Active clinical trials for "Body Weight"

This study will determine if it is beneficial to use a weighted pacifier in neonates.

The objective of this clinical study was to assess the safety, tolerability, efficacy (effects on appetite scores, food intake) and plasma kinetics of Hoodia gordonii purified extract (H.g.PE), when consumed twice-daily for 2 or 15-days.

Nearly 20% of women do not return to their pré-gestacional body weight. The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of diet and socio-demographics factors during gestation and postpartum period to body weight change after delivery. This is a clinical trial with 180 women interviewed at 1 (baseline), 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 months postpartum. The dietary data were obtained by employing the Food Consumption Frequency Questionnaire with reference to the first and sixth months of postpartum.

RATIONALE: It is not yet known whether the supplement creatine is effective in increasing weight and improving appetite and quality of life in patients who have cancer. PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial is studying how well creatine works in increasing weight and improving appetite and quality of life in patients with weight loss caused by cancer.

RATIONALE: Oxandrolone and megestrol may help prevent weight loss and improve quality of life in patients with cancer. It is not yet known whether oxandrolone is more effective than megestrol in preventing weight loss and improving quality of life in patients who are receiving chemotherapy for solid tumors. PURPOSE: This randomized phase III trial is studying oxandrolone to see how well it works compared to megestrol in preventing weight loss and improving quality of life in patients who are receiving chemotherapy for solid tumors.

The aim of this study is To determine the effectiveness of smartphone application for weight loss in healthy female adults. To determine the association between fitness application usage and physical activity behavior of the healthy female adults.

The primary aim of this trial is to assess the feasibility of a novel online weight gain prevention resource for new kidney transplant recipients at two London transplant clinics. A previous study conducted by the research team titled 'ExeRTiOn' provided usability feedback that led to revisions of this online resource in a purposive sample of kidney transplant recipients (n=11) and transplant multidisciplinary team members (n=6).

The goal of the study is to combine a collaborative and translational approach to evaluate the effect antiretroviral regimen switch to a dolutegravir containing regimen compared to continued treatment with a non- dolutegravir based regimen on on lipid and metabolic profiles, renal function, body composition, vascular function and diet.

Study to determine the safety and appropriate dosage of OPTISON in pediatric patients since OPTISON has been tested in adult patients only during the clinical development

The overall aim of this project is to investigate the clinical utility of the Andago System, a CE certified mobile bodyweight supporting walking robot, in children with neuromotor disorders. Clinical utility encompasses practicability, acceptability, appropriateness, and accessibility. In this study, the investigators would like to investigate several aspects of clinical utility that belong to the first three components.