Clinical trials: Body Composition
Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, Obesity
The DEB Pilot Study
The purpose of the current study is to test if weight change is differentially affected by consumption of foods that are identical in carbohydrate (i.e. sugar) but vary in food form over 1 month.
- Trial name
- DEB Pilot (NCT03190993)
- Testing
- Sugar Sweetened Solid Treatment, Sugar Sweetened Beverage Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Breast Cancer Female
EXErcise Regimen Designed to Improve Functional Mobility, Body Composition, and Strength After Treatment for Breast CA
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how a group resistance training plan can improve body mobility and strength in female breast cancer patients who have completed their breast cancer treatment.
- Trial name
- EXERT-BC (NCT05747209)
- Testing
- Observation of Exercise Program Adherence
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people
- Sponsor
- Colin Champ, MD
Turner Syndrome, Hypogonadism
Estrogen Dosing in Turner Syndrome: Pharmacology and Metabolism
Estrogen is necessary for feminization during puberty and to decrease bone resorption, the latter critical for the achievement of peak bone mass and normal bone health in the female.
- Conditions
- Turner Syndrome, Hypogonadism, Premature Ovarian Failure
- Trial name
- NCT00837616
- Testing
- 17 B estradiol orally, 17 B estradiol
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Chile
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Overweight, Obese
The Effect of Protein-enriched Diet on Body Composition and Appetite
Obesity is a major problem worldwide and current dietary interventions are not proving to be enough to cease the increase in levels of obesity and its detrimental side effects, such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
- Conditions
- Overweight, Obese, Metabolic Syndrome, Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Trial name
- ProteinRich (NCT01634048)
- Testing
- High Protein, low calorie meal replacement
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Metabolic Syndrome, Dyslipidemia
Impact of Consumption of Beta-glucans on the Intestinal Microbiota and Glucose and Lipid Metabolism
The purpose of this study is to investigate if daily consumption of barley beta-glucans effect lipid and glucose metabolism and alter intestinal microbiota composition in participants with metabolic syndrome or with high risk for…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Dyslipidemia, Obesity, Abdominal, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT02041104
- Testing
- Bread with added beta-glucans
- Where
- 3 sites in Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Mlinotest Zivilska Industrija d.d.
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma, Vitamin D Deficiency
Nutrition and Body Composition in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Many adolescents with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have been found to have low bone density by the end of treatment. This can lead to long-term suffering in survivors due to poor bone health.
- Trial name
- NCT01317940
- Testing
- Vitamin D and Calcium Citrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Hypertension With Complications and Secondary Hypertension, Overweight and Obesity
Study of the Long-term Effects of Exercise on Heath Indicators in Older People
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) represent the most frequent cause of death among the elderly population. Hypertension, unfavorable lipid profile, obesity and physical inactivity are among the main risk factors for CVD.
- Conditions
- Hypertension With Complications and Secondary Hypertension, Overweight and Obesity, Lipid Metabolism Disorders, Sarcopenia
- Trial name
- NCT01874132
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro
Pain
Association Between Body Size and Response to Hydromorphone in ED
Pain is the most common complaint for patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). Inadequate pain relief is also a common problem in ED.
- Trial name
- NCT01675778
- Testing
- Hydromorphone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 174 people
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Arthritis Pilot for Preserving Muscle While Losing Weight
The purpose of this research study is to see whether wearing a weighted vest during a period of active weight loss can decrease the loss of muscle and bone that occurs during weight loss.
- Trial name
- APPLE (NCT02239939)
- Testing
- Vest, Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Body Composition, Physical Function
Assessment of Body Composition and Physical Function
Sarcopenia, which is the loss of muscle mass and strength or physical function, naturally occurs in aging. In sarcopenic obesity, growth of muscle mass and increments in strength do not parallel weight gain, and places older…
- Trial name
- Perform (NCT05784571)
- Testing
- Body Composition Assessment, Modified Physical Performance Test, Hand grip strength
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Overweight, Obesity
Vitamin D Effects in Overweight Patients
The purpose of the study is to investigate in overweight patients who are on a telemedically guided weight loss program the influence of a daily vitamin D supplement on weight loss and body composition, selected inflammation…
- Trial name
- SMART (NCT00493012)
- Testing
- vitamin D
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Heart and Diabetes Center North-Rhine Westfalia
Physical Activity, Exercise
Mentoring to be Active for Rural Appalachia Children
The innovative MPBA+F begins with peer-to-peer mentoring followed by structured parental/family support for long-term reinforcement of PA behaviors.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Exercise, Body Composition
- Trial name
- NCT05758441
- Testing
- Mentoring to be Active plus Family, Tracking Health and Fitness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Obesity
Whole-body Vibration With or Without Localized Radiofrequency and Body Composition in Obese Female
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of whole-body vibration in the presence or absence of localized radiofrequency on body composition in obese female subjects. Moreover, strength tests will be performed.
- Trial name
- NCT01329328
- Testing
- vibrating platform (Bioplate RF)
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universita di Verona
Appetite Regulation, Obesity
Effect of Oligofructose on Appetite in Overweight Subjects
This study seeks to look into the effects of oligofructose supplementation on appetite, energy intake, and body weight and body composition in overweight subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00912197
- Testing
- Oligofructose
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
HIV Lipodystrophy Syndrome, Growth Hormone Deficiency
Body Composition and Adipose Tissue in HIV
In this study, the investigators will examine the effect of therapy with the Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) analog tesamorelin on body composition in patients with HIV lipodystrophy and central adiposity.
- Conditions
- HIV Lipodystrophy Syndrome, Growth Hormone Deficiency, Body Composition
- Trial name
- NCT03226821
- Testing
- Tesamorelin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Obesity, Overweight With Indications for Weight Loss
Optimizing Body Composition for Function in Older Adults
The purpose of this pilot study is to compare two strategies intended to improve the health of overweight older adults by improving body composition.
- Trial name
- NCT00315146
- Testing
- Pioglitazone, Resistance exercise training to maximize muscle power, Hypocaloric diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Insulin Sensitivity/Resistance, Obesity
Insulin-sensitive Obesity: Lessons From Longitudinal Data
People who are overweight and/or obese are at risk of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. However, research has shown that some overweight and/or obese individuals remain insulin-sensitive and metabolically healthy despite…
- Trial name
- ISOS (NCT02017210)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Garvan Institute of Medical Research
Sarcopenia, Dynapenia
Omega-3 Supplementation and Resistance Training
The purpose of this project is to evaluate whether omega-3 fatty acid supplementation (combined eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid [EPA/DHA] supplement) augments the effects of a 12-week resistance training program in…
- Conditions
- Sarcopenia, Dynapenia, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT02617511
- Testing
- Omega-3 Supplementation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Spinal Cord Injuries
The Effects of Spasticity on Glucose Metabolism in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury
Muscle atrophy may occur in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) as a result of diminished physical activity and alterations in glucose metabolism and body composition may be seen.
- Trial name
- NCT03859960
- Testing
- body composition, glucose, insulin, glycohemoglobin
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Breast Carcinoma
Lifestyle Intervention for the Reduction of Breast Cancer Risk in Normal Weight Women
This trial studies how well a lifestyle intervention works in reducing breast cancer risk through changing body composition and decreasing inflammation in normal weight women.
- Trial name
- NCT04267796
- Testing
- Aerobic Exercise, Dietary Intervention, Quality-of-Life Assessment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center