Active clinical trials for "Obesity"

This study aims to assess long term outcomes for patients who have underwent bariatric surgery. In particular, it aims to assess the quality of life of these participants.

Obese women have a higher prevalence of infertility than their lean counterparts. Obesity is a risk factor for anovulation , including in response to gonadotropin treatment .Further, even in women who are cycling regularly, obesity is associated with increased time-to-pregnancy and decreased chance of natural pregnancy. During obesity or periods of overnutrition, lipid accumulates in nonadipose tissues, notably skeletal muscle, liver, heart, and pancreas due to cellular uptake of exogenous fatty acids, triglycerides, and cholesterol as well as de novo lipogenesis in response to elevated glucose. The accumulation of intracellular lipid leads to high levels of free fatty acids that are subject to oxidative damage and the formation of cytotoxic and highly reactive lipid peroxides, which ultimately are detrimental to intracellular organelles, particularly the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) and mitochondria. Exposure of the ER to high levels of free fatty acids and lipid peroxides causes structural alterations that perturb ER function and lead to accumulation of unfolded proteins and calcium release. Failure of the UPR to reestablish ER homeostasis can lead to apoptosis .When mitochondria are exposed to high levels of free fatty acids, these can become oxidized by mitochondrial reactive oxygen species, forming lipid peroxides that damage essential proteins and uncouple mitochondrial function. This results in mitochondrial damage, which can cause further accumulation of lipids that cannot be catabolized, disrupted cellular homeostasis, and ultimately apoptosis . The cellular mechanisms by which obesity causes decreased conception rates are not known. Based on extensive evidence of obesity-induced lipotoxicity in other cells, it was hypothesized that obesity results in the activation of lipotoxicity pathways in the ovary. It was shown that lipid accumulation, ER stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and apoptosis occur in ovarian cells and the oocyte in response to a high-fat diet. The aim of our study was to evaluate the influence of high BMI on oocytes, granulose cells and metabolites in the follicular fluid.

The aim of this study is to summarize the data on efficacy and safety of Reduxine administration in the routine clinical practice according to the approved indications.

In this study, the investigators are interested in investigating how the emulsification state and amount of fat in a meal can modify the kinetics of postprandial lipemia and inflammatory outcomes (including endotoxemia) in obese vs lean subjects. 10 lean and 10 obese volunteers will come 3 times (>3 weeks apart) at the investigation center to receive a standard breakfast containing milk fat (10 g non emulsified, or 40 g non emulsified, or 40 g finely emulsified). 13C triglyceride stable isotopes will allow to follow the metabolic fate of fatty acids and calculate lipid oxidation by breath test. Blood sampling throughout digestion will allow to measure metabolic, lipid and inflammation parameters. Stool will be analysed to determine lipid losses in faeces and to phenotype microbiota.

The goal of this research study is to learn if a motivation and problem solving (MAPS) program can help improve diet and levels of physical activity in African Americans who are overweight.

According to our experimental experiences w hypothesized that blood boron levels may be corralated to body mass index.

To work against the increasing burden of obesity, the STYJOBS / EDECTA (STYrian Juvenile OBesity Study / Early DetECtion of Atherosclerosis) project was started at the Medical University of Graz in 2003. STYJOBS / EDECTA is a prospective, observational study to improve the understanding of atherosclerosis, cardiovascular risk, immune mediated low grade Inflammation, metabolic changes, and general disease propensity in obesity. The investigation of the "non-biased" early phase is strongly focused. Based on this information, new and effective strategies for preclinical diagnostics and early intervention are of main interest. We seek a better understanding of critical lipid profiles, chronic immune-mediated inflammation, disturbed adipokine balance, critical adipose tissue topography, addiction like behaviour, genetics/epigenetics, early vascular pathology, and fatty liver disease. Interventional branches of study tested a holistic strategy comprehending sports, and lifestyle modification for efficiency. The investigative spectrum of STYJOBS / EDECTA comprehends also non-obese body weight extremes i.e. underweight/anorectic people.

The first person-to-person Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) transmission in Italy was reported on Feb 21st, 2020, causing one of the most massive outbreak in Europe so far that stopped immediately all elective surgical procedures. Bariatric surgery represents the most effective treatment to obtain an important, long-term weight loss and comorbidities' resolution, including respiratory disorders. A sensitive decrease of epidemic has been observed lately and a gradual and progressive stop of the lockdown (phase 2-3) was planned, when the virus is supposed to be under control and protocols are guiding the restart of the elective bariatric surgery. Several questions are currently open: Laparoscopic bariatric surgery is safe in the phase 2-3? What's the expected complications rate? The actual hospital protocols are effective to minimize the risk of postoperative COVID-19 infection? Aim: to analyse results of bariatric surgery during phase 2-3 COVID-19 pandemic in Italy. Primary end point: 30 days COVID-19 infection, mortality and complications. Secondary end points: readmission rate 30 days, reoperations for any reason related to surgery. Study design: prospective multicenter observational. Setting: Italian National Health Service 8 high-volume bariatric centres. Enrollment criteria: No previous Covid-19 infection; Primary, standard IFSO approved bariatric procedures; No concomitant procedure; No previous major abdominal surgery; >18<60 years old; Compensated comorbidities; Official SICOB's surgical informed consent given, including COVID-19 addendum; Adherence to very restrictive protocols regarding: hospital admission, management of in-hospital patients and after discharge. Follow-up: scheduled outpatient visit 30th postoperative day. Data evaluation: all the cases performed during July/December 2020 will be collected in a prospective database. Patients operated during the period July/December 2019 in the same centers will be considered comparative group (control). Expected results: Transparent information to the patients, and the introduction of the COVID-19 protocol concerning patients and health-professionals protection, should guarantee a safe restart of bariatric surgery in Italy. The network of 8 high-volume centers sharing information and protocols in this "unexplored" period will be a guarantee for patients' safety. Bariatric surgery should induce a postoperative amelioration of the comorbidities reducing the risks in case of a second outbreak.

Obesity is an increasing problem for adults in the UK. Diets high in fat and sugar are the major contributors to weight gain. Individual differences in taste perception are a crucial factor in determining the investigator's choice of foods and an individual's sensitivity to the either bitter or fat taste compounds has been linked to a preference for different foods including sweet and high fat foods. Previous research has not comprehensively explored the effect of both fat and bitter taste sensitivity on dietary intake and obesity status. Therefore, the aim of this study is to explore the associations between genetics, fat and bitter taste sensitivity, food preference, dietary intake and obesity measures in the adult UK population.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and Obesity-Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS) are common conditions in obesity, which may influence the prognosis in patients undergoing surgery. There is a need for simple screening tools to identify such patients at high risk. The current multicenter observational study aims to investigate occurrence of OSA and OHS in obese individuals undergoing elective abdominal surgery and further address its impact on perioperative and postoperative complications.