Clinical trials: Obesity in Men
Obesity & Overweight
Effects of Protein Supplementation on 4 Weeks of Alternate-day Fasting on Fasting Blood Glucose, Resting Blood Pressure, and Body Composition in Young Men
The objectives of this study are to examine the effects of protein supplementation on 4 weeks of alternate-day fasting (ADF) on fasting blood glucose, resting blood pressure, and body composition in young Asian men with unhealthy…
- Trial name
- NCT07241689
- Testing
- protein supplement, No supplementation
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Nanyang Technological University
Obesity, Hyperinsulinism
Diazoxide-Mediated Insulin Suppression in Hyperinsulinemic Obese Men
The purpose of this study is to explore diazoxide efficacy in treatment of obese men and assessment of maximal insulin suppression in obese men without hyperglycaemia.
- Trial name
- NCT00151684
- Testing
- Diazoxide
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Rijnstate Hospital
HIV Infections, Insulin Resistance
Diet, Exercise and/or Rosiglitazone for HIV-Associated Insulin Resistance
The purpose of this study is to determine if, in men and women with excess abdominal fat and insulin resistance, people with HIV infection respond differently than people without HIV to interventions that typically improve body…
- Conditions
- HIV Infections, Insulin Resistance, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT00264251
- Testing
- Weight loss through diet and exercise, Rosiglitazone insulin sensitizing agent
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Obesity
Game of Stones: A Research Study That Texts Men to Help Them Lose Weight
In 2014, 24% of UK men were obese. However men rarely participate in weight loss programmes. This study looks at whether two interventions which show promise can help obese men lose weight and keep it off.
- Trial name
- NCT03040518
- Testing
- Narrative SMS, Endowment Incentive
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Stirling
Overweight, Obesity
Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT): A Pilot Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
The Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT) program aims to improve overweight men's physical fitness, eating habits and health-related lifestyle choices through a lifestyle modification program in collaboration with two Ontario…
- Trial name
- NCT02396524
- Testing
- Hockey FIT Program
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Western University, Canada
Sarcopenia, Obesity
Citrulline Supplementation Combined With Exercise: Effect on Muscle Function in Elderly People (CITEX Study)
The main objective of this study is to determine if oral supplementation of Citrulline, when combined with HIIT, can produce significant changes in body composition, muscle quality, muscle metabolism and functional capacity in…
- Trial name
- CITEX (NCT02417428)
- Testing
- Citrulline, Exercise, without exercise
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Université du Québec a Montréal
Obesity
Assessments of Dietary Restrictions in Young and Elderly Obese Men : Metabolism Obesity Nutrition Age
The prevalence of obesity is growing in elderly with heavy consequences in term of medical complications and mortality, so that this is nowadays an important public health issue.
- Trial name
- MONA (NCT02161926)
- Testing
- dietary restrictions
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 71 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Toulouse
Erectile Dysfunction
Effect of Lifestyle Changes on Erectile Dysfunction in Obese Men: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Healthy lifestyle factors are associated with maintenance of erectile function in men. To determine the effect of weight loss and increased physical activity on erectile and endothelial functions in obese men.
- Trial name
- NCT00636688
- Testing
- Lifestyle - detailed advice, Control - general information
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Obesity
Spirulina Platensis Supplementation and Calorie Restriction in Obese Men : A Randomized Controlled Trial Protocol Study
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of spirulina platensis supplementation and calorie restriction on anthropometric parameters, body composition, lipid profile, insulin resistance, serum superoxide…
- Trial name
- NCT06076161
- Testing
- Spirulina supplementation and calorie restriction in obese men
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Diponegoro
Obesity
Comparison of Low Fat and Low Carbohydrate Diets With Respect to Weight Loss and Metabolic Effects
The investigators will test the hypothesis that a LOW CARB hypocaloric diet will reduce body weight over six months more than a LOW FAT hypocaloric diet.
