Clinical trials: Energy Metabolism, open to volunteers
Obesity
Probiotic for Weight Management in Overweight and Obese Adults
To evaluate the impact of pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila Akk11 capsules versus placebo on body composition (including body weight, BMI, body fat percentage, waist-to-hip ratio, wrist circumference, visceral fat area, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07507929
- Testing
- Probiotic
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wecare Probiotics Co., Ltd.
Obesity
Weight Loss Composition and Metabolic Adaptation During Hypocaloric Dieting
Weight loss induced by hypocaloric dietary interventions is commonly accompanied by reductions in resting metabolic rate (RMR), a phenomenon often described as metabolic adaptation.
- Trial name
- NCT07627256
- Testing
- Hypocaloric Diet
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel Aviv University
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease
Liver Fat as a Dietary Target of the Chinese Medical Nutrition Therapy (CMNT) Diet for Treating Type 2 Diabetes With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (Version 3.0)
This study aims to explore the efficacy of CMNT, an intermittent energy restriction (iER) intervention, in managing Chinese adults with type 2 diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
- Trial name
- NCT07083336
- Testing
- CMNT diet
- Where
- 3 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- State Key Laboratory of Subhealth Intervention Technology
MELAS Syndrome, Lebers Hereditory Optic Neuropathy With Extra Ocular Symptoms (LHON-Plus)
A Basket Clinical Study to Assess Glycerol Tributyrate in Patients With Mitochondrial Encephalopathy, Lactic Acidosis, Stroke-like Episodes (MELAS) or Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy-Plus (LHON-Plus)
This is a parallel arm non-randomized dose-escalation, open-label basket exploratory phase 1 clinical trial where Mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, stroke-like episodes (MELAS) and Leber's hereditary optic…
- Trial name
- NCT06792500
- Testing
- Glycerol Tributyrate
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- George Washington University
Environmental Enteric Dysfunction (EED), Malnutrition
The Maternal EED Study
Undernutrition among women of reproductive age is more common in South Asia than in any other region. In South Asia, the prevalence of maternal undernutrition varies between 10 and 40%.
- Conditions
- Environmental Enteric Dysfunction (EED), Malnutrition, Women of Reproductive Age, Gut Microbiota
- Trial name
- NCT05862363
- Testing
- Microbiota-directed balanced energy protein (MD-BEP), Ready-to-use supplementary food-balanced energy protein (RUSF-BEP), Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Obesity, Weight Change, Body
Linking Temporal Patterns of Modifiable Behaviors to Weight Loss Outcomes
This study is designed as an observational trial. The objective of this study is to follow-up with participants 3 years after completion of an 18-month comprehensive behavioral weight loss intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT03840733
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Anorexia Nervosa
Hormonal And Metabolic Signatures In Human Hypothalamic Neurons In Anorexia Nervosa
The goal of this observational study is to investigate cellular mechanisms of neuroendocrine and metabolic signaling in adult women with anorexia nervosa (AN) compared to healthy controls.
- Trial name
- HOPE (NCT07580209)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maria Miletta
Bipolar I Disorder, Depression, Anxiety
Efficacy and Safety of Magnesium Vitamin B6 in First Episode Bipolar Disorder
This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled proof-of-concept clinical trial to assess the efficacy and safety of Magnesium-vitamin B6in combination with treatment as usual for treating symptoms of depression, stress…
- Conditions
- Bipolar I Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Stress
- Trial name
- NCT05837104
- Testing
- Magnesium vitamin B6
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Mclean Hospital
Athlete, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
Preventing Athlete Under-fueling Through Nutrition.
The goal is to improve nutrition screening and support for Division III athletes. The study will use standard, low-risk nutrition screening methods, such as measuring height, weight, grip strength, and body composition, as well…
- Conditions
- Athlete, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, Low Energy Availability
- Trial name
- PERFORM (NCT07136038)
- Testing
- Low Energy Availability Screening and Nutrition Support
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Case Western Reserve University
Resting Metabolic Rate, Energy Metabolism
Observing Performance of Haptic Vibrotactile Trigger Technology by Measuring Changes in Resting Metabolic Rate: Assessment and Analysis
This study evaluates whether a drug-free, non-invasive topical patch embedded with Haptic Vibrotactile Trigger Technology (VTT) - the IGNITE Patch (The Super Patch Company) - is associated with changes in resting metabolic rate…
- Conditions
- Resting Metabolic Rate, Energy Metabolism, Haptic Technology, Vibrotactile Stimulation
- Trial name
- OPTIMA (NCT07781384)
- Testing
- IGNITE Patch (Active), Inactive patch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SuperPatch Limited LLC
Energy Expenditure, Physical Activity
The ENERGYCO Study
The aims of this school-based cycling intervention called "ENERGY Commuting to school" (ENERGYCO) will be divided into two phases: Phase I will aim: 1) to design, test, and validate predictive equations for the objective…
- Conditions
- Energy Expenditure, Physical Activity, Behavior, Body Composition
- Trial name
- ENERGYCO (NCT06414668)
- Testing
- Cycling Intervention Group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
Diet-induced Thermogenesis
Inter-Individual Variability in Early Diet-Induced Thermogenesis After a Standardized Meal
This study aims to characterize how individuals differ in their metabolic response to food intake, specifically focusing on early diet-induced thermogenesis (DIT).
- Trial name
- NCT07610759
- Testing
- Standardized Liquid Meal
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel Aviv University
Health Adult Subjects
Dihydroberberine Effects on Body Composition and Metabolic Health in Healthy Adults
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether dihydroberberine (DHB) supplementation can improve body composition, blood sugar control, energy levels, appetite, and mood in healthy adults with overweight or mild obesity.
- Trial name
- DHB (NCT07322679)
- Testing
- Dihydroberberine（DHB）
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nanjing Nutrabuilding Bio-tech Co., Ltd.
Obesity & Overweight, Weight Loss
GLP-1 Medication & Behavioral Health Programs on Weight & Metabolic Outcomes: FLOURISH and THRIVE Prospective Cohort Study
This research program includes two coordinated prospective studies (FLOURISH and THRIVE) evaluating the real-world effectiveness of Noom's digital health programs on weight, cardiometabolic biomarkers, physiological health…
- Conditions
- Obesity & Overweight, Weight Loss, Preventative Health, Body Weight
- Trial name
- FLOURISH (NCT07588984)
- Testing
- Noom Weight, Free Tier, Education-only control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,310 people
- Sponsor
- Noom Inc.
Constitutional Thinness
Energy Expenditure and Neuromuscular Function in Young Adult Women With a Naturally Thin Build (LeanErgy)
People with a low BMI (<17.5) are most often considered to have anorexia nervosa (AN). However, recent literature suggests that there is a category of individuals with the same low BMI who do not meet the diagnostic criteria for…
- Trial name
- LeanErgy (NCT07233109)
- Testing
- Evaluation of the maximum oxidation point of lipids, Evaluation of the energy cost of walking, Neuro-muscular assessments
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux
Obesity & Overweight, Healthy Adult
Vitis Intervention Trial in Substrate Metabolism
Obesity is associated with reduced metabolic flexibility (MetFlex), the capacity to shift between carbohydrate and lipid oxidation in response to nutrient availability.
- Trial name
- VITIS (NCT07800988)
- Testing
- Freeze-Dried Whole Grape Powder
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Resting Metabolic Rate, Energy Metabolism
Within-Individual Variability of Resting Metabolic Rate Over 12 Weeks
This prospective observational study aims to characterize within-individual variability in resting metabolic rate (RMR) over a 12-week period using high-frequency repeated measurements under standardized conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT07628764
- Testing
- Repeated Measurement of Resting Metabolic Rate
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tel Aviv University
Postmenopause, Energy Expenditure
Resting Energy Expenditure in Postmenopausal Women
Obesity and its associated comorbidities are rising at an alarming rate, particularly among postmenopausal women. Menopause, characterized by a decline in estradiol and progesterone levels, is often accompanied by weight gain.
- Conditions
- Postmenopause, Energy Expenditure, Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Trial name
- MenoBOLISM (NCT06905886)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Obesity and Overweight
Effects of Ultra Processed Food on Intestinal Energy Harvest
Ultra processed food is everywhere in modern society and may contain multiple ingredients that affect the way participants' bodies store energy.
- Trial name
- UPFEH (NCT06853288)
- Testing
- Diet containing 80% ultra processed foods, Diet containing 20% ultra processed foods
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
Refeeding Syndrome, Critical Illness
Respiratory Quotient and Phosphate Changes During Early Critical Illness
Critically ill patients often experience major changes in metabolism during the first days of intensive care. When nutrition is started or increased after a period of reduced intake, some patients may develop refeeding syndrome…
- Conditions
- Refeeding Syndrome, Critical Illness, Metabolic Changes During Critical Illness
- Trial name
- IC-REFEED (NCT07800143)
- Testing
- Nutritional Exposure During Early Critical Illness
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region