View clinical trials related to Obesity, Abdominal.
Filter by:The visceral adiposity index (VAI) has been developed, an indicator for the metabolic function of VAT. Previous studies have confirmed the association between the VAI and CKD prevalence. In this study, we attempted to investigate the association between estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decline and visceral adiposity.
This study has two objectives: 1) to check that the daily consumption of two eggs with a particular fatty acid pattern rich in n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (α-linolenic acid, docosahexaenoic acid), conjugated-linoleic acid and conjugated-linolenic acid is well tolerated by the consumer ; 2) to evaluate the effects of the consumption of these eggs on health parameters in subjects presenting a risk of developing a metabolic disorder. This monocentric study is an interventional, randomized, double-blind, control study.
Obesity is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and diabetes as well as all-cause mortality. The prevalence of obesity has continuously increased in most countries and has doubled in over 70 countries since 1980. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated in 2014 that ~600 million (13%) adults were obese and ~1.9 billion (39%) were overweight worldwide. Notably, United States and China have the highest numbers of obese adults. According to a national survey in China in 2014 conducted among 146,703 Chinese adults aged 20-59, the prevalence of obesity was 13%, central obesity was 25% and overweight was 41%. In Hong Kong, the Behavioural Risk Factor Survey conducted by the Government in 2016 found 39% of adults were classified as overweight or obese, of which 21% were obese. The prevalence of central obesity has also risen steadily since 1999 in America. By 2030 is projected to reach 55.6% in men, 80.0% in women, 47.6% among girls and 38.9% among boys in the United States. Overweight, obesity and central obesity are now already pandemic public health issues causing heavy burden on healthcare system. Nowadays, lifestyle modification interventions still remain as the primary strategy to manage obesity and obesity-related complications, among which exercise is low-cost and effective. Substantial evidences have demonstrated effectiveness of HIIT and MICT in reducing body adiposity and improving body Anthropometry. However, studies have also pointed out "lack of time" is one of the major barriers preventing patients from exercise participation. Therefore, studies have put focus on low-frequency or low-volume exercise in improving health to reduce time commitment and increase exercise adherence. Among substantial evidence, our recent study demonstrated once-a-week HIIT is effectively in improving body composition. The effectiveness of low-frequency exercise in reducing visceral fat has also been explored. However, a recent meta-analysis showed low-frequency exercise is not effective in reducing visceral fat. Notably, the authors pointed out most of studies included in the meta-analysis adopted cycling exercise modality and they suggested walking or running exercise which recruits more body muscles may exert better results. In this study, we propose to adopt walking exercise modality to fill the research gap identified by the meta-analysis. Also, no study has compared the effectiveness of low-frequency HIIT and MICT in reducing visceral fat determined by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) previously. Study aim: to examine the effectiveness of once-a-week high-intensity interval training (HIIT) versus moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) in reducing visceral fat in adults with central obesity
This observational pilot study will assess the effects of water-only fasting on body composition and insulin resistance
This study will investigate whether the combination of moxibustion and characteristic lifestyle intervention of TCM can alleviate the clinical symptoms and improve quality of life and mental health in patients with abdominal obesity. The results are expected to provide clinical evidence for the application of the combination of moxibustion and characteristic lifestyle intervention of TCM in patients with abdominal obesity.
Forty women aged between 18 and 75 years-old with a BMI> 30kg/m2 are recruited to participate in the evaluation of their medical management. They participate in an 8-week protocol as part of hospital medical treatment for weight loss at the Oxford Polyclinic in Cannes (IPOCA). The effects of 2 independent variables will be studied: (1) an adapted physical activity program and (2) nutritional supplementation with R-α-Lipoic acid (2x300mg/d) versus placebo (double-blind). The volunteers are randomly assigned to the different groups: Placebo with or without exercise groups and ALA with or without exercise groups. At the start of the protocol (T0), at 4 weeks (T4) and at 8 weeks (T8), various measurements are carried out (physical capacities, nutritional status, body composition, distribution of adipose mass by CT-scan). A venous sample taken for all participants is done at T0, T4 and T8 to investigate the immune profile of circulating T lymphocytes. This project is part of a translational research project to assess current care and to investigate the immunometabolic effects of a non-drug medical care of obesity (adapted physical activities, nutritional supplementation with α-lipoic acid, quality of food intake).
Limited data are available regarding the satiety effects from fermented and non-fermented soy-based food. The aim of this study was to compare fermented (tempeh) and non-fermented soy-based diets high in protein in increasing satiety. Thirteen young obese females were studied in single-blind and cross over design. Blood samples were assessed frequently for 0, 30 and 120 minutes after consumption of two isocaloric breakfast which consist of tempeh and non-fermented soybean content. The energy content was 27% protein, 21% fat and 52% carbohydrate. Subjective satiety score was recorded at 30 and 120 minutes after taking a meal. Compared to non-fermented soybean, tempeh showed a steady trend in postprandial ghrelin, significantly increasing insulin and arginine, and decreasing glucose at 120 minutes. Satiety scores had the same trend in the hunger and fullness aspects between the meals.
This project examines the feasibility of a smartphone-based intervention to reduce obesity and breast cancer risk among Chinese women in China. The proposed intervention is to use the mobile application and an activity tracker device to promote a healthier lifestyle and physical activity. The intervention will be tailored to the participants' behaviors, personal needs, and preferences. The aim is to reduce abdominal obesity and improve healthy lifestyle behaviors in premenopausal women with children in order to reduce the growing cancer burden in China.
This study aims to investigate the potential effects of the administration of hydroxytyrosol, which is an extra virgin olive oil phenolic compound, in doses 15 milligrams and 5 milligrams daily versus placebo for 6 months in anthropometric parameters such as body weight, body fat and visceral fat, in combination with diet, in overweight and obese women.
Background: Obesity is one of the most important health problems worldwide, several factors related to lifestyle as physical inactivity and unbalanced diets increase their development. This condition is characterized by low-chronic inflammation by excess of adipose tissue. The apoptosis-associated speck-like protein containing a caspase recruitment domain (ASC) protein is part of NLRP3 inflammasome, a complex related to inflammation and metabolic alterations. Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of physical exercise program on ASC gene expression and inflammatory markers in obese adults. Methods: 37 obese individuals were randomized to exercise-diet group or diet-group during a 4-month follow-up period. The dietary evaluation was analyzed by Nutritionist Pro software. Body composition was evaluated by bioimpedance (InBody 370). All biochemical determinations were analyzed by dry chemistry (Vitros 350). ASC messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expression was performed by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) using Taqman probes and by the 2-ΔΔcq quantification method. Cytokine levels was performed using the Bio-PlexPro™ HumanTh17Cytokine Assays (MagPix) panel. Statistical analysis was performed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) v.22 software.