A Cafeteria Based Study of Weight Gain Prevention
ObesityOverweightThe dramatic rise in overweight and obesity during the past several decades can be explained by environmental changes that foster increased energy intake and decreased energy expenditure. There are several reasons to suggest that the most effective approach to weight gain prevention is the incorporate reduced-fat eating into an overall strategy of lowering the energy density of the diet. Our energy density manipulations will be designed to reduce both the fat content and the caloric density of foods served at a cafeteria, which serves as the "food environment" for hospital employees.
Lifestyle Intervention for Weight Gain Management for Patients With Schizophrenia
SchizophreniaObesityThe aims of this study were to evaluate the efficacy of an intervention for weight gain management for patients from schizophrenia spectrum compared to treatment as usual (TAU), and to evaluate the effects of this program on metabolic profile, symptoms and quality of life.
Ethnic Dance and Screen Time Reduction to Prevent Weight Gain in Latina Girls
ObesityOverweight1 moreA randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of an after school ethnic dance program plus a culturally-tailored, home-based screen time reduction intervention to reduce weight gain (body mass index) among lower socioeconomic status, pre-adolescent Latina girls.
Assessment of Safety and Efficacy of Therapy for the Prevention of Weight Gain Associated With Olanzapine...
SchizophreniaSchizoaffective DisordersThe goal of this study is to answer the following questions: Whether treatment with amantadine, metformin or zonisamide can prevent or reverse the weight gain that is associated with olanzapine Whether taking amantadine, metformin or zonisamide can help patients decrease or eliminate some of the changes in body that occur with weight gain How weight gain associated with olanzapine can affect people Whether treatment with amantadine, metformin or zonisamide can help eliminate weight gain associated with olanzapine and not interfere with the positive effects of olanzapine on functioning of people with schizophrenia and other diseases
Prevention of Weight Gain
ObesityBody Weight ChangesThe purpose of this study is to test methods for preventing weight gain in normal-weight and overweight women aged 25 through 44. Participants will complete brief questionnaires about their health, eating and exercise habits, and use of weight control strategies. They will then be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 treatment conditions. All 3 treatments receive information on the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight, the components of a healthy diet, and ways to increase activity levels. The 3 treatment differ in how this information is delivered. At 12, 24 and 36 months after enrolling in the study, participants will attend assessment sessions. They will complete questionnaires and have body weight measured.
Effect of Moderate Caloric Restriction on Glomerular Growth After Kidney Transplantation
Kidney Transplant; ComplicationsGlomerular Disease2 moreOne possible reason that weight gain after transplant may interfere with new kidney function is due to the enlargement of a kidney structure called the glomerulus. The researchers believe that modest caloric intake reduction (CIR) early after kidney transplantation can reduce the enlargement (hypertrophy) of the glomerulus associated with kidney transplantation and may improve long term allograft survival, by reducing glomerular hypertrophy mediated progressive glomerulosclerosis.
Study to Examine the Effect of Betahistine on Body Weight Gain Due to Olanzapine Treatment
Weight GainThis is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, multinational study. Approximately 78 subjects (39 per treatment group) will be randomized into this 16 week study. A screening visit will be used to determine subject suitability for inclusion in the trial. Within 7 days of the screening visit, subjects who meet all inclusion criteria and none of the exclusion criteria will be randomly assigned to 1 of the following 2 treatment groups: Olanzapine OD plus betahistine 24 mg BID (48 mg/day total), Olanzapine OD plus matching placebo BID. Double-blind treatment will continue for 16 weeks. During this period, olanzapine dosage will be determined according to the discretion of the treating physician. In addition, 5 study visits (at 2, 4, 8, 12, and 16 weeks) will take place. Study medication (betahistine or matching placebo) will be administered BID (in the morning and together with olanzapine in the evening). The primary statistical hypothesis to be tested is that the mean change from Baseline to Week 16 will be different between the treatment and placebo groups
Weight Change and the Risk of Chronic Pain Following Hip and Knee Arthroplasties
Persistent Postsurgical PainArthritis Knee5 moreThe study is a nationwide, register-based cohort survey study. The objective of this study is to investigate whether weight change is associated with the incidence of persistent postoperative pain following total hip arthroplasty and knee arthroplasty across non-obese and obese and patients.
Pedometer Use to Prevent Excessive Pregnancy Weight Gain in Overweight Women
OverweightObesity1 moreThe purpose of this study is to evaluate pedometer use by overweight women during pregnancy. The study will show if a pedometer will help women to limit weight gain during pregnancy. It will also show if it there are other benefits such as decreased diabetes, decreased high blood pressure, decreased rates of cesarean section, and decreased complications for the baby.
The Effect of the COVID-19 Epidemic Process on the Nutritional Habits and Body Weights of Adults...
COVID-19 PandemicEating Habit1 moreDuring the COVID-19 epidemic, the time spent by adults on the stomach has increased. Therefore, the likelihood of adverse changes in lifestyles has increased. In this study, the changes in nutritional habits, physical activities and body weights of adult individuals during the epidemic will be evaluated. A questionnaire including questions about nutritional habits, physical activity status and changes in body weights will be administered to individuals. The results will be evaluated with the appropriate statistical method. The survey will be administered once. The estimated time to reach the total number is 3 months.