Clinical trials: Weight Control
Weight Loss
Journey to Better Health
This study is being conducted in 8 rural counties in Alabama and Mississippi (4 per state). Approximately 400 overweight or obese African American women living in the selected counties will participate in a 2-year weight loss…
- Trial name
- JTBH (NCT02938312)
- Testing
- Weight Loss Only, Weight Loss Plus
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 409 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Nutrition, Diet Interventions
Impacts of Sugar Warnings on Weight Bias
This study aims to examine the effects of added sugar warning labels for sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) on explicit weight bias and body weight attributional judgements.
- Trial name
- NCT07346001
- Testing
- Control label, Added sugar warning
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 543 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity
Effects of Brisk Walking and Regular Intensity Exercise Interventions on Glycemic Control
Physical activity is shown to positively reduce the risk of developing both cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Current guidelines recommend 30-60 minutes of moderate intensity cardiorespiratory exercise five days per…
- Trial name
- NCT03227575
- Testing
- Exercise Intervention
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Plymouth State University
Obesity
Dose-ranging Study of SKF7™ for Obesity
This study has been designed as a randomized, double blinded, multi-centric, placebo controlled, and phase II dose-ranging study.
- Trial name
- NCT04557267
- Testing
- low-dose, Middle-dose, Higher-dose
- Where
- 3 sites in Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitas Indonesia
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Microbiome-Mediated Gut Dysfunction in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
This study is designed to generate the first human evidence to date on microbiota encroachment in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
- Trial name
- MODIFY (NCT05209100)
- Testing
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth Translational Research Institute
Menopause, Perimenopause
Multi-Acupoint Laser Therapy for Body Shape and Composition in Obese Menopausal Women
The purpose of this study is to integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory and therapeutic methods with modern low-level laser stimulation on corresponding acupoints, applying this combined approach to the field of…
- Conditions
- Menopause, Perimenopause, Obesity, Overweight
- Trial name
- NCT07472881
- Testing
- Multi-acupoint low-level laser therapy, Diet and exercise guidance
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
PreDiabetes, Overweight and Obesity
Zein Nanoparticles for Glycemic Control
The use of zein nanoparticles as vehicles for drug delivery is under study, but of the effects observed in empty nanoparticles, in laboratory animals, the reduction of glucose levels was something worth studying.
- Conditions
- PreDiabetes, Overweight and Obesity, Adult ALL
- Trial name
- GLUCOCAPS (NCT05560412)
- Testing
- Zein nanocapsules, control
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra
Gut Health, Body Composition
A Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Effects of Cowboy Colostrum on Gut Health, Body Composition, Hair Growth, and Skin Appearance
This study evaluates the effects of Cowboy Colostrum bovine colostrum powder on gut health, body composition, hair growth, and skin appearance in generally healthy adults aged 21-47 with concerns in these areas.
- Conditions
- Gut Health, Body Composition, Hair Growth, Skin Appearance
- Trial name
- NCT07756866
- Testing
- Cowboy Colostrum
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cowboy Colostrum
Overweight, Obesity
Statewide (Rhode Island and Neighboring States) Partnerships for Worksite Weight Management
The project is designed to test the effectiveness of a multilevel worksite wellness program, based in Rhode Island and nearby neighboring states to impact employee weight, dietary intake and physical activity, compared to an…
- Trial name
- NCT00288145
- Testing
- WOW, Working On Wellness weight management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight
Multi-dose Pharmacokinetics and Dose Ranging of Inositol in Premature Infants (INS-2)
This pilot study is a randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial to measure changes in blood and urine levels of inositol in premature infants at high risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) following repeated doses of…
- Conditions
- Infant, Newborn, Infant, Low Birth Weight, Infant, Small for Gestational Age, Infant, Premature
- Trial name
- INS-2 (NCT01030575)
- Testing
- Inositol lower volume, Inositol mid-level volume, Inositol high volume
- Where
- 17 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- NICHD Neonatal Research Network
Overweight, Obesity
Trial of a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Intervention in Overweight Mothers and Their Children Ages 3-5
The purpose of this study is to test the effect of a novel six-month behavioral program to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among preschoolers and their mothers.
- Trial name
- NCT02098902
- Testing
- Smart Moms Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Obesity, Insulin Resistance
A Trial to Study the Effect of Long Term Vitamin D Supplementation on Insulin Sensitivity
Type 2 diabetes is a major public health problem in India with an estimated a prevalence of approximately 4% and 12% in rural and urban areas respectively.
- Trial name
- LongtermVitD (NCT01052181)
- Testing
- Cholecalciferol
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr Jitender Nagpal
Obesity
The Effect of Betahistine on Body Weight in Obese Subjects
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect that betahistine has on body weight in obese subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT00409305
- Testing
- Betahistine, Dietary counseling
- Where
- 19 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 280 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OBEcure Ltd.
Overweight and Obesity
Electrical Vestibular Stimulation (VeNS): Assessment of AMPK & SIRT1 Following Repeated Usage
The vestibular system which is responsible for balance and equilibrium constitutes our sixth sense. Metabolic Syndrome is a constellation of metabolic abnormalities characterized by obesity, insulin resistance (diabetes…
- Trial name
- NCT04433273
- Testing
- Electrical vestibular nerve stimulation
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neurovalens Ltd.
Diarrhea, Respiratory Infection
Impact of Zinc Supplementation in Low Birth Weight Infants on Severe Morbidity, Mortality and Zinc Status: A Randomized Controlled Trial
There are currently no interventions available to substantially reduce the incidence of low birth weight (LBW) apart from increasing the age at marriage, maternal iron supplementation and possibly improved energy intakes.
- Conditions
- Diarrhea, Respiratory Infection, Low Birth Weight
- Trial name
- NCT00272142
- Testing
- Zinc
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 2,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Society for Applied Studies
Weight Management, Diet Conditions
A to Z Study Follow-up: Collection of DNA Data From Buccal Swabs
The goal of this study is to determine the association between genotypes and diet. The weight and weight loss data are already available from the previously completed study called: A to Z Study - Benefits and Risks of Alternative…
- Conditions
- Weight Management, Diet Conditions, Dietary Recommendations, Overweight Management
- Trial name
- NCT00866151
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Interleukin Genetics, Inc.
Obesity Prevention, Obesity
Effectiveness of Tailored Multichannel Interventions on Weight Loss Among Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
overweight among adolescents is a public health issue. However, several weight loss interventions were developed and conducted for adolescents.
- Conditions
- Obesity Prevention, Obesity, Overweight Adolescents, Overweight/Obesity, Adolescent
- Trial name
- NCT06767072
- Testing
- Tailored Multichannel interventions
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 279 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Overweight and Obesity, Allergy
Effects of Vaginal Seeding on Infants' Body Mass Index and Allergy Risk for Caesarean-delivered Children
This is a single-blind randomized controlled trial, aiming to evaluate the effects of vaginal seeding on body mass index as well as allergy risk for cesarean-delivered infants.
- Trial name
- NCT03809390
- Testing
- Vaginal seeding
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 117 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Peking University
Obesity
Efficacy of Electrical Vestibular Nerve Stimulation (VeNS) in the Management of Obesity: A Randomized Clinical Trial
The aim of this study is to observe the efficacy of electrical vestibular nerve stimulation in the management of obesity. Allocation: Active device (participants act as their own self-control) Endpoint classification: Efficacy…
- Trial name
- NCT05275790
- Testing
- Vestal device, Lifestyle intervention
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neurovalens Ltd.
Overweight, Obesity
Study to Promote Physical Activity Among Overweight Persons
Recent research suggests that overweight persons who are physically active may be significantly less likely to develop health complications and less likely to die early when compared even with lean persons who are not physically…
- Trial name
- NCT00313040
- Testing
- Brief Consultation with Health Counselor, workbook, Usual Care wait list
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
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