Clinical trials: Dietary Change
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
Predicting Adherence to a Heart-Healthy Diet in Lean and Obese Individuals
Background: Sticking to a diet plan can be difficult, but is important for many different health reasons. Some people seem to have a harder time following and sticking to a diet plan than others.
- Trial name
- NCT01862796
- Testing
- Underfeeding diet, Weight maintaining diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Diet Modification, Substance Use Disorders
The Impact of a Parenting Intervention on Latino Youth Health Behaviors
The purpose of this study is to test if a parenting program can be used to prevent substance use among Latino youth and at the same time promote healthy eating.
- Conditions
- Diet Modification, Substance Use Disorders, Diabetes Mellitus Risk, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
- Trial name
- FPNG+ (NCT03517111)
- Testing
- Nutrition/substance use prevention, Substance use prevention only, Academic success program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 844 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Weight Gain
Role of Peanuts in Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals
Many athletes and military personnel desire weight gain primarily as lean mass to improve performance and effectiveness in military/sport endeavors.
- Trial name
- mGAINS (NCT05426109)
- Testing
- Peanut snacks, No peanut-containing snacks
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Obesity
Effect of a Unique Web-based Behaviour Change Program on Weight Loss and Cardiovascular Risk Factors
Web- or internet-based programs have the potential to induce and, possibly, help to sustain, significant lifestyle modification.
- Trial name
- NCT01472276
- Testing
- Web-based program
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University, Belfast
Overweight and Obesity
SMART 2.0: Social Mobile Approaches to Reducing weighT in Young Adults
The SMART 2.0 study is a 24-month trial designed to evaluate the impact of the intervention with technology and personal health coaching or with technology alone on objectively measured weight among overweight young adults in a…
- Trial name
- SMART 2 (NCT03907462)
- Testing
- SMART 2.0
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 638 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Height, Cognitive Function
A Study to Evaluate the Effects of a Dietary Supplement on Children's Health and Development Outcomes.
A 6-month virtual two-armed randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Participants will take NuBest Tall Growth Protein Powder or a placebo daily.
- Conditions
- Height, Cognitive Function, Weight Gain
- Trial name
- NCT06704178
- Testing
- NuBest Tall Growth Protein Powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NuBest
Dietary Modification, Physical Activity
Evaluation of a Shelter-Based Diet and Physical Activity Intervention for Homeless Adults
The proposed study will utilize a randomized controlled trial design to pilot-test a 4-week shelter-based diet and physical activity intervention in a sample of homeless adults residing in the transitional shelter at The Bridge…
- Trial name
- NCT02427100
- Testing
- Diet/Physical Activity
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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
Constipation, Diet Modification
Effect of Kiwifruit on Gastrointestinal Fluid Distribution and Transit in Healthy Volunteers
Constipation is a widespread and common problem in which a person finds it difficult and/or painful to open their bowels. The current treatment is the use of medications called laxatives.
- Trial name
- KIWI (NCT03303417)
- Testing
- MRI Scan, Kiwifruit, calorie-matched sugar drink
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Cancer Prevention, Diet Modification
WIC-Based Intervention to Promote Healthy Eating Among Low-Income Mothers
Whole grains, non-starchy vegetables, fruit, and beans are a consistent feature of diets associated with a lower risk of cancer and other diet-related diseases.
- Conditions
- Cancer Prevention, Diet Modification, Vegetable Intake
- Trial name
- NCT04038385
- Testing
- Multilevel Behavioral Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 297 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- William Paterson University of New Jersey
Obesity, Weight Loss
Phone Coaching for Weight Loss Maintenance
The purpose of this study was to examine whether 4 consecutive weeks of phone coaching aids in recovery from weight regain during weight loss maintenance.
- Trial name
- NCT04293055
- Testing
- Maintenance program, Phone coaching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital
Mild Cognitive Impairment, Metabolic Syndrome
Dietary Ketosis: Fatty Acids Activate AMPK Energy Circuits Modulating Global Methylation
The study explores whether selective memory complaints (SMC), mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and the comorbidity of Metabolic Syndrome symptomatic of peripheral and cerebral hypo-metabolism with corresponding epigenetic shifts…
- Trial name
- NCT03319173
- Testing
- Dietary intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bristlecone Health, Inc.
Weight Loss, Starvation
Effect of Caloric Restriction and Protein Intake on Metabolism and Anabolic Sensitivity
The purpose of this study is to determine if an increased protein intake can attenuate the suppression of metabolic and anabolic hormones during caloric restriction
- Trial name
- NCT02945410
- Testing
- Caloric Restriction, Protein, Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
Pharmacokinetics
Biomarker Changes and Anxiolytic Effects-Phase 2
This study will examine the utility of plasma and urinary based biomarkers for the anxiolytic properties of kava. The investigators will conduct a one week, double blind, randomized placebo controlled trial of kava, dosed at…
- Trial name
- KavaPK (NCT04565145)
- Testing
- Kava Dietary Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Obesity
Vestibular Stimulation to Trigger Adipose Loss (VeSTAL) Clinical Trial
A randomized, double blind sham controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of vestibular nerve stimulation (VeNS), combined with a lifestyle modification program, compared to a sham control and a lifestyle modification…
- Trial name
- VeSTAL (NCT03640286)
- Testing
- VeSTAL
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 241 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neurovalens Ltd.
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
Weight Loss, Weight, Body
Sleep Goal-focused Online Access to Lifestyle Support
The overall goal of the study is to develop a novel weight loss intervention for postpartum people by providing strategies to improve sleep, diet, and physical activity behaviors.
- Trial name
- SGOALS (NCT05942326)
- Testing
- Sleep GOALS, Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Diet Modification, Cognitive Decline
Multicultural Healthy Diet to Reduce Cognitive Decline
This is a pilot randomized controlled clinical trial is designed to investigate whether the Multicultural Healthy Diet (MHD), an anti-Inflammatory diet tailored to a multi-cultural population, can improve cognitive functioning in…
- Conditions
- Diet Modification, Cognitive Decline, Cognitive Change
- Trial name
- MHD (NCT03240406)
- Testing
- Multicultural Healthy Diet, Usual Diet plus Self-Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 393 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Hypertension, Health Behavior
Nourish: A Digital Health Program to Promote the DASH Eating Plan Among Adults With High Blood Pressure
The goal of Nourish is to help adults with high blood pressure enjoy an eating pattern called DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) to lower blood pressure and improve health.
- Trial name
- NCT03875768
- Testing
- Tracking plus coaching
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 301 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University