Lifestyle Intervention to Reduce Body Weight and Systemic Inflammation Among World Trade Center...
Post-Traumatic Stress DisorderOverweight and Obesity2 moreThe goal of this randomized control trial (RCT) is to test the feasibility and acceptability of a lifestyle intervention with a focus on implementing a high dose Mediterranean Diet protocol with physical activity to reduce systemic inflammation and body weight among WTC first responders having overweight/obesity and PTSD. The findings of this study will demonstrate the suitability of the proposed approach to reduce comorbidities among similar populations exposed to traumatic events; the findings will also inform the World Trade Center Health Program's extensive research and clinical efforts with the potential to provide a preventive care model to reduce systemic inflammation and related chronic disease among WTC responders with PTSD.
Assessment of the Overstich Technique for the Management of Weight Regain After Gastric Bypass....
the Management of Weight Regain After Gastric Bypass by Endoscopic SuturingProspective multicenters randomized study to compare the efficiency and the socioeconomic impact of the endoscopic management (Overstitch technique) of weight regain after gastric bypass surgery to non invasive treatment
Long-term Antipsychotic Pediatric Safety Trial
WeightBodyMain LAP01 study: The purpose is to evaluate the long-term pathologic weight changes associated with multi-year risperidone or aripiprazole therapy in 3 - <18-year-old children, who have varying durations of prior antipsychotic drug exposure from the start of study Month 0 (M0). This is critical because children appear to have greater vulnerability to antipsychotic-associated weight gain than adults, and obesity has significant effects on morbidity and mortality. An additional sub-study (registry sub-study) was added via a protocol amendment. This registry sub-study is optional for participants and only participants who participate in the main study are eligible if they were 6 to less than 18 years of age at the time of the M0 visit. Participants who consent to this registry sub-study will participate in yearly in-person visits and complete monthly assessments remotely over the course of two additional years from the time of their final visit of the main LAP01 study.
Impacts of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage on Body Weight
ObesityThe obesity epidemic is a major public health problem. Weight gain is strongly associated with an increase in the incidence of complex health conditions such as type 2 diabetes (T2D), cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancers. Behaviours linked to food and beverage consumption can greatly affect body weight. Frequent consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages such as carbonated soft-drinks, energy and sport drinks, fruit juices from concentrate, soda and flavoured milk and water is considered to be an unhealthy dietary behaviour. This project will investigate how variations in an individual's genes may impact their consumption of SSBs and thus body fatness. Specifically, the project will aim to investigate whether genetic variation in the taste receptors TAS1R2 and TAS1R3 can influence an individuals' perception and liking of a sweet palate and their intake of SSBs in UK. This study will be an experimental study that evaluates human body composition by different measurements. Additionally, two different biomarkers will be used for the study, such as blood and urine samples. Blood samples is preferred source for DNA test rather than saliva. Urine samples will be used to look at the sugar level in the human body and water level. Around 128 adult volunteers will be recruited from Aberdeen, UK to participate in the study, which will take approximately one week to complete for each individual.
Does Personality Predict Patient Adherence, Health Behaviors, and Weight Loss Outcomes During the...
ObesityBody Weight ChangesThe goal of this observational study is to learn about the personality attributes and values of people living with obesity that are part of the Latino community, and how these personality attributes and values can help to predict success during a weight loss program. The main questions it aims to answer are: What are the personality attributes and values of people living with obesity that sign up to the LCSS-Latino Crossover Semaglutide Study trial? Can behavioral artificial intelligence (a computer formula) predict which patients will complete the LCSS-Latino Crossover Semaglutide Study trial? How do behavioral artificial Intelligence predictions (a computer formula) compare to clinician predictions of patient success? Can behavioral artificial intelligence (a computer formula) predict patient weight loss, calorie consumption and physical activity levels during the LCSS-Latino Crossover Semaglutide Study trial? Participants will be recorded in English and Spanish while responding to a question regarding participation in a weight loss study.
Whey Protein Supplementation in High School Athletes
Body Weight ChangesAthletic Performance2 moreThe overall aim of this project is to compare protein supplementation on performance, recovery, and body composition changes in adolescent soccer players between the whey protein and the control group in response to the 10-12-week intervention.
ME-WEL: eHealth Behaviour Change Intervention for Weight Management in Post-menopausal Women
Subjective Well-beingWeight Loss4 moreIn post-menopause, most women gain weight, and obesity rates are more prevalent in this particular group. In addition, there is an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes. Given that this weight gain can be related to risk behaviours, healthy weight management (such as an increase in physical activity or healthy eating) is crucial to promote a healthy weight and well-being. The ME-WEL (MEnopause and WEigth Loss) project (ref. SFRH/BD/144525/2019), entails an eHealth intervention for weight management and well-being in post-menopausal women with overweight or obesity, based on two theoretical models of behavioral change - the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA), and the Health Belief Model (HBM), and applying the Behaviour Change Techniques Taxonomy (BCTT). This group's eHealth intervention lasts 8 weeks. Each week there is a different theme to be addressed, taking into account the behavioral change models mechanisms, in articulation with different BCT´s. Subjective well-being, self-esteem, weight loss, implementation of weight management strategies, and changes in eating behavior and physical activity/exercise were evaluated, through follow-ups at 3- and 6- post-intervention.
Weight Loss in Pre-Hypertensive Patients With Diastolic Dysfunction
ObesityHeart Disease2 moreThe focus of this study is to observe the impact of weight loss in overweight individuals who have pre-hypertension (have a blood pressure reading of 121-139/81-89 mm Hg). The specific focus is to observe the difference in diastolic dysfunction (heart function) in these individuals at the beginning of the study and then again after 24-28 weeks. Diastolic dysfunction in this population indicates an increased risk of heart failure in the future. The aim of this study is to prevent or reduce the risk of heart failure in overweight individuals with pre-hypertension.
Risk of Metabolic Adaptation After Weight Loss
Weight LossObesityThis study aims at identifying the neurohormonal biomarkers that characterize individuals at risk of greater metabolic adaptation to weight loss, a disproportionate decline in resting metabolic rate during and after weight loss.
Neotech RAM Cannula Versus Conventional Binasal Prong Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)...
Respiratory Distress SyndromeNewborn2 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine if the RAM cannula is as effective as conventional binasal prongs to deliver CPAP to low birth weight infants with respiratory distress.