Clinical trials: Central Obesity
Morbid Obesity
Effects of Morbid Obesity and Bariatric Surgery on Brain Inflammation, and Activation of Central Reward System
Background: The investigators have found that obesity and insulin resistance result in significantly increased brain insulin-stimulated glucose uptake, whereas in every other tissue glucose uptake is lower in the obese compared…
- Trial name
- BARIBRAIN (NCT04343469)
- Testing
- Bariatric Surgery (RYGB or LSG)
- Where
- 2 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Overweight, Obesity
Partnerships for Reducing Overweight and Obesity with Patient-Centered Strategies 2.0
The primary objective of the project is to adapt and implement a combined weight management intervention (an online program plus coaching and patient navigator support) across multiple settings and a diverse cross-section of…
- Trial name
- PROPS2 (NCT05553925)
- Testing
- Online Weight Management Program with Coaching and Patient Navigator Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Neural Functioning of Feeding Centers in Obese Youth
To explore whether obese adolescents with insulin resistance and relative low leptin levels exhibit functional alterations of the neuronal circuits involved in the regulation of energy metabolism and food seeking behaviors.
- Trial name
- NCT01808846
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Obesity, Childhood, Pediatric Obesity
Treatment Efforts Addressing Child Weight Management by Unifying Patients, Parents & Providers
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that providers screen children aged 6 years and older for obesity and offer or refer them to a comprehensive behavioral intervention (≥26 hours over a period of up to 12…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Childhood, Pediatric Obesity, Childhood Obesity, Adolescent Obesity
- Trial name
- TEAM UP (NCT03843424)
- Testing
- eSOC program, FBT program
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,460 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension
Developing a Learning COmmunity to Increase eNgagemeNt and Enrollment in Cardiovascular Clinical Trials (CONNECT)
The CONNECT: "Developing a learning COmmunity to increase eNgagemeNt and Enrollment in cardiovascular Clinical Trials" is comprehensive, participant-centered learning platform designed to increase diversity in cardiovascular…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Hypertension, Diabetes Type 2, Stroke
- Trial name
- CONNECT (NCT06347484)
- Testing
- EHR-informed Recruitment Method of Contact, Educational Text-Messages and Connection to Cardiovascular Research Opportunities
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
The Effect of GLP-1 Receptor Activation on Central Reward and Satiety in Obesity and Diabetes
Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) based therapies, such as exenatide, are already successfully employed in the treatment of Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM).
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Obesity
- Trial name
- Braini-Ex (NCT01281228)
- Testing
- exenatide, exenatide + exendin (9-39)
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc
Visceral Obesity, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Effect of a Multi-ingredient on Visceral Adiposity and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Individuals With Abdominal Obesity
The aim of this study is to validate the efficacy of specific combination of different natural histidine-related amino acids in the reduction of visceral fat and liver steatosis, as well their associated comorbidities, in…
- Trial name
- FATHIS (NCT05807204)
- Testing
- Multi-ingredient of L-histidine, L-serine, L-carnosine and N-Acetylcysteine
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundació Eurecat
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis
PatientSpot Formerly Known as ArthritisPower
Patient Power is a patient research network and database (registry) to collect prospective information about demographics, self-reported diagnoses and medications, and willingness to participate in research from participants with…
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, Gout
- Trial name
- NCT03840928
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Global Healthy Living Foundation
Overweight and Obesity, Exercise
Establishment of the 2H-labeling Protocol at Pennington Biomedical Research Center
A method has been developed to measure in vivo adipose kinetics and turnover rates, which is a substantive departure from previous indirect and in vitro approaches.
- Trial name
- NCT03530111
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Carotid Artery Diseases
A Multicenter Study of Ultrafast Pulse Wave Velocity in Obese Chinese Han Adults
Ultrafast pulse wave velocity (UFPWV) is a novel non-invasive method developed recently to evaluate pulse wave velocity (PWV). This multi-center clinical trial aims to evaluate the feasibility of UFPWV in the evaluation of the…
- Trial name
- NCT05455099
- Testing
- Carotid ultrasound examination 1, Carotid ultrasound examination 2
- Where
- 22 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 2,400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- First Hospital of China Medical University
Weight Loss, Metabolic Syndrome
Signos DM2 Empowerment Study (SIGNOS-CGM-EMPOWER-201-2022)
The use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in earlier data has inspired behavioral changes leading to improved adherence to an exercise plan in individuals and eating habits in people with diabetes.
- Conditions
- Weight Loss, Metabolic Syndrome, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Central Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT05874635
- Testing
- Continuous Glucose Monitor Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Signos Inc
Obesity
The AUDACITY Study (AllUrion Device in Adults With Clinical ObesITY)
The objective for this clinical study is to provide FDA with clinical evidence regarding the effectiveness and safety of the AGBS + moderate intensity lifestyle modification therapy program, indwell time of the AGBS inside the…
- Trial name
- AUDACITY (NCT05368259)
- Testing
- AGBS
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Allurion Technologies
Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes
Effect of Totum-63, Active Ingredient of Valedia, on Glucose and Lipid Homeostasis on Subjects With Prediabetes
Given the data on the active ingredients of Totum-63, this research aims to evaluate the effect of its chronic consumption (24 weeks) on glucose and lipid homeostasis and especially on fasting plasma glucose in volunteers with…
- Conditions
- Prediabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertriglyceridemia, Obesity
- Trial name
- TOTUM-63 TWO (NCT02868177)
- Testing
- Totum-63
- Where
- 6 sites in France, Ireland and 2 more
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Valbiotis
Low-Calorie Diet, Diet, High-Protein
The Effect of Diet Counseling for Low Calorie-High Protein on the Body Composition, Inflammation Marker, and Oxidative Stress Marker in Obese People With Weight Cycling
The world prevalence of obesity in adult population in 2014 was nearly 13% while in Indonesia, it has reached 32.9% in the same year. Obesity is an established risk factors for cardiovascular diseases.
- Conditions
- Low-Calorie Diet, Diet, High-Protein, Obesity; Pituitary, Weight Cycling
- Trial name
- NCT03374150
- Testing
- diet counseling
- Where
- 2 sites in Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Childhood Obesity
Mountain West Prevention Research Center Core Research Project
This hybrid type 3 effectiveness-implementation sequential multiple assignment randomized trial will assess the impact of integrating population health management (PHM) strategies-text messaging and enrollment in Building Healthy…
- Trial name
- MW-PRCCRP (NCT07479498)
- Testing
- Text Message-based recruitment, Active outreach follow-up
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Paul Estabrooks
Family Health, Child Health
Healthy Children 2021 Study in Childcare Centers
In Portugal, 17.3% of children under 10 years old are overweight and 7.7% are obese. Research has shown the implementation of healthy lifestyle promotion programs and obesity prevention, however "best practices" are far from…
- Conditions
- Family Health, Child Health, Sleep, Child
- Trial name
- HC2021 (NCT04082247)
- Testing
- The education and training of early childhood educators and their intervention on children
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minho
Overweight
Barriers to Effective Weight Loss in Overweight Adolescents
The current study aims to investigate the impact of a comprehensive, team-based, family-centered, lifestyle modification program on body weight, metabolic abnormalities, fitness measures, and self-esteem in overweight adolescents…
- Trial name
- TEENS (NCT00562263)
- Testing
- Lifestyle modification
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 257 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Overweight, Memory Disorder
Translation of Obesity and Cognitive Program by Lay Health Educators
Obesity is a major public health problem among older adults, with 31% of non-institutionalized older persons (60 years+) in the US obese and projections indicating that this will rise to 40% by 2010.
- Trial name
- Coaches (NCT01377506)
- Testing
- lifestyle counseling, Cognitive Training
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), Overweight or Obese
A Study of BGM0504 in Healthy Participants and Participants With Impaired Renal Function
The purpose of this study is to assess how fast BGM0504 gets into the blood stream and how long it takes the body to remove it in participants with impaired kidney function compared to healthy participants.
- Trial name
- NCT06929156
- Testing
- BGM0504
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- BrightGene Bio-Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
Overweight, Obesity
Effects of WB-EMS and Protein Supplementation on LBM Maintenance During Intended Weight Loss
The present study aimed to determine the effect of different interventions on lean body mass maintenance under weight loss conditions in overweight and obese premenopausal women.
- Conditions
- Overweight, Obesity, Abdominal Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT03746977
- Testing
- Protein, Walking, WB-EMS application
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School