METABOLIC DISEASE

This study tests whether having extra appointments with a heart specialist at a local GP practice helps people at high risk get better treatment for heart, kidney, metabolic, and lung conditions. About 138 adults from a previous study (FIND-AF) will either receive these specialis…

This study looks at whether ultrasound and MRI scans can help doctors find liver problems in children with obesity. Researchers will follow 300 children aged 9 to 14 to see how these imaging markers relate to other health measures like BMI and blood tests. The goal is to improve …

This study explores whether heat therapy can improve how the body and brain handle sugar in healthy older adults (65+) who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers will measure blood sugar control and brain energy use in 60 participants to see if heat treatments offer a s…

This study tests whether a personalized nutrition plan can help people with traumatic spinal cord injury avoid gaining excess body fat and becoming obese during the first year after injury. The trial involves 56 participants with spinal cord injuries between levels C1 and L2. Res…

This study looks at how GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) affect what and how people eat. Researchers will use a special device to measure every sip of sugary and fatty drinks taken by 140 adults—some on the drug, some not. The goal is to understand exactly how these drugs reduce …

This study looks at why a special type of body fat (brown fat) that burns calories stops working in people with obesity. Researchers will take small samples of fat and blood from 8 volunteers before and after warming up to find the molecules that turn off this calorie-burning pro…

This study aims to find undiagnosed heart disease, diabetes, and obesity risks in adults living in urban Cameroon. Researchers will screen 200 volunteers over age 18 to see how many have these conditions without knowing it. The goal is to improve early detection and treatment in …