Clinical trials: Obesity/therapy
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
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
Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
Study of VI-0521 Compared to Placebo in Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity in Adults With Obesity-Related Co-Morbid Conditions
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of VI0521 compared to placebo in treatment of obesity in an adult population with obesity related co-morbid conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT00553787
- Testing
- VI-0521
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 2,487 people
- Sponsor
- VIVUS LLC
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Ghrelin Regulation and Structure: Effect of Thiazolidinedione Therapy on Ghrelin
The purpose of this study is to learn more about how insulin resistance (inability to process glucose correctly resulting in mildly elevated glucose levels) affects the hormone ghrelin.
- Trial name
- NCT00843791
- Testing
- pioglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Depression, Obesity
Research Aimed at Improving Both Mood and Weight
The RAINBOW study is an NIH R01-funded randomized controlled trial to evaluate the clinical and cost effectiveness and implementation potential of a primary care integrated multicondition intervention program to help improve mood…
- Trial name
- RAINBOW-ENGAGE (NCT02246413)
- Testing
- RAINBOW Intervention Program
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 409 people
- Sponsor
- Palo Alto Medical Foundation
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
Pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) Deficiency Obesity
Setmelanotide for the Treatment of Early-Onset Pro-Opiomelanocortin (POMC) Deficiency Obesity
To demonstrate statistically significant and clinically meaningful effects of setmelanotide on percent body weight change in participants with pro-opiomelanocortin (POMC) deficiency or proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type…
- Trial name
- NCT02896192
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 7 sites in United States, Belgium and 5 more
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Breast Cancer, Coronary Artery Disease
Reducing Metabolic Dysregulation in Obese Latina Breast Cancer Survivors Using Physical Activity
This study is about testing whether exercise will improve fitness and lessen risk factors related to heart disease, diabetes, and obesity in Latina breast cancer survivors.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer, Coronary Artery Disease, Stroke, Type2 Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT04717050
- Testing
- Progressive combine training (PCT), Attention Control (AC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Obesity
Use of Medication to Improve Weight Loss in Suboptimal Early Responders to Behavioral Treatment
This is a two-phase study. Phase 1 will evaluate obesity-related behavioral and biological characteristics as potential predictors of response to behavioral treatment (BT) for weight loss.
- Trial name
- NCT03779048
- Testing
- Behavioral Treatment, Phentermine 15 MG
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 147 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Obesity, Overweight
Does Motivational Interviewing Improve Behavioral Weight Loss Outcomes for Obesity?
The purpose of this study is to determine whether adding motivational interviewing (MI) to a behavioural weight loss program (BWLP) results in improved weight loss for adults who are overweight or obese.
- Trial name
- BWLP+MI (NCT02649634)
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing, Attention Control
- Volunteers
- 135 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Obesity, Morbid
GLP-1 Therapy for Weight Loss and Improved Glucose Tolerance in Obese Children
The prevalence of severely obese children is on the rise. Behavioral therapies for weight loss are successful in some, but others need more aggressive approaches such as drug therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT00886626
- Testing
- Exenatide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder, Obesity
Effect and Safety of Liraglutide 3.0 mg as an Adjunct to Intensive Behaviour Therapy for Obesity in a Non-specialist Setting
This trial is conducted in the United States of America (USA). The purpose of the trial is to investigate the effect and safety of liraglutide 3.0 mg as an adjunct to intensive behaviour therapy for obesity in a non-specialist…
- Trial name
- SCALE™ IBT (NCT02963935)
- Testing
- liraglutide, CMS Intensive Behavior Therapy
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 282 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Loss-of-control Eating, Obesity/Overweight
Pharmacological and Behavioral Treatment After Bariatric Surgery: Medication Change for Non-Responders (Stage 2b)
This study will test the effectiveness of lisdexamfetamine medication as a treatment for loss-of-control eating and weight following bariatric surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04599504
- Testing
- Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate (Medication)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Hypertension
Safety/Efficacy of Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Combination Compared to Hydrochlorothiazide in Obese Hypertensive Adults
The purpose of this study is to compare the blood pressure lowering efficacy of valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) compared to hydrochlorothiazide for the treatment of obese hypertensive (mean sitting systolic blood pressure…
- Trial name
- NCT00439738
- Testing
- HCTZ + Amlodipine, Valsartan/HCTZ
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 412 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Postpartum Weight Retention
Laser Acupuncture for Postpartum Weight Retention
Objective: To determine the therapeutic effect of acupuncture on postpartum weight retention. Methods: 66 subjects after delivery with postpartum weight retention will be randomly divided into laser acupuncture and control group.
- Trial name
- NCT02840916
- Testing
- laser acupuncture
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 66 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Obesity
A Safety and Efficacy Study of VI-0521 to Evaluate the Long Term Treatment of Obesity in Adults With Obesity-Related Co-Morbid Conditions. An Extension Study of Protocol OB-303 (NCT00553787)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of VI-0521 compared to placebo for the treatment of overweight and obesity in adults who have completed study OB-303 (NCT00553787) at selected study…
- Trial name
- NCT00796367
- Testing
- VI-0521
- Volunteers
- 676 people
- Sponsor
- VIVUS LLC
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
Asthma, Obesity
Pilot Study of Pioglitazone for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Asthma in Obese Asthmatics (Glitz Asthma)
Asthmatics who are significantly overweight tend to have more severe symptoms, more flare ups, and are more likely to have poorly-controlled asthma when compared to other asthmatics.
- Trial name
- GLITZ (NCT00787644)
- Testing
- Pioglitazone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Vermont
Obesity, Body Weight
Endoscopic Suturing for Primary Obesity Treatment
Gastric restriction is an important principle of both roux-en-Y gastric bypass and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. The FDA cleared OverStitch Endoscopic Suturing System (Apollo Endosurgery, Austin, TX) offers the…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Body Weight, Overweight
- Trial name
- PROMISE (NCT01662024)
- Testing
- Endoscopic gastric restrictive procedure
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital