Clinical trials: Body Fat Composition
Sports Injury, Body Composition
Injury Occurrence in Hip-hop Dance
The study will investigate the effect of structural training program and body composition on injury occurrence in hip-hop dance.
- Trial name
- NCT03432130
- Testing
- Structural training program
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Ljubljana
Healthy
Creatine Timing on Resistance Training Adaptations in College Athletes
While the use of creatine monohydrate supplementation and its associated benefits are well researched and supported, the impact of the timing of when creatine is ingested is a highly nuanced topic.
- Trial name
- NCT05451498
- Testing
- Creatine, Maltodextrin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Overweight, Obesity
Effect of Chili Pepper Extract on Weight and Fat Loss and Metabolism Increase
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of a purified extract of CH-19 Sweet, containing capsinoids.
- Trial name
- NCT00825838
- Testing
- Chronic consumption of chili pepper extract
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ajinomoto USA, INC.
Body Composition, Obesity
Fetal Programming of Immune Response and Body Fat by Maternal Obesity
According to the Chilean National Health Survey 2009-2010, 60% of woman in reproductive age are overweight or obese with detrimental consequences on women as well as offspring´s health at long term.
- Trial name
- EpiFat (NCT04249635)
- Testing
- DHA
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 247 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Obesity, Overfeeding
Overeating Different Fats and Influence on Muscle Mass and Body Fat Accumulation
To investigate metabolic and molecular response to fatty acid-specific overfeeding in overweight subjects, in relation to changes in ectopic fat, lean tissue mass and insulin sensitivity
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overfeeding, Muscle Mass, Body Composition
- Trial name
- LIPOGAIN-2 (NCT02211612)
- Testing
- PUFA-group, SFA-group
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Dietary Nitrate Supplementation
Evaluating the Metabolic Effects of Dietary Nitrate Supplementation
Dietary nitrate is found to enhance muscle fatty acid oxidation/glucose uptake and increase mitochondrial biogenesis, which in turn, aid in the prevention and management of metabolic diseases.
- Trial name
- NIMMI (NCT05579262)
- Testing
- Beetroot juice
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institute for Human Development and Potential (IHDP), Singapore
Obesity, Overweight
Impact of Almond Supplementation on Body Composition in Overweight/Obese Minority Adults
The purpose of this study is to determine whether introducing almonds into the diet of overweight and obese Blacks and Hispanics improves body composition, decreases liver fat, and lowers cardiovascular disease profile.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight, Fatty Liver, Metabolic Syndrome X
- Trial name
- NCT02347007
- Testing
- Almond, Cereal Bar
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis
Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) in Children
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) is the energy expended engaging in daily activities such as maintenance of posture, fidgeting, and other activities not specifically designated as "exercise." A growing body of evidence…
- Trial name
- NCT00315172
- Testing
- Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Glycemic Load, Metabolism & Obesity in Pregnancy
The purpose of the study is to determine if a low glycemic load diet reduces the gain of body fat and insulin resistance during the last half of pregnancy in obese women.
- Trial name
- PANS (NCT01287299)
- Testing
- Low Glycemic Load diet, Low Fat Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
HIV Infections, Healthy
Metabolism and Body Shape of Healthy Children and Children With Chronic Infections
Some HIV-infected adults develop lipodystrophy that includes significant changes in body shape, with fat losses in the face, arms and legs, and fat gain in the trunk.
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Healthy, Hyperlipidemia, Lipodystrophy
- Trial name
- NCT00001142
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 185 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Adiposity
Dietary Carbohydrate and Internal Body Fat
This is a 2-year randomized controlled trial to test the effect of dietary carbohydrates, both quality and quantity, on changes in internal body fat mass.
- Trial name
- CARBFUNC (NCT03401970)
- Testing
- Acellular carbohydrate diet, Cellular carbohydrate diet, Low-carbohydrate high-fat diet
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 193 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Haukeland University Hospital
Fat-free Masss, Muscle Strength
Effects of Fish Oil and Resistance Training on Muscle Mass and Function
This study consists of a free-living, 6-week fish oil (FO) or placebo (PLA) supplementation intervention alongside participants' habitual resistance exercise training (RET) regimens.
- Conditions
- Fat-free Masss, Muscle Strength, Neuromuscular Function
- Trial name
- NCT04245332
- Testing
- Fish oil, Coconut oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rowan University
Obesity
The Effect of Fatty Acid Composition on Energy Intake and Satiety
The objective of the study is to investigate the effect of fatty acid composition of a fat supplement: 1. acutely (after single intake) on subjective and objective measurements of hunger, satiety and wellness, on energy intake…
- Trial name
- NCT00242021
- Testing
- Fatty acid composition of a margarine (spread)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TNO
External Causes of Morbidity and Mortality
Body Composition: a Predictor of Mortality in Subjects Over 65 Years
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether body composition is associated with a higher risk of mortality in subjects ≥ 65 years.
- Trial name
- NCT01472679
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 6,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Genton Graf Laurence
Healthy
Effect of Meal Composition and Timing on Evobrutinib Bioavailability
This study will evaluate the Pharmacokinetics (PK) of the Phase II tablet formulation of Evobrutinib under fasted conditions, within 30 minutes after start of a light meal, one hour prior to start of a low-fat meal, and 2 hours…
- Trial name
- NCT03934502
- Testing
- Evobrutinib
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Weight Loss
A Comparative Effectiveness Study Evaluating the Effects of Thermogenic Supplements on Body Composition
The purpose of this study is to determine whether subjects taking a supplement designed to increase metabolic rate will have a positive effect on body composition (fat mass, muscle mass, and bone density.)
- Trial name
- NCT01423019
- Testing
- Advantra Z, Advantra Z + Naringin + Hesperiden, Sugar pill
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Integrative Health Technologies, Inc.
Obesity
Predictors of Maternal Weight Gain and Neonatal Body Composition
Obesity is a significant health issue in the United States with 30% of the US population considered obese defined as a body mass index above 30 kg/m2.
- Trial name
- NCT00634764
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Healthy
The Relationship Between Body Composition and Growth Hormone, SIRT Signaling, Protein Turnover and Insulin Sensitivity
The purpose of this study is to investigate signaling pathways in fat and muscle, as well as turnover of protein, sugar and fat after stimulation with growth hormone and during fasting in lean and obese subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT01299831
- Testing
- 72 hour fast, control, 12 hour fast, Growth hormone
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aarhus
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effect of Meal Composition on Postprandial Testosterone Concentration in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The primary objective is to determine if meals of different fat and fiber content affect postprandial plasma testosterone concentration in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00455338
- Testing
- Meal Composition
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Fasting, Obesity (BMI>30)
The Effect of Fasting on Peak Fat Oxidation, Mitochondrial Coupling and Extracellular Matrix
The interventional study will recruit four groups (n=10 per group): Young men and women with normal weight (BMI 18-25), and young men and women with obesity (BMI >30).
- Conditions
- Fasting, Obesity (BMI>30), Sex Difference
- Trial name
- GlycoFast84 (NCT07692646)
- Testing
- Diet
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen