Clinical trials: Loss of Appetite
Anorexia Nervosa
Bone Loss in Women With Anorexia Nervosa
Women with Anorexia Nervosa have been found to have low bone density. The study will determine whether administration of low doses of a natural hormone, testosterone and/or risedronate, a medication to help prevent bone breakdown…
- Trial name
- NCT00089843
- Testing
- Testosterone, Actonel (risedronate)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Anxiety, Anorexia Nervosa
Treatment of Anxiety and Anorexia Nervosa in Adolescents
Adolescents with anorexia nervosa frequently have associated anxiety, and standard medications used for anxiety are unhelpful when patients are malnourished.
- Trial name
- TAANA (NCT01933243)
- Testing
- Fish oil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Andrea Bonny
Weight Loss
ELIRA 2: Safety and Effectiveness of TENS Assisted Weight Loss and Appetite Suppression
The objectives of this study are to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of a wearable patch TENS system (Appendix 2) in driving weight loss and appetite suppression when coupled with an integrated weight loss reduction strategy.
- Trial name
- ELIRA_2 (NCT03936699)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulator (TENS), Diet & Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 161 people
- Sponsor
- Elira Therapeutics, Inc.
Non-small Cell Lung Cancer, Cachexia
Non-interventional Study to Assess the Frequency of Cachexia in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer.
The purpose of this study is to assess the frequency of cachexia and the management of cachexia and associated symptoms in a patient population with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
- Trial name
- CacheMire (NCT02968979)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 539 people
- Sponsor
- Chugai Pharma France
Anorexia Nervosa, Atypical Anorexia Nervosa
Optimizing Provider Training in Eating Disorders (OPTED)
This is a randomized controlled trial for mental health clinicians comparing two methods of training in family-based treatment (FBT) for restrictive eating disorders.
- Trial name
- OPTED (NCT05389657)
- Testing
- Web-based training, Live training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive (COPD)
Inspiratory Flow Rates Achieved by the COPD Patients Through Breezhaler®, Ellipta® and Handihaler® Inhaler Devices
The purpose of this study was to compare dynamic inspiratory flow rates achieved by a population of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) patients through the Breezhaler®, Ellipta® and Handihaler® dry powder inhaler (DPI)…
- Trial name
- NCT02596009
- Testing
- Breezhaler®, Ellipta®, Handihaler®
- Where
- 5 sites in Argentina
- Volunteers
- 97 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Anorexia Nervosa
Safety Profile of Insulin Like Growth Factor-1 (IGF-I) Administration in Adolescents
The purpose of this study was to determine whether giving insulin like growth factor-I (IGF-I) to adolescent low weight girls is safe and whether this increases levels of bone formation markers.
- Trial name
- NCT00516386
- Testing
- RhIGF-1
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Eating Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa
Evaluation of the Communities of Healing Mentorship/Support Group Program: Assessment of Preliminary Efficacy
The goal of the study is to evaluate two 6-month adjunct interventions (peer mentorship and social support mentorship) for individuals with eating disorders.
- Conditions
- Eating Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT03317379
- Testing
- Peer mentorship, Social support mentorship, Recovery Record use with mentor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Frailty
Ghrelin in Healthy and Frail Older Women
The purpose of this research study is to see if giving women a hormone called "ghrelin" will increase levels of growth hormone in the blood and increase appetite.
- Trial name
- NCT00520884
- Testing
- Ghrelin Infusion - Healthy, Ghrelin Infusion - Frail
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Atypical Anorexia Nervosa
Individualized Study of Refeeding to Optimize iNpatient Gains
The primary purpose of the trial is to compare the efficacy and safety of Individualized Caloric Refeeding (ICR) to the new standard of care, Higher Calorie Refeeding (HCR), in hospitalized patients with atypical anorexia nervosa…
- Trial name
- i-STRONG (NCT04966858)
- Testing
- Individualized Caloric Refeeding (ICR), Higher Calorie Refeeding (HCR)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Anorexia Nervosa
Effects of Anorexia Nervosa on Peak Bone Mass
Teenage girls with anorexia nervosa (AN) are at risk for low bone density and low rates of bone accrual, raising concerns regarding acquisition of peak bone mass, an important determinant of future bone health and fracture risk.
- Trial name
- NCT01301183
- Testing
- RhIGF-1 with transdermal 17-beta estradiol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Solid Tumors
Dexamethasone for Symptom Burden in Advanced Cancer Patients
The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if dexamethasone can help to control symptoms such as fatigue, pain, nausea, weight loss, loss of appetite, sleep problems, and/or depression in patients with advanced cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT00489307
- Testing
- Dexamethasone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Anorexia, Weight Loss
Haelan and Nutrition in Cancer Patients
Primary: To determine if treatment with Haelan (fermented soy product) can decrease the severity of poor appetite measured using a visual analog scale (VAS) of 0 to 100 mm (0 mm = best, 100 mm = worst) at week 4 +/- 5 days.
- Conditions
- Anorexia, Weight Loss, Cachexia
- Trial name
- NCT00558558
- Testing
- Haelan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Overweight
Efficacy and Safety of Zenoctil in Reducing Body Weight
The intention of the study is to evaluate the safety and potential body weight and body fat loss effects of a 12-week treatment with Zenoctil in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study conducted in…
- Trial name
- NCT01423617
- Testing
- Zenoctil
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- InQpharm Group
Anorexia Nervosa
A Double-blind, Placebo Controlled Trial of Risperidone for the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa
The aim of this pilot study is to determine the safety and efficacy of risperidone for the treatment of anorexia nervosa. Hypothesis 1: Subjects on risperidone will show a more significant decrease in body image distortion and…
- Trial name
- NCT00140426
- Testing
- Risperidone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Anorexia Nervosa
Helping HAND: Healing Anorexia Nervosa Digitally
The proposed project will develop and pilot a coached mobile app, including a social networking component, for individuals with anorexia nervosa to use in the post-acute period
- Trial name
- NCT05499676
- Testing
- SilverCloud Health Mobile Intervention, Social Networking Intervention: Facebook
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Anorexia, Cachexia
Treatment of Cancer-anorexia Using Megestrol Acetate Concentrated Suspension in Lung or Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Purpose of the study is to compare the effects of megestrol acetate concentrated suspension and placebo on caloric intake for the treatment of cancer-associated anorexia in patients with lung or pancreatic cancer
- Conditions
- Anorexia, Cachexia, Weight Loss
- Trial name
- NCT00637728
- Testing
- Megestrol acetate concentrated suspension 110 mg/mL
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Anorexia Nervosa
Olanzapine Versus Placebo for Outpatients With Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a serious illness associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Weight restoration is a treatment priority, and better treatments are needed.
- Trial name
- NCT01170117
- Testing
- Olanzapine
- Where
- 5 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- New York State Psychiatric Institute
Anorexia Nervosa
Shifting Perspectives: Enhancing Outcomes in Anorexia Nervosa With CRT
Anorexia Nervosa is a serious life-threatening illness with a typical age of onset in adolescence; if not effectively treated, it has the potential to significantly impact adolescent development and quality of life.
- Trial name
- NCT03928028
- Testing
- Cognitive Remediation Therapy, Family Based Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 177 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Anorexia and Bulimia Nervosa
A Double Blind Clinical Trial of DCS for Food Anxiety
This is a pilot study investigating if cycloserine (DCS; a learning enhancement medication) augments exposure therapy for food anxiety in patients with anorexia and bulimia nervosa.
- Trial name
- NCT01996644
- Testing
- Setraline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine