Clinical trials: Obese Patients
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Insulin Resistance
Anti-Inflammatory Small Drug Adjunctive Therapy for Type 2 Diabetes
The role of individual leukocyte populations in type 2 diabetes (T2D) and immunometabolism in general represent important gaps in knowledge to better understand the etiopathogenesis of T2D.
- Trial name
- NCT02597101
- Testing
- Metformin, saxagliptin, AZD9668
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Nick Giannoukakis, PhD
Obese
Anaesthesia for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Background: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is commonly done with total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) or balanced anaesthesia using intravenous and an inhalation agent.
- Trial name
- NCT03029715
- Testing
- Propofol, Remifentanil, Dexmedetomidine
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Menoufia University
Breast Cancer, Arthralgia
Loss of Grip Strength, BMI, and Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Breast Cancer
Early stage hormone receptor positive breast cancer is typically treated with adjuvant endocrine therapy in order to decrease risk of breast cancer recurrence and to improve overall survival from the disease.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Arthralgia, Obesity
- Trial name
- LOGRIBMET (NCT01896050)
- Testing
- anastrozole, letrozole, exemestane, Tamoxifen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 115 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Severe Obesity, Hypoxia
Use of Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in Patients With Severe Obesity Undergoing Upper Endoscopy Procedures
The study evaluated the effect of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) to decrease the incidence of desaturation events in patients with severe obesity undergoing upper endoscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT03529461
- Testing
- Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation through nasal mask, Rescue non-invasive positive pressure ventilation through nasal mask, Secondary rescue maneuvers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bristol Hospital
Obesity
Comparison of Storz C-MAC and D-MAC Orotracheal Intubation Systems in Morbidly Obese Patients
The investigators hypothesize that the D-MAC (Dblade with C-MAC system) may be a suitable alternative device for difficult laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation in morbidly obese patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01556061
- Testing
- DMAC, CMAC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Obesity
Virtual Lifestyle Management: Prevention Through the UPMC Patient Portal
Diabetes affects 18 million Americans and costs over $132 billion in both direct treatment and lost productivity per year. It is known that weight loss, improved diet and increased exercise can result in improvement in glucose…
- Trial name
- NCT00409786
- Testing
- Virtual Lifestyle Management (VLM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Pediatric Obesity, Preventive Medicine
Patient-Clinic-Community Integration to Prevent Obesity Among Rural Preschool Children
The goal of this research study is to compare two enhancements to well-child visits at Geisinger designed to promote family-centered counseling for the prevention of obesity in a high-risk population of rural, lower income…
- Conditions
- Pediatric Obesity, Preventive Medicine, Mentoring, Food Supply
- Trial name
- ENCIRCLE (NCT04406441)
- Testing
- Patient Reported Outcome Well Child Visit, Patient Reported Outcome Well Child Visit + Food Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,040 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Geisinger Clinic
Stress Hyperglycemia
Metabolic Phenotyping During Stress Hyperglycemia in Cardiac Surgery Patients
This study is a prospective randomized study to examine the effects of exposure to dulaglutide on the prevention of stress-hyperglycemia and the metabolic inflammatory response in the perioperative period.
- Trial name
- NCT03743025
- Testing
- Dulaglutide Injection, Saline Injection
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes
Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Detection and Management of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Mental Illness
The study was a 12-month, multi-centered, quasi-experimental design to assess point-of-care (POCT) screening/monitoring of subjects on antipsychotic agents for metabolic syndrome.
- Conditions
- Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT02029989
- Testing
- Glucose and lipids, Glycosylated Hemoglobin A1c, Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Conditionally Increased Output (CIO) Enhanced Ultrasound System
This study aims to assess possible bioeffects that may be caused by the use of shear wave elastography (SWE) with conditionally increased acoustic output pressure (CIO).
