Clinical trials: Obesity/Overweight
Obesity, Morbid
The Effect of Timing of Intravenous Paracetamol Administration on Post-surgical Pain
This study is designed as a population-based prospective randomized cohort study. A prospective cohort of patients admitted to laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy due to morbid obesity
- Trial name
- NCT03221998
- Testing
- IV paracetamol, IV saline (NaCl 0.9 %)
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Soroka University Medical Center
Obesity
Effect of VI-0521 (Qsymia®) on Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR) in Overweight or Obese Healthy Subjects
The main purpose of this study is measure the effect of VI-0521 on kidney function. Specifically, glomerular filtration rate (GFR) will be measured at baseline, after 4 weeks of study treatment, and after an additional 4 weeks of…
- Trial name
- NCT02229214
- Testing
- Qsymia
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VIVUS LLC
Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Diseases
Effects of Breaking up Prolonged Sitting on Postprandial Cardiometabolic Disease Risk Markers in South Asian Adults
The purpose of this study is to examine whether breaking up prolonged sitting with short regular bouts of walking can reduce blood sugar and cholesterol levels after eating, which are risk markers for Type 2 diabetes and heart…
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Risk Factor, Cardiovascular Diseases, Diabetes, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03898206
- Testing
- Breaking up sitting with walking breaks (INT-SIT), Prolonged sitting (SIT)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 54 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bedfordshire
Breast Cancer
Using Technology to Improve Physical Activity Levels Among Postmenopausal Women (The Active & Aware Study)
Women who are overweight or do not exercise are at higher risk for breast cancer after menopause. This study will test a new electronic device that measures the body's movement and works alongside a website to help women increase…
- Trial name
- NCT01837147
- Testing
- Technology-Based Physical Activity Promotion, Pedometer Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Obesity
Effect of Intervention With Diet and Physical Activity in Obese Pregnant Women
Purpose: To evaluate if lifestyle intervention (diet and exercise) can reduce maternal weight gain, the incidence of pregnancy complications and minimize the number of macrosomic infants.
- Trial name
- NCT01345149
- Testing
- Diet + Exercise
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 420 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hvidovre University Hospital
Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease
The Effect of Oral Alpha-Cyclodextrin on Fecal Fat Excretion
Saturated fat leading to elevated low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol is considered a cardiovascular risk factor. The properties associated with α- cyclodextrin, allow it to selectively reduce saturated fat and calories…
- Trial name
- FAT ABSORBER (NCT01910558)
- Testing
- Alpha-cyclodextrin and digestible starch, Alpha-cyclodextrin, Digestible starch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Overweight, Obesity
Liquid Meal Replacements in Conjunction With Lifestyle Intervention in Overweight Adolescents
In this 3-month pilot study, we will introduce to 40 adolescents "at risk for overweight" (i.e., a BMI/age >85th percentile) a structured meal plan consisting of meal replacements, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein…
- Trial name
- NCT00207519
- Testing
- weekly behavioral modification group, liquid meal replacements
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes
Circuit Training and Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes in Youth
The overall goal of this project is to examine the physiological and metabolic effects of a 16-week circuit-training (strength training + aerobic activities) program, with and without a behavioral component utilizing motivational…
- Trial name
- NCT00693511
- Testing
- Circuit Training, Circuit training + motivational interviewing
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Adiposity
Safety and Efficacy of Deoxycholic Acid Injection for Reduction of Upper Inner Thigh Fat
This is a phase I, open-label clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of deoxycholic acid injection for reduction of upper inner thigh fat.
- Trial name
- NCT04054011
- Testing
- Deoxycholic Acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Dyslipidemias, Obesity
Evaluation of Milk Polar Lipids in Dyslipidemic Adults With Abdominal Obesity
The major objective of this project is to examine whether daily consumption of milk polar lipids (MPLs) influences cardiometabolic risk factors.
