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Filter by:The study aims to evaluate the impact of different dietary interventions on abdominal fat components and cardiometabolic parameters. This is a randomized clinical trial study conducted in overweight adults, selected by voluntary adherence, in an outpatient clinic of a cardiology hospital. The sample was calculated based on data from a study with the Brazilian population, with the sample size calculated as a function of a mean difference (d) in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) after the interventions, standard deviation (s) and a significance level of 5% (z). To correct eventual losses, the number was increased by 20%. Four dietary interventions will be applied in the 6-month period: group with calorie restriction and balanced distribution of macronutrients (group 1); group with calorie restriction and low-carbohydrate diet (group 2); group with calorie restriction and low-fat diet (group 3) and group with collective nutritional guidance (group 4). Patients will be followed up monthly to assess weight loss, analyze adherence to the diet therapy plan, reinforce nutritional guidelines and monitor anthropometric measurements and abdominal adipose tissue. The evaluation of VAT and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) by ultrasonography will be performed at baseline and after 6 months of intervention. The present study is expected to clarify the effects that different dietary interventions produce over 6 months on abdominal fat deposits and cardiometabolic parameters.
The purpose of this study is to investigate the physical and mental health status of middle-aged and elderly people of different ages and practicing Tai chi for different periods of time, so as to provide a strong theoretical basis and practical guidance for delaying age-related aging and preventing and treating the occurrence and development of chronic diseases.
The Investigators propose suture plication placement at the distal gastric body drives a significant portion of weight loss in endoscopic sleeve and sutures only need to be placed in the distal gastric body. Therefore, in this pilot study, the investigators aim to compare "belt" with "belt and suspenders" plication pattern using the Endomina system to determine percent total weight loss.
The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a home-based walking-based exercise intervention undertaken in the fed or fasted state to improve glycaemic control in overweight and obese individuals. This study will evaluate the adherence and compliance to this "real-world" exercise programme that requires no face-to-face contact with the research team. It is also hypothesised that individuals who exercise before breakfast (fasted) will see greater improvements in glycaemic control than those who exercise after breakfast.
The aim of GENESIS clinical study is to map the HLA genomic region in the Greek population and evaluate possible correlations with selected underlying diseases.
This is a prospective, single-arm, observational study capturing data from whole-body magnetic resonance imagining (WB-MRI) from up to 100,000 male and female subjects 18 years of age or older recruited at multiple clinical sites within the United States. Study subjects must meet a set of inclusion and exclusion criteria. Potential subjects arriving at the study sites will be evaluated for enrollment. It is the Principal Investigator's (PI) responsibility to enroll only subjects who satisfy the inclusion/exclusion criteria. Recruitment can occur by subject presentation at the sites for elective standard screening, word-of-mouth, flyers, healthcare professional (HCP) referrals, advertisement online, or any other means, subject to approval by the associated institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee (EC) when applicable.
A group of 120 school teachers (male=60, female=60) was divided into four subgroups for sixteen weeks of an interventional study. One group was kept in control while the other three groups were assigned intervention. One group was assigned intervention of lifestyle modification (LSM), the other group assigned the intervention of 5 gm psyllium husk fiber (PSH) two times a day, and the third group assigned the combined intervention of LSM & PSH. Each group comprised of 30 subjects with equal gender bifurcation (15 male and 15 female).
Background: Pyrimidine and purine metabolism disorders (DPPMs) affect how the body metabolizes chemicals called pyrimidines and purines. DPPMs can cause dysfunctions throughout the body, especially in the brain, blood, kidneys, and immune system. People with DPPMs might have no symptoms, mild symptoms, or they may have severe, chronic symptoms, that can be fatal. DPPMs are not well understood, and researchers want to learn more about what causes them and how to treat them. Objective: To learn more about factors that affect DPPMs by comparing test results from affected, uaffected family members, and healthy people. Eligibility: Three types of participants are needed: people aged 1 month and older with DPPMs; their family members who do not have DPPMs; and healthy volunteers. Design: Participants with DPPMs will come to the clinic once a year; some may be asked to come more often. At each visit, all affected participants will have a physical exam and give samples of blood, urine, saliva, and stool. Depending on their symptoms, they may also have other procedures, such as: Swabs of their skin and inside the mouth. Tests of their heart, kidney, brain, and nerve function. Questionnaires about what they eat. Dental exams, and exams of their hearing and vision. Tests of their learning ability. Monitoring of their physical activity. Imaging scans. Photographs of their face and body. These tests may be spread over up to 7 days. Affected participants may remain in the study indefinitely if they wish to. Healthy volunteers and family members will have 1 study visit. They will have a physical exam and may be asked to give blood, urine, saliva, and stool samples.
To test the hypothesis that active BAT improves metabolic health by buffering postprandial metabolites plasma metabolites and energy expenditure will be compared in volunteers with and without active BAT. Both groups will receive test meals with protein, fat and carbohydrates separately, so that the individual impacts of these macronutrients on diet induced thermogenesis and the buffering function of BAT can be derived. BAT biopsies will be taken before and after the test meals for molecular analysis.
The Continence, Sexual and Metabolic Health (CONTROL 4 LIFE) study will evaluate the recovery of continence, sexual function, and health outcomes in individuals who have undergone surgery for prostate cancer. The purpose of this study is to better understand the timelines of recovery for these outcomes after surgery for prostate cancer. As part of this study, all participants will receive resources offered by Alberta Health Services regarding pre- and post-prostatectomy care, including information on pelvic floor exercises. Through the CONTROL 4 LIFE study, the investigators will also be evaluating outcomes related to physical activity, fitness and quality of life. These assessments will enable the investigators to better understand how well and how long it takes for individuals to recover after surgery for prostate cancer.