Clinical trials: Obesity/Therapy
Obesity, Lifestyle, Healthy
Twelve-year Follow-up on the Treatment of Obese Pregnant Women (TOP) Study
The participant (both mother and child) in the initial TOP study will be invited to a follow-up study to evaluate the effect of life style intervention during pregnancy on both mother and their offspring 12 years after the…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Lifestyle, Healthy, Diet, Healthy, Follow-up
- Trial name
- TOP12 (NCT05446220)
- Testing
- Lifestyle intervention
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 497 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen
Obesity
Metformin Versus Orlistat in Obese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Patients
The purpose of this study is to compare the influence of Orlistat and Metformin on obesity treatment in obese PCOS women.
- Trial name
- NCT01003483
- Testing
- orlistat
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yazd Research & Clinical Center for Infertility
Migraine, Obesity
Behavioral Weight Loss as a Treatment for Migraine in Obese Women
This study involves a randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of behavioral weight loss as a treatment for migraine in obese females aged 18 to 50 years.
- Trial name
- NCT01197196
- Testing
- Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention, Migraine Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital
Abdominal Obesity
Effects of Weight Reduction on Sleep and Alertness in Long-distance Truck and Bus Drivers
The study is a year-long health-behaviour intervention in obese, male truck-drivers to lose weight moderately by 10%, using monthly individual counseling.
- Trial name
- SF-Truck (NCT00893646)
- Testing
- weight loss counseling
- Where
- 3 sites in Finland
- Volunteers
- 113 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UKK Institute
Obesity
Effect of Different Weight Vests on Body Weight in Obese Individuals
Obesity related ailments, such as cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and metabolic disorders are major causes of death in the Western World.
- Trial name
- EVO (NCT03672903)
- Testing
- Weight Vest
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Complications Wounds, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in High Risk Patients Undergoing Panniculectomy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
Incisional negative pressure therapy (INPWT) has previously been shown in certain patient populations to decrease wound healing complications, decrease the rate of hematomas and seromas, as well as have better scar quality.
- Conditions
- Complications Wounds, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Wound Healing Delayed, Incisional
- Trial name
- NCT03010137
- Testing
- Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, Standard Closure with Skin Glue, PICO (Smith&Nephew)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Davis
Obesity
Portion Control Treatment for Obesity
To date, no studies have been published assessing the effectiveness of portion control interventions in a primary care setting. The investigators will conduct a pilot study to assess the effectiveness of an intervention including…
- Trial name
- NCT01451554
- Testing
- portion control plate, Usual Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Obesity, Behavior, Health
Evaluation of Brain Activity Changes After a Behavior Change Weight Loss Intervention
The aim of this study is to compare brain changes in individuals with overweight or obesity enrolled in either the Noom Healthy Weight program or a matched control.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Behavior, Health, Weight Loss
- Trial name
- NCT04522245
- Testing
- Noom Healthy Weight; mobile behavior change program for weight loss., Matched Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Noom Inc.
Obesity
Females, Aging, Metabolism, and Exercise
This study is designed to determine whether a reduction in hormones (such as occurs during menopause) causes a decrease in calories burned during physical activity.
- Trial name
- FAME (NCT01712230)
- Testing
- GnRH agonist, Supervised cardiovascular exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Overweight, Obesity
RCT to Compare Orlistat and Polyglucosamine for the Management of Overweight and Obesity
This trial compares two treatment methods: 1. Orlistat 60 mg to be taken three times daily one capsule; indicated for weight loss in overweight adults.
- Trial name
- NCT02529631
- Testing
- orlistat 60 mg, polyglucosamine
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany, Italy
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Certmedica International GmbH
Healthy, Vasodilation
Impact of Intranasal Insulin on Sympathetic Activity and Cerebral Vasodilation
The purpose of this project is to examine the impact of increases in brain insulin on sympathetic nervous system activity, as well as peripheral and cerebral blood flow in humans.
- Conditions
- Healthy, Vasodilation, Insulin Resistance, Autonomic Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT05153395
- Testing
- Carbon dioxide breathing, Neurovascular Coupling, Human insulin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Missouri-Columbia
Overweight, Obesity
NEAT - Prevention and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity.
This study will investigate the effect on Non-exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) when implementing active workstation at offices compared to conventional office work.
- Trial name
- InphactUm (NCT01997970)
- Testing
- Treadmill workstation, Health talk
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umeå University
Periodontitis, Obesity (Body Mass Index >30 kg/m2)
Obesity and Clinical and Cytokine Responses to Periodontal Therapy
This prospective controlled clinical study included 80 participants allocated into four groups according to body mass index (BMI) and periodontal status: obese periodontitis, normal-weight periodontitis, obese periodontally…
- Trial name
- NCT07869277
- Testing
- Scaling and Root Planing (SRP)
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emine Çifcibaşı
Diabetes Mellitus, Type II, Overweight and Obesity
Microclinic Social Induction Pilot Intervention for Diabetes and Obesity Management in Qatar
The purpose of the study is to pilot-phase test the effectiveness of the microclinic social induction model and its effects on behavioral and metabolic outcomes in different levels of social and familial relationships in Qatar.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type II, Overweight and Obesity, Hypertension, Behavioral Lifestyle Change
- Trial name
- NCT02175537
- Testing
- Microclinic Social Induction Diabetes and Obesity Program
- Where
- Qatar
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Microclinic International
Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer
Estradiol Levels According to Body Mass Index in Premenopausal Patients With Breast Cancer
his prospective observational study will evaluate whether body mass index (BMI) is associated with serum estradiol levels in premenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.
- Trial name
- SIMPEC-E2 (NCT07833501)
- Volunteers
- 172 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- D'Or Institute for Research and Education
Obesity, Inflammation
Gene Expression and Inflammation in Overweight Subjects
This study will look at gene expression (whether particular sets of genes are activated ["turned on"] or deactivated ["turned off"]) in overweight people as compared to non-overweight individuals.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Inflammation, Nutrition Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT00344266
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Sports Physical Therapy
WB-EMS Increase Energy Expenditure at Rest and During Uphill Walking Exercise
Whole-body electrical stimulation (WB-EMS) has become increasingly popular as a tool to provide additional benefits compared to conventional exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT05218512
- Testing
- WB-EMS
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Granada
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
Metabolic Syndrome, Aging
Sustainable Exercise and Nutrition Programs for Managing Metabolic Disorders in Older Women
This study aims to evaluate the impact of sustainable diet and exercise programs on metabolic health and quality of life in older women.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Aging, Sarcopenia, Obesity
- Trial name
- NCT07015307
- Testing
- Sustainable Diet Program, Supervised Physical Exercise Program, Combined Sustainable Diet and Exercise Program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alicante
Pediatric Obesity, Overweight and Obesity
Pediatric Obesity Treatment in a Safety Net Clinic: Piloting the Step by Step Program
Obesity treatment interventions have been studied in pediatric primary care offices and are often conducted in low-income and minority populations, and pediatric obesity clinics.
- Trial name
- NCT04297228
- Testing
- Step by Step: A Family-Centered Healthy Lifestyle Intervention
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Community Volunteers In Medicine