Clinical trials: Dietary Modifications
Inflammation, Diet Modification
Watermelon Focused Dietary Inflammatory Index Intervention
A large, persuasive, and ever-increasing body of evidence links chronic inflammation to virtually all of the chronic diseases that cause the majority of disability and death in the U.S., including diabetes, cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- IMAGINE (NCT03158740)
- Testing
- DII-Based Counseling System, general health education control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Michael D. Wirth
Recurrent Miscarriage
Walking and Dietary Modification for Recurrent Early Miscarriages
This study is part of a big one aiming to evaluate how lifestyle interventions during pregnancy affect obstetric results, neonatal metabolism and the intelligence of the offspring (study not yet completed).
- Trial name
- W&D (NCT03023137)
- Testing
- Walking & dietary modification
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 480 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital dos Servidores do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Exposure to Herbicides
Measurement of Agricultural and Dietary Glyphosate Exposure Among Pregnant Women
The purpose of this research is to understand whether and how pregnant women may be exposed to glyphosate, the active ingredient in a common herbicide.
- Trial name
- NCT04155463
- Testing
- Organic Diet, Conventional Diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boise State University
Childhood Obesity
Physical Activity and Nutrition Intervention in Afterschool Programs
The investigators long-term goal is to advance the adoption and successful implementation of policies that promote PA and nutrition in after school programs (ASP) nationwide. The investigators objective here is two fold.
- Trial name
- NCT02144519
- Testing
- Healthy Eating and Physical Activity
- Volunteers
- 2,635 people
- Sponsor
- University of South Carolina
Health Behaviour, Nutrition Intervention
Personalized Nutrition in Young Adults: The Ability of Genetic Information to Motivate Changes in Omega-3 Consumption
There are many health benefits associated with the consumption of omega-3 dietary fats. Omega-3 fats, specifically eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), can be found in marine food products such as fatty…
- Conditions
- Health Behaviour, Nutrition Intervention, Impaired Health
- Trial name
- NCT02829138
- Testing
- Genetic information and Omega-3 fat intake, General Nutrition related to Omega-3 fats
- Volunteers
- 57 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Guelph
Breast Cancer
Cook for Your Life!: Implementing Dietary Change Among Hispanic Breast Cancer Survivors
The primary objectives of this study are to determine the effect of the dietary intervention (Cocinar para su salud! Program) vs.
- Trial name
- NCT01414062
- Testing
- Cocinar Para Su Salud Program, Written dietary recommendations
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Diet Modification, Substance Use Disorders
The Impact of a Parenting Intervention on Latino Youth Health Behaviors
The purpose of this study is to test if a parenting program can be used to prevent substance use among Latino youth and at the same time promote healthy eating.
- Conditions
- Diet Modification, Substance Use Disorders, Diabetes Mellitus Risk, Cardiovascular Risk Factor
- Trial name
- FPNG+ (NCT03517111)
- Testing
- Nutrition/substance use prevention, Substance use prevention only, Academic success program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 844 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arizona State University
Morbid Obesity, Liver Fat
Low-calorie Diet and Body Composition Prior to Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
Losing weight before undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery may reduce liver fat content and size thereby improving surgical outcomes.
- Trial name
- LCD (NCT02144597)
- Testing
- Liquid formula low-calorie diet (LCD), Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), Control diet
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Pediatric Cancer, Nutrition Related Cancer
Pediatric Oncology Nutrition Intervention Trial
Nearly 60% of pediatric patients diagnosed with cancer develop malnutrition caused by a combination of disease burden, side effects of chemotherapy, and the intensity of cancer treatment.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Cancer, Nutrition Related Cancer, Nutrition Aspect of Cancer, Muscle Loss
- Trial name
- POINT (NCT06175273)
- Testing
- Oral Nutrition Supplement, Tube Feed, Cyproheptadine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Corey Hawes
Endometriosis
An AHEI Dietary Intervention to Reduce Pain in Women With Endometriosis
The investigators are conducting this study to examine if a healthy diet based on the Alternative Healthy Eating Index (AHEI) influences pain symptoms, quality of life, and inflammatory markers measured in blood samples in women…
- Trial name
- NCT04259788
- Testing
- AHEI diet
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 109 people
- Sponsor
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
Cardiovascular Disease
Dietary Intervention and Vascular Function
It is well established that diet plays an important role in both the development and progression of heart disease. Different types of dietary fat have varying effects on heart disease risk factors.
- Trial name
- DIVAS (NCT01478958)
- Testing
- SFA diet, MUFA diet, n-6 PUFA diet
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 202 people
- Sponsor
- University of Reading
Cancer Prevention, Diet Modification
WIC-Based Intervention to Promote Healthy Eating Among Low-Income Mothers
Whole grains, non-starchy vegetables, fruit, and beans are a consistent feature of diets associated with a lower risk of cancer and other diet-related diseases.
- Conditions
- Cancer Prevention, Diet Modification, Vegetable Intake
- Trial name
- NCT04038385
- Testing
- Multilevel Behavioral Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 297 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- William Paterson University of New Jersey
Obesity, Heart Diseases
Family-Based Nutrition Intervention for Latino Children
Primary Hypothesis Children whose mothers receive the FBC sessions will have significantly lower BMI one year after the intervention compared to control group children whose families receive an active placebo control.
- Trial name
- NCT00224887
- Testing
- In home nutrition counseling, standard nutrition education curriculum
- Volunteers
- 307 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity
Effect of Low Carbohydrate Versus Low Fat Diet in the Treatment of Dyslipidemia in Obese Children With Metabolic Syndrome
Two-arm, parallel design with children between the ages of 10 - 18 with obesity and metabolic syndrome randomized (15 per group) to reduced-carbohydrate diet or a reduced-fat diet for 8 weeks.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Dyslipidemias
- Trial name
- NCT03937960
- Testing
- Carbohydrate restricted group, Standard low fat diet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Asthma, Allergy
Dietary Interventions in Asthma Treatment: Sprouts Study
Sulforaphane (SFN) is a naturally occurring isothiocyanate that is a potent inducer of Phase II enzymes which play a critical role in preventing oxidative stress (via activation of Nrf2).
- Trial name
- NCT01183923
- Testing
- Broccoli Sprouts, Alfalfa Sprouts
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Weight Loss, Diet Modification
The Healthy Moms Study: Comparison of a Post-Partum Weight Loss Intervention Delivered Via Facebook or In-Person Groups
The goal of the project is to conduct a feasibility pilot randomized trial comparing delivery of a post-partum weight loss intervention via Facebook versus via in-person group sessions.
- Conditions
- Weight Loss, Diet Modification, Physical Activity
- Trial name
- NCT03700736
- Testing
- Healthy Moms
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Connecticut
Obesity, Poor Glycemic Control
The Consumption of Beef on Appetite and Cognitive Function
The purpose of the main study is to determine whether the daily consumption of protein-rich meals containing high quality, lean beef products improves appetite control and cognitive function during a weight maintenance diet.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Poor Glycemic Control, Dietary Interventions
- Trial name
- NCT02614729
- Testing
- Standard Protein-Plant, Even Distribution (SP-PLANT-EVEN), Standard Protein-Beef, Even Distribution (SP-BEEF-EVEN), High Protein-Beef, Even Distribution (HP-BEEF-EVEN)
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Malnutrition, Dietary Modification
Evaluating a Family-based Nutrition and Garden Intervention in Rural Guatemala
This is a pilot quasi-experimental study to evaluate the impact of adding a family garden intervention to an existing wrap-around nutrition intervention for children with chronic malnutrition and their family.
- Trial name
- NCT03689504
- Testing
- Standard of care nutrition support, Home-based nutrition education, Home-based family gardening
- Where
- Guatemala
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Wuqu' Kawoq, Maya Health Alliance
Constipation, Diet Modification
Effect of Kiwifruit on Gastrointestinal Fluid Distribution and Transit in Healthy Volunteers
Constipation is a widespread and common problem in which a person finds it difficult and/or painful to open their bowels. The current treatment is the use of medications called laxatives.
- Trial name
- KIWI (NCT03303417)
- Testing
- MRI Scan, Kiwifruit, calorie-matched sugar drink
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
Alteration of Cognitive Function, Dietary Modification
Cognitive Health Promotion Project in the Community
This study was based on baseline data derived from a large prospective study called the Suwon Project (SP), a cohort comprising random clustering samples of elderly people, all of whom are ethnic Koreans aged over 60 years.
- Trial name
- NCT01012947
- Testing
- Lifestyle Counseling Usual Care, Lifestyle Counseling Telephone, Bimonth, Lifestyle Counseling Telephone, Month
- Volunteers
- 1,115 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ajou University School of Medicine