Clinical trials: Obesity
Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity
Craving, Binge Eating and Obesity
This research study is designed to look at the effectiveness of bupropion for reducing binge eating in overweight persons with binge eating problems.
- Trial name
- NCT00414167
- Testing
- bupropion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Obesity, Metabolic Surgery
Qsymia as an Adjunct to Surgical Therapy in the Superobese
This study tests the efficacy of the medication, Qsymia, as an adjunct therapy in superobese individuals planning to undergo weight loss surgery.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Metabolic Surgery, Weight Loss, Bariatric Surgery Procedures
- Trial name
- NCT02301416
- Testing
- Phentermine/topiramate, low calorie diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Menopause, Obesity
Brown Adipose Tissue Activity in Pre- and Postmenopausal Women
The physiological relevance of brown adipose tissue (BAT) in humans is largely unknown. The investigators have shown that suppressing ovarian function in premenopausal women reduces resting energy expenditure (REE), and this is…
- Trial name
- NCT02927392
- Testing
- Leuprolide acetate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Feeding Behavior
Effect of Varying Proportions of Low and High Energy Dense Foods Over 5 Days in Preschool Children
In this study, the investigators will vary the proportions of high- and low-energy-dense foods served to preschool children at all meals and snacks during three 5-day periods.
- Trial name
- NCT03242863
- Testing
- Food proportionality
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Obesity
Effects of CLA Supplements on Body Weight and Fat Oxidation
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is form of fat found in dairy foods, beef and other natural sources. When given to small animals, decreases of body fat have been noted..
- Trial name
- NCT00204932
- Testing
- conjugated linoleic acid
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 53 people
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, Madison
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
Metabolism and Nutrition Disorder, Obesity
Effect of Liraglutide for Weight Management in Pubertal Adolescent Subjects With Obesity
This trial is conducted globally. The aim of this trial is to investigate the effect of liraglutide for weight management in pubertal adolescent subjects with obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT02918279
- Testing
- Liraglutide
- Where
- 33 sites in United States, Belgium and 3 more
- Volunteers
- 251 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Obesity-induced Hyperfiltration
Effect of Acetazolamide and Furosemide on Obesity-induced Glomerular Hyperfiltration
Background: Obesity is associated with a high prevalence of chronic kidney disease.The glomerular hyperfiltration associated with obesity may play a role in the pathogenesis of obesity associated chronic kidney disease.
- Trial name
- NCT01146288
- Testing
- Furosemide first, then Acetazolamide, Acetazolamide first, then Furosemide
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Rabin Medical Center
Obesity
Virtual Lifestyle Management: Prevention Through the UPMC Patient Portal
Diabetes affects 18 million Americans and costs over $132 billion in both direct treatment and lost productivity per year. It is known that weight loss, improved diet and increased exercise can result in improvement in glucose…
- Trial name
- NCT00409786
- Testing
- Virtual Lifestyle Management (VLM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Obesity, Childhood
Community Active and Healthy Families
To address childhood overweight disparities among Latino children in immigrant families a pilot trial of a community-based obesity treatment program, Community Active and Healthy Families (AHF), among 5-12 year old overweight and…
- Trial name
- CommunityAHF (NCT04414553)
- Testing
- Community Active and Healthy Families
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Obesity
Assessment of and Treatment Applied to Food Addiction in a Rural Healthy Behaviors Clinic
Research purpose: The purpose of this pilot study is to assess obese clients for two phenotypes, those testing positive and those testing negative for Food Addiction (FA) (Yale Food Addiction Scale, YFAS) and determining the…
- Trial name
- NCT03431831
- Testing
- Intervention Control, Counselling, Contrave
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Obesity, Overweight
A Safety and Efficacy Study of Naltrexone SR/Bupropion SR in Overweight and Obese Subjects
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the combination of naltrexone SR and bupropion SR is safe and effective in the treatment of obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT00567255
- Testing
- Naltrexone SR 32 mg/bupropion SR 360 mg/day, Ancillary therapy
- Where
- 36 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,496 people
- Sponsor
- Orexigen Therapeutics, Inc
Obesity
A Study Comparing Multiple Doses of VI-0521 With Placebo and Their Single-agent Constituents for Treatment of Obesity in Adults
The objective of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of various doses of VI-0521 compared to both placebo, and the single-agent components that comprise each combination dose.
- Trial name
- NCT00563368
- Testing
- VI-0521, topiramate, phentermine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 756 people
- Sponsor
- VIVUS LLC
Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity
Post Marketing Study in Subjects Who Have Type 2 Diabetes Using the EndoBarrier™ Gastrointestinal Liner
The purpose of this study is to evaluate EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner in the post marketing environment in subjects who are obese and have Type 2 Diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT01114438
- Testing
- EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Morphic Medical Inc.
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
Diabetes, Obesity
Healthy Lifestyles for Mentally Ill People Who Have Experienced Weight Gain From Their Antipsychotic Medications
This program aims to help Veterans who take antipsychotic medications lose weight. The investigators use a program based on the American Diabetes Association's "Diabetes Prevention Program," and the investigators have modified it…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Obesity, Weight Gain
- Trial name
- MAMAO (NCT00344500)
- Testing
- Behavioral Weight Loss Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Obesity
Financial Incentives for Maintenance of Weight Loss
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of financial incentives in improving and maintaining weight loss.
- Trial name
- NCT01900392
- Testing
- Financial incentive
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 191 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Obesity
Remote Delivery of Weight Management for Adults With IDD
The purpose of this study is to compare different weight loss programs in people with IDD to see which program works better.
- Trial name
- NCT03291509
- Testing
- Video Conference Meetings, In-person Meetings, Enhanced Stop Light Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Obesity
LOSS- Louisiana Obese Subjects Study
LOSS is a pragmatic clinical evaluation of intensive medical approaches to weight loss for individuals with extreme obesity (body mass index [BMI] 40-60 kg/m2).
- Trial name
- LOSS (NCT00115063)
- Testing
- group sessions, sibutramine, orlistat, diethylpropion, Low Calorie Diet, Health One
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 390 people
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Diet Modification
Obesity Risk in African American Women is Determined by a Diet-by-phenotype Interaction
The Scientific Premise of this study is that the high level of obesity displayed by African American (AA) women is due to the ability to secrete large amounts of insulin when sugary foods are consumed.
- Trial name
- CHAMPION (NCT03499509)
- Testing
- Low Glycemic Diet, High Glycemic Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
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