Clinical trials: Obesity/therapy
Complications Wounds, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in High Risk Patients Undergoing Panniculectomy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Incisional negative pressure therapy (INPWT) has previously been shown in certain patient populations to decrease wound healing complications, decrease the rate of hematomas and seromas, as well as have better scar quality.
- Conditions
- Complications Wounds, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Wound Healing Delayed, Incisional
- Trial name
- NCT03010137
- Testing
- Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Standard Closure with Skin Glue, PICO (Smith&Nephew)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Obesity
Portion Control Treatment for Obesity
To date, no studies have been published assessing the effectiveness of portion control interventions in a primary care setting. The investigators will conduct a pilot study to assess the effectiveness of an intervention including…
- Trial name
- NCT01451554
- Testing
- portion control plate, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Obesity
Females, Aging, Metabolism, and Exercise
This study is designed to determine whether a reduction in hormones (such as occurs during menopause) causes a decrease in calories burned during physical activity.
- Trial name
- FAME (NCT01712230)
- Testing
- GnRH agonist, Supervised cardiovascular exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Arthritis Pilot for Preserving Muscle While Losing Weight
The purpose of this research study is to see whether wearing a weighted vest during a period of active weight loss can decrease the loss of muscle and bone that occurs during weight loss.
- Trial name
- APPLE (NCT02239939)
- Testing
- Vest, Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Obesity, Overweight
Predicting Adherence to a Heart-Healthy Diet in Lean and Obese Individuals
Background: Sticking to a diet plan can be difficult, but is important for many different health reasons. Some people seem to have a harder time following and sticking to a diet plan than others.
- Trial name
- NCT01862796
- Testing
- Underfeeding diet, Weight maintaining diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Obesity, Binge Eating
Treatment of Obesity and Binge Eating: Behavioral Weight Loss Versus Stepped Care
This controlled study will test the effectiveness of a stepped-care approach to a standard behavioral weight loss treatment for obese patients with Binge Eating Disorder (BED).
- Trial name
- NCT00829283
- Testing
- Behavioral Weight Loss, Behavioral Weight Loss + Guided self-help Cognitive-behavioral Therapy, Sibutramine/Orlistat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 191 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Pediatric Obesity, Weight Loss
Our Lifestyles Our Lives
The purpose of the study was to examine the influence of step goals with pedometers to improve children's weight loss, physical activity, and psychosocial health during behavioral treatment.
- Trial name
- OLOL (NCT02965729)
- Testing
- Family-based weight management, Pedometer, Individualized step goals
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Weight Loss
Opt-IN: Optimization of Remotely Delivered Intensive Lifestyle Treatment for Obesity
The overall objective of the proposed research is to use an innovative methodological framework, the Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST), to design, for the first time, an optimized, scalable version of a technology-supported…
- Trial name
- Opt-IN (NCT01814072)
- Testing
- 12 Telephone Coaching Sessions, 24 Telephone Coaching Sessions, Report to Primary Care Physician
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 562 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Effects of Obesity Treatments on Food Preferences and Metabolism
Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus are major health problems which are becoming a burden both for patients and health systems alike.
- Trial name
- FPS (NCT01724060)
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Insulin Sensitivity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obesity, Sleep Apnea, and Insulin Resistance
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and type 2 diabetes confer increasing economic, social, and public health burdens in the United States.
- Trial name
- NCT02192684
- Testing
- Pioglitazone
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Obesity, Childhood
A Trial of Two Family-based Childhood Obesity Treatment Programs
The primary aim is to determine the relative effectiveness in child BMI z-scores at 3, 6, and 12-months post baseline of iChoose+ versus Family Connections.
- Trial name
- NCT03245775
- Testing
- iChoose, Family Connections
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 267 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Lipoma
Association of Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonist and Corticosteroid Injection in the Treatment of Lipomas
The purpose of this study is to test whether injected medications will increase the amount of fat released by a fat cell. We will compare prednisolone (a synthetic cortisone) combined with isoproterenol (a drug given for asthma)…
- Trial name
- NCT00624416
- Testing
- Prednisolone synthetic cortisone and Isoproterenol together
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pre-diabetes
Preventing Diabetes in the Deep South: Extending Partnerships and Adapting Interventions to Reach Rural Communities at High Risk.
Diabetes is responsible for a huge and growing burden of patient suffering and social costs, and the impact of this disease is shared disproportionately by minorities and in rural resource-challenged communities, particularly in…
- Trial name
- NCT04343872
- Testing
- Receive lifestyle modification alone, Metformin therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Overweight and Obesity
Neurocognitive Benefits of a Weight Management Program
This study will assess whether weight loss induced through diet and physical activity can change neural responses to high- and low-calorie food images.
- Trial name
- NCT04202133
- Testing
- WW (formerly Weight Watchers), Waitlist
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Obesity
For the Health of Our Children--Clinic Based Treatment of Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is a major public health problem in the U.S. Currently approximately one in three children is considered overweight or obese. Most overweight children grow to become overweight adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01625910
- Testing
- Behavioral counseling
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
A Low-Carbohydrate, Ketogenic Diet Versus Orlistat for Weight Loss
This study compares two types of diet interventions: a low carbohydrate ketogenic diet (Atkins) and a low-fat diet combined with a medication (Orlistat).
- Trial name
- NCT00108524
- Testing
- Low carbohydrate ketogenic diet, Orlistat, Low-fat diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Impact of Metformin in Teens With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) on Oral Contraceptive Therapy
Oral contraceptives are known to improve menstrual cycles and symptoms in PCOS, however may increase cholesterol. Metformin, a drug to improve insulin resistance, may benefit metabolic state.
- Trial name
- NCT00283816
- Testing
- Metformin, Oral Contraceptive Pill, Lifestyle Management Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Obesity
Alternate Day Fasting, Exercise, and NAFLD
Approximately 65% of obese individuals have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and this condition is strongly related to the development of insulin resistance and diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT04004403
- Testing
- Alternate day fasting, Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Obesity
A Study to Assess the Compliance and Impact on Weight of Kurbo, a Pediatric Centered Weight Loss App
Kurbo is a health and fitness app that is targeted toward the pediatric population. It utilizes games and activities to educate children about healthy eating, portion control/size and exercise.
- Trial name
- Kurbo (NCT02880254)
- Testing
- Kurbo, Personal Health Coach
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baystate Medical Center
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Combined Liraglutide and Metformin Therapy in Women With Previous Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)
A diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)has significant implications for the future health of the mother. GDM is often the culmination of years of unrecognized and unmodified diabetes risk factors that lead to overt and…
- Conditions
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Syndrome, Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Trial name
- NCT01234649
- Testing
- Metformin XR plus liraglutide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Woman's