Clinical trials: Body Weight Management
Obesity
Comparison of 1 vs 3 Sets of Resistance Training on Muscular Hypertrophy
This study is designed to investigate the effects of two levels of resistance weight training on body composition, energy expenditure, and energy intake in men and women. The weight training will take about one hour to complete.
- Trial name
- NCT01107691
- Testing
- Amount of resistance offered in training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 169 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas
Obesity
Effects of a Probiotic on Body Weight
Probiotics administration is associated with health benefits on gut barrier integrity and immunological functions of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Trial name
- NCT01106924
- Testing
- Probiotic
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Laval University
Pregnancy, Postpartum
Usability Study of Gestational and Postpartum Weight Management Program
The principal aim of this study is to evaluate the usability of the Hope-D gestational and 6 months postpartum weight management program.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Postpartum, Obese Pregnant Women, Weight Management
- Trial name
- Hope-D_Use (NCT07272824)
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Weight Loss, Obesity
Noom Health for Weight Management
The goals of the study are to use the Noom mobile app to help individuals with weight loss and weight loss maintenance. This project will test the comparative efficacy of Noom Health vs.
- Trial name
- NCT04797169
- Testing
- Noom Health, Noom Digital Health
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Unexplained Stillbirth
Low Molecular Weight Heparin in Pregnancies With Unexplained Stillbirths
Bemiparin for pregnant women with abnormal umbilical artery Doppler ultrasound
- Trial name
- NCT03601338
- Testing
- Bemiparin, multivitamins and routine antenatal follow up
- Where
- Iraq
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hawler Medical University
Overweight, Obesity
RCT to Compare Orlistat and Polyglucosamine for the Management of Overweight and Obesity
This trial compares two treatment methods: 1. Orlistat 60 mg to be taken three times daily one capsule; indicated for weight loss in overweight adults.
- Trial name
- NCT02529631
- Testing
- orlistat 60 mg, polyglucosamine
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany, Italy
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Certmedica International GmbH
Obese Women, Stress
The Stress Management Training Provided to Obese Women
Introduction: Obesity, which is an important public healthcare issue, can affect women's physical, mental, social health, stress level, and coping negatively.
- Conditions
- Obese Women, Stress, Training
- Trial name
- NCT05281822
- Testing
- The stress management training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cumhuriyet University
Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity
Effect of Irvingia Gabonensis (Bush Mango)on Parameters Associated With Metabolic Syndrome
The study investigated the use and efficacy of the seeds of African bush mango (Irvingia gabonensis)to control body weight, blood lipids and hormones in overweight and obese people.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Dyslipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT00645775
- Testing
- IGOB131
- Where
- Cameroon
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gateway Health Alliance
Obesity
Behavioral Strategies for Weight Management
Although studies demonstrate that people who consistently keep detailed food records are more likely to maintain their weight, few people continue to keep records given the vigilant attention needed.
- Trial name
- NCT00575731
- Testing
- Weight management strategies
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Overweight and Obesity
CHOICE to AVOID or RESIST
This trials will formally test whether participants' active choice of self-regulatory strategies (AVOID or RESIST) leads to greater adherence to weight management strategies by comparing the CHOICE arms to the randomized arms of…
- Trial name
- NCT06521021
- Testing
- AVOID, RESIST
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Acute Diarrhea
Early Administration of Lactose-free Milk in Children Presenting With Acute Diarrhea
The purpose of this study is to determine which nutritional regime is better for acute diarrhea in outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT01269892
- Testing
- lactose-free milk, conventional milk
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Weight Management, Diet Conditions
A to Z Study Follow-up: Collection of DNA Data From Buccal Swabs
The goal of this study is to determine the association between genotypes and diet. The weight and weight loss data are already available from the previously completed study called: A to Z Study - Benefits and Risks of Alternative…
- Conditions
- Weight Management, Diet Conditions, Dietary Recommendations, Overweight Management
- Trial name
- NCT00866151
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Interleukin Genetics, Inc.
Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity
The Aboriginal Youth Mentorship Program
Building on the successes of a communal, relationship based approach to Aboriginal youth mentoring in an after school physical activity program (AYMP), the investigators are evaluating a peer-led approach for diabetes prevention.
- Trial name
- AYMP (NCT01820377)
- Testing
- Aboriginal Youth Mentorship Program
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 246 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Manitoba
Obesity, Adolescent
Increased Protein at Breakfast for Weight Management in Overweight Adolescents
Adolescent obesity, negatively affecting the lives of over 18 million (34%) US adolescents, continues to be a major public health concern due to the increased risk of developing chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT03146442
- Testing
- Breakfast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Childhood Obesity
Computerised Decision-Support Tool for Childhood Obesity Management
The objective of the present study was to examine the effectiveness of a computerised decision-support tool, developed to assist paediatric clinicians in delivering personalised nutrition and lifestyle optimization advice to…
- Trial name
- NCT03819673
- Testing
- Intervention Group Care
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harokopio University
Obesity, Hypercholesterolemia
Improving the Management of Obesity in Primary Care Practice (The Power-UP Trial)
The purpose of the study is to compare three methods of achieving weight loss in primary care medical practice. The study will be conducted in six primary care practices.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Hypercholesterolemia, Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertension
- Trial name
- Power-UP (NCT00826774)
- Testing
- Usual Care, Brief Lifestyle Counseling, Enhanced Brief Lifestyle Counseling
- Volunteers
- 390 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Obesity
HealtheTech Lifestyle Program
The purpose of the study is to determine the efficacy of resting metabolic rate (RMR) using BodyGem and BalanceLog in helping overweight and obese individuals manage their weight.
- Trial name
- NCT00146510
- Testing
- HealtheLifestyle Program, step counters with monthly feedback on logs
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cooper Institute
Clinician Patient Communication, Smoking Cessation
Enhancing Teachable Moment Communication for Smoking Cessation and Weight Management
The goal of this study is to test an intervention that teaches clinicians to integrate the use of 'teachable moments' with the key skills of motivational interviewing tailored to address smoking and weight management in the…
- Conditions
- Clinician Patient Communication, Smoking Cessation, Weight Management
- Trial name
- NCT01575886
- Testing
- Teachable Moment Communication Process
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 840 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Obesity
Maximizing Outcomes Needed After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Using Weight Management (MOMENTUM)
The purpose of this study is to examine the use of a home-based program to improve weight reduction after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) (either a cardiac stent or angioplasty procedure).
- Trial name
- MOMENTUM (NCT01163968)
- Testing
- MOMENTUM
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Obese
Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics of Different Glucose Bead Formulations in Obese Healthy Subjects
The goal of this clinical study was to assess pharmacodynamics (PD) and pharmacokinetics (PK) of different Glucose beads formulations in obese healthy subjects under fasting condition. The study was designed in 2 parts.
- Trial name
- NCT05737927
- Testing
- Glucose 8 g coated beads (47% w/w), Glucose 12 g coated beads (47% w/w), Glucose 16 g coated beads (47% w/w)
- Where
- Romania
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aphaia Pharma US LLC