Clinical trials: Obesity, open to volunteers
Obesity, Childhood, Insulin Resistance
Fiber and Metformin Combination Therapy in Adolescents With Severe Obesity and Insulin Resistance
This is a 12-month, single center, three-arm parallel design, double-blind, randomized clinical trial, to compare the effects of supplemental dietary fiber and metformin (MET) alone and in combination over 12 months on glucose…
- Trial name
- NCT04578652
- Testing
- Metformin 850 mg oral tablet bid, Supplemental fiber mixture (35 g total) composed of 6g of Oligofructose + 12g of resistant maltodextrin + 12g of acacia gum + 5g of PGX.
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Leukemia, Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
Weight Gain in Pediatric Leukemia Survivors
This is a trial assessing the efficacy of two weight maintenance programs for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and the patients' caregivers.
- Conditions
- Leukemia, Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission, Pediatric Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT07374315
- Testing
- Modified Guided Self-Help Family Intervention, NIH Educational Resources, FitBit Ace
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Obesity, Diabetes
Evaluation of the Clinical Spectrum of Diabetes and Obesity in Youth and Adults
Background: Diabetes and obesity are chronic diseases. They can affect blood flow and how the body processes nutrients, and complications over time can lead to early death.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Diabetes, Metabolic Disorders
- Trial name
- NCT07388537
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Obesity
A Natural History of Genetic and Environmental Predictors of Pubertal Timing Among Youth With Obesity
Background: Obesity affects 1 in 5 children in the United States. Childhood obesity often persists into adolescence and adulthood.
- Trial name
- NCT07437976
- Testing
- Weight loss intervention, No Weight loss intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Monogenic Obesity
A Study Evaluating Mibavademab Treatment of Obesity Due to Leptin (LEP) Gene Mutations in Children, Adolescents and Adults
This study is researching an experimental drug called mibavademab. The study is focused on patients with a condition called monogenic obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT07220772
- Testing
- Mibavademab
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany, Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Obesity & Overweight, Childhood
Project GAME ON! A Digital Comic Tool to Promote Healthy Behaviors
This clinical trial aims to evaluate an interactive, culturally relevant digital health promotion comic designed to support healthy dietary and physical activity behaviors among Black/African American and Latino children ages 8…
- Conditions
- Obesity & Overweight, Childhood, Diet Habits, Engagement
- Trial name
- NCT07820735
- Testing
- Web-based customizable comic and newsletters, Didactic health information and newsletters, Web-based comic and newsletters
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Adrenal Insufficiency, Growth Disorder
Evaluation of Children With Endocrine and Metabolic-Related Conditions
Background: Endocrine glands give off hormones. Researchers want to learn more about the disorders that affect these glands in children. These disorders might be caused by changes in genes.
- Conditions
- Adrenal Insufficiency, Growth Disorder, Endocrine Diseases, Metabolic Disease
- Trial name
- NCT02769975
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15,000 people
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Obesity & Overweight
Supplementation of Gut-brain Axis (GLP-1)-Activating Carbohydrates for Increasing Satiety in Adolescents With Obesity
Glucagon-like peptide (GLP1) drugs have quickly become a standard treatment for the adults with obesity. These drugs target the appetite control center of the brain, which clows the rate of stomach emptying, and makes a person…
- Trial name
- GUT BOOST (NCT07823452)
- Testing
- gut-brain axis (GLP-1)-activating food carbohydrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Childhood Obesity
Family Intervention to Prevent Childhood Obesity
Consumption of sweetened beverages, media-viewing, and physical activity patterns are often established during early childhood, and family-based obesity interventions show effectiveness in shaping healthy behaviors and weight…
- Trial name
- NCT05606731
- Testing
- Family-Based Childhood Obesity Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 408 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
PreDiabetes, Adolescent Obesity
SMART GOALS for Youth With Prediabetes
The goal of this study is to compare the impact of a SMART ((specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, or timely) Goal setting protocol on body weight, metabolic parameters (Hemoglobin A1c, lipids), diet quality and physical…
- Conditions
- PreDiabetes, Adolescent Obesity, Behavior, Health, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT06067451
- Testing
- SMART GOALS Setting Tool/ Protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Obesity, Childhood
GLP-1 Plus Lifestyle for Overall Wellness: Find Your Way Forward
The rapid emergence of new and highly effective obesity medications has turned the field of pediatric weight management on its head.
- Trial name
- GLOW (NCT06977438)
- Testing
- Semaglutide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,020 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Obesity &Amp; Overweight
EAT SMART Teen Study
The goal of this controlled trial is to assess the feasability and efficacy of a 12-week mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) in adolescents living with obesity.
- Trial name
- MB-EAT (NCT07130838)
- Testing
- MB-EAT program, Feasibility study, Psychoeducation
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 170 people
- Sponsor
- Gary Goldfield
Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
Early Tracking of Childhood Health Determinants (ETCHED) Study
Background: Children s weight has increased sharply in recent years. This may put them at higher risk for health problems. High blood glucose in a pregnant mother and too much weight gain during pregnancy also may have long-term…
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Fatty Liver
- Trial name
- NCT03481829
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Prevention of Childhood Obesity, Community Health Education
EFFECT OF A ONLINE NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM IN PRESCHOOLER'S FAMILIES ON THEIR ADHERENCE TO THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET
Questions: What's the effect of an online nutritional educational program in preschoolers families on the adherence to the mediterranean diet? What's the effect of this program on the BMI at 3 years follow-up? Study Description A…
- Trial name
- ELIKUME (NCT06828367)
- Testing
- Online family educational intervention and cooking workshop
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundacion Miguel Servet
Obesity, Childhood
Deimplementation of Inappropriate Feeding Practices in Early Care and Education Settings
Arkansas and Louisiana have among the highest rates of adult obesity in the United States at 38.7% and 38.6%, respectively. Prevention and intervention efforts are needed to reduce the number of children who will become obese…
- Trial name
- NCT07107321
- Testing
- WISE Words
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,640 people
- Sponsor
- Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute
Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity & Overweight
PLAY2CONTROL Study
The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of active video gaming participation in otherwise sedentary patients with obesity and Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Trial name
- NCT07556679
- Testing
- Nex Playground Activity Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Miami
Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Resistance
Understanding Metabolism and Inflammation Risks for Diabetes in Adolescents
This research study collects health-related information and blood samples to better understand how body composition, lifestyle habits, and diet influence meta-inflammatory monocytes (MiMos) in adolescents.
- Conditions
- Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Resistance, Obesity, Metabolic Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06007404
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 175 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Childhood Obesity
Genetic Risk, Parental Feeding Practices, and Appetitive Traits in Early Life
The preschool years (2-5 years of age) is a critical timeframe to shape the lifetime risk of obesity. While the causes of obesity are complex, appetitive traits related to overeating, such as high food approach and low food…
- Trial name
- NCT06534541
- Testing
- Attentional bias to food cues
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 330 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Trustees of Dartmouth College
Obesity, Overweight
FutureShape Family
The number of adults and children living with obesity is increasing worldwide. Once childhood obesity has developed, more than 80% of children carry the obesity into adulthood, with a high risk of cardiometabolic disease, poor…
- Trial name
- NCT07872904
- Testing
- Family Care, Standard Care, Semaglutide (administered by PDS290 pen-injector)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Signe Torekov
Metabolic Disease, Obesity
Characterization of Patients With Uncommon Presentations and/or Uncommon Diseases Associated With the Cardiovascular System
Background: Researchers are interested in studying individuals who have known or suspected metabolic, inflammatory or genetic diseases that may put them at a high risk for heart diseases or diseases of their blood vessels.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Disease, Obesity, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, Cardiomyopathy
- Trial name
- NCT01143454
- Testing
- NSR IDE-MRI: Research pulse sequences
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)