Obesity
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-29Clinical Trial Update: Standarization for Stappler Application During Sleeve Gastrectomy
This clinical trial update describes standardizing the stapler use during sleeve gastrectomy for obesity; the trial is marked as completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-24Clinical Trial Update: Influence of Liraglutide, a GLP-1 Receptor Agonist, on Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) Activity in Humans [Phase 3]
This Phase 3 trial investigates whether liraglutide influences brown adipose tissue activity in adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes; the…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-23Clinical Trial Update: Armodafinil (Nuvigil), Postoperative Recovery of OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) and Obese Patients [Phase 3]
Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating armodafinil (Nuvigil) for postoperative recovery in obese patients with obstructive sleep apnea has comple…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-23Clinical Trial Update: Energy Expenditure of High Intensity Functional Training [NA]
A completed clinical trial from University of Kansas Medical Center assessing energy expenditure during high-intensity functional training i…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-23Clinical Trial Update: Family Nutrition Physical Activity Tool Use During Well Child Visits [NA]
This update reports the completed status and posted results of a trial evaluating a Family Nutrition and Physical Activity Tool used during …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-22Clinical Trial Update: Effects of Aerobic Exercise Detraining
A completed clinical trial from Pennington Biomedical Research Center evaluating the effects of aerobic exercise detraining on motor activit…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-21Clinical Trial Update: Efficacy of Low Dose Sugammadex in Reversal of NMB in Laparoscopic Barbaric Surgery [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial update showing the efficacy of a low-dose sugammadex regimen to reverse neuromuscular blockade in bariatric surgery patients; …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-18Clinical Trial Update: Long-term Effects of Green Tea on Gut Flora, Fat Absorption, Body Composition and Resting Energy Expenditure [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating the long-term effects of green tea supplementation on gut flora, fat absorption, body composition, and…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-17Clinical Trial Update: Consequences of Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Respiratory Function Following Weight-loss Surgery [NA]
The trial update reports the completed assessment of how obstructive sleep apnea affects respiratory function after weight-loss surgery.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-17Clinical Trial Update: Feasibility Trial of ValenTx Endo Bypass System [NA]
Completed feasibility trial of the ValenTx Endo Bypass System for obesity conducted by ValenTx, Inc.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-17Clinical Trial Update: Feasibility Trial of ValenTx Endo Bypass System of the ValenTx Endo Bypass System in Obese Subjects [NA]
Completion status update for a feasibility trial evaluating the ValenTx Endo Bypass System in obese subjects.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-17Clinical Trial Update: Study on Impact of Lifestyle Change and Weight Loss Before Bariatric Surgery [NA]
A completed clinical trial assessing the impact of lifestyle change and weight loss before bariatric surgery.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-16Clinical Trial Update: Impact of n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in a Protein-enriched Diet With Low GI in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
A completed clinical trial evaluated the impact of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids added to a protein-enriched, low-glycemic diet in adu…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-16Clinical Trial Update: Sleep Apnea in Elderly Male Twins
Completed NHLBI clinical trial update examining sleep apnea in elderly male twins; obesity is listed as a co-occurring condition.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-16Clinical Trial Update: Increasing Physical Activity Among Inactive Bariatric Surgery Patients (Bari-Active) [NA]
ClinicalTrials.gov study Bari-Active tested whether increasing physical activity in inactive bariatric surgery patients improves activity le…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-16Clinical Trial Update: Peer-Based Skills Training to Enhance Teen Weight Loss
A completed NHLBI-sponsored clinical trial evaluated peer-based skills training to enhance weight loss in teenagers.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-16Clinical Trial Update: VA HDL Intervention Trial (VA-HIT) Ancillary Study Data Analysis
This document provides an ancillary data analysis from the VA-HIT trial evaluating HDL-focused therapy in men with coronary artery disease a…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-16Clinical Trial Update: Pawtucket Heart Health Program
The Pawtucket Heart Health Program clinical trial sponsored by the NHLBI has completed. The study focused on cardiovascular health condition…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-16Clinical Trial Update: Computer Assisted Instruction Weight Management for Low Literacy Populations
The NHLBI-sponsored trial evaluating computer-assisted instruction for weight management in low-literacy populations has completed. The cond…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-16Clinical Trial Update: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Twin Study
This is a completed update for the NHLBI Twin Study, a clinical trial investigating cardiovascular risk factors and related conditions in tw…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-16Clinical Trial Update: SIT LESS 3: The Effect of Low Intensity Physical Activity on Insulin Sensitivity, Mood and Cognitive Performance [NA]
The SIT LESS 3 clinical trial investigated the effects of low-intensity physical activity on insulin sensitivity, mood, and cognitive perfor…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-15Clinical Trial Update: Inflammation, Polyphenols, and Genetics [Phase 1, Phase 2]
Phase 1/2 trial update from Ohio State University examining inflammation, polyphenols, and genetics in obesity; results were posted followin…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-14Clinical Trial Update: Parent Mentors Using Positive Deviance in Childhood Obesity [NA]
This clinical trial update indicates that the study on parent mentors using positive deviance to address childhood obesity has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-11Clinical Trial Update: Study of Obese Subjects Previously Implanted With the EndoBarrier Gastrointestinal Liner [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial results are posted for obese subjects previously implanted with the EndoBarrier gastrointestinal liner.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-09Clinical Trial Update: Comparative Effectiveness of Intubating Devices in the Morbidly Obese [Phase 4]
This Phase 4 trial compares the effectiveness of different intubating devices in morbidly obese patients, with results posted in 2016.