Clinical trials: Feeding
Binge Eating Disorder
Noom Monitor for Binge Eating
The purpose of the proposed Phase II STTR study is to test the primary efficacy of a novel mobile app, 'Noom Monitor,' in a large population of binge eaters in the Kaiser Permanente health care system relative to a…
- Trial name
- NCT02555553
- Testing
- CBT-GSH with Noom Monitor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 225 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Hypertension
The Combined Effect of the Mediterranean Diet and Intermittent Fasting on Hypertension
Hypertension (HT) is an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and death. Approximately 16.9 million people in Turkey have HT. Nutritional habits play an important role in the development of HT.
- Trial name
- NCT07189637
- Testing
- Face-to-face nutrition education, Intermittent Fasting Diet, Mediterranean Diet
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Nadide Gizem Tarakci Filiz
Osteoporosis, Obesity
Breastfeeding and Exercise for Healthy Infants and Postpartum Moms Too!
Approximately 8 million American women suffer from osteoporosis, and one out of every two women over the age of 50 will have an osteoporotic-related fracture in their lifetime (42).
- Conditions
- Osteoporosis, Obesity, Weight Loss
- Trial name
- BEHIP (NCT00966381)
- Testing
- Exercise and weight loss intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 31 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro
Breastfeeding
The Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Breastfeeding
This study was planned to determine the effect of the emotional liberation technique on breastfeeding in women experiencing motherhood sadness.
- Trial name
- NCT06129292
- Testing
- EFT group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Food Habits
Food & You: A Healthy Diet Through Algorithms
Food \& You is a large-scale citizen science research project in Switzerland. With this project, the researchers want to confirm that individuals respond differently to food, that is, that the blood sugar response (the level of…
- Trial name
- FoodAndYou (NCT03848299)
- Testing
- Experimental: Single Arm
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 1,782 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Eating Disorders, Oral Health
Oral Indicators for ED Screening
The main objective of this research project is to explore the capability of a standardized, evidence-based study tool (the OHEDs Checklist) in the early identification of oro-dental manifestations potentially indicative of an…
- Conditions
- Eating Disorders, Oral Health, Eating Disorders Symptoms
- Trial name
- OHEDS (NCT07295197)
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 461 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bologna
Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa
Study on the Mechanism of Eating Disorder
Eating disorders (EDs) are severe chronic psychiatric disorders with a not fully understood etiopathogenesis. Previous studies have revealed some biological mechanisms of EDs.
- Trial name
- NCT05862389
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 750 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University
Shoulder Pain Back Pain Postpartum Period, Back Pain
Effects of Body Mechanics Training on Shoulder-Back Pain and Breastfeeding Ergonomics in Breastfeeding Mothers
The research will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial and mothers in the intervention group will receive training on posture correction,breastfeeding positions, and shoulder and back muscle strengthening movements.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain Back Pain Postpartum Period, Back Pain, Postpartum Period
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT07104227)
- Testing
- body mechanics training, to inform
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 94 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Neonatal Hypoglycemia
Immediate Skin-To-Skin Contact and Early Breastfeeding During Caesarean Section
Background: Neonatal hypoglycemia is a prevalent and serious condition among late preterm and term infants, which can lead to severe neurodevelopmental consequences if not managed properly.
- Trial name
- NCT06543160
- Testing
- Immediate SSC and early breastfeeding during CS, Delayed SSC and breastfeeding after CS, Routine newborn care
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 336 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Qingdao Municipal Hospital
Obesity, Childhood
Storytelling To Prevent Obesity and Encourage Responsive Feeding Practices in Young Children
The goal of this qualitative trial study is to assess the usefulness and acceptability of the intervention in diverse clinical and community settings.
- Trial name
- STORY (NCT05994924)
- Testing
- Educational Handout, Video Series, Group Discussion Sessions
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Physical Activity
Effects of Bicycle-sharing Program on Health
To evaluate the effect of the ECOBICI program in Mexico City on health indicators, activity levels, mental health, and quality of life and diet after 3 months of follow-up.
- Trial name
- NCT04629261
- Testing
- Use of ECOBICI (public bicycle sharing program)
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica, Mexico
Obesity & Overweight, Eating Disorders
Lifestyle Intervention for Obesity and Eating Disorder Prevention in Transgender Adolescents
Transgender and gender-diverse adolescents are at increased risk for obesity, disordered eating behaviors, body dissatisfaction, and reduced quality of life due to minority stress and structural inequities.
- Conditions
- Obesity & Overweight, Eating Disorders, Body Image Disturbance, Gender Diverse Populations
- Trial name
- NCT07466069
- Testing
- TransForm Health Program
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Hypertension
A Blood Pressure-Lowering Diet for Preventing and Managing Hypertension
This cluster-randomized controlled trial will evaluate whether a 3-month culturally adapted blood pressure-lowering dietary, called the Eastern Blood Pressure-Lowering Diet, can improve blood pressure and related health outcomes…
- Trial name
- NCT07735091
- Testing
- Standard Hypertension Management, Eastern Blood Pressure-Lowering Diet
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University
Malnutrition, Stunting of Growth
Efficacy of Caterpillar Cereal for Complementary Feeding in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Two in every three infants in rural areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) suffer from stunting of linear growth by 12 months of age.
- Conditions
- Malnutrition, Stunting of Growth, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Neurodevelopmental Impairment
- Trial name
- CAT02 (NCT01282788)
- Testing
- Caterpillar Cereal
- Where
- Republic of the Congo
- Volunteers
- 222 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Eating Disorders
Effectiveness of the ECHOs Approach for Patients With Eating Disorders and Their Carers
Family therapy is considered an empirically supported treatment approach for adolescents and adults with eating disorders. One family based approach, Expert Carers Helping Others (ECHO) is based on evidence that suggests family…
- Trial name
- ECHO (NCT01927042)
- Testing
- ECHOs plus TAU, Treatment as Usual
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
Bulimia Nervosa, Alcohol Use Disorders
Examining Common Substrates of Eating and Alcohol Use Disorders
A substantial percentage of individuals with bulimia nervosa (BN) also meet criteria for a co-occurring substance use disorder, such as alcohol abuse or dependence; however, research examining this sub-group of patients with BN…
- Trial name
- NCT01172210
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Malnutrition
Nutrition Care Process in Mexican Older Adults
The aim of this clinical trial is to determine the efficacy at 12 months of the application of the nutrition care process in the eating habits of older adults in the state of Colima, Mexico compared to a conventional nutritional…
- Trial name
- NCP (NCT05808270)
- Testing
- Nutrition care process
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Colima
Aging, Healthy, Blood Sugar; High
Circadian Health Regulation and Optimization for Rejuvenation Outcomes
In this single arm intervention trial, the investigators will assess the impact of a personalized lifestyle plan, centered on supporting biological rhythms, on blood sugar levels, physical, cognitive and immune function in older…
- Conditions
- Aging, Healthy, Blood Sugar; High, Blood Sugar (Glucose) Control, Time Restricted Eating
- Trial name
- CHRONO (NCT07203196)
- Testing
- Circadian Rhythm Optimization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension
An International Prospective, Observational, Multi-centre Study on the Duration of Pre-operative Liquid Fasting
The investigators will be performing an international prospective, observational, multi-centre, cross-sectional study to determine the actual duration of preoperative liquid fasting time in European patients.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Ischaemic Heart Disease, Comorbidities and Coexisting Conditions
- Trial name
- THIRST (NCT06527703)
- Testing
- no intervention
- Where
- Malta
- Volunteers
- 5,100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mater Dei Hospital, Malta
Feeding and Eating Disorders
Web-based Guided Self-help CBT-E vs Online G-CBT-E for Binge Eating Behavior
Eating disorders with binge eating as the core feature include bulimia nervosa (BN) and binge eating disorder (BED). In recent years, the prevalence rate has increased rapidly, mostly among women, accompanied by emotional…
- Trial name
- NCT05873127
- Testing
- web-based guided self-help Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral therapy, online Enhanced Cognitive Behavioral therapy
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Mental Health Center