CARDIOMETABOLIC RISK FACTORS

This study looks at whether giving vitamin D3 supplements can improve heart and blood vessel health in Chinese teenagers who are overweight or obese and have low vitamin D levels. About 130 teens will take either vitamin D3 or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure chan…

This study is testing whether a low dose of the drug semaglutide can help obese adults lose weight and improve their heart health. About 60 Pakistani adults who are obese but do not have diabetes will receive weekly injections for 24 weeks, along with diet and exercise advice. Th…

This study tests whether taking ginger capsules every day can lower markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in adults who are overweight. Researchers will measure changes in blood levels of substances linked to inflammation and heart health. The goal is to see if a simple di…

This study tests whether adding the diabetes drug empagliflozin to the standard heart medication carvedilol can prevent serious liver complications or death in people with cirrhosis and a stiff heart condition. About 400 adults aged 18-65 with cirrhosis and left ventricular diast…

This study is testing whether drinking a ginger-based beverage every day can lower inflammation and improve markers of heart health in adults who are overweight. Researchers will measure changes in blood markers like interleukins and cholesterol. The study involves 50 participant…

This study looks at whether taking a specific probiotic blend alongside healthy lifestyle changes can improve liver health in people with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), a common fatty liver condition. About 80 adults with signs of liver damage w…

This study looks at whether a whey protein-enriched milk fat globule membrane supplement can improve heart and brain health after a high-fat meal. Sixteen postmenopausal women with overweight and moderate heart disease risk will attend two 8-hour visits, consuming either the supp…

This study compares two simple physical activity strategies—short walks after meals and brief activity snacks—to standard 30-minute exercise sessions in breast and prostate cancer survivors. The goal is to see which approach best controls blood sugar and is easiest to fit into da…

This study looks for the smallest amount of movement needed to improve blood pressure and blood sugar when you sit for long periods. About 324 adults will test different break schedules in a lab. The goal is to create simple, effective guidelines for everyone.

This study tests five different group programs, all delivered remotely, to help adults with higher body weight eat healthy and be active. Some groups also include mindful eating, body image support, or finding enjoyable physical activities. The goal is to see which program people…