Clinical trials: Nutrition Behavior
Obesity
Muscle Protein Metabolism in Obesity
Obesity is associated with reduced adenosine triphosphate (ATP) turnover in skeletal muscle, a condition that can impair muscle metabolism.
- Trial name
- NCT01824173
- Testing
- Increase in the levels of plasma amino acids, Aerobic exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
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
Health Behavior, Childhood Obesity
Healthy Environments Study (HEROs)
Obesity is a multi-dimensional problem that has roots in infancy and tracks into adulthood. Obesity is represented disproportionately among children and families from low socioeconomic and minority backgrounds, particularly in…
- Trial name
- NCT04743531
- Testing
- HEROs
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Colorado State University
Obesity
South Asian Yoga and Exercise Trial
South Asians have one of the highest rates of heart disease of all populations and a unique and deleterious obesity phenotype of increased body fat and inner-abdominal compared to those of European background.
- Trial name
- SAYET (NCT01766453)
- Testing
- Standard Exercise, Bhangra dance exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Simon Fraser University
Physical Activity, Healthy Eating
Dissemination and Implementation of Faith, Activity, and Nutrition
This dissemination and implementation study will examine the impact of the Faith, Activity, and Nutrition (FAN) program on both church practices and member behaviors in both a countywide (randomized trial) and statewide…
- Trial name
- NCT02868866
- Testing
- Immediate Intervention
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,807 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Obesity, Overweight
Changing Eating Behavior Using Cognitive Training
Obesity is a global health problem. New and more efficient interventions are needed to overcome this disease. This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of changing eating behavior using cognitive training.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight, Weight Loss
- Trial name
- NCT04450524
- Testing
- Hypnosis, Food inhibition training, Control
- Where
- 2 sites in Romania
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Babes-Bolyai University
Overweight and Obesity
Web-based Weight Loss Intervention
Excess weight is a major risk factor underlying leading causes of death globally, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.
- Trial name
- NCT03400696
- Testing
- Lower carbohydrate diet, Higher fiber diet, Physical activity focused
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 63,656 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- 23andMe, Inc.
Cognitive Function 1, Social
Optimizing Cognition Via Exercise and Nutrition
Investigators propose to test the preliminary efficacy of the refined BAILAMOS™ Latin dance program plus a culturally tailored MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH diet intervention for neurodegenerative delay) program on cognitive…
- Trial name
- OCEAN (NCT05472831)
- Testing
- BAILAMOS dance program plus MIND diet, BAILAMOS dance program plus Health Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Childhood Obesity, Life Style
LIMIT Early Adiposity Rebound in Children
Childhood obesity is a strong predictor of adult obesity with health and economic consequences for the individual and society. Adiposity rebound (AR) is a rise in the Body Mass Index occurring between 3-7 years.
- Conditions
- Childhood Obesity, Life Style, Intestinal Microbiome
- Trial name
- LIMIT (NCT04960670)
- Testing
- Evaluation of microbiome and maternal/infant lifestyle
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pavia
Adolescent Behavior
The "Fortaleça Sua Saúde" Program for Active and Healthy Lifestyle Among Brazilian Students
Background: Interventions on lifestyle among adolescents are important, but the main mechanisms that explain the changes (mediating variables) on lifestyle have been little explored.
- Trial name
- NCT02439827
- Testing
- "Fortaleça sua Saúde" program
- Volunteers
- 1,085 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Adolescent Behavior, Nutrition, Healthy
Advanced Cooking Education Pilot Study
The aim of this study is to assess the impact of an in-person multi-component Advanced Cooking Education (ACE) 4-H after school program.
- Trial name
- NCT05926141
- Testing
- ACE intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cornell University
Metabolic Health, Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
SUSTAINA Study: Effects of Sustainable Diet and Therapeutic Exercise on Health in Young Athletes
The SUSTAINA study aims to evaluate the effects of sustainable dietary programs combined with individualized therapeutic exercise on metabolic health, body composition, and musculoskeletal function in young athletes.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Health, Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs), Physical Fitness, Body Composition
- Trial name
- SUSTAINA (NCT07567066)
- Testing
- Behavioral: Nutritional Intervention, Conventional Strength Training, Explosive Strength Training
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alicante
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Pre-diabetes
Models of Nutrition From Continuous Glucose Monitors
With this study, researchers want to conduct ambulatory studies in which people (healthy, with T2D, or at-risk of T2D) will consume a variety of pre-set and conventional meals in free-living conditions while wearing one or more…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Pre-diabetes, Diet Habit, Diet, Healthy
- Trial name
- NCT04991142
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas A&M University
Overweight and Obesity
Investigation of Peak Expiratory Flow and Physically Fitness in Obese and Overweight Adolescents
Due to the increasing prevalence of childhood obesity and overweight, health problems may begin to appear at an early age. The aim of this study is to examine physical activity level, core performance, anthropometric measurements…
- Trial name
- NCT05470556
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Biruni University
Pediatric Obesity, Postural Balance
Physical Activity, Posture and Body Composition in Ontogeny
The main aim of the research is to assess the impact of various forms of physical activity on body composition and posture. The basis of the research is the assessment of the current condition of people of different ages and the…
- Conditions
- Pediatric Obesity, Postural Balance, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT06419829
- Testing
- psychoprophylactic program aimed at normalizing body weight through medical training, psychoprophylactic program aimed at improving body posture, psychoprophylactic program aimed at improving physical fitness
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Obesity, Overweight
Predicting Adherence to a Heart-Healthy Diet in Lean and Obese Individuals
Background: Sticking to a diet plan can be difficult, but is important for many different health reasons. Some people seem to have a harder time following and sticking to a diet plan than others.
- Trial name
- NCT01862796
- Testing
- Underfeeding diet, Weight maintaining diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Obesity
Optimal Timing of Exercise Initiation Within a Lifestyle Weight Loss Program
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the extent to which an exercise intervention timed after diet-induced weight loss (rather than initiated at the same time) improves exercise adherence and long-term weight loss.
- Trial name
- NCT01985568
- Testing
- Sequential BT, Standard BT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 170 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Obesity, Obesity, Childhood
Efficacy Trial Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids for Hispanic Fathers and Children
Hispanic men and children experience health disparities for overweight and obesity-related medical conditions, and therefore family level obesity prevention programs for Hispanic populations are needed.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Obesity, Childhood, Physical Activity, Dietary Intake
- Trial name
- HDHK (NCT05334420)
- Testing
- Healthy Dads Healthy Kids, Standard of care control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 187 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Obesity, Food Preferences
How Altered Gut-Brain-Axis Influences Food Choices: Part 1
Obesity is currently one of the most substantial health burdens. Due to the production of marked and sustained weight loss, bariatric surgery is an increasingly used therapeutic modality to combat obesity and its comorbidities.
- Trial name
- BrainFood (NCT04813003)
- Testing
- Functional Brain Imaging and neurobehavioural tasks
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lia Bally
Colorectal Cancer
The Biomarkers Of RIsk of Colorectal Cancer (BORICC) Follow-Up (BFU) Study
Worldwide, colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common cancer; risk increases with age and is modified by lifestyle factors notably diet, physical activity and obesity.
- Trial name
- BFU (NCT04005742)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Newcastle University