Clinical trials: Obese Patients
Hypertension
Multiple Dose Effects of Hydrochlorothiazide and Isosorbide Mononitrate on Glucose Homeostasis (MK-0000-117)(Completed)
This study will measure and compare changes in insulin production and sensitivity using the hyperglycemic clamp technique in obese patients with impaired glucose tolerance and hypertension treated with placebo, isosorbide…
- Trial name
- NCT00871871
- Testing
- Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), Isosorbide mononitrate (ISMN)
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
Effects of Walking and Heating on Vascular Function in Diabetic Patients
The purpose of the present study is to determine the effects of increased walking and lower body heating on leg vascular function in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
- Trial name
- NCT03203694
- Testing
- Walking: Intervention arm in diabetics, Walking: No intervention in diabetics, Walking: Healthy cohort as reference controls
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Obesity, Morbid, Insulin Resistance
Stool Transplantation for Treatment of Insulin Resistance in Morbidly Obese Patients
More and more people in Canada and around the world are severely (morbidly) obese, and this is associated with a high risk for poor blood sugar control (insulin resistance, IR) and diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT02970877
- Testing
- Fecal filtrate from 150 g stool from healthy lean donors, Fecal filtrate from 150 g of the recipient's own stool
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Johane Allard
Sleep Apnea, Obesity
The Effects of Treating Obese and Lean Patients With Sleep Apnea
The investigators' overall goal is to compare the effect of CPAP treatment on intermediate cardiovascular risk measures in obese versus lean patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).
- Trial name
- PISA (NCT01578031)
- Testing
- Positive Airway Pressure During Sleep (ResMed S9 Elite), Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 450 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
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.
Morbidly Obese, Intubationtime
Intubation of Morbidly Obese Patients. A Clinical Trial, Comparing Glide Scope ® With Fastrach TM
The purpose of this study is to compare the GlideScope ® and the Fastrach TM for intubation of morbidly obese. Mainly we will try to clarify which of the instruments that produce the shortest intubationtime and lowest number of…
- Conditions
- Morbidly Obese, Intubationtime, Intubationattempts
- Trial name
- NCT01237080
- Testing
- GlideScope, Fastrach
- Where
- 2 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Glostrup University Hospital, Copenhagen
Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Longitudinal Phenotyping of Bariatric Surgery Patients
Recent studies have shown that bacteria within the gut play an important role in diabetes improvement after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT02421055
- Testing
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 158 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Hypertension, Obesity
Intermittent Fasting Adherence and Self Tracking
This pilot study will randomize 34 patients with hypertension and obesity to either time-restricted feeding alone or a commitment device to encourage time-restricted feeding, including a commitment pledge, involvement of a…
- Trial name
- iFAST (NCT04836312)
- Testing
- Soft Commitment Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Bipolar Disorder, Obesity
Saxenda® in Obese or Overweight Patients With Stable Bipolar Disorder (Investigator Initiated)
Taken together these data support the hypothesis that liraglutide 3.0 mg sc injection will reduce body weight and improve metabolic variables in obese or overweight patients with BP without worsening psychiatric symptoms.
- Trial name
- NCT03158805
- Testing
- LIRAGLUTIDE
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Lindner Center of HOPE
Hypertension
Study of the Efficacy and Safety of Aliskiren HCTZ vs Ramipril in Obese Patients (BMI ≥ 30) With Stage 2 Hypertension
Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Aliskiren Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) vs Ramipril in Obese patients (BMI ≥ 30) with Stage 2 Hypertension
- Trial name
- ATTAIN (NCT00772577)
- Testing
- Aliskiren Hydrochlorothiazide, Ramipril
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 386 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis
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
Morbid Obesity, Noninvasive Ventilation
Use of High Flow Nasal Cannula During Sedation of Morbidly Obese Patients in the Endoscopy Suite
This study evaluates the ability of high flow nasal cannula versus nasal cannula to oxygenate morbidly obese patients undergoing moderate to deep sedation for gastrointestinal procedures.
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Noninvasive Ventilation, Deep Sedation
- Trial name
- NCT02859597
- Testing
- High flow nasal cannula, Nasal Cannula
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Montefiore Medical Center
Obesity, Arthritis
Desflurane or Propofol Anesthesia in Elderly Obese Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement
You are invited to participate in a research study assessing your mental status in the first days after your surgery and how you will be doing in the 2 years following the surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01270620
- Testing
- propofol, Desflurane
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Pedro Paulo Tanaka
Psoriasis, Metabolic Syndrome
Comparison of Secukinumab 300 mg Combined With a Lifestyle Intervention to Secukinumab Alone for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Psoriasis Patients With Concomitant Metabolic Syndrome
This study was a randomized, open-label, parallel-group, active comparator controlled study with two treatment arms designed to answer the question whether the combination of Secukinumab with lifestyle intervention could…
- Trial name
- METABOLYX (NCT03440736)
- Testing
- Secukinumab, Life-style intervention
- Where
- 75 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 781 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Surgical Wound Infection
Supplemental Postoperative Oxygen and Wound Infection in Morbidly Obese Patients
The investigators propose to test the hypothesis that the incidence of major complications related to infection or inadequate healing is reduced in morbidly obese patients given 80% inspired oxygen during, and for 12-18 hours…
- Trial name
- NCT00315822
- Testing
- 80% oxygen, 30% oxygen
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Obese Patients With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Effect of LIK066 on Reduction of Fatty Content in Livers of Obese Patients
The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of LIK066 on a variety of metabolic and inflammation biomarkers in patients with non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Trial name
- NCT03205150
- Testing
- LIK066
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Argentina and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Efficacy of Amlexanox vs. Placebo in Type 2 Diabetic Patients
This study involves research about an investigational medicine called Amlexanox. The reason for this study is to find out how Amlexanox can improve type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT01975935
- Testing
- Amlexanox
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Obesity, Shoulder Impingement
Compression Stocking Use in Shoulder Arthroscopy in Beach Chair
Shoulder arthroscopy is one of the most commonly performed orthopaedic procedures and it is often done with the patient in the upright, or beach chair position (BCP).
- Trial name
- NCT01996813
- Testing
- Thigh-high compression stockings
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Loyola University
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
Gastric Cancer, Obesity
Compare the Oncological Benefit of Deep Neuromuscular Block in Gastric Cancer Obesity Patient
This study is designed to evaluate the impact of muscle relaxation during laparoscopic gastrectomy on oncological benefit, especially with obese patients over BMI 25.
- Trial name
- NCT03196791
- Testing
- Sugammadex Sodium
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 196 people
- Sponsor
- Korea University Anam Hospital