Obesity
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-10-12Clinical Trial Update: BCRL Prevention Pilot
This is an update on a completed pilot clinical trial focused on preventing breast cancer–related lymphedema (BCRL), sponsored by the Abrams…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-10-11Clinical Trial Update: Study of Serum Markers for Cardiovascular Risk in Obese Youth and Impact of Lifestyle and Medication Intervention [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating serum markers of cardiovascular risk in obese youth and the impact of lifestyle and medication interve…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-10-05Clinical Trial Update: Mechanisms Underlying Postoperative Insulin Resistance and Inflammation [Phase 4]
A Phase 4 clinical trial update exploring the mechanisms of postoperative insulin resistance and inflammation in people with obesity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-10-05Clinical Trial Update: The Acute Effect of Malt Extract Versus Sucrose on the Response of Glucose and Insulin, Subjective Appetite Sensations and ad Libitum Energy Intake [NA]
A completed clinical trial from the University of Copenhagen comparing malt extract to sucrose on glucose and insulin responses, subjective …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-10-05Clinical Trial Update: Effects of Sleep Duration on Eating and Activity Behaviors
Completed clinical trial evaluating whether longer or shorter sleep duration affects eating and activity behaviors in individuals with obesi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-10-04Clinical Trial Update: Activity and Metformin Intervention in Obese Adolescents [Phase 4]
Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating metformin intervention in obese adolescents (including those with Type 2 diabetes) has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-10-04Clinical Trial Update: Pre-, Peri- and Postnatal Programming and Origins of Disease: Early Targeting the Epidemics of Allergy and Overweight [NA]
Clinical trial update on pre-, peri-, and postnatal programming to tackle allergy and overweight, sponsored by the University of Turku.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-10-04Clinical Trial Update: Evaluation of the Effects of Laying Early a Gastric Band on the Prevention of Morbid Obesity Randomized Checked Against Standard Management of Obesity in This Population. [Phase 4]
Phase 4 randomized trial evaluating early gastric band placement to prevent progression to morbid obesity compared with standard obesity man…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-10-02Clinical Trial Update: The Children in Action Feasibility Study [NA]
A feasibility study sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine focusing on obesity and motor activity has completed, with no results summarized…
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FDA approval · 2012-09-28FDA Approved: PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE — Original Application (Precision Dose Inc.)
The FDA approved the original application for a generic phentermine hydrochloride product, manufactured by Precision Dose Inc., for obesity …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-27Clinical Trial Update: Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy Post Bariatric Surgery (BS)
A clinical trial evaluating progression of diabetic retinopathy after bariatric surgery has been terminated.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-25Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Resistance Training on Microvascular, Hemodynamic and Physical Parameters in Obese Adolescents [NA]
This completed clinical trial assessed how resistance training affects microvascular, hemodynamic, and physical parameters in obese adolesce…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-24Clinical Trial Update: Effects of Antioxidants and B Vitamins Supplements on Inflammation in Obese Diabetic Patients [Phase 4]
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating antioxidants and B vitamin supplements for inflammation in obese patients with diabetes has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-21Clinical Trial Update: Glypican4 and CTRP5 in Metabolic Syndrome and the Effect of Exercise on These Adipokines [NA]
This clinical trial update reports on the investigation of glypican-4 and CTRP5 as adipokines in metabolic syndrome. It also examines the ef…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-19Clinical Trial Update: Evaluating the Health Benefits of Physical Activity Recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines [NA]
Completed clinical trial funded by the USDA assesses the health benefits of physical activity recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines. The…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-19Clinical Trial Update: Body Weight Assessment in Swiss Primary School Children: Trend Analysis Over 10 Years
Completed trial analyzing body weight trends over ten years in Swiss primary school children. The study focused on overweight and obesity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-18Clinical Trial Update: Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy vs. Prescriptive Diet in Short and Medium-term Control of Body Weight [NA]
This clinical trial update compares the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy versus a prescriptive diet for short- and medium-term …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-18Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Pharmacological Anti-lipolysis on FFA and VLDL-TG Metabolism Before and During Exercise [NA]
The clinical trial assessing pharmacological anti-lipolysis effects on free fatty acids and VLDL-TG metabolism during exercise has completed…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-13Clinical Trial Update: Evaluation of Lifestyle Interventions to Treat Elevated Cardiometabolic Risk in Primary Care [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating lifestyle interventions to reduce obesity and cardiometabolic risk in primary care has completed. The st…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-10Clinical Trial Update: Effect of a Low-Calorie Diet and/or Exercise Program on Risk Factors for Developing Breast Cancer in Overweight or Obese Postmenopausal Women [NA]
This document reports the completion of a clinical trial evaluating whether a low-calorie diet and/or an exercise program influence risk fac…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-07Clinical Trial Update: Childhood Obesity-A Study of Intervention [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating an intervention for pediatric obesity sponsored by Winthrop University Hospital.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-07Clinical Trial Update: Chromium Piccolinate in the Prevention of Weight Gain Induced by Serotonergic Medications Initiated on Psychiatric Inpatient Units. [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial evaluating chromium picolinate to prevent weight gain from serotonergic medications in psychiatric inpatients was terminated…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-07Clinical Trial Update: Calorie Anticipation and Food Intake [NA]
This clinical trial, sponsored by Uppsala University, investigates calorie anticipation and its effect on food intake in obesity and eating …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-06Clinical Trial Update: Study of VI-0521 Compared to Placebo in Treatment of Diabetes and Obesity in Adults With Obesity-Related Co-Morbid Conditions [Phase 3]
Phase 3 study VI-0521 versus placebo in adults with obesity and obesity-related comorbid conditions completed; results have been posted.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-06Clinical Trial Update: Study of VI-0521 Compared to Placebo in Treatment of Obesity in Adults [Phase 3]
Phase 3 trial of VI-0521 vs placebo in adults with obesity has completed, and results were posted in 2012.