Obesity
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-03-16Clinical Trial Update: Cardiovascular Disease Mortality in The NAS-NRC Twin Registry
This entry describes a completed NHLBI-sponsored clinical trial updating mortality outcomes in the NAS-NRC Twin Registry, focusing on cardio…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-03-16Clinical Trial Update: Effects of Short-term Energy Deficit on Muscle Protein Turnover [NA]
This clinical trial update reports the completed status of a study examining how short-term energy deficit affects muscle protein turnover i…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-03-08Clinical Trial Update: Study of the Mechanisms of Metabolic Adaptations to Overfeeding [NA]
This document is an update on a study exploring the mechanisms of metabolic adaptations to overfeeding in individuals with obesity and diabe…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-03-08Clinical Trial Update: Steps to Health: Targeting Obesity in the Health Care Workplace [NA]
This entry notes a completed clinical trial by Duke University investigating a workplace program to address obesity among healthcare workers…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-03-07Clinical Trial Update: Impact of Bariatric Surgery on the Evolution of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: a Comparative Clinical Trial Between Sleeve Gastrectomy and Gastric Bypass [Phase 1]
A Phase 1 comparative clinical trial in Brazil evaluated the impact of sleeve gastrectomy versus gastric bypass on the progression of nonalc…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-03-02Clinical Trial Update: The Impact of an Investment Based Intervention on Weight-loss and Beliefs About Food in Patients Post Bariatric Surgery [NA]
This clinical trial update examines how an investment-based intervention influences weight loss and patients' beliefs about food after baria…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-02-26Clinical Trial Update: Laparoscopic Single-Anastomosis Duodenal-Jejunal Bypass With Sleeve Gastrectomy vs Laparoscopic Duodenal Switch [NA]
An update on a clinical trial comparing two bariatric surgical procedures—laparoscopic single-anastomosis duodenal-jejunal bypass with sleev…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-02-25Clinical Trial Update: Metabolic Syndrome Diagnosis and Treatment for Adults of Low Socioeconomic Status Communities [NA]
This clinical trial update describes research on diagnosing and treating metabolic syndrome in adults from low socioeconomic status communit…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-02-19Clinical Trial Update: Bariatric Surgery on the West Coast of Norway (Vestlandet)
An update on a bariatric surgery trial in Vestlandet, Norway, focusing on weight loss, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and urinary incontinence.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-02-19Clinical Trial Update: Prospective Cohort Study of the Effect of Bariatric/Metabolic Surgery on Morbid Obesity Patients With Metabolic Syndrome
This clinical trial update details a prospective cohort study evaluating the effect of bariatric/metabolic surgery on morbid obesity patient…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-02-18Clinical Trial Update: Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors in Upwardly Mobile Blacks and Whites
A completed NHLBI-sponsored clinical trial evaluating risk factors for coronary heart disease in upwardly mobile Black and White populations…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-02-18Clinical Trial Update: Strong Heart Study Analyses Obesity and Lipoproteins
This update reports analyses from the Strong Heart Study examining the relationship between obesity and lipoproteins in cardiovascular disea…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-02-18Clinical Trial Update: Genome Scan for Obesity in a Multi-Ethnic Sample
The NHLBI-sponsored genome scan study investigating obesity in a multi-ethnic sample has completed its trial.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-02-15Clinical Trial Update: Sarcopenia, Obesity, and Resistance Training [NA]
Clinical trial update for NCT02681744 by the University of Brasilia on sarcopenia and obesity in aging, examining resistance training; statu…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-02-11Clinical Trial Update: Whole Body Vibration and External Load Exercise Training on Cardiovascular and Autonomic Function in Obese Individuals [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluated the effect of whole body vibration and external load exercise training on cardiovascular and autonomic …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-02-01Clinical Trial Update: Physiological Factors That Influence Maintenance of Lifestyle Changes and Weight Loss - a Cross-sectional Study
This completed cross-sectional study from the University of Copenhagen examined physiological factors associated with maintaining lifestyle …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-02-01Clinical Trial Update: The Effect of Repeated Lifestyle Intervention on Weight Loss Maintenance
This clinical trial update describes a study on whether repeated lifestyle interventions help maintain weight loss in individuals who are ob…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-01-20Clinical Trial Update: The Effect of Branched-Chain Amino Acid Supplementation and Exercise on Body Composition During Energy Restriction [NA]
A University of Western Ontario study examines whether branched-chain amino acid supplementation combined with exercise affects body composi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-01-18Clinical Trial Update: Long-term Intervention With Weight Loss in Patients With Concomitant Obesity and Knee Osteoarthritis. The LIGHT Study [NA]
The LIGHT study examined long-term weight loss in patients with obesity and knee osteoarthritis; the trial status is completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-01-15Clinical Trial Update: A Role for Brown Adipose Tissue in Postprandial Thermogenesis? [NA]
This ClinicalTrials.gov entry reports a terminated study investigating the role of brown adipose tissue in postprandial thermogenesis. The l…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-01-14Clinical Trial Update: Evaluation of the Association Between the Menstrual Cycle and Weight Loss in Healthy, Overweight Premenopausal Women [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluated whether the menstrual cycle affects weight loss outcomes in healthy, overweight premenopausal women.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-01-13Clinical Trial Update: Trim Tots Pre-school Obesity Prevention Programme [NA]
Clinical trial update for the Trim Tots pre-school obesity prevention programme; the study status is COMPLETED.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-01-01Clinical Trial Update: Mobile Phone-based Intervention for Promoting Healthy Habits and Weight Loss [NA]
This clinical trial update describes a mobile phone–based program intended to promote healthy habits and weight loss, with the study status …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2015-12-21Clinical Trial Update: Hypoxia in Flight Simulation in Obese Patients
The clinical trial investigating hypoxia during flight simulation in obese patients with obesity, COPD, or obesity hypoventilation syndrome …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2015-12-21Clinical Trial Update: A Test of Different Degrees of Cost Sharing on Program Uptake and Attendance [NA]
Completed clinical trial evaluating how different degrees of cost sharing influence uptake and attendance in an obesity program.