OBESITY

This study tested a treatment program for people with obesity who struggle with food cravings. It combined cognitive-behavioral therapy, emotional skills training, and addiction-focused techniques to help improve self-control and weight management. The study aimed to see if this …

This study looked at whether a mix of aerobic and resistance exercises could help breast and prostate cancer survivors who are overweight or obese improve their metabolic health, like blood sugar and cholesterol. It planned to enroll 100 people but was stopped early with only 23 …

This study tested whether nabilone, a drug similar to cannabis, could help people with obesity lose weight safely. Researchers planned to enroll 18 obese adults and monitor weight, metabolism, and gut health. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.

This study observed 100 adults with obesity who were already prescribed semaglutide by their doctors. The goal was to see how well the drug works in real-life conditions, combined with lifestyle changes, over 12 months. The study was terminated early, but it aimed to track weight…

This study looked at whether meal replacements and behavioral treatments can help people keep off weight they lost using GLP-1 medications (like Wegovy or Ozempic) after they stop taking the drugs. It included 39 adults who had lost at least 10% of their body weight on GLP-1s and…

This study tested an online program that gave children with obesity exercise plans and diet advice from fitness coaches. The goal was to see if it could lower their BMI and improve health markers like cholesterol and blood sugar. The program lasted 8 months, with 16 more months o…

This study looked at whether a plant-based diet and lifestyle changes could help people with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or obesity achieve remission or significant weight loss. Researchers tracked gut microbiome changes and health indicators over two years. The study was termi…

This study tested whether combining approved weight-loss drugs could help obese adults lose weight and improve blood vessel function. It involved 128 people aged 40-75 with obesity and at least one heart risk factor. The approach used drug combinations to target visceral fat and …

This study tested a program called Communities for Healthy Living (CHL) that helps families with young children (ages 3 to 5) eat better and be more active. The goal was to prevent childhood obesity by empowering parents and kids together. About 5,000 children enrolled in Head St…

This study compared two types of non-invasive breathing machines (AVAPS-AE vs. S/T mode) for patients with acute respiratory failure who also had obesity or were at risk for sleep apnea. The goal was to see which machine helped resolve high carbon dioxide levels faster. The study…

This study tested whether a mobile phone app could help people with obesity lose body fat by guiding them through remote rehabilitation. The goal was to see if using the app would encourage healthier habits and reduce fat mass. The study was stopped early, so results are limited,…

This study tested if measuring a special lung pressure (transpulmonary pressure) could help obese patients on breathing machines get off the ventilator faster. Only 4 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to reduce time on the ventilator and lower risk…

This early-phase study tested whether a special MRI technique using inhaled xenon gas could detect brown adipose tissue (BAT) in healthy adults. Brown fat helps burn calories, so finding it could improve understanding of obesity. The study involved 17 volunteers and measured BAT …