Clinical trials: Obesity /Overweight
Obesity
Modulation of the Intestinal Microbiome by a High Protein Diet
The objective of this study is to test and determine whether a high protein diet induces weight loss by modulating the composition and function of the intestinal microbiome in obesity.
- Trial name
- HPD (NCT04812964)
- Testing
- Protein powder supplement, standard dosage based on 0.5 gram protein per pound of subject's lean body mass, Protein powder supplement, High Level Protein, based on 1 gram of protein per pound of lean body mass: 25% protein and 45% carbohydrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Prader-Willi Syndrome
A Study to Assess the Long-Term Safety of Pharmaceutical Grade Synthetic Cannabidiol Oral Solution in Participants With Prader-Willi Syndrome
The objective of this study is to assess the long-term safety and tolerability of Cannabidiol Oral Solution (CBD) in participants with Prader-Willi Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT03458416
- Testing
- Cannabidiol Oral Solution
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Radius Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Preeclampsia
The Effect of Two Aspirin Dosing Strategies for Obese Women at High Risk for Preeclampsia
Low dose aspirin (LDA) is used for preeclampsia (PE) prevention in high risk women, but the precise mechanism and optimal dose is not known.
- Trial name
- NCT03735433
- Testing
- 162mg aspirin dose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 152 people
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Down Syndrome, Trisomy 21
Down Syndrome Metabolic Health Study
The purpose of this research study is to determine which measures best capture cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) risk in children and adolescents with Down syndrome (DS).
- Trial name
- NCT01821300
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 257 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Obesity
Pilot Study of the Effect of Liraglutide 3.0 mg on Weight Loss and Gastric Functions in Obesity
This study is being done to assess the stomach emptying effect of a maximum dose of 3 mg Liraglutide compared to placebo in subjects who are overweight or obese.
- Trial name
- NCT03523273
- Testing
- Liraglutide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 136 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michael Camilleri, MD
Breast Cancer
Vitamin D and Breast Cancer: Does Weight Make a Difference?
This is a research study of the effect of Vitamin D on breast cancer. We hope to learn whether Vitamin D can change characteristics of certain genes in a breast cancer tumor that affect its growth.
- Trial name
- NCT01472445
- Testing
- Vitamin D
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Melinda Telli
Obesity
W8Loss2Go: mHealth Weight Management Strategy
The investigators will test a recent mobile technology based (mHealth) behavioral weight loss intervention (W8Loss2Go), which is designed for children and adolescents, and uses an addiction model to promote withdrawal from…
- Trial name
- NCT02689154
- Testing
- W8Loss2Go
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Obesity
Effects of Dietary Fructose on Gut Microbiota and Fecal Metabolites in Obese Men and Postmenopausal Women: A Pilot Study
Non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of abnormal liver function tests in the U.S. (Browning, et al., 2004), ranging from steatosis to end-stage liver disease.
- Trial name
- NCT03339245
- Testing
- Fructose Solution (75 Grams), Glucose Solution (75 grams)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rockefeller University
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Phase 2 Trial to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of Setmelanotide (RM-493) in Obese Participants With Prader-Willi Syndrome
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a once daily subcutaneous injectable formulation of setmelanotide in obese participants with Prader-Willi syndrome on tolerability, weight loss, and hyperphagia-related…
- Trial name
- NCT02311673
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Obesity, Morbid, Spinal Anesthesia
ED90 for Hyperbaric Bupivacaine in Super Obese Parturients
The aim of this study is to determine the ED90 of hyperbaric intrathecal bupivacaine for the super obese population undergoing cesarean section under a combined spinal epidural technique.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Morbid, Spinal Anesthesia, Cesarean Delivery
- Trial name
- NCT03781388
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Obesity
Early Anatomy Scan for Evaluation of Obese Pregnant Women (EASE-O)
The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of ultrasound in the first trimester, assess the completion rate of ultrasounds for fetal anatomy in the first trimester compared to completion rates of ultrasounds for fetal…
- Trial name
- NCT04639973
- Testing
- Group 1 (First trimester ultrasound), Group 2 (Second trimester anatomy ultrasound)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Stigmatization, Obesity
Psychological Intervention to Reduce Weight Bias Internalization
This is a randomized controlled trial to test the effects on WBI of a novel psychological intervention combined with standard behavioral weight loss (BWL) treatment, as compared to BWL alone.
- Conditions
- Stigmatization, Obesity, Weight Loss
- Trial name
- NCT03572218
- Testing
- BWL, BIAS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
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
Pediatric Obesity, Risk Reduction Behavior
FirstStep2Health Intervention
This project will determine the preliminary efficacy of an innovative intergenerational intervention among Head Start preschoolers, aged 3-5 years, and their caregivers.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Obesity, Risk Reduction Behavior, Early Intervention, Intergenerational Relations
- Trial name
- NCT04164277
- Testing
- Caregiver Component., Caregiver-Preschooler Learning., Center-based Preschooler Component.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Michigan State University
Hypertriglyceridemia, Pediatric Obesity
Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Supplementation on Hypertriglyceridemia in Pediatric Patients With Obesity.
The primary objective was to evaluate the safety and efficacy the 3 grams per day of omega-3 in adolescents with obesity and hypertriglyceridemia ( ≥ 150 mg/dl and ≤ 1000 mg/dl) for 12 weeks, compared with placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT03216057
- Testing
- Omega-3 fatty acid 3 grams per day
- Volunteers
- 168 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Infantil de Mexico Federico Gomez
Obesity
A Research Study to Investigate How Well NNC0165-1875 in Combination With Semaglutide Works in People With Obesity
The study is looking at a new medicine to help people lose weight. In this study participants will either get semaglutide and NNC0165-1875 or semaglutide and a "dummy" medicine (placebo).
- Trial name
- NCT04969939
- Testing
- Semaglutide 2.4 mg and NNC0165-1875 2.0 mg, Semaglutide 2.4 mg and NNC0165-1875 1.0 mg
- Where
- 25 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
Loss-of-Control Eating, Obesity/Overweight
Pharmacological and Behavioral Treatments After Bariatric Surgery: Maintenance Treatment (Stage 2a)
This study will test the effectiveness of naltrexone/bupropion medication as a maintenance therapy for the treatment of loss-of-control eating and weight loss following bariatric surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04605081
- Testing
- Naltrexone and Bupropion (NB) medication
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Morbid Obesity, Surgery
Oxygen Reserve Index: Utility as Early Warning for Desaturation in Morbidly Obese Patients
The Oxygen Reserve Index (ORi) is a reference that could help clinicians with their assessments of normoxic and hyperoxic states by scaling the measured absorption information between 0.00 and 1.00.
- Trial name
- NCT03021551
- Testing
- Rainbow sensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Masimo Corporation
Obesity
BLOSSOM: Behavioral Modification and Lorcaserin Second Study for Obesity Management
The purpose of this study is to assess the weight loss effect of lorcaserin during and at the end of 1 year of treatment in overweight and obese patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00603902
- Testing
- Lorcaserin 10 mg once daily (QD), Lorcaserin 10 mg twice a day (BID)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4,008 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Obesity
Comparative Effectiveness of Intubating Devices in the Morbidly Obese
This prospective, randomized study will compare the effectiveness of 4 different airway intubating devices which are most commonly used.
- Trial name
- NCT01114945
- Testing
- McGrath, GlideScope, Direct Macintosh Laryngoscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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