Clinical trials: Overweight , Obesity
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Obesity
Effect of Nasal Positive Airway Pressure Versus Standard Care on Oxygenation and Ventilation During Propofol-based Sedation for Colonoscopy in Patients With High Risk of Airway Obstruction
The purpose of this study is to to compare oxygenation and ventilation on spontaneously ventilating obese patients or those with diagnosed or undiagnosed Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) undergoing day colonoscopy under Propofol…
- Trial name
- NCT05524220
- Testing
- Standard care with a facemask., SuperNO2VA™EtCO2 (Nasal Oxygenating Ventilating Apparatus)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Obesity, Gliosis, Weight-Loss
A Cohort Study of Weight Loss and Gliosis
Patients and clinicians need better options to prevent the weight regain that almost universally follows a weight loss intervention. In lay terms, a new, higher "set point" seems to occur after people gain weight.
- Trial name
- NCT03578887
- Testing
- Behavioral Weight Loss Program, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass or Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington
Obesity
Evaluation of the Accuracy of a Computer Vision-based Tool for Assessment of Total Body Fat Percentage
This research study is designed to validate the precision and accuracy of body measurement and composition results from a novel 2D imaging device that operates through a smart-phone application.
- Trial name
- MEASURE (NCT04854421)
- Testing
- VBC
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Obesity
A Study to Assess the Compliance and Impact on Weight of Kurbo, a Pediatric Centered Weight Loss App
Kurbo is a health and fitness app that is targeted toward the pediatric population. It utilizes games and activities to educate children about healthy eating, portion control/size and exercise.
- Trial name
- Kurbo (NCT02880254)
- Testing
- Kurbo, Personal Health Coach
- Volunteers
- 27 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baystate Medical Center
Obesity, Overweight
Children's Use of the Built Environment for Physical Activity
The study aims are to develop and test the feasibility of a pediatric physical activity intervention that incorporates personal information on use of the built environment, and test the intervention's preliminary efficacy at…
- Trial name
- CUBES (NCT01939405)
- Testing
- built environment use counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Obesity, Overweight
Balance: A Pragmatic Trial of a Digital Health Intervention to Prevent Weight Gain in Primary Care
Up to 50% of obese patients are not interested in, or ready for, weight loss. Clinical practice guidelines clearly recommend that these patients avoid gaining weight.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overweight, Overnutrition, Nutrition Disorders
- Trial name
- D0479 (NCT03003403)
- Testing
- Intervention Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 443 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Pre Diabetes, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Liraglutide 3mg (Saxenda) on Weight, Body Composition, Hormonal and Metabolic Parameters in Obese Women With PCOS
There is a growing need to develop pharmacologic interventions to improve metabolic function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- Conditions
- Pre Diabetes, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Obesity Android
- Trial name
- SAXAPCOS (NCT03480022)
- Testing
- Liraglutide Pen Injector [Saxenda]
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Woman's
Obesity
A Study of Once-Daily Oral Orforglipron (LY3502970) in Japanese Adult Participants With Obesity Disease
The main purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of oral orforglipron in participants with obesity disease with obesity-related health problems.
- Trial name
- ATTAIN-J (NCT05931380)
- Testing
- Orforglipron
- Where
- 16 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 238 people
- Sponsor
- Eli Lilly and Company
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity
Post-Prandial Liver Glucose Metabolism in PCOS
The Investigators will measure if hepatic metabolism is upregulated in obese girls with PCOS and hepatic steatosis (HS), compared to PCOS without HS and obese controls without HS.
- Conditions
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Obesity, Hepatic Steatosis
- Trial name
- PLUM (NCT03041129)
- Testing
- oral glucose tolerance test, MRI of liver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Hepatic Steatosis, Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Hepatic Mitochondrial Function in Youth
Assess the impact of bariatric surgery on hepatic energy metabolism and glucose and insulin dynamics in obese youth
- Conditions
- Hepatic Steatosis, Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Adolescent Obesity, Obesity
- Trial name
- MANGO (NCT03587727)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
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
Obese With Comorbidities, Overweight With Comorbidities
Study for Multiple Doses of HM15136(Efpegerglucagon) in Obese or Overweight Subjects With Comorbidities
The planned period of each cohort is 22 weeks including subject screening, treatments for 12 weeks, and follow up period.
- Conditions
- Obese With Comorbidities, Overweight With Comorbidities, Type2 Diabetes
- Trial name
- NCT04167553
- Testing
- HM15136
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited
Obesity
Interventions in Nutrition Education and Skills
Healthy eating can be difficult for people who live in poor, geographically isolated regions of the United States. In particular, people who live in Appalachia often experience food insecurity (i.e., their access to adequate food…
- Trial name
- NCT02924051
- Testing
- Motivational Interviewing, Cooking skills and nutritional education
- Volunteers
- 188 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Frances Hardin-Fanning, PhD, RN
Smoking Cessation, Overweight
Internet-Administered Smoking Cessation Treatment for Overweight and Obese Smokers
This project will be a randomized clinical trial testing the efficacy of an internet-administered smoking cessation treatment for overweight and obese smokers.
- Conditions
- Smoking Cessation, Overweight, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT01259466
- Testing
- Nicotine patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Obesity
Dermatome Electrical Stimulation on Individuals With Overweight and Class I Obesity
Investigators are doing this research study to find out the effect of T6 dermatomal electrical stimulation (delivered by a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit) on appetite and weight loss.
- Trial name
- NCT03261531
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Type 2 Diabetes, Overweight
Effect of Liraglutide on Epicardial Fat in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of this research study is to learn about the effect of Liraglutide, (Victoza®), on the fat surrounding the heart.Excessive amount of the fat around the heart is common in people with type 2 diabetes and can be…
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Overweight, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT02014740
- Testing
- Liraglutide, Metformin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Psoriasis, Metabolic Syndrome
Effects of TNF-alpha Antagonism (Etanercept) in Patients With the Metabolic Syndrome and Psoriasis
People with psoriasis have significantly higher rates of obesity, diabetes, heart failure and high blood pressure than the general public.
- Conditions
- Psoriasis, Metabolic Syndrome, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT00477191
- Testing
- Etanercept
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
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
Neuroendocrine Modulation of Metabolic Effects in Overweight Adolescents
This study will examine hormonal differences in ghrelin and growth hormone in obese and normal weight adolescents and their relationship to body composition and insulin resistance.
- Trial name
- NCT00140842
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Obesity, Osteopenia
Study of Growth Hormone and Bone in Obesity
Obesity is an important risk factor for osteoporosis and fractures. With the growing prevalence of obesity in the U.S., understanding the pathophysiology of bone loss in this population is of importance to public health.
- Trial name
- NCT01724489
- Testing
- Growth hormone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital