Clinical trials: Nutrition Status
Overweight, Obesity
Dissemination of the Look Ahead Weight Management Treatment in the Military
Purpose: This study aims to take the procedural and research-based lessons learned from a pilot weight loss intervention (IRB # 13-02563-XP), conducted by The University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2013, and apply them…
- Trial name
- FITBLUE (NCT02063178)
- Testing
- Phone-based sessions (28 total) on a structured schedule, Phone-based sessions upon request, Weight self-monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 248 people
- Sponsor
- University of Tennessee
Cancer, Hepatic Injury
Compassionate Use of Omegaven® in the Treatment of Parenteral Nutrition Induced Hepatic Injury
The purposes of this study are to make Omegaven® available to cancer patients with liver disease and to determine if Omegaven® can improve or prevent further liver disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01325584
- Testing
- Omegaven
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Midwestern Regional Medical Center
Metabolic Syndrome, Metabolic Endotoxemia
Alleviation Of Metabolic Endotoxemia In Adults With Metabolic Syndrome With Milk Fat Globule Membrane
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) adults (n = 24; 18-65 y) will be enrolled to complete a 2-arm, double-blind, randomized controlled, crossover trial.
- Trial name
- NCT03860584
- Testing
- MFGM-enriched full-fat dairy milk, Soy phospholipid/lecithin milk
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
A Retrospective Study of the Natural History of Patients With Severe Perinatal and Infantile Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
This study aims to characterize the natural history of patients with severe perinatal or infantile onset HPP.
- Trial name
- NCT01419028
- Where
- 12 sites in United States, Australia and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Low Birth Weight
DarDar Nutrition Study in HIV Breastfeeding Women
This study being conducted in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to determine if a protein-calorie supplementation (PCS) and micronutrient supplement (MNS) will have an impact on health outcomes for HIV-infected pregnant women and their…
- Trial name
- DarDar2B (NCT01461863)
- Testing
- Porridge protein calorie supplement, multivitamin
- Where
- Tanzania
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Loss-of-control Eating, Obesity/Overweight
Pharmacological and Behavioral Treatment After Bariatric Surgery: Medication Change for Non-Responders (Stage 2b)
This study will test the effectiveness of lisdexamfetamine medication as a treatment for loss-of-control eating and weight following bariatric surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04599504
- Testing
- Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (Medication)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Early Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) With Nutrition and Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
The purposes of the study are to determine the energy balance and evaluate the nutritional status of patients with ALS, and to investigate the use of NIPPV as respiratory support to treat patients with ALS.
- Trial name
- NCT00116558
- Testing
- Early NIPPV, Standard NIPPV
- Where
- 12 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people
- Sponsor
- Edward Kasaraskis
Healthy, Obesity
Mitochondrial Function in Circulating Cells and Muscle Tissue
The main goal of this project is to determine whether mitochondrial function in circulating cells is related to that measured in the muscle fibers of the same subjects.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Obesity, Insulin Sensitivity, Women
- Trial name
- MitoWomen (NCT02700698)
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Arkansas
Vitamin D Deficiency
Safety, Efficacy, and Feasibility of High-dose Cholecalciferol in Pediatric Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
Children with Cystic Fibrosis, ages greater than and equal to 36 months of age and less than or equal to 18 years of age, with a 25OHD level less than 30 ng/dL will be asked to participate in this study.
- Trial name
- NCT02613884
- Testing
- Treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Hypovitaminosis D
Cholecalciferol Supplementation for Sepsis in the ICU
Sepsis in a clinical entity that occurs in patients with serious infections. Though the severity of illness may vary, every year, approximately 1.6 million Americans are treated for sepsis.
- Trial name
- CSI (NCT01896544)
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Weight Gain, Healthy Subjects
Dietary Essential Fatty Acid Regulation of Omega-3 HUFA Metabolism; Satiety and Body Composition
Background: Rates of obesity have increased dramatically in recent decades, and researchers are investigating how changes in diets and physical activity have contributed to this increase.
- Conditions
- Weight Gain, Healthy Subjects, Obesity, Women
- Trial name
- NCT01251887
- Testing
- Linoleic Acid, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
Obesity, Hypertension
A Randomized Clinical Trial To Study Losartan On Endothelial Dysfunction and Insulin Resistance In Obese Patients
The main purposes of this study are to find out if the study drug losartan (Cozaar) or placebo ("sugar pill") has an effect on insulin sensitivity (how your body responds to insulin) and to measure the effect of the study drug…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Hypertension, Hyperglycemia
- Trial name
- NCT00675987
- Testing
- losartan
- Where
- 9 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Hypophosphatasia
Extension Study of Protocol ENB-002-08 - Study of Asfotase Alfa in Infants and Young Children With Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
This clinical trial studied the long term safety and efficacy of asfotase alfa in infants and young children with infantile onset HPP who completed study ENB-002-08 (NCT00744042).
- Trial name
- NCT01205152
- Testing
- asfotase alfa
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, United Arab Emirates and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Obesity, Overweight
A Maintenance Program for the Be Fit Employee Wellness Program
This research study is being done: 1) to determine if the MGH Be Fit program helps employees to change their nutrition and exercise habits and lower their risk for chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes and 2) to…
- Trial name
- NCT00707577
- Testing
- Internet-based maintenance program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes
Nutrition-Focused Approach During CGM Initiation: A Qualitative Study
The purpose of the qualitative research is to provide a deeper understanding of the perspectives of people with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who received a nutrition-focused approach (NFA) when initiating continuous glucose monitor…
- Trial name
- NCT05988957
- Testing
- Semi-structured interviews using an IRB-approved interview guide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Overweight, Obesity
A Study to Compare Two Different Forms of PF-07081532 in Adults Who Are Overweight or Obese
The purpose of this study is to compare the amount of PF-07081532 in blood after taking two different forms of PF-07081532. This study is seeking participants who are at least 18 years of age and are overweight and/or obese.
- Trial name
- NCT05677867
- Testing
- Formulation A (PF-07081532 20 mg plus 60 mg), Formulation B (PF-07081532 80 mg)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Infant, Premature, Diseases, Infant, Small for Gestational Age
Optimizing Individual Nutrition in Preterm Very Low Birth Weight Infants
In preterm infants fed human milk, milk needs to be fortified to meet nutrient recommendations. Fortification can be 1) standard, 2) individualized (adjusted based on daily human milk nutrient analysis and milk volume), or 3)…
- Trial name
- NCT02372136
- Testing
- Individualized Nutrition, Optimized nutrition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Overweight
Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of RM-493 in Obese Participants
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of RM-493 on mean percent body weight loss, and other weight loss parameters as well as Pharmacokinetic (PK) profile, and ambulatory blood pressure in obese participants.
- Trial name
- NCT01749137
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Obesity
Study of Serum Markers for Cardiovascular Risk in Obese Youth and Impact of Lifestyle and Medication Intervention
In Protocol #2, we will select 30 obese pubertal and 30 obese prepubertal subjects with an abnormal cytokine profile (i.e. fibrinogen and/or hsCRP concentration greater than or equal to 2 Standard Deviations (SD) above the mean…
- Trial name
- NCT00139477
- Testing
- Metformin, Dietary modification with caloric restriction, Establishment of exercise protocol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nemours Children's Clinic
Obesity
Investigation of the Gut Microbiota in Regulating Nutrient Absorption in Humans
We propose to study both stool and urine energy loss in 24 individuals on two experimental diets (50% increased and 50% reduced nutrient load relative to body size) in a random cross-over design.
- Trial name
- NCT02037295
- Testing
- Vancomycin, Overfeeding diet (OF), Underfeeding diet (UF)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)