Clinical trials: Body Composition
Growth Hormone Deficiency, Idiopathic Short Stature
Skeletal Muscle Effects of GH in Boys
The purpose of the study is to measure the functional effects of recombinant GH in skeletal muscle, in addition to growth promotion, in short prepubertal boys with either growth hormone deficiency or idiopathic short stature.
- Trial name
- NCT04020913
- Testing
- Somatropin injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Spinal Cord Injuries
FES Cycling and Nutritional Counseling for Battling Obesity After SCI
Individuals who suffer from paralysis after spinal cord injury (SCI) are estimated to have an even greater (66%) prevalence of obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT03810963
- Testing
- HIIT-FES Cycling combined with Nutritional Counseling, Nutritional Counseling Only
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- William Carey University
Obesity
Metabolic Effects of a Caloric Restriction High/Low Glycemic Index Diet Plus Metformin in Overweight/Obese Subjects
The prevalence of obesity and Type 2 diabetes has increased dramatically worldwide. Research on Glycemic Index (GI) diets has been largely developed, however the combination with metformin in humans was not investigated yet.
- Trial name
- NCT01460797
- Testing
- Glycemic Index Diets and Metformin hydrochloride
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Caio Eduardo Gonçalves Reis
Sarcopenia, Atrophy
Leucine Supplementation in Elderly Men
In the present study the investigators aim to determine whether leucine supplementation can augment muscle mass and strength and improve body composition in healthy elderly men
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Atrophy, Aging
- Trial name
- NCT00807508
- Testing
- leucine
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Influence of Liraglutide, a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist, on Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) Activity in Humans
The purpose of this study is to access liraglutide influence brown adipose tissue recruitment and its thermogenic effect through hypothalamic activation in obese individuals.
- Trial name
- i-LAB (NCT02718950)
- Testing
- Liraglutide 3.0 mg
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Campinas, Brazil
Dietary Modification
Meat and Whey Protein Supplementation in Athletes
The aim of this project is to investigate the potential benefits of combining a new protein meat hydrolysates extract with a regular resistance training programme on (a) body composition (b) performance (c) muscle structure (d)…
- Trial name
- NCT02425020
- Testing
- Meat Protein, Whey protein, Carbohydrate
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Greenwich
Body Composition
Measures of Obesity and Co-Morbid Conditions in Maori
It has been proposed that a higher cut off for BMI (body mass index) is to be used in Maori to define overweight and obesity. However, no one has assessed the prevalence of co-morbid conditions associated with BMI.
- Trial name
- NCT00208598
- Where
- New Zealand
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Edgar National Centre for Diabetes Research
Obesity
Glucose, Brain and Microbiota
The accumulation of iron is known to affect the functions of the liver, adipose tissue and muscle. The brain is a well-known place of iron deposition, which is associated with cognitive parameters of subjects with obesity.
- Trial name
- IRONMET+CGM (NCT03889132)
- Testing
- Bariatric Surgery
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona Dr. Josep Trueta
Knee Arthritis Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement Arthroplasty
Is BMI Outdated in TKA Patient Selection? Assessment of the Impact of Pre-tubercular Subcutaneous Tissue Thickness and the Risk of Postoperative Infection Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
While Body Mass Index (BMI) is currently used as a primary tool for risk stratification in patients undergoing Total Knee Athroplasty(TKA), its limitations raise concerns regarding its accuracy and fairness in guiding surgical…
- Conditions
- Knee Arthritis Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement Arthroplasty, BMI, Regional Body Composition
- Trial name
- BEYOND-BMI (NCT07763535)
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Body Composition
Validation of the Stayhealthy BC1 Body Comp Analyzer
The purpose of this study was to validate the Stayhealthy BC1 bioelectrical impedance analyzer to assess percent body fat in children and adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01209923
- Testing
- BC1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 362 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Southern California
Remimazolam, Body Composition
Body Composition Analysis and Time to Emergence From Remimazolam
Remimazolam is a novel general anesthetic drug. The time to emergence from remimazolam-based general anesthesia is variable among patients, but little is known about the risk factors for delayed emergence.
- Trial name
- NCT05512559
- Testing
- body composition analysis
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Samsung Medical Center
FSH Muscular Dystrophy, Muscular Dystrophy
Amino Acids and Exercise in FSHD
This study evaluates whether amino acid supplementation, combined with a structured diet and exercise program, improves body composition (increased muscle mass and reduced fat mass) and physical performance in individuals with…
- Trial name
- NCT07543016
- Testing
- Essential Amino Acids Supplementation intervention, Exercise, Diet
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pavia
Sleep Hygiene, Sleep Disturbance
Effects of a Novel Supplement on Sleep, Metabolism, Body Composition and Performance
This study aimed to investigate the effects of a novel dietary supplement, consisting of melatonin and magnesium in a pod (coffee machine capsule) format, on sleep quality, stress, mood, sleepiness, biological rhythms…
- Trial name
- 4BETTSLEEP (NCT05236504)
- Testing
- Melatonin and magnesium-containing pod
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Bettery S.A.
Overweight, Obesity
Effect of Glycemic Load on Body Composition
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of diets with different glycemic load (GL) on body composition and biochemical markers in overweight and obese subjects during a 12-month period.
- Trial name
- NCT00603655
- Testing
- Low glycemic load diet, High glycemic load diet
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Baja California
Athletic Performance, Body Composition
Comparing High-Protein and Low-Protein Multi-Ingredient Supplements for Body Composition and Performance in Elite Rugby Players
The purpose of this 12-week study is to compare the effects of two different post-exercise nutritional supplements on the body composition and exercise performance of elite male university rugby players.
- Conditions
- Athletic Performance, Body Composition, Whey Protein, Protein
- Trial name
- NCT07569770
- Testing
- Whey Protein Concentrate, Single Formulated Multi-Ingredient Supplement
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Taipei
Chronic Kidney Disease Requiring Chronic Dialysis, Hemodialysis, Home
Body Composition Monitor Among Daily Home Dialysis With Low Flow Dialysate
The fluid overload measured by the Body Composition Monitor (BCM Fresenius Medical Care) is a new independent risk factor of mortality.
- Conditions
- Chronic Kidney Disease Requiring Chronic Dialysis, Hemodialysis, Home, Electric Impedance
- Trial name
- VOLODIA (NCT03994133)
- Testing
- Measurement of the hydration state by bio-impedance spectroscopy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Neurodevelopment Outcome, Linear Growth
Micronutrient Enhancement for Development and Health in Adolescents - The MEDHA Study
MEDHA is a randomized controlled trial among 10-18 year old girls to examine the use-case of the United Nations International Multiple Micronutrient Antenatal Preparation (UNIMMAP) multiple micronutrient supplement (MMS)…
- Conditions
- Neurodevelopment Outcome, Linear Growth, Micronutrient Status, Bone Mineral Density
- Trial name
- MEDHA (NCT07695883)
- Testing
- Iron (60 mg)- folic acid (400 ug) [IFA], Multiple micronutrient supplement [MMS], Multiple micronutrient supplement Plus [MMS+]
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Obesity, Diabetes
Effect of Pomegranate Extract Intake on Body Composition and Blood Pressure.
Pomegranate has gained widespread popularity since the health effects of the whole fruit, as well as its juices and extracts, have been studied in relation to a variety of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02017132
- Testing
- Pomegranate extract
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen Margaret University
Iron Deficiency Anemia of Pregnancy
Adiposity and Iron Requirements in Pregnancy
This study aims to explore how body fat influences the response to either 25 or 50 mg of daily iron supplements during pregnancy.
- Trial name
- ADIPREG (NCT06425796)
- Testing
- Adiposity and Iron Requirements in Pregnancy (ADIPREG)
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 312 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ulster
Hot Flushes, Menopause, Premature
The Role of Vitamin D in Menopause: Relationship to Menopausal Symptoms in Body Composition
Specific Aim 1: To compare effects of Vitamin D supplementation to usual care on symptoms in women transitioning to early postmenopause and determine the associated effect size in order to conduct a power analysis for a future…
- Conditions
- Hot Flushes, Menopause, Premature, Obesity, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- FLASH (NCT01141972)
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente