, Obesity, Morbid
Comparing Anti-XA Levels in Post-Cesarean Patients Undergoing Enoxaparin Thromboprophylaxis
Pregnant and recently postpartum women are at significantly higher risk of developing a blood clot in their arms or legs known as a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and/or a blood clot in their lungs known as a pulmonary embolism…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Obesity, Morbid, Pregnancy, Complications; Cesarean Section
- Trial name
- NCT02070237
- Testing
- Enoxaparin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MemorialCare Health System
Critical Illness, Acute Respiratory Failure
Trial of Supplemental Parenteral Nutrition in Under and Over Weight Critically Ill Patients (TOP-UP)
The specific aim of the proposed study is to conduct a pilot study involving 160 critically-ill lean and obese patients enrolled at 11 sites in Canada, the United States of America, Belgium and France in order to: Specific Aims…
- Trial name
- TOP-UP (NCT01206166)
- Testing
- Olimel (5.7%E / N9E)
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Belgium and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- Clinical Evaluation Research Unit at Kingston General Hospital
Obesity, Liver Cirrhosis
Endoscopic Intragastric Balloon Placement for Weight Loss in Liver Transplant Waitlist Candidates
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the Orbera Intragastric Balloon is a safe and effective means for weight loss and improved metabolic disease in patients with cirrhosis requiring liver transplantation.
- Trial name
- NCT02556138
- Testing
- ORBERA Intragastric Balloon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Noninvasive Ventilation
Effect of Head Rotation on Efficacy of Face Mask Ventilation in Anesthetized Obese (BMI ≥ 35) Adults
Mask ventilation is fundamental to airway management at the start of surgical procedures requiring general anesthesia. For general anesthesia, medications are provided that affect the entire body and lead to a loss of…
- Trial name
- NCT03876873
- Testing
- Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation, Medline Top Valve Anesthesia Mask
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Respiratory Depression
OSA Screen Negative With Spinal Duramorph
Non emergent scheduled cesarean sections will be consented to participate in this study of patients who have screened negative for obstructive sleep apnea and who are also BMI>/= 35 to have capnography monitoring postoperatively.
- Trial name
- NCT03151226
- Testing
- Capnography monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences