Clinical trials: Dietary Carbohydrates
Healthy Aging
Effect of a Two-month Carbohydrate-restricted Diet on Energy Metabolism in a Seniors' Residence
The present study will assess the effects on glucose, ketones and other blood biomarkers fuels, cognition, quality of life, physical activity and well-being of a reduced carbohydrate menu (R-CHO) for 2 months in a population…
- Trial name
- SAGE (NCT06022094)
- Testing
- 2 months of reduced carb menus
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
A Low-Carbohydrate, Ketogenic Diet Versus Orlistat for Weight Loss
This study compares two types of diet interventions: a low carbohydrate ketogenic diet (Atkins) and a low-fat diet combined with a medication (Orlistat).
- Trial name
- NCT00108524
- Testing
- Low carbohydrate ketogenic diet, Orlistat, Low-fat diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Obesity
Considering Patient Diet Preferences to Optimize Weight Loss
Obesity is increasingly common and can lead to decreased quality of life, increased medical and psychiatric illness, high health care costs, and early mortality.
- Trial name
- DietChoice (NCT01152359)
- Testing
- Choice, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 207 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Obesity
Effects of Carbohydrate in Diet and Supplements on the Gastrointestinal Tolerability of LIK066
The purpose of this study was to determine if LIK066 taken with a meal containing low carbohydrate is associated with less diarrhea compared to a high carbohydrate meal and to assess the potential effects of supplements such as…
- Trial name
- NCT03198767
- Testing
- LIK066, Carbohydrate 50%, Carbohydrate 25%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Dietary Habits
Impact of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Health Warnings
Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) like sodas, sports drinks, and fruit drinks remains a pressing public health concern in the United States.
- Trial name
- NCT03511937
- Testing
- Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Health Warning Label, Neutral Label
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Diabetes, PreDiabetes
Low-Carbohydrate Dietary Pattern on Glycemic Outcomes Trial
The proposed randomized controlled trial will test the effect of a low-carbohydrate diet on hemoglobin A1c among individuals with elevated hemoglobin A1c that are within the range of prediabetes or diabetes.
- Conditions
- Diabetes, PreDiabetes, Metabolic Disease, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- ADEPT (NCT03675360)
- Testing
- Low-Carbohydrate Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
How Does Dietary Carbohydrate Influence the Formation of an Atherogenic Lipoprotein Phenotype (ALP)?
The hypothesis of this study is that a diet high in sugars will increase abnormalities in blood lipids which are associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, relative to a diet which is low in sugar.
- Trial name
- CHOT (NCT01790984)
- Testing
- High sugar low starch diet, Low sugar high starch diet
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bruce A. Griffin
Diet Habit, Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
iSIPsmarter: An RCT Evaluating the Efficacy of a Technology-Based Intervention to Reduce Sugary Drinks in Rural Appalachia
The proposed randomized controlled trial (RCT) is guided by the RE-AIM (i.e. reach, efficacy, adoption, implementation, maintenance) framework and targets 244 adults from rural Appalachia.
- Trial name
- NCT05030753
- Testing
- iSIPsmarter, Patient Education (PE)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 249 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Child Development
Added Sugar Intake and Brain Structure and Function
The purpose of this study is to learn if there is a relationship between added sugar intake during pregnancy, infancy, and toddlerhood and the brain's structure and function at 5-6 years old.
- Trial name
- GAINS BRAINS (NCT06640829)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Effect of High Carbohydrate vs. Low Carbohydrate Diet in Type 2 Diabetes
The experimental approach in this study intends to investigate the role of hepatic glycogen content on nocturnal regulation of endogenous glucose production including the relative contributions of glycogenolysis and…
- Trial name
- NCT04416204
- Testing
- glycogen loading, No Glycogen Loading
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Healthy, Healthy Volunteers
Effects of Low Fat Versus Low Carbohydrate Diets on Energy Metabolism
Background: Researchers want to learn how different diets affect hormone levels, body weight, energy expenditure, liver fat, and more. To do this, they will use specialized techniques and food plans.
- Trial name
- NCT03878108
- Testing
- LCHF diet, LFHC diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Dietary Recommendations
Dietary Recommendations for Reducing Free Sugar Intakes
This randomised controlled trial aims to assess the impacts of the current recommendations by Public Health England for reducing free sugar intakes, on total energy intakes of free sugar in a sample of the UK population.
- Trial name
- NCT04816955
- Testing
- Dietary recommendations
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 242 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bournemouth University
Gynecology
An Endometrial Cancer Chemoprevention Study of Metformin
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about the effects of metformin and/or a program called "lifestyle intervention" on the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus) in post-menopausal women who are also obese…
- Trial name
- NCT01697566
- Testing
- Metformin, Endometrial Biopsy, Lifestyle Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Dietary Habits
Impact of Warnings on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is to determine whether pictorial warnings on sugar-sweetened beverages are more effective than neutral labels at reducing parents' purchases of sugar-sweetened beverages for their…
- Trial name
- NCT04223687
- Testing
- Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Warning Label, Neutral label
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 326 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Hyperinsulinemia, Insulin Resistance
EMPOWIR:Enhance the Metabolic Profile of Women With Insulin Resistance
The goal of the study is to identify and treat women with midlife weight gain who have normal blood sugars, but increased insulin levels (hyperinsulinemia) following the performance of a glucose tolerance test.
- Conditions
- Hyperinsulinemia, Insulin Resistance, Obesity
- Trial name
- EMPOWIR (NCT00618072)
- Testing
- metformin and rosiglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York Medical College
Aging, Healthy Diet
The Effects of Added Sugar Intake on Brain Blood Flow and Hippocampal Function in Midlife Adults
This study will focus on improving brain health through dietary modification of added sugars in middle aged adults (50- 64 years old).
- Trial name
- NCT05211726
- Testing
- Low Added Sugar Diet, High Added Sugar Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Delaware
Low-grade Chronic Inflammation, Intestinal Permeability
Diet and Systemic Inflammation
People with chronic low-grade inflammation have a higher risk for certain diseases such as cardiovascular disease or type 2 diabetes.
- Conditions
- Low-grade Chronic Inflammation, Intestinal Permeability, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Cardiovascular Disease
- Trial name
- DASI (NCT01424306)
- Testing
- Fructose-sweetened beverages, Glucose-sweetened beverages, High-fructose corn syrup-sweetened beverages
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Physical Activity, Diet Modification
Dietary Carbohydrate Manipulation and Energy Balance: RCT
This study will investigate how dietary sugar and carbohydrates influence metabolism and health across a 12-week period, with a focus on physical activity.
- Trial name
- NCT03574987
- Testing
- Diet
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bath
Normal Subjects Who Agree to Participate in Taste Testing
Influence on Food Liking of Adding Spices to Replace Sugar Using CLT
This study aims to reduce the amount of sugar in a particular food item and add spices to see if the food liking of that item rates as high or higher in a post meal survey.
- Trial name
- NCT03139552
- Testing
- Apple Crisp, Tea, Oatmeal
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Water Up@ At Home: An Intervention to Replace Sugary Drinks With Water
This study will test the preliminary effects of an intervention to reduce sugary drinks among low-income parents (n=38)(primary caregivers) and their young children (6 months-3 year olds) compared to a control group (n=38).
- Trial name
- NCT05159622
- Testing
- Water Up! at Home
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Washington University