Clinical trials: Metabolism Changes
Type 2 Diabetes
Cardiovascular Disease Education and Problem-Solving Training in People With Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to determine if patient education and problem-solving training, delivered in self-study, group, and individual intervention modalities, will produce substantial improvements in CVD risk profile via…
- Trial name
- DECIDE (NCT00964587)
- Testing
- Education + Problem-Solving Training Self-Study, Education + Group Problem-Solving Training, Education + Individual Problem-Solving Training
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 382 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Obesity, Overweight
Remotely Delivered Behavioral Weight Loss Using an Ad Libitum Plant-Based Diet Versus a Balanced Calorie Deficit Diet
This pilot randomized controlled trial will compare a remotely delivered behavioral weight loss program with a balanced calorie deficit diet (the current gold-standard) to a behavioral weight loss program with an ad libitum whole…
- Trial name
- NCT05337150
- Testing
- Lifestyle Modification Intervention, Balanced Calorie Deficit Eating Plan, Ad Libitum Whole Food Plant-Based Eating Plan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Drexel University
Obesity, Pregnancy
CO-OP Trial: Community-based Outreach on Obesity in Pregnancy
Obesity is becoming more common and disproportionately affects the younger generation, the poor and certain ethnic groups. Nearly 50% of reproductive aged women are obese or overweight.
- Trial name
- CO-OP (NCT01841424)
- Testing
- Dietary counseling. Maintain a food diary.
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri, Kansas City
Ovarian Cancer
Study on the Dynamic Changes of Metabolic Biomarkers and Their Prognostic Relationship in Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is a highly lethal gynecological malignancy, often diagnosed at an advanced stage, with high rates of recurrence within 1-2 years after frontline treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT06019923
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Women's Hospital School Of Medicine Zhejiang University
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
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
Metabolism and Nutrition in MND
Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive neurological condition that can affect movement, speech, swallowing and breathing. Weight loss and malnutrition are common in people with MND and may be caused by factors including…
- Trial name
- MET-MND (NCT07851714)
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Obesity
Evaluation of Food Additive Contributions to Obesity - Feasibility Study 2
The effects of food additives on body weight in humans are largely unknown. This is a before-and-after feasibility study in 5 obese adults who will be followed for 5 months.
- Trial name
- NCT03758378
- Testing
- Dietary intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- McMaster University
Obesity
Gamification and Energetic Behavior Changes
Obesity [Body mass index (BMI kg/m2 ≥ 95th percentile)] affects 1 in 5 adolescents in the United States, with 13 million suffering from severe obesity (BMI ≥ 120% > 95th percentile or ≥ 35 mg/kg2).
- Trial name
- NCT03050840
- Testing
- Way to Health
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk, Insulin Resistance
Effect of Metformin Use on Weight Loss in Obese, Non-diabetic People (MOWRI)
Obesity is a chronic disease of global public health concern, contributing to cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers.
- Conditions
- Obesity and Cardiovascular Risk, Insulin Resistance, Obesity (Body Mass Index >30 kg/m2)
- Trial name
- MOWRI (NCT07297290)
- Testing
- Metformin
- Where
- 2 sites in Nigeria
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- University Of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
Pre Diabetes, Vascular Stiffness
Dietary Exchanges With Avocado and Mango in Pre-diabetes
The research is designed as a randomized, 2-arm, parallel, controlled, human clinical trial to investigate the effects of avocado and mango consumption for 8 weeks on indices of macro- and micro- vascular function in individuals…
- Conditions
- Pre Diabetes, Vascular Stiffness, Vascular Dilation, Cognitive Change
- Trial name
- AVMa (NCT05353790)
- Testing
- Meals + snacks: control, Meals + snacks: Avocado mango
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 82 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinical Nutrition Research Center, Illinois Institute of Technology
Obesity
Parents As The Agent Of Change For Childhood Obesity (PAAC)
The objective of this study is to test and evaluate the effectiveness of a parent-only treatment for childhood obesity. This study provides state-of-the-art treatment for childhood obesity.
- Trial name
- PAAC (NCT01066910)
- Testing
- Behavioral treatment for childhood obesity
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Hypoglycemia, Type 1 Diabetes
EEG-Changes During Insulininduced Hypoglycemia in Type 1 Diabetes
The aim of this study is based on recent pilot studies carried out at Odense University Hospital showing that the acute changes in electroencephalographic (EEG) signals (i.e.
- Trial name
- NCT00810420
- Where
- Denmark
- Sponsor
- UNEEG Medical A/S
Obesity
Reducing Obesity Using Social Ties Program
This trial aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of addressing interpersonal barriers to weight-related behavior change.
- Trial name
- ROBUST (NCT06335810)
- Testing
- Social Network Intervention, Individual Lifestyle Intervention, Social Network Member
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 264 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Overweight and Obesity, Body Weight Changes
FatMax Training on Metabolic and Epigenetic Parameters
Exercise is an essential pillar for the health of all individuals, as it contributes to physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
- Trial name
- NCT06553482
- Testing
- FatMAx training intervention, FatMax and physical endurance exercise intervention, Control
- Where
- Mexico
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Autonoma de Baja California
Obesity & Overweight
Scannographic Predictive Factors of Change of Strategy During Metabolic Bariatric Surgery
Background: Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric By-pass (LRYGB) is not always feasible due to intraoperative difficulties, necessitating a change during surgical procedure.
- Trial name
- SCANOBE (NCT07296224)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 288 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Inflammation, Magnesium Deficiency
Systemic Inflammatory Response: Thiamine and Magnesium Status (Sir TaM Study)
We wish to determine to what extent magnesium, thiamine and transketolase activity are affected by the Systemic Inflammatory Response (SIR).
- Conditions
- Inflammation, Magnesium Deficiency, Iron-deficiency, Thiamine Deficiency
- Trial name
- SirTaM (NCT03554668)
- Testing
- Blood draw
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Overweight and Obesity
Predictors of Lorcaserin-Induced Weight Loss
This two-phase study aims to explore ways to predict who will respond well to the weight loss drug lorcaserin and to understand the mechanisms that develop which limit drug efficacy.
- Trial name
- NCT03353220
- Testing
- Belviq
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Columbia University
HIV Infections, HIV Wasting Syndrome
A Phase II, Parallel Group, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study of the Safety and Efficacy of Thalidomide in Reducing Weight Loss in Adults With HIV Wasting Syndrome
To evaluate the safety, antiviral and anti-TNF-alpha activity, and preliminary efficacy of thalidomide in reducing weight loss in patients with HIV wasting syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT00002127
- Testing
- Thalidomide
- Where
- 13 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Celgene Corporation
Alzheimer's Disease
Memantine and Changes of Biological Markers and Brain PET Imaging in Alzheimer's Disease
In AD, tau protein is abnormally hyperphosphorylated. Significant changes of hyperphosphorylated tau levels in CSF are found in AD patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00800709
- Testing
- Memantine
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Shanghai Mental Health Center
Protein-Energy Malnutrition, Anorexia
Energy Dense Formula to People Living in Old Peoples Home
Dietary intake in frail elderly is often lower than estimated needs due to the combined effects of the anorexia of ageing, frailty and the presence of acute and chronic disease.
- Conditions
- Protein-Energy Malnutrition, Anorexia, Weight Change
- Trial name
- NCT01259999
- Testing
- Calogen extra strawberry
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital