Clinical trials: Resting Metabolic Rate
Metabolism, Obesity
RMR Monitoring Feasibility and Acceptability
Obesity is a leading risk factor for chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. Generic weight management programs that target dietary intake and physical activity have been shown to be…
- Conditions
- Metabolism, Obesity, Weight Loss
- Trial name
- NCT06467578
- Testing
- Breezing Portable Indirect Calorimeter
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Weight Loss, Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Resting Metabolic Rate Testing in Bariatric Surgery Patients
This study evaluates if measuring resting metabolic rate (the number of calories the body burns at rest) before surgery can help predict successful weight loss after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03221543
- Testing
- ReeVue Indirect Calorimeter
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Baylor Research Institute
Resting Metabolic Rate, Metabolism Disorders
Family Patterns in Resting Metabolic Rate Between Parents and Adult Children
This study examines whether resting metabolic rate (RMR)-the amount of energy the body uses at rest-is similar between biological parents and their adult children (aged 18 years and older).
- Trial name
- NCT07594613
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel Aviv University
Healthy Subjects
Effects of Increased Muscle Mass on Resting Metabolic Rate
Healthy males are randomized to isometric exercise for three months with either extra protein or extra calories in the form of a fast food meal/day in order to study if increase in muscle mass increases resting metabolic rate and…
- Trial name
- NCT01325038
- Testing
- Isometric exercise
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Linkoeping
Energy Metabolism
Acute Effects of Caffeine on Mitochondrial Function in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study will evaluate the acute effects of caffeine consumption on substrate utilization, resting energy metabolism, and mitochondrial function in peripheral blood…
- Trial name
- MITOCAFFEINE (NCT07873047)
- Testing
- Caffeine (5 mg/kg)
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile
Blood Pressure
Dietary Nitrate Intake in Vegetarians and Omnivores
Vegetarian diets are commonly associated with lower blood pressure levels. This has been related to greater consumption of inorganic nitrate, since vegetables are the main source of this anion.
- Trial name
- NO3 (NCT03871777)
- Testing
- Chlorhexidine mouthwash
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 41 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Plymouth
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Resting Metabolic Rate, Fat Distribution, Endocrine and Metabolic Features in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
In a longitudinal, prospective and observational study, patients with PCOS and controls wore the SenseWear Armband for 2 days. Resting metabolic rati (kcal/die), total energy expenditure (MET, kcal) were evaluated.
- Trial name
- NCT03132545
- Testing
- SenseWear Armband (SWA) monitoring, total body dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Obesity
Water Induced Thermogenesis in Obese Children
Drinking water is largely advocated for obesity prevention and management. Recent studies have suggested that water has a thermogenic effect, this has not been examined in children.
- Trial name
- NCT00794469
- Testing
- Water
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Overweight and Obesity
High Intensity Interval Circuit Training on Resting Metabolic Rate in Overweight Adults
This is the first study to examine changes in resting metabolic rate up to 72 hours following an exercise session, and how these changes may be affected by 12 weeks of high intensity interval circuit training (HIICT).
- Trial name
- NCT03972059
- Testing
- Exercise training - Phase 1, Exercise training - Phase 2, Exercise training - Phase 3
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
Resting Heart Rate, Blood Glucose Control
Assessing the Effects of Cool Roofs on Indoor Environments and Health in Tavua, Fiji
Ambient air temperatures in Fiji are increasing due to climate change. Solutions are needed to build heat resilience in communities and adapt.
- Conditions
- Resting Heart Rate, Blood Glucose Control, Depression, Heat-related Symptoms
- Trial name
- NCT07592117
- Testing
- Cool roof
- Where
- Fiji
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aditi Bunker
Obesity
Effect of a 4-week Alternate Day Intermittent Energy Restriction Intervention vs Reduced
This pilot study is an active control randomized controlled trial with a sample size of 30 that will consist of 2 groups, to evaluate the effects of a one-month alternate day intermittent energy restriction (AltER) intervention…
- Trial name
- AltER2022 (NCT05213520)
- Testing
- Alternate Day Intermittent Energy Restriction, Reduced Calorie Diet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University
Resting Metabolic Rate, Energy Metabolism
Observing Performance of Haptic Vibrotactile Trigger Technology by Measuring Changes in Resting Metabolic Rate: Assessment and Analysis
This study evaluates whether a drug-free, non-invasive topical patch embedded with Haptic Vibrotactile Trigger Technology (VTT) - the IGNITE Patch (The Super Patch Company) - is associated with changes in resting metabolic rate…
- Conditions
- Resting Metabolic Rate, Energy Metabolism, Haptic Technology, Vibrotactile Stimulation
- Trial name
- OPTIMA (NCT07781384)
- Testing
- IGNITE Patch (Active), Inactive patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SuperPatch Limited LLC
Resting Heart Rate, Blood Glucose Control
Assessing the Effects of Cool Roofs on Indoor Environments and Health in Colima, Mexico
Ambient air temperatures in Mexico have broken record highs in 2024. Solutions are needed to build heat resilience in communities and adapt to increasing heat from climate change.
- Conditions
- Resting Heart Rate, Blood Glucose Control, Depression, Heat-related Symptoms
- Trial name
- REFLECT (NCT06834893)
- Testing
- Cool roof
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 800 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aditi Bunker
Resting Metabolic Rate, Energy Metabolism
Within-Individual Variability of Resting Metabolic Rate Over 12 Weeks
This prospective observational study aims to characterize within-individual variability in resting metabolic rate (RMR) over a 12-week period using high-frequency repeated measurements under standardized conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT07628764
- Testing
- Repeated Measurement of Resting Metabolic Rate
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel Aviv University
Resting Metabolic Rate, Bone Mineral Density, Low, Susceptibility to
The Health of Competitive Fitness Athletes
Fitness athletes emphasize the value of staying lean, muscular and defined, and motivates and inspires followers through social media.
- Conditions
- Resting Metabolic Rate, Bone Mineral Density, Low, Susceptibility to, Body Image, Perfectionism
- Trial name
- NCT03007459
- Testing
- Psychological health, Physiological health
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
Sleep Deprivation
A Change in Diet May Decrease the Negative Consequences of Chronic Sleep Deprivation
The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not a low calorie, low glycemic index diet with omega-3 fatty acid supplements can prevent some of the negative consequences of sleep deprivation.
- Trial name
- NCT00123214
- Testing
- Controlled Dietary Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- St. Vincent's Medical Center
Overweight, Obesity
Effect of Chili Pepper Extract on Weight and Fat Loss and Metabolism Increase
The purpose of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of a purified extract of CH-19 Sweet, containing capsinoids.
- Trial name
- NCT00825838
- Testing
- Chronic consumption of chili pepper extract
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ajinomoto USA, INC.
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
A 12-week Digital Physical Activity Programme, With or Without Physical Education Support for Type 2 Diabetes Patients.
Investigation into the effects of a 12-week digital physical activity programme, with or without physical education support on blood glucose control in patients with T2DM using HbA1c testing.
- Trial name
- NCT06402578
- Testing
- HbA1c testing
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen Margaret University
Circuit-based High Intensity Interval Training, Body Composition
Hybrid Exercise Training for Weight Loss
In this study the investigators utilized a novel hybrid HIIT (high intensity interval training) exercise training approach, the Hybrid Interval Training (DoIT) workout that combines interval training, resistance exercise training…
- Conditions
- Circuit-based High Intensity Interval Training, Body Composition, Resting Metabolic Rate, Habitual Physical Activity
- Trial name
- DoIT (NCT03134781)
- Testing
- DoIT workout, DoIT workout - Detraining, Control - No training
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Thessaly
RED S, Eating Disorders
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports (REDs) in Swedish Athletes
Background: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) describes impairment of health and performance due to problematic (long-term/severe) low energy availability (LEA), with or without eating disorders.
- Trial name
- REDs-Sweden (NCT06371963)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Linnaeus University