The Efficacy of Chlorella Supplementation on Health and Performance Following a 12-week Training...
SedentaryOverweightAlgae are an emerging functional food source that are gaining traction and popularity in biopharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and biotechnology industries. They are a diverse and complex species that comprise an abundant breadth of micronutrients (multiple vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and amino acids) that can possibly promote human health. One such popular algae is chlorella, a unicellular dark green organism, which can be readily bought in health stores worldwide. Although there is some promising data to suggest chlorella supplementation can alleviate cardiovascular risk factors and improve VO2max from supplementation alone, an area which has particularly limited existing literature is the possible ergogenic and health influence of chlorella supplementation combined with a controlled training programme in sedentary and overweight populations. Given that such populations are susceptible to increased risk of developing associated diseases (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension) and possess poor diets, there is a need to investigate the possible synergistic effect of a training programme and supplementation of algae further. Furthermore, there is growing evidence to suggest that supplementation with algae may have a beneficial effect on cognitive function, primarily owed to antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms. Therefore, the purpose of this study aims to assess the efficacy of chlorella supplementation on VO2max, blood lipid profiles, cognitive function and body composition following a 12-week training programme. Briefly, in a double blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial, participants will be randomly allocated into 1 of 4 groups (A. Exercise + Chlorella, B. Exercise + Placebo, C. Control + Chlorella, D. Control + Placebo).
A Study Comparing the Health Effects of Two Diets Following UK Dietary Guidance in People Living...
ObesityCardiometabolic Syndrome1 moreThere are two parts to this study: The investigators will study if the benefit from eating a healthy, balanced diet depends on the types of food processing in the diet. The investigators will do this by providing participants with two diets that follow the Eatwell Guide (referred to in this study as Diet A and Diet B to avoid unblinding), but containing foods with different types of food processing, for 8 weeks each. The investigators will collect data on blood pressure, body composition, physical activity and fitness, questions regarding quality of life, mental health and wellbeing, and blood samples at the start of each diet and at 4 and 8 weeks into each diet. The investigators will then study whether participants are able to switch from their usual unhealthy diet to a healthy, balanced diet, and the benefits of doing so. The investigators will do this by providing participants with 6 months of personal support. The investigators will also look at what helps participants to maintain a healthy diet, and what makes it difficult. The investigators will also support participants to be more physically active.
A Research Study to See How Well Semaglutide Helps People Who Have a Body Weight Above the Healthy...
OverweightObesityThis study will look at how the investigational dose of semaglutide works in helping people with excess body weight, to lose weight. This study will compare the weight loss in people taking semaglutide to people taking "dummy" medicine (placebo). The study will last for about 1 year. The participants will have 12 visits at the clinic and 3 remote visits by phone calls with the study doctor or staff.
A Research Study to See How Well CagriSema Helps People in China With Excess Body Weight Lose Weight...
Obesity or OverweightThis study will look at how well the new medicine CagriSema helps people with excess body weight losing weight compared to a "dummy" medicine and a medicine called semaglutide. Participants will either get CagriSema, a dummy medicine or semaglutide. Which treatment participants get is decided by chance. Participants will take one injection once a week. The study medicine will be injected briefly with a thin needle, typically in the stomach, thighs or upper arms. The study will last for about 1 year.
A Study of Retatrutide (LY3437943) in Participants With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Who Have Obesity...
Type 2 DiabetesObesity2 moreThe purpose of this study is to is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of retatrutide in participants with type 2 diabetes in participants who have obesity or overweight (J1I-MC-GZBK master protocol) including a subset of participants who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (J1I-MC-GSA2). The study will last about 89 weeks and will include up to 24 visits.
Research Study Looking at How Well Semaglutide Tablets Taken Once Daily Work in Chinese Adults Who...
OverweightObesityThis study is being conducted to see if semaglutide tablets can be used as a treatment to help people who are above a healthy weight range to lose weight. Semaglutide tablets are a new medicine being tested to treat people living with excess body weight. Participants will either get semaglutide or placebo once daily morning for 44 weeks. In addition to taking the medicine, participants will have talks with study staff about: Healthy food choices How to be more physically active What participants can do to lose weight This study will last for about 1 year.
A Study of Retatrutide (LY3437943) on Renal Function in Participants With Overweight or Obesity...
Overweight or ObesityCKD1 moreThe main purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of retatrutide on renal function in participants with overweight or obesity and chronic kidney disease (CKD), with or without Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). The study will lasts around 31 weeks.
Study Exploring the Supportive Effect of Acarbose in Weight Management
Overweight or ObesityThis is a randomized, double-blind study in participants with overweight or obesity in which the effect of acarbose and the impact of dose on efficacy, safety and tolerability is investigated by comparing the EMP16 combination product with modified release (MR) orlistat, orlistat in its conventional dosage form and placebo.
A Study of Orforglipron (LY3502970) in Adult Participants With Obesity or Overweight With Weight-Related...
ObesityOverweight1 moreThis study will investigate the efficacy and safety of once daily oral orforglipron in adult participants with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities.
A Study of Orforglipron in Adult Participants With Obesity or Overweight and Type 2 Diabetes
ObesityOverweight1 moreThis study will investigate the safety and efficacy of once daily oral treatment with orforglipron compared with placebo on body weight in adult participants with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes. The study will last about 77 weeks and may include up to 22 visits.