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Which autism drug causes less weight gain? small study aims to find out
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two FDA-approved medications, risperidone and aripiprazole, used to treat irritability in children with autism. The goal was to see which one causes more weight gain. Thirty children under 18 who had never taken these drugs before were followed during routine …
Matched conditions: WEIGHT GAIN
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Mind over matter: mindfulness may stop weight regain
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a mindfulness-based training program could help adults who had lost weight keep it off. 48 participants, including those who had bariatric surgery or lost weight through medical or lifestyle programs, took part. The goal was to see if focusing on eating …
Matched conditions: WEIGHT GAIN
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Diabetes drug shows promise for quitting smoking without weight gain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether exenatide, a drug used for diabetes, can help people quit smoking and prevent the weight gain that often happens after quitting. 140 adults who smoked at least 5 cigarettes daily and wanted to quit took part. They received either exenatide or a placebo a…
Matched conditions: WEIGHT GAIN
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Massive Pre-Diabetes study seeks clues to stop type 2 diabetes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 1759 adults aged 18-55 to uncover why some people develop type 2 diabetes. Researchers measured how the body handles sugar, uses energy, and stores fat, and also collected genetic samples. The goal was to find genetic and lifestyle factors that lead…
Matched conditions: WEIGHT GAIN
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Scientists investigate the Body's energy burn to predict weight changes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to understand why some people gain or lose weight more easily than others. Researchers will measure how the body's energy use changes during overeating and dieting in 83 healthy adults. Participants will stay in the hospital for 10 weeks, undergoing tests like met…
Matched conditions: WEIGHT GAIN
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Junk food & depression: can ditching processed foods lift mood?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis small pilot study looked at whether people with major depression who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods could cut back on them. Twenty adults tried a personalized plan to reduce these foods. The goal was to see if it was possible and acceptable, not to measure mood changes. …
Matched conditions: WEIGHT GAIN
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC