Clinical trials: Body Weight
Low Birth Weight
DarDar Nutrition Study in HIV Breastfeeding Women
This study being conducted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to determine if a protein-calorie supplementation (PCS) and micronutrient supplement (MNS) will have an impact on health outcomes for HIV-infected pregnant women and their…
- Trial name
- DarDar2B (NCT01461863)
- Testing
- Porridge protein calorie supplement, multivitamin
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Loss-of-control Eating, Obesity/Overweight
Pharmacological and Behavioral Treatment After Bariatric Surgery: Medication Change for Non-Responders (Stage 2b)
This study will test the effectiveness of lisdexamfetamine medication as a treatment for loss-of-control eating and weight following bariatric surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04599504
- Testing
- Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (Medication)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Healthy, Obesity
Mitochondrial Function in Circulating Cells and Muscle Tissue
The main goal of this project is to determine whether mitochondrial function in circulating cells is related to that measured in the muscle fibers of the same subjects.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Obesity, Insulin Sensitivity, Women
- Trial name
- MitoWomen (NCT02700698)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Weight Gain, Healthy Subjects
Dietary Essential Fatty Acid Regulation of Omega-3 HUFA Metabolism; Satiety and Body Composition
Background: Rates of obesity have increased dramatically in recent decades, and researchers are investigating how changes in diets and physical activity have contributed to this increase.
- Conditions
- Weight Gain, Healthy Subjects, Obesity, Women
- Trial name
- NCT01251887
- Testing
- Linoleic Acid, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Obesity, Hypertension
A Randomized Clinical Trial To Study Losartan On Endothelial Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance In Obese Patients
The main purposes of this study are to find out if the study drug losartan (Cozaar) or placebo ("sugar pill") has an effect on insulin sensitivity (how your body responds to insulin) and to measure the effect of the study drug…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Hypertension, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT00675987
- Testing
- losartan
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Body Weight Changes
The Effects of Formula Diet on Body Weight, Body Composition, and Biomarkers for Disease Compared to a Standard Diet
It is hypothesized that the use of a partial supplement diet, which includes the use of meal replacements, will result in significantly greater weight loss after three and six months compared to an isocaloric diet that does not…
- Trial name
- FORMULA (NCT00138645)
- Testing
- MicroDiet, Healthy Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Obesity, Overweight
A Maintenance Program for the Be Fit Employee Wellness Program
This research study is being done: 1) to determine if the MGH Be Fit program helps employees to change their nutrition and exercise habits and lower their risk for chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes and 2) to…
- Trial name
- NCT00707577
- Testing
- Internet-based maintenance program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Overweight, Obesity
A Study to Compare Two Different Forms of PF-07081532 in Adults Who Are Overweight or Obese
The purpose of this study is to compare the amount of PF-07081532 in blood after taking two different forms of PF-07081532. This study is seeking participants who are at least 18 years of age and are overweight and/or obese.
- Trial name
- NCT05677867
- Testing
- Formulation A (PF-07081532 20 mg plus 60 mg), Formulation B (PF-07081532 80 mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant, Small for Gestational Age
Optimizing Individual Nutrition in Preterm Very Low Birth Weight Infants
In preterm infants fed human milk, milk needs to be fortified to meet nutrient recommendations. Fortification can be 1) standard, 2) individualized (adjusted based on daily human milk nutrient analysis and milk volume), or 3)…
- Trial name
- NCT02372136
- Testing
- Individualized Nutrition, Optimized nutrition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Overweight
Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of RM-493 in Obese Participants
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of RM-493 on mean percent body weight loss, and other weight loss parameters as well as Pharmacokinetic (PK) profile, and ambulatory blood pressure in obese participants.
- Trial name
- NCT01749137
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Weight Loss
Feasibility of a Campaign Intervention Compared to a Standard Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention in Overweight and Obese Adults
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of a campaign intervention for weight management compared to a standard behavioral weight loss intervention in overweight and obese adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01803737
- Testing
- Standard Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention (SBWL), Campaign Intervention (CI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Obesity
Study of Serum Markers for Cardiovascular Risk in Obese Youth and Impact of Lifestyle and Medication Intervention
In Protocol #2, we will select 30 obese pubertal and 30 obese prepubertal subjects with an abnormal cytokine profile (i.e. fibrinogen and/or hsCRP concentration greater than or equal to 2 Standard Deviations (SD) above the mean…
- Trial name
- NCT00139477
- Testing
- Metformin, Dietary modification with caloric restriction, Establishment of exercise protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Obesity
Investigation of the Gut Microbiota in Regulating Nutrient Absorption in Humans
We propose to study both stool and urine energy loss in 24 individuals on two experimental diets (50% increased and 50% reduced nutrient load relative to body size) in a random cross-over design.
- Trial name
- NCT02037295
- Testing
- Vancomycin, Overfeeding diet (OF), Underfeeding diet (UF)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
Effects of Niacin on Intramyocellular Fatty Acid Trafficking in Upper Body Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Muscle insulin resistance is a hallmark of upper body obesity (UBO) and Type 2 diabetes (T2DM). It is unknown whether muscle free fatty acid (FFA) availability or intramyocellular fatty acid trafficking is responsible for the…
- Trial name
- NCT03867500
- Testing
- Niacin, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Obesity
Auricular Acupuncture in the Treatment of Obesity
Male and female DoD beneficiaries ages 18 years or older, who are referred for a standard of care weight loss intervention for treatment of obesity will be recruited.
- Trial name
- AcupObesity (NCT02269371)
- Testing
- Auricular Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Mike O'Callaghan Military Hospital
Cigarette Smoking
Tailored Tobacco Quitline for Rural Veterans
The proposed work is designed to help increase access to tobacco cessation services among rural veterans and to develop more effective treatment services that better address comorbid issues commonly experienced by rural smokers.
- Trial name
- NCT01592695
- Testing
- Nicotine replacement therapy - transdermal nicotine patch, Tailored behavioral intervention, Tobacco quit line referral
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Bipolar Disorder, Weight Gain
Topiramate vs. Placebo in Preventing Weight Gain in Bipolar Disorder Treated With Olanzapine
The primary objective of this study is to examine the efficacy of topiramate in combination with olanzapine for the prevention of weight gain in youth with bipolar disorder.
- Trial name
- NCT00394095
- Testing
- Topiramate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Hypercatabolic Status Related to Severe Burn
Study of Tolerability and Efficacy of BVS857 in Severe Burn Subjects
Study of tolerability and efficacy of BVS857 in severe burn subjects over 8 weeks and 15 weeks
- Trial name
- NCT02074995
- Testing
- BVS857
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Male Infertility, Obesity
Investigating the Physiological Effects of Weight Loss on Male Fertility
The purpose of this study is to determine the physiological effects of weight loss on seminal parameters in male participants with reduced reproductive capacity.
- Conditions
- Male Infertility, Obesity, Weight Loss
- Trial name
- NCT03553927
- Testing
- Low Energy Diet, NHS advice on healthy eating
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 73 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Obesity, Status Post Sleeve Gastrectomy
Liraglutide (Saxenda(R)) in Adolescents With Obesity After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Background: Metabolic Bariatric Surgery, including a surgery called vertical sleeve gastrectomy, is the most effective weight loss treatment for severe obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT04883346
- Testing
- Liraglutide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)