Clinical trials: Obesity in Pregnancy
Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity
Effect of Short Term Ovarian Suppression on Androgen Overproduction in Overweight Girls With Androgen Excess
This study will test whether short-term suppression of ovarian function can ameliorate androgen (male hormone) overproduction in overweight girls with androgen excess.
- Conditions
- Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01422096
- Testing
- Leuprolide
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Obesity
Prevalence and Overlap of Cardiovascular, Kidney, and Metabolic Diseases in Korea: A Population-based Study
This study tests the prevalence and characteristics of overlapping obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D), cardiovascular disease (CVD), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Obesity, Chronic Kidney Disease, Cardiovascular Risk
- Trial name
- NCT07673822
- Testing
- No treatment given
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 800,000 people
- Sponsor
- Novo Nordisk A/S
PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), Semaglutide
Semaglutide Improves Metabolic Abnormalities and Fertility in Obese Infertile Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
To investigate the efficacy of semaglutide in obese infertile women of childbearing age with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), we design this prospective, randomized, open and controlled study.
- Trial name
- NCT05702905
- Testing
- Metformin Hydrochloride 500 MG, Semaglutide, 1.34 mg/mL, Semaglutide, 1.34 mg/mL and Metformin Hydrochloride 500 MG
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University First Hospital
Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity
Effect of Short Term Adrenal Suppression on Androgen Overproduction in Overweight Girls With Androgen Excess
Short term hydrocortisone to test whether improves excess androgen production from adrenal gland and ovaries
- Conditions
- Hyperandrogenemia, Obesity, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT01422707
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Pregnancy Related
Exploration of Women's Experiences and Technology Usage Before, During, and After Pregnancy in Singapore
This study seek to understand the motivations and contextual influences that can induce and sustain behaviour change to inform future interventions for women before, during and after pregnancy, through a qualitative…
- Trial name
- NCT05099900
- Where
- 2 sites in Singapore
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National University of Singapore
End Stage Renal Disease
Effect of Adipokines in Hemodialysis Patients
This is a double blinded randomized clinical trial of pioglitazone vs. placebo in overweight or obese, diabetic and non-diabetic hemodialysis patients.
- Trial name
- NCT01301027
- Testing
- Pioglitazone
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 95 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
CRD vs. Met in Patients With Obese PCOS Infertility
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common gynecological endocrine disease and a major cause of anovulatory infertility in reproductive-aged women.
- Trial name
- NCT06049186
- Testing
- CRD, Metformin
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 406 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital
Infertility, Female
Assessment of the Feasibility of Frozen Embryo Transfers in a Natural Cycle Among Obese Compared to Non-Obese Patients
This retrospective study included 1,831 single blastocyst frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycles performed between November 1, 2022 and August 31, 2025.
- Trial name
- NATEC (NCT07450300)
- Testing
- Modified natural cycle, Substitued cycle, Hormonal replacement therapy
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 1,831 people
- Sponsor
- Clinique Mathilde
Environmental Exposure, Fertility
JiGenerations Health Cohort Study：Parental Exposure and Intergenerational Health in China
The growing recognition of maternal health's impact on offspring necessitates large-scale prospective cohort studies spanning the maternal-child life cycle.
- Conditions
- Environmental Exposure, Fertility, Health Problems in Pregnancy, Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
- Trial name
- NCT07514377
- Testing
- N/A (Observational Study)
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Research Institute for Family Planning, China
PCOS, Obesity
Ketogenic Diet in PCOS With Obesity and Insulin Resistance
The purpose of the VLCKD randomized clinical trial is to demonstrate the superiority of very low calorie ketogenic diet with respect to the standard low calorie diet in reducing body weight and insulin resistance in obese and…
- Conditions
- PCOS, Obesity, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- VLCKD (NCT04801173)
- Testing
- Very low calorie ketogenic diet, Low calorie standard diet
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hirsutism
Combination Therapy With Myo-inositol and Folic Acid Versus Myo-inositol Alone
Previous studies have demonstrated that Myo-inositol is capable of restoring spontaneous ovarian activity, and consequently fertility, in most patients with PCOS.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Hirsutism, Menstrual Irregularity
- Trial name
- NCT01555190
- Testing
- myo-inositol 1500 gr, myo-inositol 2000 gr + folic acid 200 mcg
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Hyperandrogenemia, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Evaluation of Adrenal Androgens in Normal and Obese Girls After Suppression and Stimulation
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) often have irregular menstrual periods, too much facial and body hair, and weight gain. Women with PCOS also have a hard time becoming pregnant.
