Clinical trials: Severe Obesity
Morbid Obesity, Weight Reduction
Improving Patient Decisions About Bariatric Surgery
At least 15 million Americans are morbidly obese, or more than 100 pounds overweight. Medical treatments including drugs and behavior modification have proven ineffective in producing significant and lasting weight loss in this…
- Trial name
- PCORI (NCT02364128)
- Testing
- Decider Guider: Weight Loss
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Morbid Obesity
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass vs LAP-BAND for Treatment of Morbid Obesity
PURPOSE Obesity is a growing problem in the United States. Severe obesity, known as "morbid obesity", is defined as being 100 pounds in excess of ideal body weight.
- Trial name
- NCT00247377
- Testing
- Gastric bypass surgery, Lap-Band
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Dysmotility and Dilatation After Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
The purpose of this study is to determine whether esophageal dysmotility and dilatation is an important complication in the long term follow-up following laparoscopic gastric banding for morbid obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT01234428
- Testing
- Laparoscopic surgery, gastric banding
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 167 people
- Sponsor
- Spital STS AG
Morbid Obesity
Semaglutide 2.4 mg Once Weekly for Recurrent Weight Gain After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (RESURGE)
Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) is the most effective durable treatment for severe obesity, yet a clinically meaningful proportion of patients experience recurrent weight gain after an initially successful operation.
- Trial name
- NCT07859150
- Testing
- Semaglutide weekly injection, Placabo
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- General Committee of Teaching Hospitals and Institutes, Egypt
Morbid Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy Versus Gastric Bypass for Private Pay Patients Seeking Obesity Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is a safer surgery than the gastric bypass, gives similar weight losses and that the safety of gastric in private pay patients versus insurance patients…
- Trial name
- NCT01063959
- Testing
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Morbid Obesity, Thromboembolism
Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism After Bariatric Surgery
This study is a prospective evaluation of the relationship between lean body weight and anti-Xa activity and 5700 International Units (IU) nadroparin 4 hours after subcutaneous administration in morbidly obese patients after…
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Thromboembolism, Bypass Complications
- Trial name
- NCT02295150
- Testing
- Nadroparin
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Rijnstate Hospital
Obesity & Overweight, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy
Evaluation of Nutritional Interventions to Limit Gestational Weight Gain in Women With Class III Obesity (BMI >40)
Women with obesity who gain more weight than recommended during pregnancy are more likely to have problems such as cesarean delivery, diabetes in pregnancy, high blood pressure, and larger babies.
- Conditions
- Obesity & Overweight, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus in Pregnancy, Gestational Weight Gain, Morbid Obesity
- Trial name
- OPTIMAL (NCT07828743)
- Testing
- Nutrition education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Obesity, Hypertension
Hemodynamics, Salt Sensitivity and Body Composition in Patients With Morbid Obesity
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of high vs. low sodium intake on blood pressure and system hemodynamics in patients with morbid obesity and to evaluate the impact of laparoscopic gastric bypass on blood…
- Trial name
- NCT00998465
- Testing
- 24-hour blood pressure, Echocardiography, Inert gas rebreathing
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zealand University Hospital
Adolescent Obesity, Hypertension,Essential
Treatment and Handling Severe Obesity-Related Comorbidities in Adolescents Through Exercise
The main objective of this project is to analyze the effect of a tailor-made, one-to-one, exercise program (aiming to treat and handle obesity-related comorbidities in adolescents with severe obesity at high risk of…
- Conditions
- Adolescent Obesity, Hypertension,Essential, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Dyslipidemias
- Trial name
- THOR-X (NCT06520800)
- Testing
- Treatment and handling obesity-related comorbidities in adolescents through exercise
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lisbon
Exercise
Effect of Exercise Intervention on Body Composition and Quality of Life in Post-bariatric Surgery Patients
This study will investigate the effectiveness of a rehabilitation program in improving body composition, and quality of life in patients with bariatric surgery in Taiwan. Hypothesis: 1.
- Trial name
- NCT04151836
- Testing
- Exercise education
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Obesity
Pharmacokinetics of Dexmedetomidine in Morbid Obesity
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride ,a relatively new drug in Chinais ,is a highly selective, potent a2-adrenoceptor agonist with significant analgesic, sedative and anxiolytic effects.
- Trial name
- NCT01864187
- Testing
- Dexmedetomidine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Guangzhou General Hospital of Guangzhou Military Command
Morbid Obesity
Laparoscopic Revision of an Enlarged Gastric Outlet After Gastric Bypass
The purpose of this study is to determine if laparoscopic plication of a gastrojejunostomy is an effective surgical option for the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass patient who has regained weight due to a dilated gastric stoma.
- Trial name
- NCT01116284
- Testing
- Revision of gastric bypass
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Baystate Medical Center
Morbid Obesity
Bariatric Surgery Outcomes
The UCLA Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program (adult program) and the UCLA Fit for Healthy Weight Program (adolescent program) are committed to the care of morbidly obese patients. This study is observational.
- Trial name
- NCT01057784
- Testing
- Bariatric surgery.
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Obesity
Impact of Smoking, Benzodiazepine (BZD) Use and Obesity on Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (sOSA)
In this study the investigators will analyze the influence of smoking, benzodizepine use, and obesity among patients with severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea (sOSA).
- Conditions
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Obesity, Smoking
- Trial name
- NCT02539264
- Testing
- Smoking, Obesity, Benzodiazepine use
- Volunteers
- 920 people
- Sponsor
- Astes
Postoperative Pain, Opioid Consumption
Erector Spinalis Plane Block in Bariatric Surgery
Background/objective: Bariatric surgery is often associated with moderate to severe pain. In obese individuals, opioids have the potential to induce ventilatory impairment; thus, opioid use needs to be limited.
- Trial name
- NCT04915521
- Testing
- erector spina plane block (ESPB) group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Meliha Orhon
Morbid Obesity, Acanthosis Nigricans
The Effect of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Insulin Secretion Pattern in Morbidly Obese Patients With Acanthosis Nigricans
Acanthosis nigricans (AN) is increasing in its prevalence and is the most prevalent cutaneous manifestation in individuals with obesity.
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Acanthosis Nigricans, Insulin Resistance, Insulin Sensitivity
- Trial name
- NCT05529563
- Testing
- LSG
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 138 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shen Qu
Morbid Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Assessment of Insulin Resistance, NAFLD, Predictors of CV Morbidity, and Subcutaneous Adipose and Visceral Adipose Gene Expression in Patients Undergoing Gastric Bypass Surgery
The purpose of this research is to further study the effect weight loss after gastric bypass surgery has on the heart and blood pressure and on how the body uses or metabolizes the sugars, fats and proteins we eat.
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Trial name
- NCT01007955
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Obesity
Pilot Study of Laparoscopic Gastric Plication in Adolescents With Severe Obesity
The proposed study aims to investigate the effects of laparoscopic gastric plication (LGP) on excess body weight, body mass index, and weight-related medical and psychological co-morbidities in obese adolescents.
- Trial name
- NCT01980758
- Testing
- Laparoscopic Gastric Plication
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Morbid Obesity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
LAGB as a Treatment for Morbid Obesity in Adolescents
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) has been used worldwide to help selected morbidly obese adults to lose weight. The FDA has approved LAGB only for patients 18 years or older.
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT01045499
- Testing
- Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (Allergan Lap Band)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 137 people
- Sponsor
- Jeffrey L Zitsman, MD
Morbid Obesity
Effect of Positive End Expiratory Pressure at the Time of Induction in Morbidly Obese Patients
Background: Positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) at the time of induction increases oxygenation by preventing lung atelectasis. However, PEEP may not prove beneficial in all cases.
- Trial name
- NCT03024658
- Testing
- positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Sri Aurobindo Institute of Medical Sciences