Clinical trials: Fat Mass
Obesity
Differences in Nutrient Use During Exercise Between Children of Varying Body Mass Indices and Fitness Levels
Children who have previously participated in the study "MI Energy" will be invited to participate in "SUPER kids". Investigators want to better understand differences in nutrient use (e.g., fatty acid and carbohydrate) during…
- Trial name
- SUPERkids (NCT04819308)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Obesity
Testing the Gravitostat in Humans: the Impact of a Weighted Vest in Patients Post Bariatric Surgery on Fat-free Mass Retention and Weight Loss
The mechanisms regulating fat mass homeostasis are incompletely understood although recent animal and human trials would suggest that there is a leptin independent regulatory pathway which may play a role in weight control and…
- Trial name
- NCT04809129
- Testing
- Weighted vest
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University College Dublin
Obesity, Aging
Semaglutide Use in Elderly Obese Patients
This is a single-center, prospective, controlled, randomized and open label study to investigate the effect of the semaglutide addition to standard of care weight loss intervention (personalized lifestyle and exercise) in elderly…
- Trial name
- NCT05302596
- Testing
- Semaglutide Pen Injector
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York at Buffalo
Body Weight, Body Fat Disorder
Differences in Skinfold Thickness Depending on the Caliper Used.
The present study aims to compare the results obtained from the assessment of skinfolds using four anthropometric calipers (Harpenden, Holtain, Slime Guide and Lipowise).
- Trial name
- NCT04907734
- Testing
- Caliper
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
Resting Energy Expenditure
Metabolic Effects of Differential Organ Growth Rates
Young children have a high resting energy expenditure (REE) relative to their body weight and metabolically active compartment, fat-free mass (FFM).
- Trial name
- NCT03219229
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Fractures
Influence of External Factors on Skeletal Growth in Youth
Objective: Prospective study regulation in bone mass, size, architecture, cortical, trabecular bone, soft tissues and risk factors for cardiovascular disease at growth. Determine regulation by environmental factors.
- Trial name
- NCT00633828
- Testing
- Increased physical education in primary school (daily)
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Region Skane
Obesity
Effects of Two Hypocaloric Diets on Weight Loss
The investigators evaluated whether an energy-restricted protein diet with low glycaemic index carbohydrates and soluble fibers (LC-P-LGI) would be more effective than a conventional diet (LC-CONV) on weight-loss and related…
- Trial name
- NCT01312740
- Testing
- LC-P-LGI diet, LC-CONV
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ceprodi S.A. Kot
Overweight and Obesity, Weight Loss
Low-level Laser and Lifestyle Modifications
The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Low Level Laser Therapy in combination with Lifestyle Modifications in helping people reduce the extra weight and size in the central body region
- Trial name
- LLLT (NCT05083442)
- Testing
- Low Level Laser Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Obesity
Effects of Group Vs. Home-Based Combined Exercise-Diet Program In Childhood Obesity: A Randomised Controlled Trial
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of a hospital group-based vs. home-based combined exercise-diet program for the treatment of childhood obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT01503281
- Testing
- Circuit training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Obesity
Study of Health Assessment and Risk Evaluation in Aboriginal Peoples Action Toward Obesity Prevention (SHARE-AP Action)
The purpose of this study is to develop an effective intervention strategy to prevent \& reduce obesity among a high risk cohort of Aboriginal families.
- Trial name
- NCT00334269
- Testing
- Health messaging at weekly home visits by health counsellor, Weekly home delivery of bottled spring water, Weekly afterschool physical activity program for 5-18y.o.
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 174 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Population Health Research Institute
Disproportionate Shape, Expanded Fat Pads
Mechanisms Defending Fat Mass in Humans After Lipectomy
Liposuction surgery is common, yet animal and limited human data suggest that fat returns when removed. This study was designed as a 1-year randomized-controlled trial of suction lipectomy versus no intervention to determine if…
- Trial name
- NCT00993213
- Testing
- Standard of Care with Liposuction, Standard of Care without Liposuction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Obesity, Overfeeding
Overeating Different Fats and Influence on Muscle Mass and Body Fat Accumulation
To investigate metabolic and molecular response to fatty acid-specific overfeeding in overweight subjects, in relation to changes in ectopic fat, lean tissue mass and insulin sensitivity
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overfeeding, Muscle Mass, Body Composition
- Trial name
- LIPOGAIN-2 (NCT02211612)
- Testing
- PUFA-group, SFA-group
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Anorexia Nervosa, Bariatric Surgery
Comparison of the Effects of Weight Changes on Serum Adipokines in Patients Diagnosed With Anorexia Nervosa and Morbid Obesity
In this study, when patients diagnosed with AN started treatment and their weight increased by 10%; On the other hand, it was aimed to compare the changes in serum adipokine levels observed in morbidly obese patients before…
- Conditions
- Anorexia Nervosa, Bariatric Surgery, Weight Change, Body
- Trial name
- NCT04663919
- Testing
- Bariatric surgery-RYGB, Dietary intervention
- Volunteers
- 55 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
Cachexia, Neoplasms
Cancer-associated Muscle Mass - Molecular Factors and Exercise Mechanisms
Muscle mass loss is a common adverse effect of cancer. Muscle mass loss occurs with or without reduction in body weight. Cancer cachexia (CC) is the involuntary loss of body weight of >5% within 6 months and it occurs in 50-80%…
- Conditions
- Cachexia, Neoplasms, Exercise, Metabolism
- Trial name
- PANACEA (NCT05307367)
- Testing
- Exercise training
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Copenhagen
Overweight, Obesity
"Improving Diet, Exercise And Lifestyle (IDEAL) for Women" Study
Diets all share the same principle: eat less energy than you need. This results in weight loss. However, the weight loss is usually a combination of a loss of body fat and muscle mass.
- Trial name
- NCT00710398
- Testing
- Exercise - Aerobic and Resistance, Dietary - Caloric Restriction
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Merosin Deficient Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
Fat and Glucose Metabolism in Fed and Fasted State in Patients With Low Skeletal Muscle Mass
In a study from 2003 the investigators showed that adult patients with very low skeletal muscle mass (spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type II, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, congenital muscular dystrophy) are prone to develop…
- Trial name
- NCT03970135
- Testing
- Fasting
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Athletes, Sports
Rice Germ Supplementation on Swimmers
In order to enhance the effects of training and improve performance, athletes often turn to nutritional supplements. According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), adequate selection of nutrients and supplements…
- Trial name
- RGS swimmers (NCT03918785)
- Testing
- Rice germ, Wheat-based supplement
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Azienda di Servizi alla Persona di Pavia
Muscle Strength, Body Composition
Comparison of Two BioCircuit Programs: Impact on Physical Fitness and Body Composition in Adults Aged 30-65
This study aims to compare the effects of two BioCircuit training programmes, 'Tone Your Body' and 'Boost Performance', on physical fitness and body composition in adults aged 30-65 years.
- Conditions
- Muscle Strength, Body Composition, Physical Fitness
- Trial name
- Biocircuit (NCT06727708)
- Testing
- Tone Your Body BioCircuit Program, Boost Performance BioCircuit Program
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Graz
Healthy Participants, Normal Weight Adults
Blood Glucose Levels After Bread Consumption Between Participants With Normal Weight and Overweight/Obesity
Obesity and increased blood glucose peaks are risk factors for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Few studies have explored whether increased body fat contributes to higher blood glucose peaks after food consumption.
- Conditions
- Healthy Participants, Normal Weight Adults, Overweight or Obese Adults
- Trial name
- PPGRB (NCT07158762)
- Testing
- White bread, Wholemeal bread
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- City, University of London
Body Weight, Body Image
WFPB Lifestyle and Muscle Mass Preservation
Body fat (BF) and muscle mass showed opposing association with mortality. Whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle programs has been on the rise lately especially due to impressive health benefits.
- Conditions
- Body Weight, Body Image, Body Weight Changes, Muscle Loss
- Trial name
- WFPBmuscle (NCT04849689)
- Testing
- Whole-food, plant-based lifestyle
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 217 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Barbara Jakše s.p.