Clinical trials: Obesity, Unspecified
Obesity, Primary Care
A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study of a Patient-Initiated Approach to Increasing Weight Communication in Primary Care
This study tests the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of using a brief pamphlet in the primary care waiting room focused on promoting patient-initiated weight-related discussions in primary care appointments.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Primary Care, Health Communication
- Trial name
- NCT04486235
- Testing
- Brief waiting room pamphlet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Drexel University
Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain
Patients-Controlled Epidural Analgesia After Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity Using Morphine-Levobupivacaine Regimens
Adequate postoperative analgesia can facilitate recovery following gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity. The efficacy and safety of intravenous patient - controlled analgesia has been studied, but up to date no data are…
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Bowel Function, Postoperative Ambulation
- Trial name
- NCT01249872
- Testing
- GROUP A : 0 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP B : 1 mg MORPHINE- 0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP C : 2 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University of Patras
Obesity
Supporting Together Exercise and Play and Improving Nutrition
The purpose of this study is to design, pilot, and tweak a series of peer-led group nutrition sessions for primary care patients aged 6 -12 years who are overweight or obese and who want to eat healthier and be more active.
- Trial name
- STEP IN (NCT02724839)
- Testing
- Group nutrition sessions, Fitbit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Obesity
Deep Brain Stimulation Effects on Weight Change and Metabolic Rate
This study focuses on lateral hypothalamic area (LHA) deep brain stimulation (DBS) for severe obesity. In a previous pilot study, three subjects were implanted with a DBS electrode into the LHA under an Investigational Device…
- Trial name
- NCT01933113
- Testing
- Deep Brain Stimulation of the Lateral Hypothalamic Area
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)
Obesity, Overweight
Promoting Gastrointestinal Health and Reducing Subclinical Inflammation in Obese Individuals
This study evaluates the impact of increased intake of fruits and vegetables and whole grains on markers of inflammation and gut microbial composition.
- Trial name
- NCT02602496
- Testing
- Fruits and Vegetables, Whole Grain, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska Lincoln
Bardet-Biedl Syndrome, POMC Deficiency
Phase 3 Crossover Trial of Two Formulations of Setmelanotide in Participants With Specific Gene Defects in the MC4R Pathway
A trial to compare the weekly and daily formulations of setmelanotide in participants with genetic defects in the melanocortin-4 receptor pathway.
- Trial name
- NCT05194124
- Testing
- Setmelanotide 2 mg, Setmelanotide 2.5 mg, Setmelanotide 3 mg
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Physical Activity, Exercise
Mentoring to be Active for Rural Appalachia Children
The innovative MPBA+F begins with peer-to-peer mentoring followed by structured parental/family support for long-term reinforcement of PA behaviors.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Exercise, Body Composition
- Trial name
- NCT05758441
- Testing
- Mentoring to be Active plus Family, Tracking Health and Fitness
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
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
Obesity, Body Weight
Comparing the Efficacy of a Dual-Frequency LLLT Device With a Sham Device as a Therapy for Adipose Tissue Loss
The trial was designed to provide empirical evidence with which to compare the efficacy and safety of the invisa-RED Technology Elite Low-level Laser Therapy (LLLT) device with a sham device as a placebo, when both are used in…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Body Weight, Fat Burn, Cellulite
- Trial name
- NCT03811093
- Testing
- Care as Usual Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IR Technology, LLC
Obesity
Growth Hormone as a Determinant of Weight Regulation
With the alarming increase in the prevalence of obesity, identifying factors that predispose individuals to weight-gain is of critical importance.
- Trial name
- NCT00355784
- Testing
- overfeeding, growth hormone treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Obesity, Binge Eating
Testing Intervention Strategies for Addressing Obesity and Binge Eating
The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized pilot trial of a mobile intervention that targets obesity and binge eating.
- Trial name
- NCT04771455
- Testing
- Behavioral weight loss, Intervention component: Decrease overvaluation of weight and shape, Intervention component: Decrease unhealthy weight control practices
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 81 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Abdominal Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Effects of Acipimox on Mitochondrial Function in Obesity
The purpose of the study is to examine whether a medication called acipimox can improve your body's mitochondria. Mitochondria are the "power house" of the cell and make energy for your body.
- Conditions
- Abdominal Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Hypertriglyceridemia
- Trial name
- NCT01488409
- Testing
- Acipimox
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Pre-Eclampsia, Morbid Obesity
Non-invasive Versus Invasive Blood Pressure Measurement in the Morbidly Obese Parturient With Severe Preeclampsia
The study will compare agreement of invasive blood pressure measurements with non-invasive blood pressure measurements measured with a conical blood pressure and large standard upper arm rectangular cuff in morbidly obese…
- Conditions
- Pre-Eclampsia, Morbid Obesity, Parturient, Blood Pressure
- Trial name
- NCT03222414
- Testing
- Non-invasive BP recording with conical Ultracheck Curve BP cuff, Non-invasive BP recording with traditional cylindrical BP cuff, Direct invasive arterial pressure
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Obesity
A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of Canagliflozin (JNJ-28431754) in Promoting Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Patients Who do Not Have Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of JNJ-28431754 in promoting weight loss in patients who are overweight or obese and who do not have diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT00650806
- Testing
- Canagliflozin (JNJ-28431754)
- Where
- 36 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 376 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Obesity, Morbid
Positive Psychology Intervention for Patients Post-bariatric Surgery and Their Partners
The goal of this waitlist-control design, pilot randomized controlled trial is to test feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a remotely-delivered dyadic positive psychology intervention for patients 2 years…
- Trial name
- NCT05958615
- Testing
- Reimagining Us in the Context of Bariatric Surgery (ReConnect)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Larissa McGarrity, Ph.D.
Obesity
The Safety and Efficacy of vBloc Therapy Delivered by the Maestro Rechargeable System for the Treatment of Obesity
The study evaluated the safety and efficacy of the vBloc Therapy delivered by the Maestro Rechargeable System compared to a sham control for the treatment obesity.
- Trial name
- ReCharge (NCT01327976)
- Testing
- vBloc (Active Device)
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 239 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ReShape Lifesciences
Obesity, PreDiabetes
Cardiovascular Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Activation
This project tests the principle hypothesis that stable glucagon like peptide-1 (GLP-1) analogues have specific GLP1R-dependent beneficial effects on vascular endothelial function, fibrinolysis and inflammation in obesity that…
- Trial name
- NCT03101930
- Testing
- Liraglutide, Sitagliptin, hypocaloric diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 329 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Obesity
TOSS Feasibility + Fitbit Community = Reduced Obesity in Older Black Women
The primary goal of this proposed physical activity (PA) intervention is to develop a realistic and an economical intervention to promote regular PA among older, overweight or obese Black women.
- Trial name
- NCT04114071
- Testing
- TOSS Feasibility + Fitbit Community = Reduced Obesity in Older Black Women
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Obesity, Sarcopenia
Biological Effects of Weight Loss In Older, Obese Women
Obesity and sedentary lifestyle are associated with physical impairments and biological changes in older adults. Weight loss combined with exercise may reduce inflammation and may improve physical functioning in older adults who…
- Trial name
- WL+E (NCT01032733)
- Testing
- Lifestyle Counseling, Educational Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Obesity, Overweight
A Study of Tirzepatide in Overweight and Very Overweight Participants
The main purpose of this study is to measure the effect of tirzepatide on food intake in participants who are overweight or very overweight.
- Trial name
- NCT04311411
- Testing
- Tirzepatide, Liraglutide
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
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