METABOLIC SYNDROME

This study looks at whether taking fenugreek seeds can improve the key signs of metabolic syndrome, such as belly fat, high blood pressure, and blood sugar problems. About 28 adults with metabolic syndrome will take either fenugreek or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal is to see i…

This study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called rTMS can reduce liver fat in people with Metabolic dysfunction-associated and alcohol-related liver disease (MetALD). 105 participants will receive either personalized rTMS, standard rTMS, or a sham (place…

This study tests whether a smart lifestyle program that focuses on improving exercise capacity can help overweight or obese adults with metabolic syndrome. About 435 people aged 20 to 60 will either follow simple diet advice or a combined diet and exercise program. The goal is to…

This study compares a Mediterranean-style diet to a Carnivore-style diet in 30 adults aged 30-60 with high LDL cholesterol. Over 3 weeks, researchers will measure how each diet affects cholesterol clumping, blood fats, and blood vessel function. Participants will be randomly assi…

This study looks at whether extra education from a pharmacist can help people on antipsychotic medication avoid weight gain and other metabolic problems. About 148 adults aged 18-60 with mental disorders like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder will take part. Some will get standar…

This study will test if a 1-3 minute facial scan using artificial intelligence can accurately measure health indicators like heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar, and even stress levels. Researchers will compare the scan results with standard medical tests in 1000 adults livin…

This study aims to see if a single-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) analyzed by machine learning can screen for heart conditions, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. Researchers will enroll about 5000 adults who have already had a full medical exam. They will record a 1-minute ECG …

This study tests a community-based program where teens learn skills to handle chronic stress, with the goal of preventing depression and reducing physical wear-and-tear on the body. Researchers will enroll 300 Black and Hispanic young people aged 15-20 and track their mental and …

This study looks at how artificial sweeteners (saccharin, sucralose) and a natural one (erythritol) affect blood sugar control, blood clotting, and heart disease risk in 80 adults with prediabetes. Participants will be assigned to one of four groups and consume a sweetener or wat…

This study looks at how vegan, omnivorous, and carnivore diets affect the way LDL cholesterol particles clump together in the blood, which can lead to clogged arteries. Researchers will measure blood fats and other health markers in 90 adults aged 25-60 who have followed one of t…

This study will test the thinking skills of 175 children and young adults who had a bone marrow transplant in childhood. Researchers want to see if problems with memory, concentration, and learning are linked to other late effects like metabolic changes and low physical fitness. …

This study follows 500 Beijing residents aged 60 and older to see how urinary function (like bladder and kidney health) relates to multiple chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome. Participants will have regular health checks, blood and urine te…

This study looks at how meals with different amounts of fat, carbs, and protein change fat levels in the blood. Researchers will study 100 adults with conditions like diabetes, metabolic syndrome, or kidney disease, plus healthy volunteers. Participants will eat two different bre…

This study will follow 120 adults who are overweight, inactive, and at risk for health problems like metabolic syndrome. Participants will take part in programs focused on exercise, healthy eating (like the Mediterranean diet), and stress management. Researchers will track change…

This study aims to find out how common fatty liver disease is in adults who are overweight or have other metabolic risks like high blood pressure or diabetes. Up to 10,000 participants will fill out health questionnaires, have body measurements taken, and get blood tests and a li…

This study follows 2,800 Chinese adults aged 18–60 who are overweight or obese, with or without type 2 diabetes, for five years. Researchers will use a digital health platform and AI to track how their metabolic health changes over time, including transitions to diabetes or compl…

This study looks at how mental state, emotional eating, and sleep quality together influence the risk of metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and blood sugar) in 78 adults with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder. Researchers will measure participant…

This study looks at whether metabolic syndrome reduces blood flow to the brain more in women than in men. Researchers will use MRI scans and exercise tests to compare healthy volunteers and people with metabolic syndrome. The goal is to understand the role of a specific enzyme (C…

This study aims to find better ways to detect a hidden condition called 'metabolically obese normal weight' (MONW) in young women who appear to be a healthy weight. The researchers will measure body fat, blood markers, and blood vessel function in 176 women aged 18-35 to identify…

This study observes 30 adults in Mexico who are already taking tirzepatide for conditions like diabetes or obesity. Researchers will use MRI scans, heart CT scans, and body composition tests to see how the drug affects knee cartilage, heart fat, and overall body health over one y…

This study aims to understand the relationship between metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and excess body fat) and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), commonly known as acid reflux. Researchers will observe 50 adult patients with metabolic sy…