Clinical trials: Obesity; Overweight
Overweight, Obesity
The Beneficial Effects of a Protein-rich Breakfast on Appetite Control & Cognition in Overweight and Obese Adolescents
The purpose of this study is to assess whether the daily addition of a protein-rich breakfast leads to beneficial changes in appetite control, food intake regulation,and cognitive function in overweight \& obese 'breakfast…
- Trial name
- NCT01192100
- Testing
- Breakfast Skipping, Normal Protein Breakfast Meals, Protein-rich Breakfast Meals
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Obesity, Prostate Cancer
Weight Management Aimed to Reduce Risk and Improve Outcomes From Radical Prostatectomy
The purpose of this study is to test how a weight management program affects substances in the blood called biomarkers that can show the presence or severity of cancer, compared to a standardized diet and exercise educational…
- Trial name
- WARRIOR (NCT03261271)
- Testing
- Weight Loss Program, Standardized educational flyer, Weight Maintenance Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Obese, Growth Hormone Secretion Abnormality
Growth Hormone Treatment on Phosphocreatine Recovery in Obesity
Obesity is associated with reduced growth hormone (GH) secretion. Reduced GH secretion in obesity is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk.
- Trial name
- NCT01421589
- Testing
- Growth hormone treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Hepatic Steatosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Liver and Fat Regulation in Overweight Adolescent Girls
Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) have increased rates of hepatic steatosis compared to weight similar women with regular menses. It is unclear if this is related to high testosterone or insulin resistance.
- Conditions
- Hepatic Steatosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity
- Trial name
- APPLE (NCT02157974)
- Testing
- Byetta 5Mcg Pen Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Body Weight, Contraceptive Usage
Oral Contraceptives and Body Mass Index
The main hypothesis for this study is that increased Body Mass Index (BMI) alters oral contraceptive metabolism in a manner which results in decreased effectiveness in obese women.
- Trial name
- NCT01170390
- Testing
- All participants (Aviane), Portia, Aviane
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Obesity, Pediatric
Redesigning Pediatric Primary Care Obesity Treatment: Virtual House Calls
This study examines a redesign of pediatric primary care overweight/obesity treatment, augmenting typical in-person visits with: (1) direct-to-patient video telehealth to tailor counseling advice to families, (2) that leverages…
- Trial name
- NCT06078774
- Testing
- Virtual Health Coach
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Obesity
A Research Study to See How Semaglutide Helps People With Excess Weight, Lose Weight (STEP UP)
This study will look at how much weight participants will lose from the start to the end of the study. The weight loss in participants taking the investigational high dose of semaglutide will be compared to the weight loss in…
- Trial name
- STEP UP (NCT05646706)
- Testing
- Semaglutide
- Where
- 107 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 10 more
- Volunteers
- 1,407 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Type 2 Diabetes
Targeting INflammation Using SALsalate in Type 2 Diabetes (TINSAL-T2D)
Growing evidence over recent years supports a potential role for low grade chronic inflammation in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
- Trial name
- TINSAL-T2D (NCT00392678)
- Testing
- Salsalate
- Where
- 16 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 277 people
- Sponsor
- Joslin Diabetes Center
Obesity
Approaches for Improving Long-term Weight Loss
The purpose of this study is to examine two approaches for improving long-term weight loss success. All participants will receive a 12-week, in-person standard behavioral weight loss program followed by either 12 weeks of yoga…
- Trial name
- NCT03799289
- Testing
- Behavioral weight loss followed by yoga instruction, Behavioral weight loss followed by cooking/dietary education instruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital
Psoriasis, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Pilot Study to Evaluate the Effect of Nicotinamide Riboside on Immune Activation in Psoriasis
Background: Psoriasis causes chronic inflammation in the body. Researchers want to see if a kind of vitamin B3 dietary supplement can help. This might lead to more treatment options.
- Conditions
- Psoriasis, Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Obesity, Dyslipidemia
- Trial name
- NCT04271735
- Testing
- Niagen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Obesity, Overweight
A Study of LY3549492 in Adults With Obesity or Overweight With Type 2 Diabetes
The main purpose of this study, performed under the master protocol W8M-MC-CWMM (NCT06143956), is to evaluate the effects of treatment with LY3549492 compared to placebo in adult participants with obesity or who are overweight…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight, Type 2 Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT07030868
- Testing
- LY3549492
- Where
- 42 sites in United States, Argentina
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Obesity, Weight Loss
Behavioral Mechanism of Energy Compensation With Exercise
Over 70% of Americans are either overweight or obese, putting them at risk for many chronic diseases including diabetes. Exercise is commonly used as a weight loss and weight loss maintenance strategy.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Weight Loss, Eating Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT04651218
- Testing
- exericse
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kyle Flack
Hypertension
Effect of Azilsartan on Aldosterone in Postmenopausal Females
The purpose of the research is to evaluate the effect of azilsartan medoximil on blood pressure and urinary aldosterone levels in postmenopausal females.
- Trial name
- NCT01774591
- Testing
- Azilsartan medoximil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Breast Cancer
GCC 1366: Anti-Proliferative Response to NeoAdjuvant AIs in Overweight and Obese Patients
More than three quarter of patients with breast cancer are treated by hormone pills called tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors (AIs). AIs are drugs that stop female hormone production.
- Trial name
- NCT02095184
- Testing
- Anastrozole, Letrozole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome X
Drug Therapy Induced Weight Loss to Improve Blood Vessel Function in Subjects With Obesity
Obesity is common (>30% of US adults), contributes to substantial morbidity and mortality, but is difficult to treat. Partly this is due to the transient, arduous and modest nature of lifestyle interventions.
- Trial name
- REVIVE (NCT01351753)
- Testing
- Metformin, Orlistat, Topiramate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- University of Iowa
Metabolic Syndrome X
Effect of Resveratrol Administration on Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Sensitivity and Insulin Secretion
The Metabolic Syndrome is a high prevalence disease worldwide. About a quarter of the adult population suffers the disease. Resveratrol is a substance found in many plants, including grapes, nuts and wine, but it's also found in…
- Trial name
- NCT02114892
- Testing
- Resveratrol
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Guadalajara
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Morbid Obesity
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Before and After Gastric Bypass
The hypothesis of this study was that gastric bypass (GBP) ameliorates gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in morbidly obese patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00951093
- Testing
- Gastric bypass
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- Clinica Gastrobese
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, Overweight
Research Study Investigating How Well Semaglutide Works in People With Type 2 Diabetes Suffering From Overweight or Obesity
This study will look at the change in the participant's body weight from the start to the end of the study. This is to compare the effect on body weight in people taking semaglutide (a new medicine) and people taking "dummy"…
- Trial name
- STEP 2 (NCT03552757)
- Testing
- Semaglutide 1.0 mg, Semaglutide 2.4 mg
- Where
- 147 sites in United States, Argentina and 11 more
- Volunteers
- 1,210 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder
MEtformin and Lorcaserin for WeighT Loss in Schizophrenia
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to test new pharmacologic strategies for weight loss in patients with schizophrenia, a population for which no current weight-loss treatments have gained widespread use.
- Conditions
- Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Overweight
- Trial name
- MELT (NCT02796144)
- Testing
- Lorcaserin, Metformin
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
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