Remote Physical Activity Monitoring in Individuals With Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic SyndromeA prospective intervention study to evaluate the effectiveness of the developed toolset for remote physical activity monitoring to improve arterial stiffness and other cardiometabolic parameters and to increase physical activity levels and the compliance to the prescribed exercise in individuals with metabolic syndrome.
Effect of Cherry Juice on Fat Oxidation and Cardio-metabolic Markers
HealthyMetabolic SyndromeThe present study examined the effect of Montmorency tart cherry juice and FATMAX (intensity eliciting maximal fat oxidation) exercise on fat oxidation rates, body composition and blood-based cardio-metabolic markers. Participants received both Montmorency tart cherry juice and placebo in a random counterbalanced order for 20 days. Outcome variables were measured immediately pre- and post-supplementation and 10 days after the onset of supplementation. It was hypothesised that Montmorency tart cherry juice would increase fat oxidation during exercise, reduce body fat percentage and improve cardio-metabolic markers.
Controlled Clinical Study to Determine Novel Health Benefits of Cheese Consumption
Metabolic Syndrome XTo determine the effects of high cheese diets varying in carbohydrate content on markers of disease risk.
Non-Comparative Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of the New Food Supplement FaseMETS
Metabolic SyndromeThe primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of FaseMETS for 6 consecutive months in lowering serum lipids and glucose in subjects with Metabolic Syndrome; The secondary objectives of the trial are: to evaluate the potential benefit after 3 months of therapy (by an interim analysis) to evaluate the safety of FaseMETS
Bioactive Plant Foods: Effects on Functional Bioavailability and Genomic Stability
Metabolic SyndromeTo achieve optimal health and to reduce the risk of age-related chronic diseases through an easily achievable dietary modification not achievable by the limited mixture of antioxidant supplements in older subjects, the investigators will focus their attention on the biological functions of bioactive plant food (Angelica keiskei and/or Glycine max) and its effect on genomic stability using noble assays. The investigators propose to study the ability of bioactive plant-based food (Nutrition bar made from Angelica keiskei and/or Glycine max) to 1) exert biological functions: increase total antioxidant performance, decrease oxidative stress in vivo, and 2) affect genomic stability: decrease DNA damage and modify DNA methylation. The investigators hypothesize that bioactive plant food (green leafy vegetable power, and/or black bean power) will exert biological functions and affect genomic stability far more efficiently than the limited mixture of purified antioxidant supplements in the vulnerable population, older subjects (> 50 years, men and postmenopausal women) with and without metabolic syndrome.
The Effect of the Treatment Program "Dr. Fedon Lindbergs Vektcoach" on Body Weight and Composition...
OverweightObesity1 moreThe background for the trial is a number of previous studies indicating that it is especially important to restrict the intake of carbohydrates when treating overweight and metabolic diseases in general. The purpose of the study is to obtain research data on the effects of an established treatment of overweight/obesity and its related metabolic disorders. The treatment, "Dr. Fedon Lindbergs Vektcoach", is a combination treatment where patients use low carbohydrate and low energy "Eurodiet" products in the initial phases. After the initial phases are completed, low glycemic normal foods are added to the diet until a sustainable and healthy diet is achieved. The treatment is of 7 month duration.
OPUS School Meal Study
Metabolic Syndrome XThe aim of this randomized crossover study, is to investigate the effect of school meals based on a sustainable New Nordic Diet on growth, learning abilities, well-being, sleep quality, physical activity and risk markers of cardiovascular disease (CVD), type II diabetes and osteoporosis in 8-11 year old Danish school children. The participating 3rd and 4th grades on 9 selected primary schools will be randomized to either start receiving New Nordic Diet school meals for 3 month(mo) or to eat their habitual school lunch for 3 mo and then crossover for additional 3 mo. All participants will be examined three times; at baseline, after 3 mo and after 6 mo.
Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System (RAAS) and Fibrinolysis in Humans: ACEi and PE5i
Metabolic SyndromeThis study will measure the effect of the agent tadalafil on glucose and insulin homeostasis in people with metabolic syndrome in the presence and absence of an ACE inhibitor.
Evaluation of Lifestyle Interventions to Treat Elevated Cardiometabolic Risk in Primary Care
ObesityPre-diabetes1 moreThe purpose of the E-LITE Study is to evaluate the feasibility and potential effectiveness of two lifestyle interventions in a community based primary care setting. The study aims to assess how changes in diet, exercise, and behavioral self-management affect weight and related risk factors for adults at risk for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Higher Protein Diet and Exercise for Optimal Weight Loss in Elderly Women
Bone and Body CompositionObesity3 moreThe broad aim is to determine efficacy of a weight loss diet higher in protein and lower in carbohydrate combined with low intensity exercise to favorably impact body composition, bone health, physical function, metabolic disease and quality of life compared to a conventional higher carbohydrate diet in overweight women over age 60.