Clinical trials: Energy
Obesity
Beige Fat, Energy, and the Natriuretic Peptide System
Obese individuals experience an increased risk of cardiovascular and metabolic diseases. Evidence from genetic studies indicate that the natriuretic peptide (NP) system may protect against these diseases.
- Trial name
- NCT04357964
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Health
Acute Effects of Coffee on Appetite and Inflammation Markers, Glucose Metabolism and Energy Intake
The purpose of the study is to investigate whether caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee consumption has acute effects on subjective appetite feelings, energy intake and biochemical markers related to appetite, inflammation and…
- Trial name
- NCT01174576
- Testing
- caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harokopio University
Obesity, Eating Behavior
Influence of a Monopoly Game on Subtle Behaviors
This project will investigate the influence of experimentally manipulated perceived social standing on eating behavior and obesity risk.
- Trial name
- NCT02470949
- Testing
- Low Social Status, High Social Status
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Energy Intake, Energy Expenditure
Determinants of Gestational Weight Gain in Obese Pregnant Women
The purpose of this study is to measure energy intake and energy expenditure during and after pregnancy. The investigators hypothesize that obese pregnant women with weight gain above the Institute of Medicine (IOM) guidelines…
- Trial name
- MomEE (NCT01954342)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Obesity, Weight Loss
Leptin in Human Energy and Neuroendocrine Homeostasis
Previous work in our laboratory, and many others, has shown that body weight is regulated. When anyone, fat or thin, tries to maintain a reduced body weight, many systems affecting energy balance (skeletal muscle, neuroendocrine…
- Trial name
- NCT00265980
- Testing
- Leptin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
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
Energy Deficiency Due to Short-term Fasting
Pharmacokinetics of Leptin Administration During Fasting
The purpose of this study will be to determine the correct dose of leptin, a natural hormone secreted by the fat cells, to give to people when they are fasting and also to determine whether giving leptin to a person when he or…
- Trial name
- NCT00140205
- Testing
- r-metHuLeptin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Obesity
Effects of Estrogen Deficiency on Energy Expenditure
Menopause is associated with weight gain, but the reasons why are not clear. In this study, the investigators will determine if reducing estrogen levels causes a decrease in the ability of the body to produce heat.
- Trial name
- NCT01846728
- Testing
- Estrogen suppression
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Cardiac Arrest
Biphasic Defibrillation Study: Trial to Compare Fixed Versus Escalating Energy
This study will compare the effect of constant low-level energy [150 joules] to an escalating energy [200-300-360 joules] regimen of biphasic waveform defibrillation on multiple patient outcomes.
- Trial name
- NCT00212992
- Testing
- Fixed lower-energy defibrillation, Escalating higher-energy defibrillation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 221 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Type 1 Diabetes
The Influence of Glycemic Control and Obesity on Energy Balance and Metabolic Flexibility in Type 1 Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to measure the metabolic phenotype of a range of body weights in individuals with and without type 1 diabetes.
- Trial name
- ACME (NCT03379792)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth Translational Research Institute
Abdominal Obesity
Multi-component Workplace Energy Balance Intervention
The purpose of the WorkACTIVE-P study is to assess the outcome of an innovative multi-component intervention focused on increasing energy expenditure and re-balancing the disrupted energy balance equation of sedentary workplaces…
- Trial name
- WorkACTIVE-P (NCT02561611)
- Testing
- Intervention Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Transtibial Amputation
Evaluation of a Modified Running-specific Prosthetic Foot
The goal of this study is to evaluate endurance, walking performance, mobility, and perceived exertion of transtibial prosthesis users (i.e., study participants) walking with a conventional energy storing prosthetic foot (ESF)…
- Trial name
- NCT02440711
- Testing
- Energy storing foot (ESF), Modified running specific foot (mRSF)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal
A Study in Indian Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Denosumab
The purpose of this study is to determine if denosumab is effective in increasing bone mineral density at the lumbar spine in Indian postmenopausal women with osteoporosis.
- Trial name
- NCT01495000
- Testing
- denosumab
- Where
- 11 sites in India
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Healthy
Effects of Liothyronine on Energy Expenditure and Cardiovascular Function
This study will assess the short term effects of a single dose of liothyronine on the cardiovascular system and energy expenditure
- Trial name
- NCT03098433
- Testing
- Liothyronine, Levothyroxine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Purchasing Behaviors, Nutrition
Increasing Engagement With a Healthy Food Benefit
In collaboration with Vitality/Discovery in South Africa, an RCT amongst adult enrolled in the lowest tier of Vitality's HealthyFood benefit will be conducted.
- Trial name
- NCT02486588
- Testing
- Messaging, Financial incentives
- Volunteers
- 7,314 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
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
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
Impact Loading Effect on Bone Biomarkers in Female Runners
This study is a randomized, cross-over intervention study that will evaluate the effect of brief, high-impact loading exercises on biomarkers of bone metabolism in energy-restricted female runners.
- Trial name
- NCT05341700
- Testing
- Impact Load Exercises, No Impact Load Exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Amputation of Lower Limb
Assessment of Safety and Performances of a 3D Printed Prosthetic Foot: A Pilot Study
A dynamic energy storage and return foot prosthesis is a type of prosthesis designed to mimic and restore the functionality and natural movement of the limb that has been amputated.
- Trial name
- NCT06938087
- Testing
- 3D printed prosthesis foot, Current prosthesis foot
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Nazionale Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro
Obesity, Diabetes
Modeling the Epidemiologic Transition Study
This project examines whether individuals' amount of activity energy expenditure (AEE) is related to adiposity and adiposity/diabetes-related hormones in a diverse sample of 2500, and to test the ecological hypothesis that a…
- Trial name
- METS (NCT02925156)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,506 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
Chronic Cerebral Ischemia
Safety and Efficacy of Sequential Therapy With Mexidol® in Patients With Chronic Cerebral Ischemia
The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of sequential treatment with Mexidol® in patients with chronic cerebral ischemia (CCI).
- Trial name
- MEMO (NCT06834490)
- Testing
- Mexidol
- Where
- 14 sites in Russia, Uzbekistan
- Volunteers
- 318 people
- Sponsor
- Pharmasoft