OBESITY AND OVERWEIGHT

This study tests an experimental oral drug called NA-931, taken alone or with the approved weight-loss injection tirzepatide, in 224 overweight or obese adults aged 18–80. The main goal is to see how much weight participants lose over 48 weeks compared to a placebo. The trial als…

This study looks at whether eating chia seeds while breastfeeding can improve the quality of breast milk and reduce inflammation in mothers who are overweight. Researchers will measure nutrients and markers of inflammation in milk and blood from 80 mothers over 6 weeks. The goal …

This study looks at whether the supplement quercetin can help blood vessels work better in people with obesity. Researchers will measure how small blood vessels respond to certain substances. 40 participants aged 18-40 with a BMI over 30 will be involved. The goal is to understan…

This study looks at how the body uses energy when walking after losing weight. Researchers will have 20 teens aged 12-16 with obesity walk on a special treadmill that simulates weight loss. They want to see if the body tries to save energy after weight loss, which could make it h…

This study looks at how to make it easier for doctors to screen patients who don't get enough physical activity and refer them to local exercise programs. Researchers will work with 35 clinics and track how many patients get referred and whether their health improves. The goal is…

This study looks at whether an ultrasound of the neck can help doctors predict if an obese patient will have a difficult time with a breathing tube during surgery. About 52 adults with a BMI over 25 will have their neck thickness measured with ultrasound before surgery. The goal …