Obesity
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-09-26Clinical Trial Update: Does Serum-DXM Increase Diagnostic Accuracy of the Overnight DXM Suppression Test in the Work-up of Cushing's Syndrome?
This clinical trial update investigates whether serum dexamethasone measurement improves the diagnostic accuracy of the overnight dexamethas…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-23Clinical Trial Update: Anesthesic Propofol and Remifentanil Requirements in Obese Patients [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial evaluating propofol and remifentanil requirements in obese patients has been terminated.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-23Clinical Trial Update: Teen CHAT: Improving Physician Communication With Adolescents About Healthy Weight [NA]
Completed clinical trial evaluating Teen CHAT, a program to improve physician communication with adolescents about healthy weight. Sponsored…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-22Clinical Trial Update: A Prospective, Clinical Trial of the TANTALUS® System in Treatment of Obese to Morbidly Obese Patients [NA]
This prospective clinical trial evaluated the TANTALUS System for obesity treatment in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. The study …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-22Clinical Trial Update: Adequate Dairy Intake on Weight Change in Girls [NA]
A completed clinical trial examining the effect of adequate dairy intake on weight change in girls with obesity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-09-22Clinical Trial Update: PREDICT: Nutrigenetic Profile of Patients With Weight Loss Success
This clinical trial update reports on the PREDICT study examining nutrigenetic profiles of patients who achieved weight loss, sponsored by t…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-21Clinical Trial Update: Low Dose Liraglutide and Metformin vs. High Dose Liraglutide Alone in Treatment of Obesity [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial comparing low-dose liraglutide combined with metformin to high-dose liraglutide alone for obesity, including participants with…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-21Clinical Trial Update: Long-term Effects of Bariatric Surgery
A completed clinical trial from the University of Pittsburgh evaluating the long-term effects of bariatric surgery for obesity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-21Clinical Trial Update: A Mediterranean-style Breakfast and Postprandial Lipid Disorders in Obese Pre-adolescents and Adults [NA]
This entry reports the completion of a clinical trial evaluating the impact of a Mediterranean-style breakfast on postprandial lipid disorde…
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FDA approval · 2016-09-20FDA Approved: LIRAGLUTIDE — Supplemental Application (Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.)
FDA approved a supplemental application for liraglutide by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., indicating an approved modification to the produc…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-20Clinical Trial Update: Primary Care Beverage Study [NA]
The clinical trial NCT02257203 conducted by the University of California, San Francisco has completed the Primary Care Beverage Study, which…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-09-19Clinical Trial Update: Pilot Study for Noninvasive Spectroscopic Detection of Adipose Tissue Inflammation in Obesity
A pilot study evaluated noninvasive spectroscopic methods to detect adipose tissue inflammation in obesity and has been completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-16Clinical Trial Update: Efficacy of MK0557 in Combination With Sibutramine or Orlistat (0557-015)(COMPLETED) [Phase 2]
A completed Phase 2 study evaluating the efficacy of MK0557 in combination with sibutramine or orlistat for obesity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-16Clinical Trial Update: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity and Periodontal Disease
A completed clinical trial conducted by the University of Sao Paulo evaluating relationships among gestational diabetes mellitus, obesity, a…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-16Clinical Trial Update: Breakfast Intake and Satiety Hormones [NA]
A completed clinical trial from Texas Tech University evaluating breakfast intake and satiety hormone responses in obesity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-15Clinical Trial Update: Aerosol Deposition in Asthmatic Obese Women Using Heliox [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating aerosol deposition using heliox in women who are obese with asthma has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-15Clinical Trial Update: Glucose and Fructose Stimulated Brain Activity in Obese Subjects Before and After Bariatric Surgery [NA]
This completed clinical trial examined brain activity responses to glucose and fructose stimulation in obese subjects before and after baria…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-13Clinical Trial Update: A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of an Endoluminal-suturing Device (Endomina TM) as an Aid for Endoscopic Gastric Reduction. [NA]
A prospective study evaluated the Endomina endoluminal suturing device as an aid for endoscopic gastric reduction in obesity, with the trial…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-09-13Clinical Trial Update: Skin Incisions and Wound Complication Rates for C-sections in Obese Women [NA]
This clinical trial update examines skin incision choices and wound complication rates in obese women undergoing cesarean sections. The tria…
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FDA approval · 2016-09-12FDA Approved: LOMAIRA — Original Application (KVK-TECH, INC.)
FDA approved LOMAIRA (phentermine hydrochloride) as an original application for a generic product by KVK-Tech, Inc.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-09Clinical Trial Update: Short- and Longterm Effects of Physical Activity and Dietary Restriction Postpartum [NA]
A clinical trial from Göteborg University evaluated the short- and long-term effects of physical activity and dietary restriction on obesity…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-07Clinical Trial Update: Bariatric Surgery for ESRD Patients vs Control [NA]
A Yale University-sponsored trial comparing bariatric surgery in patients with obesity and end-stage renal disease versus controls has been …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-09-07Clinical Trial Update: A Study to Determine the Effects of MK0557 in Obese Subjects (0557-006)(COMPLETED) [Phase 2]
An update on a Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating MK0557 in obese subjects. The study, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-05Clinical Trial Update: Overweighed Children´s Health - Studies of the Effect of Lifestyle and Food Habits [NA]
A completed clinical trial sponsored by Umeå University examined the impact of lifestyle and dietary habits on health in overweight and obes…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-05Clinical Trial Update: Monitoring Obese Patients : Impact on the Frequency of Monitoring Weight [NA]
This clinical trial update reports the completion of a study evaluating the impact of different weight-monitoring schedules on obesity manag…