- Conditions
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, Fatty Liver
- Trial name
- NCT05792423
- Testing
- GE ultrasound system with increased acoustic output settings
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obese
Ox Bile- Conjugated Bile Acids Sodium in Type II Diabetes Mellitus
To study the effect of an ileocolonic formulation of ox bile extract on insulin sensitivity, postprandial glycemia and incretin levels, gastric emptying, body weight and fasting serum FGF-19 (fibroblast growth factor) levels in…
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obese, Overweight
- Trial name
- NCT02871882
- Testing
- Gastric Emptying test, Mixed Oral Glucose Tolerance test, Conjugated bile acids sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Obesity, Premature Recovery From Anesthesia
Armodafinil (Nuvigil), Postoperative Recovery of OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) and Obese Patients
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity is associated with increased perioperative morbidity and mortality. This group of patients is at risk of perioperative desaturations which can be worsened by perioperative sedatives and…
- Trial name
- NCT02478580
- Testing
- Nuvigil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Hypoxia
The Effect of Prolonged Inspiratory Time on Pulmonary Mechanics in Obese Patients
The area of aesthesia-induced atelectasis is much larger in the obese compared with the non-obese, but there may also be more airway closure and impaired matching of ventilation and lung blood flow.
- Trial name
- NCT02961920
- Testing
- IE ratio 1:1, IE ratio 1:2
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Gachon University Gil Medical Center
Obesity, Inflammation
Effects of DHA on Pro-resolving Anti-inflammatory Mediators in Obese Patients Undergoing Weight-loss Treatment
Comparative, randomized, placebo-controlled, single-centre, single-blind clinical trial to assess the effectiveness of providing additional DHA omega-3 fatty acids supplements to increase the levels of pro-resolving and…
- Trial name
- NCT01865448
- Testing
- Omega-3 DHA
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Protein Supplies SL
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Cannabidiol Oral Solution for the Treatment of Patients With Prader-Willi Syndrome
The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of cannabidiol oral solution on hyperphagia-related behavior in patients with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS).
- Trial name
- NCT02844933
- Testing
- Cannabidiol
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Radius Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Schizophrenia, Obesity
Metformin for Weight Loss in Schizophrenia
Study hypothesis is that patients on antipsychotics medication treated with metformin will show loss in weight and improved measures of glucose metabolism.
- Trial name
- NCT01177709
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
Cesarean Delivery, Wound Infection
Serum and Tissue Cefazolin Concentrations in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Delivery
Patients undergoing Cesarean delivery (C-Section) with a body mass index of 35 or greater (this BMI number is in the obese range) will be given either 2 grams or 4 grams of an antibiotic before surgery.
- Conditions
- Cesarean Delivery, Wound Infection, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT01755026
- Testing
- cefazolin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Michael Stitely
Pain, Obesity
The Effect of Pre-Operative Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block in the Post Operative Opioid Consumption in Morbid Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Prospective,Randomized, Blinded Study
The use of preoperative TAP block in laparoscopic bariatric surgery can improve the postoperative pain and quality of recovery in patients undergoing these procedures.
- Conditions
- Pain, Obesity, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT01075087
- Testing
- (study group) will receive a bilateral TAP block using 20 cc of 0.5% ropivacaine on each side.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Obesity, Apathy
Role of Apathy in the Effectiveness of Weight Loss Interventions
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treating apathy with methylphenidate or medical Crisis counselling will increase adherence to weight loss programs thereby increasing their effectiveness
- Trial name
- NCT00548652
- Testing
- MOVE, medical crisis councelling, methyphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System
Endotracheal Intubation, Rapid Airway Management Positioner
Evaluation of the Rapid Airway Management Positioner
The purpose of this study is to determine if the Rapid Airway Management Positioner (RAMP, AirPal, Center Valley, PA) is a useful positioning device for direct laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation in obese patients undergoing…
- Trial name
- RAMP (NCT00581230)
- Testing
- Laryngoscopy with RAMP, Laryngoscopy without RAMP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston