Clinical trials: Obesity in Pregnancy
Iron-deficiency, Pregnancy Anemia
Feasibility or Oral Lactoferrin to Prevent Iron Deficiency Anemia in Obese Pregnancy
Maternal iron deficiency anemia is associated with maternal and infant mortality, spontaneous preterm birth, maternal postpartum hemorrhage, and neurocognitive defects in the neonate.
- Conditions
- Iron-deficiency, Pregnancy Anemia, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT04810546
- Testing
- Jarrow Formulas Oral Bovine Lactoferrin Supplement
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois Chicago
Polycystic Kidney, Autosomal Dominant
Daily Caloric Restriction and Intermittent Fasting in Overweight and Obese Adults With Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
The proposed research will determine the feasibility of delivering two behavioral weight loss interventions for 1 year in adults with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) who are overweight or obese.
- Trial name
- NCT03342742
- Testing
- Weight Loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Hypothalamic Obesity
A Trial of Setmelanotide in Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity
The goal of this trial is to learn how well Setmelanotide works to improve weight reduction, hunger, and quality of life in patients 4 years of age and older with acquired Hypothalamic Obesity (HO).
- Trial name
- NCT05774756
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 28 sites in United States, Canada and 4 more
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Hypothalamic Obesity
A Study to Assess Efficacy and Safety of LB54640 in Patients With Hypothalamic Obesity
The goal of this study was to determine how well LB54640 (also known as bivamelagon) worked and how safe it was in participants with Hypothalamic Obesity (HO).
- Trial name
- NCT06046443
- Testing
- Bivamelagon
- Where
- 10 sites in United States, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm 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
Energy Intake, Energy Expenditure
Determinants of Gestational Weight Gain in Obese Pregnant Women
The purpose of this study is to measure energy intake and energy expenditure during and after pregnancy. The investigators hypothesize that obese pregnant women with weight gain above the Institute of Medicine (IOM) guidelines…
- Trial name
- MomEE (NCT01954342)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Obesity, Obesity, Morbid
Comparing Anti-XA Levels in Post-Cesarean Patients Undergoing Enoxaparin Thromboprophylaxis
Pregnant and recently postpartum women are at significantly higher risk of developing a blood clot in their arms or legs known as a deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and/or a blood clot in their lungs known as a pulmonary embolism…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Obesity, Morbid, Pregnancy, Complications; Cesarean Section
- Trial name
- NCT02070237
- Testing
- Enoxaparin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- MemorialCare Health System
Prediabetic State, Obesity
Presessions for the National Diabetes Prevention Program
The National Diabetes Prevention Program (NDPP) is a widely available, evidence-based intervention that promotes weight loss to prevent type 2 diabetes; however, participant attendance is problematic and leads to suboptimal…
- Conditions
- Prediabetic State, Obesity, Gestational Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT04022499
- Testing
- Presessions, National Diabetes Prevention Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 483 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Hypothalamic Obesity
Open-Label Study of Setmelanotide in Hypothalamic Obesity
Open-label, single-arm study designed to evaluate the body weight response to setmelanotide administered subcutaneously (SC) daily in participants with hypothalamic obesity (HO).
- Trial name
- NCT04725240
- Testing
- Setmelanotide
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Infant,Premature, Body Weight
Serial Assessment of Body Fat Accrual in Very Preterm Infants
Despite evidence that both rapid weight gain and excessive body fat accrual are associated with overweight and obesity, usual neonatal care of preterm infants does not include assessment of body fat accrual.
- Conditions
- Infant,Premature, Body Weight, Adiposity
- Trial name
- NCT03575897
- Testing
- Assessment of infant body composition
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Overweight
The Effect of GLP-1 Agonists Versus OCs on Reproductive Disorders and Cardiovascular Risks in Overweight PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a health problem that affects one in 10 women of childbearing age, which is usually characterized by hormonal imbalance and metabolism problems such as hyperandrogenism and obesity.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), Overweight, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT03151005
- Testing
- Metformin-GLP-1 Receptor Agonist, Metformin-Oral Contraceptive(OC)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Xinqiao Hospital of Chongqing
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Obesity
EQW, DAPA, EQW/DAPA, DAPA/MET ER and PHEN/TPM ER in Obese Women With PolycysticOvary Syndrome (PCOS)
This is a randomized, single-blind, parallel 5 treatment group 24-week trial designed to directly compare the therapeutic effects of exenatide once weekly (EQW), dapagliflozin (DAPA), EQW plus DAPA, combined DAPA/metformin…
- Trial name
- NCT02635386
- Testing
- Exenatide once weekly (EQW ), Dapagliflozin (DAPA), EQW plus DAPA
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 119 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Woman's
Obesity, Pregnancy
Starting Pediatric Obesity Prevention in Pregnancy
The purpose of this study is to examine whether we can use social networks to spread health information and health behaviors during pregnancy to prevent excessive gestational weight gain.
- Trial name
- NCT01279109
- Testing
- Social network building intervention, Home visit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 147 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Obesity
Reducing Obesity in Underserved Postpartum African American Women
In this proposal, the investigators will develop a culturally-tailored, 8-week clinic-based weight loss program to reduce obesity among postpartum African American (AA) adult women that can be integrated into a postpartum care…
- Trial name
- RENEW (NCT02448563)
- Testing
- Nutrition and physical activity education
- Volunteers
- 128 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Medical Center
Obesity, Obesity, Morbid
Increased Cefazolin During Cesarean Delivery in Obese Population
The purpose of this study is to determine whether an increased prophylactic dose (3 grams) of cefazolin at the time of cesarean delivery has superior coverage in adipose tissue than the current established dosing of 2 grams.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Obesity, Morbid, Pregnancy, Infection; Cesarean Section
- Trial name
- NCT02049944
- Testing
- Cefazolin
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- MemorialCare Health System
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
Pregnancy Related, Weight Gain, Maternal
Healthier At-home Meals for Expectant Mothers
This study is being done to test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a meal delivery intervention for managing gestational weight gain among pregnant women with overweight or obesity.
- Trial name
- Her HOME (NCT05605340)
- Testing
- Meal Delivery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Pregnancy Related, Obesity
Misoprostol Dosing in BMI Greater Than 30
The investigators are performing a randomized controlled-trial investigating if 50mcg (compared to 25 mcg) of vaginal misoprostol reduces the time from induction start to delivery in obese women.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Obesity, Labor Onset and Length Abnormalities
- Trial name
- MD30 RCT (NCT05262738)
- Testing
- 50 Micrograms Vaginal Misoprostol (Intervention), 25 Micrograms Vaginal Misoprostol (Control)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Pregnancy, Obese
Self-Retaining Retractor in Obese Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of the Alexis O C-section retractor in obese patients (BMI ≥30 kg/m2) who undergo Cesarean sections.
- Trial name
- Alexis (NCT01826604)
- Testing
- Alexis O C-Section Retractor, Control- Conventional retractors
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 301 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University
Pregnancy Related, Obesity
Monitoring Movement and Health Study
The investigators will study sedentary behavior (SED) across pregnancy in young women. We hypothesize that SED will increase across pregnancy and that higher SED will be related to worse cardiovascular health, specifically…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy Related, Obesity, Hypertension
- Trial name
- MoM Health (NCT03084302)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh