Clinical trials: Genetic Obesity
Obesity Prevention
Better4All Personalized Intervention Pilot Study
The BETTER4U project (Preventing obesity through Biologically and bEhaviorally Tailored inTERventions for you) is funded by the European Union (EU) and involves an international consortium consisting of 28 partners across Europe…
- Trial name
- BETTER4ALL (NCT07120802)
- Testing
- BETTER4U Mobile App and Wearable Use (End-User Group), BETTER4U Intervention Platform Testing (Implementer Group)
- Where
- 7 sites in Cyprus, France and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 490 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Harokopio University
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Cardiovascular Diseases
Variation of Genes Controlling Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism
Aim of the study is to investigate genes regulating glucose and lipid metabolism in subjects whose glucose metabolism, lipid metabolism, blood flow, or body fat distribution has been measured using positron emission tomography…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Cardiovascular Diseases, Obesity, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- CMgene (NCT03310502)
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 2,050 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Turku University Hospital
Hyperphagia, Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi Syndrome and Appetite
Excessive weight gain is a cardinal feature of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) for which there is presently no effective treatment. It is caused by increased appetite, decreased perception of satiety and obsessive and compulsive…
- Trial name
- NCT00175305
- Testing
- Sandostatin LAR
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer
Predictive Genetic Risk Assessment Trial
This proof-of-principle clinical trial at Mayo Clinic studies how patients and their physicians understand and utilize predictive genetic risk assessment.
- Conditions
- Colon Cancer, Lung Cancer, Atrial Fibrillation, Diabetes Type 2
- Trial name
- PGT (NCT00782366)
- Testing
- SNP analysis
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Mental Health, Child Wellbeing
Generation Victoria Cohort 2020s: A Statewide Longitudinal Cohort Study of Victorian Children and Their Parents
Generation Victoria (GenV) is a longitudinal, population-based study of Victorian children and their parents that will bring together data on a wide range of conditions ,exposures and outcomes.
- Conditions
- Mental Health, Child Wellbeing, Infant Health, Child Health
- Trial name
- GenV (NCT05394363)
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 150,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Stress and Brain Response Using MEG in PWS
Individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) have increased hunger and food seeking behaviour, as well as learning (cognitive) challenges.
- Trial name
- NCT04032639
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children
Sexual Dysfunction, Endothelial Dysfunction
Effects of Diet-induced Weight Loss in Obese Men
This study aims to compare the efficacy of a partial meal replacement diet with a conventional diet, for inducing weight loss and improving metabolic and inflammatory profile, endothelial function, erectile function, sexual…
- Conditions
- Sexual Dysfunction, Endothelial Dysfunction, Quality of Life, Inflammation
- Trial name
- NCT01554865
- Testing
- Optifast, Conventional diet counseling
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Changi General Hospital
Overweight and Obesity
Genetic Markers Associated With Capsaicinoid Supplementation Effects in Overweight and Obesity
Capsaicinoids, compounds found in chili peppers of the genus Capsicum, are responsible for their spiciness and may have potential benefits in weight control and cardiometabolic health.
- Trial name
- NCT07602361
- Testing
- Capsipro supplementation
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Baja California
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Social Behavior
tVNS in Children With Prader-Willi Syndrome
The purpose of the current project is to test the impact of transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) on social ability in children with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).
- Trial name
- NCT04396470
- Testing
- tVNS
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions, Cardiovascular Risk
Cardiometabolic Risk of Obese Subjects: Cross-sectional Study
experimental study with analysis on tissues. This study aims to study cardiometabolic risk from a genetic, clinical, instrumental and laboratory point of view in a population of subjects with obesity.
- Conditions
- Obesity and Obesity-related Medical Conditions, Cardiovascular Risk, Genetics
- Trial name
- MiRNome (NCT06714058)
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 240 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Obesity
Clinical & Web-based Diet & Activity Counseling for Men
PACE Project researchers at UCSD are conducting a 2-year study to test the Men in Motion program. The study aims to learn more about how to help men lose weight, become more physically active, and improve their dietary habits.
