METABOLIC DISEASE

This study tests whether regular warm-water baths can improve blood sugar control and brain energy use in healthy adults aged 65 and older who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease. Over 10 weeks, 60 participants will soak in warm water three times a week. Researchers will measure …

This study tests whether having extra appointments with a heart specialist at a local GP practice helps people get better treatment for heart, kidney, metabolic, and lung conditions. 138 high-risk adults will either receive standard GP care or additional specialist reviews to opt…

This study follows 300 children aged 9 to 14 with obesity to see if ultrasound and MRI can detect early signs of liver disease. Researchers will compare imaging markers like liver fat and stiffness with standard tests. The goal is to improve diagnosis and monitoring without invas…

This study will screen 200 adults in urban Cameroon for undiagnosed cardiometabolic disease risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. Participants will receive a simple health check to find hidden conditions. The goal is to improve early detection and connect …

This study tests a self-guided digital program called covivio to help adults with type 2 diabetes manage emotional distress tied to their condition. About 250 participants will either use the app alongside their usual care or continue with usual care alone. The goal is to see if …

This study will collect and analyze genetic data from 1000 people with suspected inherited metabolic diseases, including conditions like epilepsy and mitochondrial disorders. Researchers at Karolinska University Hospital aim to improve diagnosis by using advanced genetic testing …

This study follows over 1,000 women in Singapore from before pregnancy through their child's early years. Researchers are looking at how nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional health before and during early pregnancy may influence the child's body composition, brain development, and…

This study directly measures how GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) change the way people eat. Researchers use a special device to track every sip of sugary and fatty drinks in 140 adults with obesity. The goal is to understand exactly how these drugs reduce calorie intake, not jus…

This study investigates why brown fat, which burns calories to generate heat, stops working when it's warm. Researchers will use cold vests on 8 healthy and obese adults to see how genes and proteins change. The goal is to find new targets for treating obesity and related metabol…