
Is Monitoring Activity Important for Short- and Long-term Weight Loss?
Overweight and ObesityThis study is comparing the effectiveness of two techniques for monitoring physical activity and energy balance on long-term weight management (two years). The focus is on weight loss, prevention of weight gain, and the maintenance of a healthy weight over time. It is expected that both techniques will benefit long-term weight management.

Cross-Over Multicentre Study in Adolescents
OverweightHyperlipidemiaThe main objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of two diets with different glycemic index and fibre content on glucose metabolism and plasma lipid profile of 80 adolescents in 4 European centres. Secondary objectives are to evaluate the effects of the two standardized diets on selected hormones and variables linked to inflammatory status.

A Study Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to Assess the Effects of Naltrexone SR/...
ObesityThe purpose of this study was to assess the effect of naltrexone SR/bupropion SR (NB) on brain function in response to food cues using functional magnetic resonance imaging in overweight or obese subjects.

Lifestyle Education for Activity and Nutrition for a Leaner You
Body Weight ChangesOverweightAlthough weight loss programs are effective in the short-term, maintaining weight loss is more challenging. Regularly tracking and logging physical activity (PA) and diet is related to greater improvements in PA and diet and to greater weight loss over time. Receiving continuous real-time feedback regarding calories burned and calories consumed could enhance weight loss maintenance. This study will examine whether a device that provides such feedback, called the SenseWear armband, enhances weight maintenance. 200 overweight adults aged 18 to 65 years will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: (1) a standard behavior change weight loss group-based program (14 group sessions over a 4 month period followed by 6 phone calls over a 5 month period), (2) a standard behavior change weight loss group-based program (15 group session over a 4 month period followed by 6 phone calls over a 5 month period) combined with the armband, (3) the armband alone (training in the use of the armband and a follow up telephone call), or (4) a self-directed weight loss control group. Participants will be recruited through USC through listserv emails, flyers, and worksite advertisements. Interested individuals will take part in a telephone screen, an orientation, a run-in visit (which includes 2 weeks of PA and dietary logging), a baseline assessment, and a randomization visit. The intervention will then take place over a 9-month period with eligible participants. Participants will take part in follow-up assessments at month 4 and 9. Assessments at all three times will include questionnaires assessing diet, PA, psychosocial factors related to diet and PA, and quality of life related measures. They will also have their fasting blood drawn to assess lipids, glucose, and insulin, and staff will measure their blood pressure, waist circumference (size), skinfold, height, and weight.

Pharmacokinetic Properties of Lorcaserin in Obese or Overweight Elderly Subjects
ObesityThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the PK properties of lorcaserin in obese or overweight elderly subjects.

Fatty Acid Quality and Overweight (FO-study)
Weight Reduction and Insulin SensitivityThe purpose of this study is to study the health effects of fatty acid quality in healthy, overweight individuals.

A Study of LY3305677 in Participants With Obesity Or Overweight
OverweightObesityThe main purpose of this study is to learn about the safety and tolerability of LY3305677 when given to participants with obesity or overweight. Blood tests will be performed to investigate how the body processes the study drug and how the study drug affects the body. Each enrolled participant will receive injections of LY3305677 or placebo given just under the skin. For each participant, the study will last about approximately 28 weeks.

Bioimpedance in Overweight and Obese Patients With Acute Heart Failure
Heart FailurePatients with heart failure (HF) have poor prognosis with high mortality and readmission rates. Diuretic therapy is the usual way of managing congestion, but sometimes is difficult to determine when we have reached euvolemia. Even in overweight and obese patients in which physical examination and usual diagnostic techniques have strong limitations. The aim of this study is to investigate the usefulness of bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) in management and treatment of HF in overweight and obese patients. The study included overweight and obese patients who were admitted with acute decompensated HF. The study population was randomized into two arms: BIA-guided therapy or standard care. Serum electrolytes, kidney functions and natriuretic peptides were followed up during their hospital stay and at 90 days after discharge. The primary endpoint was development of acute kidney injury (AKI) stage III (AKIN-III) during hospitalization and the main secondary endpoint was the reduction of NT-proBNP (N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide) levels during hospitalization and within 90 days after discharge.

A Study of LY3437943 in Chinese Participants With Obesity Or Overweight
OverweightObesityThe main purpose of this study is to learn about the safety and tolerability of LY3437943 when given to Chinese participants with overweight body mass index (BMI) or obesity. Blood tests will be performed to investigate how the body processes the study drug and how the study drug affects the body. Each enrolled participant will receive injections of LY3437943 or placebo given just under the skin. For each participant, the study will last about 20 weeks excluding screening period and may include up to 20 visits to the study center.

BFR in Overweight Sedentary Subjects
OverweightThis project should allow the investigators to observe the effects of low load training under partial vascular occlusion (BFR) in comparison with resistance training at low load without partial vascular occlusion in sedentary people overweight on parameters : decrease in fat mass; increase in muscle mass 79; muscle strength; decrease in the energy cost of walking; increase in preferred walking speed; improvement in walking pattern in patients overweight. Training under partial vascular occlusion should facilitate physical activity in overweight people as it can be just as effective as a "classic" type training with heavy loads. Thus, this device could allow people for who wear heavy loads can present an obstacle to physical activity to feel more involved in the physical activity programs offered in medical or sports centers.