Clinical trials: Weight
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
Hypertension
Effect of Azilsartan on Aldosterone in Postmenopausal Females
The purpose of the research is to evaluate the effect of azilsartan medoximil on blood pressure and urinary aldosterone levels in postmenopausal females.
- Trial name
- NCT01774591
- Testing
- Azilsartan medoximil
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Overweight, Obese
Low Level Laser Treatment (LLLT) and Lorcaserin for Weight Management
Currently in the United States about 97 million adults are considered obese, accounting for about 33% of the American adult population (compared to 22.9% in 1988).
- Trial name
- NCT02129608
- Testing
- LLLT, Lorcaserin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Bleeding, Hemorrhage
Protamine in Cardiac Surgery and Haemostasis
Protamine is used after Cardiopulmonary Bypass (CPB) to reverse the anticoagulant effects of heparin and restore coagulation. Convincing evidence from in-vitro and in-vivo studies suggest that an overdose of protamine has…
- Trial name
- PROTT (NCT01608971)
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Heart and Diabetes Center North-Rhine Westfalia
Tobacco Use Disorder, Weight Gain
Lorcaserin for Preventing Weight Gain Among Smokers
This will be an open label clinical trial with all subjects receiving both lorcaserin and varenicline with a primary aim of reducing post cessation weight gain.
- Trial name
- NCT02393547
- Testing
- Varenicline, Lorcaserin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Obesity, Body Weight
Comparing the Efficacy of a Dual-Frequency LLLT Device With a Sham Device as a Therapy for Adipose Tissue Loss
The trial was designed to provide empirical evidence with which to compare the efficacy and safety of the invisa-RED Technology Elite Low-level Laser Therapy (LLLT) device with a sham device as a placebo, when both are used in…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Body Weight, Fat Burn, Cellulite
- Trial name
- NCT03811093
- Testing
- Care as Usual Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IR Technology, LLC
Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Premature Infant
Physiological Changes With High-Flow Nasal Cannula
To measure changes in physiologic parameters in extremely low birthweight (ELBW) infants on high-flow nasal cannula compared to nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP).
- Trial name
- NCT03700606
- Testing
- High flow nasal cannula, Nasal CPAP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Sharp HealthCare
Gingivitis
A Proof-of-principle Clinical Study Investigating the Efficacy of an Experimental Dentifrice Containing Sodium Bicarbonate and Sodium Hyaluronate on Gingivitis
The aim of this study is to develop a daily use toothpaste containing sodium bicarbonate, sodium hyaluronate and sodium fluoride with the intention of providing improved/ fast gum healing.
- Trial name
- NCT04737538
- Testing
- Experimental Dentrifrice, Positive control dentifrice, Negative control dentifrice
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 110 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
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
Spinal Cord Injuries, Obesity
Effects of Intermittent Hypoxia (IH) on Metabolism and Dysglycemia, in Overweight/Obese Persons SCI
The purpose of this research is to examine changes in blood glucose control and metabolism in individuals with SCI and non injured controls at rest and during exercise after five days of exposure to IH.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injuries, Obesity, Insulin Resistance
- Trial name
- NCT02973438
- Testing
- Intermittent Hypoxia (IH)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
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
Obesity
Hyperpolarized Xenon-129 Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy of Brown Fat: Healthy Adult Volunteer Pilot Study
The primary goal of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of detecting Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) in healthy subjects by using hyperpolarized xenon gas MRI.
- Trial name
- NCT02220426
- Testing
- Xenon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Obesity, Pain
Intravenous Acetaminophen Use With Bariatric Surgery on Morbidly Obese Patients
Bariatric patients usually require the use of either intravenous or oral opioid medications. The use of opioids, however, is often associated with side-effects such as nausea, sedation pruritus, urinary retention and respiratory…
- Trial name
- NCT01527942
- Testing
- Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Trinity Health Of New England
Heart Failure, Diastolic, Obesity
Exercise Intolerance in Elderly Patients With HFpEF(Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction)
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of weight loss via hypocaloric diet (CR)and aerobic exercise (AT) compared to the effects of weight loss via hypocaloric diet (CR), aerobic training (AT)and resistance training…
- Trial name
- SECRET-II (NCT02636439)
- Testing
- dietary, aerobic and resistance training, dietary, and aerobic exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
DWM
Utility of Diffusion-weighted MR Imaging
To determine whether DW-MRI is applicable in the evaluation of post-operative collections, and whether utilization of DW-MRI can enhance application of percutaneous drainage and prevent unnecessary drainage.
- Trial name
- DWMRI (NCT03078868)
- Testing
- Magnetic Resonance Scanner
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Obesity, Overweight
A Maintenance Program for the Be Fit Employee Wellness Program
This research study is being done: 1) to determine if the MGH Be Fit program helps employees to change their nutrition and exercise habits and lower their risk for chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes and 2) to…
- Trial name
- NCT00707577
- Testing
- Internet-based maintenance program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Childhood Obesity
Intervention for the Prevention of Obesity in Preschool
The purpose of this study is to develop, implement and evaluate an intervention focused to change feeding practices and patterns of physical activity of preschool children through providing motivational counseling to the mother.
- Trial name
- NCT01539070
- Testing
- Eating and physical activity counseling
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 306 people
- Sponsor
- Coordinación de Investigación en Salud, Mexico
Cigarette Smoking
Tailored Tobacco Quitline for Rural Veterans
The proposed work is designed to help increase access to tobacco cessation services among rural veterans and to develop more effective treatment services that better address comorbid issues commonly experienced by rural smokers.
- Trial name
- NCT01592695
- Testing
- Nicotine replacement therapy - transdermal nicotine patch, Tailored behavioral intervention, Tobacco quit line referral
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Obesity
BestFIT: a Personalized Weight Loss Program
The purpose of this study is to learn how to personalize weight loss programs. In this research we will study: 1. Whether a weight loss counselor should decide if the traditional weight loss therapy is working either after 3 or 7…
- Trial name
- NCT02368002
- Testing
- Behavioral weight loss therapy, Portion-controlled meals, Acceptance-based treatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 468 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Apelin Levels and G212A Polymorphism of Apelin Receptor (APJ)
The aim of this study is to investigate serum apelin levels as well as their possible association with G212A polymorphism of the apelin receptor in obese children and adolescents.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Trial name
- NCT01121172
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki
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