Obesity
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-05-28Clinical Trial Update: Study to Evaluate Novel Gastric Space Occupying Device
The study evaluating a novel gastric space-occupying device for obesity has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-05-28Clinical Trial Update: Hormone Release and Stomach Disturbances in People With Binge Eating Disorder
This clinical trial update notes observed hormone release and stomach disturbances in people with binge eating disorder and obesity, with th…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-05-28Clinical Trial Update: Interventions for Lifestyle Changes to Promote Weight Reduction, a Randomized Controlled Trial in Primary Health Care [NA]
This document reports a completed randomized controlled trial in primary health care evaluating lifestyle interventions to promote weight re…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-05-25Clinical Trial Update: The Impact of Obesity on Children and Adolescents.
An update on a University of Athens clinical trial examining how obesity affects health outcomes and cardiovascular risk factors in children…
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FDA approval · 2012-05-23FDA Approved: PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE — Supplemental Application (Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.)
FDA approved a supplemental application for phentermine hydrochloride from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. to modify or add aspects of t…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-05-23Clinical Trial Update: Obesity Childhood in Cuenca-Ecuador: Prevalence and Risk Factors
A completed pediatric obesity study conducted in Cuenca, Ecuador evaluated how common obesity is in children and identified associated risk …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-05-21Clinical Trial Update: Metabolic Factors of Outcomes From Gastric Bypass Surgery
Clinical trial update on metabolic factors relating to outcomes after gastric bypass surgery; the study was terminated and results were post…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-05-15Clinical Trial Update: Improving the Management of Obesity in Primary Care Practice (The Power-UP Trial) [Phase 3]
Phase 3 Power-UP trial completed, evaluating a primary care approach to improving obesity management. The update summarizes the completion a…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-05-15Clinical Trial Update: Ghrelin Regulation and Structure: Effect of Diet Composition on Ghrelin [NA]
This completed clinical trial from Oregon Health and Science University examined how diet composition affects ghrelin regulation in obesity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-05-15Clinical Trial Update: Eating Behaviors Among Weight-Discordant Siblings [NA]
The entry notes that a University of Pennsylvania–sponsored trial on eating behaviors in obesity among weight-discordant siblings has comple…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-05-09Clinical Trial Update: Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases in Childhood and Adolescence: the Role of Physical Activity [NA]
This clinical trial update indicates termination of a study on primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases in childhood and adolescence th…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-05-07Clinical Trial Update: Oral Contraceptives in the Metabolic Syndrome [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial update on oral contraceptives in individuals with metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance; study completed with posted resul…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-05-02Clinical Trial Update: Sweetened Beverages and Food Intake [NA]
This clinical trial update notes the completion of a University of Washington study on the relationship between sweetened beverages and food…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-04-30Clinical Trial Update: Mitochondrial Function in Pediatric Obesity
An update on a clinical trial investigating mitochondrial function in pediatric obesity. The study concerns obesity and insulin resistance, …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-04-27Clinical Trial Update: Subclinical Organ Damage in Overweight and Obese Patients: Does Presence of Metabolic Syndrome Matter?
The article reports a clinical trial evaluating whether metabolic syndrome affects subclinical organ damage in overweight and obese individu…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-04-27Clinical Trial Update: Translating the Diabetes Prevention Program Into a Virtual Lifestyle Management Program [NA]
The University of Pittsburgh completed a clinical trial translating the Diabetes Prevention Program into a virtual lifestyle management prog…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS other · 2012-04-26Clinical Trial Update: Comparison Between Two Fertility Protocols in Obese Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients [NA]
This clinical trial update compares two fertility treatment protocols in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-04-23Clinical Trial Update: Adipokines in Obese Adolescents With Insulin Resistance [Phase 4]
Phase 4 clinical trial update evaluating adipokines in obese adolescents with insulin resistance; results have been posted.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-04-23Clinical Trial Update: Healthy Homes/Healthy Kids Preschool [NA]
A completed clinical trial sponsored by HealthPartners Institute studying obesity in preschool-aged children.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-04-20Clinical Trial Update: Changes in Food Reinforcement During Obesity Treatment [NA]
This completed clinical trial investigated how alterations in food reinforcement affect obesity treatment outcomes.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-04-20Clinical Trial Update: Reducing Snack Variety in Weight Loss Treatment [NA]
This is a completed clinical trial from The Miriam Hospital examining whether reducing snack variety improves weight loss in obesity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-04-20Clinical Trial Update: Comparison of Weight Loss Programs for Individuals With Severe Obesity [NA]
A completed clinical trial comparing weight loss programs for adults with severe obesity, sponsored by The Miriam Hospital.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-04-20Clinical Trial Update: Changing Eating Behaviors in Young Children: Should Healthy Foods be Increased or Unhealthy Foods Decreased? [NA]
A completed clinical trial from The Miriam Hospital evaluated whether increasing healthy foods or decreasing unhealthy foods could improve e…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-04-20Clinical Trial Update: Provision of Breakfast Food in Behavioral Weight Loss [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating whether providing breakfast food as part of a behavioral weight loss program affects outcomes in obesi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-04-19Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Self Regulation With Mindfulness Training on Body Mass Index and Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Obese Adults [NA]
The Mayo Clinic-led trial evaluating self-regulation with mindfulness training on body mass index and cardiovascular risk markers in obese a…