- Trial name
- B-SMART (NCT00956566)
- Testing
- dietary intervention
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Hannover Medical School
Safety Issues
Safety Evaluation of Porous Silica in Men
The aim of the present study was to determine whether oral dosing, up to 9 grams/day, of porous silica administered as a food additive can be used safely in normal weight and obese male humans, without significant side effects on…
- Trial name
- NCT03667430
- Testing
- Porous silica
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karolinska Institutet
Obesity Prevention, Diabetes Prevention
Types of Starch and Their Effect on Blood Glucose, Appetite and Food Intake
The investigators hypothesize that different types of starch vary in their effects on appetite, blood sugar and food intake. In this study, subjects consumed five soups containing 50 g of whole grain, high amylose corn, regular…
- Trial name
- NCT00988689
- Testing
- Dietary Intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Toronto
Fatty Liver, Overweight/Obesity
Effects of Testosterone Undecanoate vs Placebo on Intrahepatic Fat Content in Overweight/Obese Men With T2DM or Prediabetes and Hypogonadism
The epidemics of obesity, MeTSy, T2DM and CVD are increasing worldwide. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is becoming recognized as a condition possibly involved in the pathogenesis of these diseases.
- Conditions
- Fatty Liver, Overweight/Obesity, Prediabetes/Type2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypogonadism, Male
- Trial name
- Test2Func (NCT03851627)
- Testing
- Testosterone Undecanoate
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Alexandra Kautzky-Willer
Healthy Adult Male
Effect of Early Time-Restricted Eating on Appetite, Appetite-Regulatory Hormones and Energy Intake
This randomised crossover study's primary aim is to investigate the effect of short-term fasting (eTRE) on subjective appetite and appetite-regulatory hormones (i.e., leptin, adiponectin, total glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)…
- Trial name
- NCT07500792
- Testing
- Normal diet, early Time-Restricted Eating (eTRE), instantaneous visual analogue scale (iVAS)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow
Obesity
Exenatide and Brown Adipose Tissue
The obesity epidemic has led to a enormous increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), dyslipidemia and cardiovascular events.
- Trial name
- exe01 (NCT03002675)
- Testing
- Bydureon
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ingrid Jazet
Obesity, Morbid, Intubation; Difficult or Failed
Comparison of Airtraq in Class 2-3 Obese and Nonobese Men During Intubation: a Prospective Randomized Clinical Study
Morbid obesity is a growing disease. Intubations of these patients mostly difficult. Video laryngoscopes have to be used during the intubation of these patients.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Morbid, Intubation; Difficult or Failed, Video Laryngoscope, Men
- Trial name
- NCT05927519
- Testing
- airtraq video laryngoscope
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Overweight, Obesity
Effect of Weight Loss on Reproductive Function in Overweight Men
Obesity has been found to be a risk factor for female infertility. Studies have indicated that obese men often have poor semen quality and require increased time to make partner pregnant.
- Trial name
- NCT00934765
- Testing
- weight loss
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oslo University College
Central Obesity
Effect of High Intensity Electromagnetic Body Shaping on Profile of Metabolism in Obese Men
high intensity focused electromagnetic technology's secondary effects are observed in the fat (adipose). within 8 h of a treatment session, apoptotic levels in adipose increased 91.7%.8 In addition, after the application of the…
- Trial name
- NCT06024018
- Testing
- high intensity electromagnetic technology device, diet restriction, and walking, diet restriction and walking
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Men, Life Style
Dietary Effects on Weight Loss and Lipid Profile in Sedentary Men
Negative-calorie diet is among the popular dieting guides for weight loss; however, there is still little knowledge about this method.
- Conditions
- Men, Life Style, Lipid Metabolism Disorders, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT03082794
- Testing
- NCD, LCD
- Volunteers
- 104 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- P.L.Shupik National Medical Academy of Post-Graduate Education
Metabolic Syndrome X
Weight Loss in Diabetic, Older Obese Adults
This study examines the effects of weight loss and aerobic exercise training on sugar metabolism and other risk factors for heart disease in obese older individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT00108329
- Testing
- Weight Loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs