Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Clinical trials sponsored by Pennington Biomedical Research Center, explained in plain language.
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Smart patch vs finger prick: can a CGM improve blood sugar after Weight-Loss surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study will enroll 20 severely obese adults scheduled for metabolic surgery. Half will use a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) and half will use standard finger-stick testing to track blood sugar. Researchers want to see if the CGM leads to steadier blood sugar levels and fewe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Inside the metabolic chamber: scientists probe extreme obesity
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will measure how the body uses energy and burns fat in 10 people with extreme obesity (BMI of 60 or higher). Participants will spend 23 hours in a special metabolic chamber and drink a labeled water to track energy use over a week. The goal is to better understand meta…
Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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See yourself slimmer: 3D avatars may change how we think about weight loss
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether showing people personalized 3D body avatars of their potential weight loss changes how satisfied and committed they feel compared to just seeing numbers on a scale. About 250 adults who want to lose weight will take a one-time online survey. Researcher…
Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC