
Califormula Study: Calibrated Formula Feeding to Optimize Infant Growth
Overweight and ObesityThe purpose of this voluntary research study is to determine if calibrated formula feeding recommendations can promote optimal growth for the first 6 months after birth for mothers with a pre-pregnancy body mass index of 25 or more.

Fiber-rich Foods, Weight Status, and the Gut Microbiota in NH Hispanic Adults at Risk for Food Insecurity...
Food InsecurityOverweight and ObesityThis study will include a group of 60 Hispanic adults living in New Hampshire with or without overweight/obesity. The study aims to assess food access and intake of fiber-rich foods, characterize fecal microbiota composition, and assess the relationship between the intake of fiber-rich foods and components of the gut microbiota-gut-brain axis. These aims will be accomplished through biospecimen collection including a pre-collected stool sample, a fasting blood sample, and a Mixed Meal Tolerance Test (MMTT). In addition, participants will answer questionnaires on dietary intake, food insecurity and access, physical activity, eating behavior, and sociodemographic characteristics.

Lived Experience of Overweight/Obese Patients Who Have Benefited From a Mindful Eating Program....
Overweight or ObesityThe main objective is to understand the lived experience of overweight/obese patients who have followed the mindful eating program at Montpellier University Hospital. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews will be conducted in the Nutrition-Diabetes service by using a questionnaire.

Hormonal and Inflammatory Changes During Pregnancy in Women With Glucose Metabolic Disorders.
Diabetes MellitusType 27 moreThe first aim of this study is to describe maternal hormonal and inflammatory changes during pregnancy in women that differ metabolically (limited to women with type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and/or overweight). The second aim of this study is to examine maternal hormonal, inflammatory and metabolic factors associated with insulin sensitivity in human pregnancy.

Early Detection of Myocardial Work Impairment in Obesity II(EARLY-MYO-OBESITY-II)
Overweight and ObesityThis prospective study intends to explore the change of cardiac structure and function in the cohort of overweight or obesity patients, and determine the impact of clinical characteristics on cardiac remodeling and mechanics.

The Mobile Lifestyle Intervention for Food and Exercise Study
Overweight and ObesityType2 DiabetesThe goal of the study is to examine long term sustained weight loss digital intervention in a diverse cohort of adults with overweight/obesity. The intervention includes social gaming (using game-like elements in nongame contexts to promote supportive social interactions and openness to positive behavioral influences) to reward behaviors, such as self-monitoring and social support. Investigators will accomplish objectives and test hypotheses by following two specific primary aims: Determine if the intervention plus gaming produces significantly more weight loss at 12 months than the same intervention without gaming among 240 adults with overweight or obesity and ≥3 T2DM risk factors. Examine the differences in social support provision and receipt between groups at 12 months.

Mechanisms Behind Severe Insulin Resistance During Pregnancy in Women With Glucose Metabolic Disorders...
Diabetes MellitusType 27 moreThe aim of this study is to describe the metabolic changes during pregnancy in women with type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes in order to detect the pathophysiological mechanisms behind severe insulin resistance during pregnancy as well as the short- and long term consequences for mother and child. Included pathophysiological mechanisms potentially associated with severe insulin resistance are: Maternal hormonal, inflammatory and metabolic markers in the blood, as well as the level, content and bioactivity of exosomes and genetic variants associated with overweight and diabetes. In addition to the analysis on maternal blood, the same analysis will be performed on umbilical cord blood in order to determine the correlation between markers associated with insulin sensitivity in maternal and umbilical blood. Furthermore, fetal metabolic changes influence on fetal growth and development will be evaluated. Postpartum, the breast milk will also be examined for metabolic active substances that could influence the newborns growth and metabolism. Investigating one potential short-term consequence of diabetes during pregnancy, the association between insulin resistance and structural and functional changes in the placenta will be examined as well as the consequences of such changes on fetal growth and development. Investigating one potential long-term consequence of diabetes during pregnancy, the association between treatment with high doses of insulin during pregnancy and the future risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and heart failure will be examined.

The Proportion of Dietary Protein Digested as Measured by the Dual-isotope Method.
Overweight and ObesityBariatric Surgery Candidate2 moreThe retrospective cohort study will compare the prevalence of sarcopenia and associated factors between older patients who have undergone bariatric surgery and older patients with obesity without previous bariatric surgery.

COVID-19, Obesity and Lifestyle in Children - Role of Professionals
COVID-19COVID-19 Pandemic3 moreIn this study it is researched how preventive and curative healthcare for children with overweight and obesity was conducted during the Covid-19 pandemic, which barriers were noticed by professionals, and how new methods (such as e-health and telemonitorning) for coaching, communication and healthcare were used and experienced.

Daily Goal Setting to Increase Everyday Physical Activity and Promote Cognitive Health in Midlife...
Physical InactivityWalking3 moreThe purpose of this study is to determine whether interaction with an adaptive Fitbit-based goal setting application can increase levels of everyday light intensity physical activity in middle-aged adults.