Obesity Clinical Trials in Bethesda, Maryland

13 studies are recruiting for obesity in Bethesda, Maryland right now. Each one is listed on ClinicalTrials.gov, the public registry the research teams themselves file with. TrialBoost is not a doctor, a research site, or a study sponsor: the research team decides who takes part.

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Studies now recruiting

  1. Effect of Nicotinamide Riboside on Ketosis, Fat Oxidation & Metabolic Rate

    Background: At least 30% of Americans have fatty liver disease. This means that they store too much fat in the liver. At the moment lifestyle changes are the only way to treat this problem. Objective: To test how (1) a low-carbohydrate diet and (2) a supplement called nicotinamide riboside (NR) aff…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 65
    Site
    National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
    Run by
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

    See if you can join NCT06044935 on ClinicalTrials.gov

  2. Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes and Heart Disease: The Young at Heart Prospective Cohort Study

    Background: Type 2 diabetes is a disease that affects blood sugar levels. Complications can include heart and blood vessel (vascular) diseases. Rates of type 2 diabetes have tripled in children and young adults over the last 40 years. Vascular diseases are also increasing in young people. Objective…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    12 to 25
    Site
    National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
    Locations
    2 in total
    Run by
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

    See if you can join NCT06730113 on ClinicalTrials.gov

  3. Diabetes and Heart Disease Risk in Blacks

    It is unknown if obesity contributes to the development of heart disease in African American men and women. This study was created to determine whether there is a relationship between sex and body size and the incidence of heart disease in African American men and women. Researchers will attempt to…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 70
    Site
    National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
    Run by
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

    See if you can join NCT00001853 on ClinicalTrials.gov

  4. Characterization of Patients With Uncommon Presentations and/or Uncommon Diseases Associated With the Cardiovascular System

    Background: - Researchers are interested in studying individuals who have known or suspected metabolic, inflammatory or genetic diseases that may put them at a high risk for heart diseases or diseases of their blood vessels. Depending on the condition being studied, both affected and nonaffected in…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    1 to 100
    Site
    National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
    Locations
    3 in total
    Run by
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

    See if you can join NCT01143454 on ClinicalTrials.gov

  5. Tailoring Mobile Health Technology to Reduce Obesity and Improve Cardiovascular Health in Resource-Limited Neighborhood Environments

    Background Obesity and physical inactivity contribute substantially to cardiovascular disease risk, diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. African American women experience disproportionately high rates of obesity and have among the lowest levels of physical activity and greatest sedentary time …

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    21 to 75
    Site
    National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
    Run by
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

    See if you can join NCT03288207 on ClinicalTrials.gov

  6. New Heart Imaging Techniques to Evaluate Possible Heart Disease

    Background: - Imaging tests, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), can provide information about heart and blood vessels. The tests let doctors can see the amount of blood vessel narrowing and vessel wall thickness. This information may help diagnose and treat heart disease and other conditions…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 100
    Site
    National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
    Run by
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

    See if you can join NCT01399385 on ClinicalTrials.gov

  7. Physical and Behavioral Traits of Overweight and Obese Adults

    This study will describe the phenotype (physical and behavioral traits) of overweight and obese people. It will characterize the hormones, metabolism, food preferences, fitness and physical activity levels, sleep patterns and thought processes in people with and without weight problems. Genetic mat…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 100
    Site
    National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
    Run by
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

    See if you can join NCT00428987 on ClinicalTrials.gov

  8. Heart Health Study in Washington D.C. to Develop a Community-Based Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention

    Background: - Past studies suggest that the best way to improve heart health in the Black community is through community-based programs. Researchers will partner with DC community leaders. They will collect information about the health and health needs of people in mostly Black churches in DC. They…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    19 to 85
    Site
    National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
    Run by
    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

    See if you can join NCT01927783 on ClinicalTrials.gov

  9. Children s Growth and Behavior Study

    Background: - Studies show that many factors affect children's eating behavior and health. These include sleep, mood, thinking skills, and genetics. Studying children over time may identify children at higher risk for eating-related health concerns. Objective: - To understand how genes and environm…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    8 to 100
    Site
    National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
    Run by
    Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

    See if you can join NCT02390765 on ClinicalTrials.gov

  10. Diet Order Effects of Low Fat vs. Low Carb Diets on Body Fat Change

    Background: In a previous study, participants were lived at the NIH and randomly received either a low-fat or a low-carbohydrate diet for 2 weeks and then switched to the other diet for 2 more weeks. Participants who received the low-carbohydrate diet first lost more body fat at the end of the stud…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 50
    Site
    National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
    Run by
    National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

    See if you can join NCT06325722 on ClinicalTrials.gov

  11. Mechanisms Underlying Individual Variations of Taste and Smell in Obesity

    Background: Changes to the sense of taste or smell can change eating behavior. This may contribute to obesity. Researchers want to see how taste and smell perceptions that affect food choices may differ between people with obesity and without obesity. Objective: To understand the role that senses o…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 65
    Site
    National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
    Run by
    National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

    See if you can join NCT04714892 on ClinicalTrials.gov

  12. MEHMO Natural History and Biomarkers

    This observational natural history study will follow individuals with MEHMO (Mental disability, Epileptic seizure, Hypopituitarism/Hypogenitalism, Microcephaly, Obesity) syndrome or an eIF2-pathway related disorder, who have symptoms such as intellectual delay, seizures, abnormal hormone and blood …

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    0 to 100
    Site
    National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
    Run by
    Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

    See if you can join NCT06019182 on ClinicalTrials.gov

  13. Dinner Time for Obesity and Prediabetes

    Obesity and its metabolic complications are leading causes of global morbidity and mortality. Evidence is mounting that inappropriate timing of food intake contributes to obesity. Specifically, late eating is associated with greater weight gain and metabolic syndrome. However, the mechanism by whic…

    Stage
    Not phased
    Ages
    18 to 50
    Site
    National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, Maryland
    Locations
    2 in total
    Run by
    Johns Hopkins University

    See if you can join NCT05745441 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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