Clinical trials: Body Weight
Obesity
Harmonic Versus Electro Surgery in Lower Body Lift Procedures
The objective of this study is to determine if the use of The Harmonic™ (an ultrasonic surgical instrument) in Lower Body Lift procedures reduces volume and duration of wound drainage after surgery when compared to Electro…
- Trial name
- LBL (NCT00522171)
- Testing
- The Harmonic™ ultrasonic scalpel
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Obesity
Visual Feedback Monitoring During Exercise in Individuals With Obesity
Exercise has been shown to offer numerous health benefits and be particularly important in preventing weight gain or regain for people with obesity.
- Trial name
- NCT04685707
- Testing
- Visual feedback monitoring system (HFFS), Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Mississippi Medical Center
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Encephalomalacia
Randomized Trial of Hydrocortisone in Very Preterm High-Risk Infants
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treatment of very preterm infants at high-risk for lung and brain injury with low dose hydrocortisone results in improved pulmonary and neurologic outcomes.
- Conditions
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Encephalomalacia, Premature Birth
- Trial name
- NCT00167544
- Testing
- Hydrocortisone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Nationwide Children's Hospital
Obesity
Study of Obese Subjects Previously Implanted With the EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the GI Endobarrier Liner can be reimplanted.
- Trial name
- NCT01372501
- Testing
- Endobarrier Liner
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Morphic Medical Inc.
Overweight and Obesity, Physical Activity
Implementation and Evaluation of a Before School Physical Activity Program in Revere, MA
This study evaluates the implementation of the BOKS program in three schools (K-8) in Revere, MA, and its effect on participating students with regard to BMI, cognitive, and quality of life outcomes.
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity, Physical Activity, Quality of Life, Fitness
- Trial name
- NCT03805295
- Testing
- BOKS Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 188 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
Weight Gain
Role of Peanuts in Healthy Weight Gain in Athletic Individuals
Many athletes and military personnel desire weight gain primarily as lean mass to improve performance and effectiveness in military/sport endeavors.
- Trial name
- mGAINS (NCT05426109)
- Testing
- Peanut snacks, No peanut-containing snacks
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Obesity, Apathy
Role of Apathy in the Effectiveness of Weight Loss Interventions
The purpose of this study is to determine whether treating apathy with methylphenidate or medical Crisis counselling will increase adherence to weight loss programs thereby increasing their effectiveness
- Trial name
- NCT00548652
- Testing
- MOVE, medical crisis councelling, methyphenidate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 101 people
- Sponsor
- VA Nebraska Western Iowa Health Care System
Overweight and Obesity
Circadian Timing, Information Processing and Energy Balance Study
This study design will test biological and behavioral mechanisms in the cross-sectional analyses and determine the prospective effects of circadian alignment and sleep on changes in cardiometabolic risk factors.
- Trial name
- TIME (NCT04759755)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Obesity
StomaphyX Versus Sham for Revisional Surgery in Post-Roux-en-Y Patients to Reduce Regained Weight
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RNYGB) is a weight loss surgery that involves the creation of a small gastric pouch and rearrangement of the small intestine.
- Trial name
- NCT00939055
- Testing
- StomaphyX
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- EndoGastric Solutions
Obesity
Effect of Obesity on Immune Response to Pneumovax 23
Pneumococcal infections are a leading cause of adult and childhood hospitalization and death. It has been shown that obese individuals are at higher risk for this bacterial infection.
- Trial name
- ROVE (NCT02471014)
- Testing
- Pneumovax 23, Blood tests, Questionnaires
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Obesity
Proof-of-Concept Study of an Integrated Mobile and Social Network Weight Loss Intervention
The purpose of this 6 week single-arm pilot is to evaluate the feasibility of the Habit app plus Facebook group intervention in 20 adults with obesity.