- Trial name
- NCT00412633
- Testing
- Diet and physical activity interventions, Computer technology to tailor, promote and sustain health behavior change & improve health care delivery.
- Volunteers
- 442 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Cholesterol; Lipidosis
Liver Adiposity Effects on Pediatric Statin
Single center, open-label, prospective investigation to quantify the effects hepatocellular fat has on hepatic statin transport and response in children and adolescents in obese and non-obese children and adolescents 8-21 years…
- Trial name
- NCT04903223
- Testing
- Rosuvastatin 10mg
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Prader-Willi Syndrome, Hypothalamic Obesity
Tirzepatide in PWS, HO and GNSO
This research study is comparing the effectiveness of a weight loss medication called Tirzepatide in young adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome and/or hypothalamic obesity, as compared to young adults with obesity that is unrelated…
- Conditions
- Prader-Willi Syndrome, Hypothalamic Obesity, Obesity/Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT06901245
- Testing
- Tirzepatide
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Grace Kim
Obesity, Dyslipidemia
Meta-analyses of the Effect of Sucrose Versus High Fructose Corn Syrup on Cardiometabolic Risk
The rise in high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) consumption over the past 40 years since its introduction as a popular sweetener in the United States has led to much concern regarding its contribution to the rise in obesity (1)…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Dyslipidemia, Prediabetes, Dysglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT02702479
- Testing
- High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sucrose
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 1 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Obesity
Who Will Benefit From Bariatric Surgery for Diabetes?
A study investigating the influence of fat distribution, genetic susceptibility markers for type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and fat distribution, epigenetic and transcriptomic changes and gut hormone responses to a mixed meal on diabetes…
- Trial name
- NCT03842475
- Testing
- Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 210 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Childhood Obesity
Genetic Risk, Parental Feeding Practices, and Appetitive Traits in Early Life
The preschool years (2-5 years of age) is a critical timeframe to shape the lifetime risk of obesity. While the causes of obesity are complex, appetitive traits related to overeating, such as high food approach and low food…
- Trial name
- NCT06534541
- Testing
- Attentional bias to food cues
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Trustees of Dartmouth College
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney, Overweight and Obesity
Daily Caloric Restriction in ADPKD
This clinical trial will determine whether a daily-caloric restriction-based weight loss intervention can slow kidney growth in adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease who are overweight or obese.
- Trial name
- NCT04907799
- Testing
- Daily caloric restriction, Standard advice control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Phenotypic and Genetic Correlates of Diabetes (Non-Type 1) in Young Non-Obese Asian Indians in North India and A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of Sitagliptin (DPP-4 Inhibitor) in a Sub-group of the Study Population
This is a phase IV study of 3.5 years duration to evaluate the phenotypic and genetic correlates of diabetes (non-Type 1 in young non-obese Asian Indians in North India and pilot case control study to evaluate the efficacy of…
- Trial name
- NCT00964184
- Testing
- Metformin, Lifestyle modification
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 133 people
- Sponsor
- Diabetes Foundation, India
Hypothalamic Obesity, Prader-Willi Syndrome
A Study of RM-718 in Healthy Subjects and Patients With MC4R Pathway Impairment
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and PK of RM-718 in healthy subjects with obesity and in patients with MC4R Pathway Impairment
- Conditions
- Hypothalamic Obesity, Prader-Willi Syndrome, PWS
- Trial name
- NCT06239116
- Testing
- Part C: RM-718, Part D: RM-718
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 111 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Prader-Willi Syndrome
PWS Outcomes Assessment Study
This is a longitudinal study during which qualitative interviews will be conducted with caregivers of Soleno C601/C602 study subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT04102839
- Testing
- Interview
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Soleno Therapeutics, Inc.