- Conditions
- Hyperandrogenemia, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT01421797
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Cortrosyn
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Obesity
Liraglutide and Metformin Combination on Weight Loss, Metabolic - Endocrine Parameters and Pregnancy Rate in Women With PCOS, Obesity and Infertility
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder in women of reproductive age and one of the leading causes of infertility.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Obesity, Infertility, Female
- Trial name
- NCT05952882
- Testing
- Liraglutide + Metformin, Metformin
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- Mỹ Đức Hospital
PCOS
Effect of Dietary Modifacation on Microbiota in Overweight and Obese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrinopathy affecting women of reproductive age. The pathogenesis of PCOS is not fully understood.
- Trial name
- NCT03325023
- Testing
- Dietary and life style modification and probiotic Sanprobi Super Formula
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Overweight and Obesity, Pregnancy Related
Healthy Habits in Pregnancy and Beyond
More than 50% of pregnant women are considered to have a BMI that is classified as overweight or obese when they present for antenatal care.
- Trial name
- HHIPBe (NCT04336878)
- Testing
- Healthy Habits in Pregnancy and Beyond
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University, Belfast
PCOS, Obesity
Liraglutide Treatment in Obese Infertile PCOS Women
Liraglutide, a hypoglycemic drug, can reduce weight and improve insulin resistance while stabilizing blood glucose metabolism without increasing the risk of hypoglycemia, and has been approved by the State Food and Drug…
- Conditions
- PCOS, Obesity, Infertility
- Trial name
- LITOP (NCT06742710)
- Testing
- Liraglutide and metformin, Metformin
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 890 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Maternal Obesity Complicating Pregnancy, Birth,or Puerperium, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy, Diet- Controlled
Pregnancy Complications in Women With BMI>25 kg/m2 Enrolled in a Healthy Lifestyle and Eating Habits Program
The investigators evaluate if changing eating habits and introducing a correct lifestyle in women with BMI >25 Kg/m2 would improve unfavorable maternal-fetal outcomes associated with excessive weight gain (EWG) during pregnancy.
- Conditions
- Maternal Obesity Complicating Pregnancy, Birth,or Puerperium, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy, Diet- Controlled, Exercise Addiction, High-Risk Pregnancy
- Trial name
- TLC (NCT01783210)
- Testing
- Specific Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes program in pregnancy, Dietary and behavioral counselling in pregnancy
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
Overweight and Obesity, Pregnancy
Interventions to Reduce Excess Weight Gain in Pregnancy
The study will use a comprehensive behavioral intervention adapted for pregnant women to change dietary intake, eating behavior and physical activity.
- Trial name
- NCT01643356
- Testing
- Intervention to reduce excess weight gain during pregnancy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Diabetes Mellitus, Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Thermal Imaging of Adiposity in Neonates of Women With Metabolic Diseases
There is limited knowledge about the extent of the impact of maternal metabolic diseases (MD) and/or alterations in maternal serum lipid content upon neonatal lipid distribution and phenotypes.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy, Metabolic Disease
- Trial name
- MRI-TIME (NCT04890886)
- Testing
- Thermal imaging, Echocardiogram, ECG
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Hypothalamic Obesity
Hypothalamic Obesity Following Craniopharyngioma Surgery: A Pilot Trial of Combined Metformin and Diazoxide Therapy
To study the effect of combined diazoxide-metformin therapy on body weight in youth with hypothalamic obesity following treatment for craniopharyngioma.
- Trial name
- NCT00892073
- Testing
- Diazoxide, Metformin
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- The Hospital for Sick Children