- Trial name
- BHT-OWL (NCT05295849)
- Testing
- Building Habits Together Online Weight Loss 6-Week Usability Trial
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
Recurrent Abortion
Low-molecular-weight Heparin (LMWH) Versus Unfractionated Heparin (UFH) in Pregnant Women With Recurrent Abortion Secondary to Antiphospholipid Syndrome
The aim of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) plus low dose aspirin (LDA) with unfractionated heparin(UFH) plus LDA in women with recurrent pregnancy loss associated with…
- Trial name
- NCT01051778
- Testing
- enoxaparin 40mg plus low dose aspirin, Heparin calcium5,000 U twice daily plus low dose aspirin
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Cardiovascular Disease, High Cardiovascular Risk
A Study to Evaluate the Effect of Long-term Treatment With BELVIQ (Lorcaserin HCl) on the Incidence of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events and Conversion to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Obese and Overweight Subjects With Cardiovascular Disease or Multiple Cardiovascular Risk Factors
This is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group study in overweight and obese subjects with cardiovascular (CV) disease and/or multiple CV risk factors.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Disease, High Cardiovascular Risk, Obesity, Overweight
- Trial name
- CAMELLIA-TIMI (NCT02019264)
- Testing
- Lorcaserin hydrochloride
- Where
- 499 sites in United States, Australia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 14,673 people
- Sponsor
- Eisai Inc.
Inadequate; Pulmonary Ventilation, Newborn, Infant, Very Low Birth Weight
Nasal Noninvasive NAVA in the Very Low Birth Weight Infant
The purpose of this study is to determine if a new type of mechanical ventilation, or breathing machine (called neurally adjusted ventilatory assist or NAVA), will provide additional support to infants who were born prematurely.
- Trial name
- NCT01785563
- Testing
- Nasal NIV-NAVA
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Tarah T Colaizy
Obesity, Risk Factors
Motivational Interviewing to Promote Healthy Behaviours in Young Adults
The overall goals of this project are to evaluate the feasibility of web-based nurse-led motivational interviewing and educational interventions to promote healthy behaviours for obesity prevention and maintenance of healthy…
- Trial name
- Motivate (NCT05264740)
- Testing
- Motivational interviewing, Educational materials
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 101 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Breast Cancer
Efficacy and Safety of Gadobutrol 1.0 Molar (Gadovist) for Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
The purpose of this study is to look at the efficacy (how does it work) and safety of gadobutrol when used for obtaining MR images of both breasts.Women with a recent diagnosis of breast cancer by mammogram (X-ray examination of…
- Trial name
- GEMMA 2 (NCT01104584)
- Testing
- Gadobutrol (Gadavist, Gadovist, BAY86-4875)
- Where
- 48 sites in United States, Argentina and 7 more
- Volunteers
- 460 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Overweight, Obesity
Sharing Digital Self-Monitoring Data With Others to Enhance Long-Term Weight Loss
Adults attempting weight loss through lifestyle modification (LM) typically find maintenance of behavior change difficult. Outcomes might be improved if participants are provided with sustained sources of accountability and…
- Trial name
- FitLink (NCT05180448)
- Testing
- Coach Share On, Group Share On, Friend/Family Share On
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 321 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Drexel University
Prediabetes, Obesity
Veterans Achieving Weight Loss and Optimizing Resilience-Using Protein
Diabetes is a major health concern in obese older Veterans, especially in those who are African American. The negative impact of diabetes on muscle and physical function contributes to metabolic as well as physical decline and is…
- Trial name
- VALOR-UP (NCT03835416)
- Testing
- Foods rich in high quality protein
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Obesity, Pain
PDA+: A Personal Digital Assistant for Obesity Treatment
The purpose of this study is to determine whether including a PDA decision support tool plus distance support enhances the outcomes attainable by the MOVE2! (Managing Obesity for Veterans Everywhere) standard care alone.
- Trial name
- PDA+ (NCT00371462)
- Testing
- Use of PDA + support to reduce weight and pain, MOVE! level 2 group weight loss counseling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases
Preventing Weight Gain and Controlling Blood Pressure During Smoking Cessation in Hypertensive Smokers
The purpose of this study is to develop effective interventions that assist individuals with high blood pressure to quit smoking and prevent weight gain.
- Conditions
- Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Hypertension
- Trial name
- NCT00113074
- Testing
- Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Diet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 139 people
- Sponsor
- Mark Vander Weg
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