Active clinical trials for "Obesity"

The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of change in diet quality (carbohydrate restriction versus fat restriction) on body composition, fat distribution, cardiometabolic risk factors, physical function, and quality of life in aging adults with obesity.

The Purpose of this study is to 1) investigate prevalence of diastolic dysfunction in patients with morbid obesity attending a conservative lifestyle change program, 2) investigate effects on cardiac function, cardiorespiratory Fitness, body composition, quality of life and cardiovascular risk through the program, 3) investigate feasibility of introducing two different activity monitors throughout the program, and 4) comparing compliance to activity sensor market leader FitBit Application versus Mio Pai Application

In 2012, it has announced the availability of the new ventilator (BiPAP- A40), which could offer potential advantages over fixed level pressure support, in particular, in patients with obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS). One of the key benefits of the BiPAP A40 is an innovative ventilation mode called AVAPS-AE, which automatically maintains airway patency while delivering the correct level of ventilation each user requires, whatever their body position or sleep stage. AVAPS-AE mode is also aimed to help the clinicians during the initial titration of therapy, while providing long term comfort and assuring therapy compliance. However, studies on the physiologic and clinical effects have not yet been performed. The aim of our singled-blind randomised multicentre controlled trial is to prospectively investigate the effects of BiPAP with the spontaneous/timed (S/T) or the AVAPS-AE ventilation mode over 8 weeks on sleep quality, ventilation pattern, gas exchange, symptoms, body composition, level of physical activity and health-related quality of life in OHS patients.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy of orlistat 60 mg as adjuvant treatment of Obesity in adults.

The purpose of this study to determine if adding blueberries to obese children's diet will improve weight status and other medical testing. We would also like to determine if a larger research study involving blueberries is possible.

The purpose of the study is to assess the efficacy of a hybrid laparoscopic surgical procedure for treatment of morbid obesity, Gastric Plication (G)) and Gastric Banding.

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive community based program on reducing excess weight in children and teens. This study will recruit 150 participants between the ages of 6-12 and 13-17.

The consumption of diets enriched in proteins (legumes and fish) or antioxidant (fruits and vegetables) could have beneficial effects beyond those of the caloric restriction on biomarkers of the inflammatory and oxidative status. OBJECTIVE: To address the effect of a 10-week dietary intervention aimed to weight loss in obese or overweight children (7-15 aged) on genomics, particularly the changes in the expression of genes related to the inflammatory status and oxidative stress. METHODOLOGY: 44 Navarra children and adolescents of both sexes from Pediatric Endocrinology Services at different Hospitals in Pamplona will be recruited. The effect of the intensive consumption of different groups of food will be evaluated: legumes and fish ( diets in proteins) and vegetable and fruits (rich diets in antioxidants). Before and after the intervention, the following items will be analyzed: (1) the diet of the subjects, (2) body composition and 3 magnitudes related to biological and development parameters, being: (3) lipid and metabolic phenotypic profile; (4) markers of the inflammatory status and oxidative stress, and (5) the genomic profile. The dietary programme will be implemented both in group workshops addresseded to patients and their family, and in individual sessions with the pediatricians and/or registered dieticians. Finally, the programme efficacy will be evaluated by the scoreboards integrated in the 5 variables already mentioned.

The escalating pandemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are among the most significant contributors to morbidity and mortality worldwide. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) surgery causes profound weight loss and dramatically ameliorates T2DM through mechanisms beyond just weight loss, but its role in diabetes management and the nature of its weight-independent anti-diabetes effects are not well established because of a paucity of appropriate randomized trials, the execution of which is hindered by numerous obstacles. The investigators therefore propose a feasibility study to demonstrate our capacity to identify, recruit, randomize, and track outcomes for 40 adult Group Health members identified as having T2DM and a BMI between 30-40 kg/m2.

Aim. To assess the effect of interleukin 1β (IL-1β) and tumor necrosis factor α (TNFα) inhibition with diacerein administration on insulin secretion and metabolic control of drug-naïve patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and overweight or obesity. Hypothesis. Diacerein administration improves insulin secretion and metabolic control of drug-naïve patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and overweight or obesity. Materials and methods. Design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Population: 40 drug-naïve adult patients with T2DM and overweight or obesity. Measurements: A metabolic profile including IL-1β, TNFα, interleukin 6, and fasting insulin levels, as well as, hyperglycemic-hyperinsulinemic clamp technique; to assess the phases of insulin secretion and insulin sensitivity. Intervention for 2 mo: diacerein (50 mg once daily) for the first 15 days and twice daily for 45 additional days or placebo. Statistical analyses: Wilcoxon signed rank and Mann-Whitney U test.