- Trial name
- NCT05700916
- Testing
- Milk Polar Lipid-Rich Dairy Powder, Dairy Powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
Metabolic Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance
Oral Contraceptives in the Metabolic Syndrome
Oral contraceptives (OCs) are the most widely used method of reversible birth control. However, the long-term cardiovascular safety of the widely used low-dose OCs (ethinyl-estradiol < 50 mcg) is still debated.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome X, Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Cardiovascular Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT00205504
- Testing
- Ortho Tri Cyclen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Obesity, Exercise
A Comparison of Continuous Moderate Training and Reduced High Intensity Interval Training in Obese Young Adults
Exercise is a key component of obesity management. Obese subjects cannot attend or sustain exercise program because of increased general fatigue, dyspnea and muscle fatigue.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Exercise, Oxygen Consumption
- Trial name
- NCT04209647
- Testing
- REHIT Exercise, Continuous Aerobic Exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Istinye University
Metabolic Disease, Inflammation
Effects of Salmon Fishmeal Ex Vivo (FishMeal Ex Vivo)
Diabetes contributes significantly to the burden of disease in Norway and cardiovascular disease is the main cause of mortality. Both lean and fatty fish are shown to have beneficial health effects.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Disease, Inflammation, Endocrine; Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT04078958
- Testing
- Salmon fishmeal, Whey
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oslo
Body Fat Disorder
Impact of Oral Dyglomera™ on Body Fat and Blood Lipids of Overweight and Obese Adults
The extract of Dichrostachys glomerata (DyglomeraTM), has been reported to be effective in weight reduction in obese patients with metabolic syndrome.
- Trial name
- Dyglomera (NCT05483192)
- Testing
- Oral Dyglomera
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gateway Health Alliance
Overweight and Obesity, Health Behavior
Location-based Smartphone Technology to Guide College Students Healthy Choices Ph II
College students are in a newly independent phase of life; many of whom encounter unhealthy dietary decision- making, barriers to physical activity, and poor sleep behaviors.
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity, Health Behavior, Sleep Deprivation
- Trial name
- NCT02996864
- Testing
- Healthy Detours App, Fat Secret App
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Klein Buendel, Inc.
Healthy, Obesity
Effect of Ghrelin on Sympathetic Nervous System
Ghrelin is a newly discovered peptide that is secreted by the stomach. Its main role is to stimulate food intake but recent studies indicate that it also acts on the cardiovascular system to confer beneficial effects.
- Trial name
- NCT00912587
- Testing
- ghrelin
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome
Impact of Metabolic Flexibility on Changes in Metabolic Health
Metabolic flexibility is the capacity to adapt fuel oxidation to fuel availability so that ATP synthesis can match its cellular demands.
- Trial name
- METPROS (NCT06340321)
- Testing
- Metabolic flexibility in the fasted state, Metabolic flexibility in euglycemic-hyperinsulinemic clamp, Metabolic flexibility in the metabolic chamber
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Obesity
CRAVE Study: Comparing Craving Responses and Diet Quality of GLP1 Receptor Agonist Users
This study aims to assess the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists, semaglutide and tirzepatide, on food cravings and diet quality in individuals with overweight or obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT06467604
- Testing
- Surveys, Indirect Calorimetry, Body composition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Obesity, Knee Osteoarthritis
BLOOM Forward: Investigating Weight Loss Impact on TJAC Patients
The goal of this clinical trial is to prospectively assess the efficacy of the BLOOM program, a comprehensive weight loss dietary and lifestyle program, in a population of patients living with obesity and awaiting hip or knee…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Knee Osteoarthritis, Hip Osteoarthritis, Arthroplasty Complications
- Trial name
- NCT06103552
- Testing
- Building Lifestyle Options for Orthopedic Mobility (BLOOM)
- Volunteers
- 58 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Obesity
Ankle Kinesio Taping on Balance and Functional Performance in Obese Females.
Obesity is one of the most dangerous factors affecting the joints, which must be prevented due to arthritis and the long-lasting, tiring effects that affect a person's life [1], The most important of these are foot problems due…
- Trial name
- NCT06195748
- Testing
- Kinesiotaping
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
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