Clinical trials: Obesity Prevention
Cancer Prevention, Weight Loss
PROFAST Intervention in Precursor Multiple Myeloma
This is a 4-month randomized trial of a prolonged nightly fasting intervention (PROFAST) in 40 overweight and obese individuals with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM)…
- Conditions
- Cancer Prevention, Weight Loss, Smoldering Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia(WM), MGUS
- Trial name
- PROFAST (NCT05565638)
- Testing
- Prolonged Fasting Intervention, EDUCATION CONTROL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
A Virtual Cardiometabolic Health Program for African Immigrants: The Afro-DPP Program
A pilot study titled "A Virtual Cardiometabolic Health Program for African Immigrants (The Afro-DPP Program) will be conducted to address the cardiometabolic of community-dwelling African immigrants who have multiple…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, PreDiabetes, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT05144737
- Testing
- The Diabetes Prevention Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
PreDiabetes, Obesity
Comparison of Outreach Methods to Encourage Enrollment in Diabetes Prevention and Weight Management Programs
Individuals with prediabetes are at increased risk for developing diabetes. Higher hemoglobin A1c's (6.1-6.4%) are associated with a high risk of developing diabetes.
- Trial name
- NCT03200535
- Testing
- EHR gaps, Bulk outreach, Dietician call
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6,588 people
- Sponsor
- Kaiser Permanente
Obesity
Promoting The Self-Regulation Of Energy Intake
The goal of this study is to develop and test the efficacy of a scientifically-based, culturally competent seven-session parent directed, obesity prevention program focused on parental feeding strategies that support young…
- Trial name
- SEEDs (NCT01513343)
- Testing
- Parent and child groups focused on self-regulation of eating
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 255 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Surgical Wound Dehiscence, Wound Infection
Prevention of Wound Complications After Cesarean Delivery in Obese Women Utilizing Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Wound complications after Cesarean section (C-section) are common in obese women. Approximately 25% of obese women having a C-section will have a wound complication.
- Trial name
- NCT00654641
- Testing
- Negative pressure wound closure, Standard wound closure
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Obesity, Venous Thrombosis
Study to Evaluate Weight-based Enoxaparin Dosing in Obese Medical Patients at Risk for DVT
Deep vein thrombosis(DVT) is a common complication in hospitalized medical patients. Consensus guidelines recommend using medications such as heparin or low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWH) to prevent DVT in these patients.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Venous Thrombosis, Anticoagulants
- Trial name
- NCT00585182
- Testing
- Enoxaparin 0.5 mg/kg once daily
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance, Smoldering Multiple Myeloma
A Study of a Plant-Based Diet in People With Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS) or Smoldering Multiple Myeloma (SMM)
This study will test whether a plant-based diet is practical (feasible) for overweight people with monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) or smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM).
- Trial name
- NCT04920084
- Testing
- Plant based meals
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Pediatric Obesity
The Resource Information Program for Parents on Lifestyle and Education
Childhood obesity is an urgent public health issue. Roughly one-quarter of Canadian children are overweight, putting them at risk for chronic diseases.
- Trial name
- RIPPLE (NCT02330588)
- Testing
- Eat It, Move It, eHealth Control
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 226 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Weight, Body, Diet Habit
Healthy Start to Feeding Intervention
The current study will test the impact of a 3-session obesity prevention program targeting healthy introduction of solid foods in infancy on growth trajectories, appetite regulation, and diet.
- Trial name
- NCT03597061
- Testing
- Healthy Start to Feeding
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Cincinnati
Diabetes Prevention in Women After GDM Who Are at High-risk
Dapagliflozin and Metformin,Alone and in Combination, in Overweight/Obese Prior GDM Women
Women with a history of gestational diabetes (GDM) are at substantially increased risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Compared with the general population, these women are more likely to be overweight or obese.
- Trial name
- DAPA-GDM (NCT02338193)
- Testing
- DAPA/MET XR, DAPA, MET XR
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Woman's
Type 2 Diabetes
Application and Effectiveness Analysis of Internet-based Diabetes Prevention Program
This study was conducted to test the possibility of preventing or delaying the development of type 2 diabetes in individuals with impaired glucose tolerance and elevated fasting plasma glucose concentrations by internet-based…
- Trial name
- NCT01085682
- Testing
- Lifestyle counseling, Standard care
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Catholic University of Korea
PreDiabetes, Overweight and Obesity
Family Diabetes Prevention Program Pilot Study
This study will examine the feasibility and acceptability of a family-oriented augmentation of the Diabetes Prevention Program lifestyle intervention (DPP), called the Family DPP.
- Conditions
- PreDiabetes, Overweight and Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, Overweight, Childhood
- Trial name
- NCT05358444
- Testing
- National Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Intervention (DPP), Family Diabetes Prevention Program (Family DPP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
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
Study to Promote Weight Loss in Primary Care Practices
The purpose of this study is to determine if primary care based, telephone-delivered weight loss interventions are effective.
- Trial name
- NCT00749606
- Testing
- Individual telephone intervention, Group telephone intervention
- Volunteers
- 257 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Childhood Obesity
Obesity Prevention in Head Start
Family style dining is a widely-advocated approach by which to feed children in early education settings. While family-style dining is hypothesized to allow children to attend to their hunger and satiety and consume only the…
- Trial name
- NCT03672227
- Testing
- Mealtime Matters Training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 164 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Morbid Obesity
Evaluation of Endostapled Anastomoses for Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass (EEA-LGB)
Laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery is a common procedure being performed for the treatment of morbid obesity. The procedure consists of a creation of a small gastric pouch and rerouting the small bowel to bypass the stomach and…
- Trial name
- EEA-LGB (NCT00254072)
- Testing
- 3.5 mm vs 4.8 mm Stapler During Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 355 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Obesity, Overweight
Interactive Obesity Treatment Approach for Obesity Prevention in Adults With Early Serious Mental Illness: iOTA-SMI
Using a design-for-dissemination approach, this application proposes to use combined methods to adapt and pilot test an interactive obesity treatment approach (iOTA) for obesity prevention in early serious mental illness (eSMI)…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight, Severe Mental Disorder
- Trial name
- iOTA-eSMI (NCT03980743)
- Testing
- iOTA text messaging intervention, Health Education text messaging intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Diabetes Mellitus, Cancer
Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) was a multi-center trial examining the ability of an intensive lifestyle or metformin to prevent or delay the development of diabetes in a high risk population due to the presence of impaired…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Cancer, CVD
- Trial name
- DPPOS (NCT00038727)
- Testing
- DPPOS Group Lifestyle, Metformin, DPPOS Boost Lifestyle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,779 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Obesity
Enhancing Self Regulation as a Strategy for Obesity Prevention in Head Start Preschoolers
The goal of this integrated project targeting the Childhood Obesity Prevention Challenge Area is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among children attending Head Start in Michigan.
- Trial name
- NCT01398358
- Testing
- Parents of Preschoolers Series, Incredible Years Series
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 697 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Diabetes
Enhanced DPP-GLB to Promote Weight Loss Among Nonresponders in a Community-Based Lifestyle Intervention.
This study seeks to establish the efficacy of identifying weight loss nonresponders early in a Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) intervention in 20 community settings (primarily churches and community centers) and providing them…
- Trial name
- NCT04757519
- Testing
- DPP-GLB Standard, DPP-GLB Enhanced
- Where
- 21 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 403 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lovoria Williams