Clinical trials: Body Composition Changes
Retirement, Weight Gain
A Physical Activity and Diet Program to Prevent Accumulation of Abdominal Fat Mass in Recently Retired Men and Women
Advancing age in itself is associated with changes in body composition. However, during transitional life stages, such as retirement, detrimental changes on diet and physical activity may occur.
- Trial name
- NCT00122213
- Testing
- Behavior change on physical activity and diet
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wageningen University
Obesity Associated Disorder
Changes in Muscle Strength, Inflammatory Markers, and Body Composition in Response to Alternate Day Fasting Combined With Krill Oil Supplementation in Adults With Overweight and Obesity
The goal of this double-blind, randomised, controlled trial is to determine the effects of LC n-3 PUFAs supplementation on changes in body composition and muscle strength during body weight loss and body weight maintenance among…
- Trial name
- NCT06001632
- Testing
- krill oil (SuperbaBoostTM), 4g/day of mixed vegetable oil
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Glasgow
Dietary Modification
Beef Protein Supplementation in Endurance Athletes
The aim of this project is to investigate the potential benefits of combining a new protein beef hydrolysates extract with a regular endurance training programme on (a) body composition (b) performance (c) muscle structure (d)…
- Trial name
- Beef (NCT02675348)
- Testing
- Dietary Supplement: Beef Protein, Dietary Supplement: whey Protein, Dietary Supplement: CHO
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Greenwich
Life Style Modification, Childhood Obesity
Effects of Omega-3 Supplementation on Nutritional Status and Physical Activity of Obese Children
Omega-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids has potential as a supplement that can accelerate the effects of a weight management program in children.
- Trial name
- NCT04156971
- Testing
- Omega 3, stage-based lifestyle modification intervention
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universiti Putra Malaysia
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.
Cognition, Inflammation Biomarkers
Dietary Supplements and Middle Aged Women (Collagen & Omega)
This study will examine the effects of combining different types of dietary supplements on various aspects of health and wellbeing in middle aged women.
- Conditions
- Cognition, Inflammation Biomarkers, Bone Metabolism Biomarkers, Fatigue Symptom
- Trial name
- NCT07740967
- Testing
- Collagen peptides and omega-3
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Loughborough University
Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Arthritis Pilot for Preserving Muscle While Losing Weight
The purpose of this research study is to see whether wearing a weighted vest during a period of active weight loss can decrease the loss of muscle and bone that occurs during weight loss.
- Trial name
- APPLE (NCT02239939)
- Testing
- Vest, Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Obesity, Weight Gain
Whole Body Vibration Training for Healthy Body Composition in Young Adults
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the benefits and feasibility of a whole body vibration (WBV) exercise program as a method of preventing weight gain in young adults.
- Trial name
- NCT02134275
- Testing
- Whole body vibration training, Control group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 176 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Obesity, Overfeeding
Overeating Different Fats and Influence on Muscle Mass and Body Fat Accumulation
To investigate metabolic and molecular response to fatty acid-specific overfeeding in overweight subjects, in relation to changes in ectopic fat, lean tissue mass and insulin sensitivity
- Conditions
- Obesity, Overfeeding, Muscle Mass, Body Composition
- Trial name
- LIPOGAIN-2 (NCT02211612)
- Testing
- PUFA-group, SFA-group
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Obesity
Adipogenic Capacity as a Mediator of Weight Gain
To demonstrate differences in response of subjects with a high, low or medium predisposition for weight regain after weight reduction in terms of: body composition; energy expenditure; physical activity; and adipogenic capacity.
- Trial name
- NCT01015508
- Testing
- Very Low Energy Diet (VLED), Weight maintenance
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maastricht University Medical Center
Pseudohypoparathyroidism Type 1A, Albright Hereditary Osteodystrophy
Energy Expenditure and Body Composition in Pseudohypoparathyroidism 1a
The investigators would like to learn more about the metabolic consequences of pseudohypoparathyroidism type 1a in children, adolescents and adults with this condition.
- Trial name
- NCT01398774
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 519 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Dietary Modification
Meat and Whey Protein Supplementation in Athletes
The aim of this project is to investigate the potential benefits of combining a new protein meat hydrolysates extract with a regular resistance training programme on (a) body composition (b) performance (c) muscle structure (d)…
- Trial name
- NCT02425020
- Testing
- Meat Protein, Whey protein, Carbohydrate
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Greenwich
Diabetes, Gestational, Dietary Modification
Dietary Management of Gestational Diabetes
eMOM is a randomized, controlled trial to compare the effects of two different dietary interventions during pregnancy. The comparison is based on tissue glucose content (using continuous glucose monitoring system) in pregnant…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Gestational, Dietary Modification, Glucose Intolerance During Pregnancy, Body Composition
- Trial name
- eMOM (NCT03681054)
- Testing
- Carbohydrate restricted diet, Plant-protein based diet
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Dietary Modification, Inflammation
CLA Metabolism and Effects on Human Health
The purpose of the study is to investigate the effects of Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) from dairy products on fatty acid metabolism and human health. A CLA depletion-repletion study was carried out with healthy volunteers.
- Conditions
- Dietary Modification, Inflammation, Body Composition, Beneficial
- Trial name
- NCT01841645
- Testing
- CLA depletion-repletion
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Alexandre Guedes Torres
Healthy, Overweight
The Influence of Probiotics on Body Weight and Composition
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the addition of two different probiotic interventions to a comprehensive behavioral lifestyle intervention on body weight loss and overall health in overweight adults.
- Trial name
- WLP (NCT02465294)
- Testing
- Probiotic, Behavioral lifestyle intervention, Blood Test
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis
Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) in Children
Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (NEAT) is the energy expended engaging in daily activities such as maintenance of posture, fidgeting, and other activities not specifically designated as "exercise." A growing body of evidence…
- Trial name
- NCT00315172
- Testing
- Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Overweight and Obesity, Overweight Adolescents
Efficacy of Oral Vitamin D Supplementation in Adolescents and Young Adults.
This study assesses whether oral supplementation with vitamin D contributes to the reduction of body mass index and lipid profile in adolescents and young adults.
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity, Overweight Adolescents, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- SIMBAIII (NCT04377386)
- Testing
- 1000 IU D vitamin, 200 IU D vitamin
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fundación Cardiovascular de Colombia
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
Glycemic Load, Metabolism & Obesity in Pregnancy
The purpose of the study is to determine if a low glycemic load diet reduces the gain of body fat and insulin resistance during the last half of pregnancy in obese women.
- Trial name
- PANS (NCT01287299)
- Testing
- Low Glycemic Load diet, Low Fat Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Obesity
The Energy Balance Study
Very low carbohydrate diets and high-complex carbohydrate, low-fat diets are popular weight-loss methods in the United States. The purpose of the Energy Balance Study is to explore how extreme differences in diet affect eating…
- Trial name
- EBS (NCT01029483)
- Testing
- Low carbohydrate diet, High-carbohydrate ad libitum intervention, High carbohydrate diet-energy matched intervention
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Lactation, Weight Loss
Effects of GLP-1 RAs on Human Lactation Outcomes
There is increasing interest in using GLP-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications after pregnancy. This study is designed to determine if these medications affect breastmilk production or the nutritional makeup of breastmilk.
- Trial name
- NCT07720414
- Testing
- Injected GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Dual Agonists
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver