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  • Eczema / atopic dermatitis

    Molecular Signatures of Cutaneous Dupilumab Response

    Studying how dupilumab affects immune cells in eczema skin

    📍 University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco, CA · Get directions →

    This study examines the effect of IL4RA blockade with dupilumab on the immune cells of atopic dermatitis skin lesions.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18+Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    Weight Loss Study: Genetics and Response to Naltrexone/Bupropion

    Testing whether obesity genes predict weight loss from a diet and a medicine

    📍 Columbia University Medical Center · New York, NY · Get directions →

    The goal of this clinical trial is to understand if genetic variations are associated with the amount of weight loss with diet and while taking an FDA-approved medication for weight loss. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: * In Aim One, the investigators propose to rigorously test the hypothesis that presence of the Taq1A A1+ polymorphism is associated with greater weight loss with NB compared with the A1- genotype.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18–65Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    Pharmacotherapy in Conjunction With Lifestyle Counseling for Management of Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery

    Testing medicines plus lifestyle counseling to manage weight regain after bariatric surgery

    📍 University of California Irvine Medical Center · Orange, CA · Get directions →

    This is a randomized controlled trial employing a Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) design to test whether pharmacotherapy, in conjunction with lifestyle counseling, can reverse weight regain after bariatric surgery.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18–70Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    Effect of Lidocaine-Dexmedetomidine on Pain, Inflammation, and Oxidative Stress After Bariatric Surgery.

    Testing if an IV medicine during bariatric surgery reduces pain and inflammation in adults with

    📍 Hospital de Especialidades Centro Medico Nacional Siglo XXI · Mexico City, Mexico City · Get directions →

    The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to find out whether giving an intravenous lidocaine + dexmedetomidine combination (LIDEX) during laparoscopic bariatric surgery can lower post-operative pain, inflammation, and oxidative stress in adults with obesity. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Pain control: Does LIDEX reduce pain 24 hours after surgery, as measured with the International Pain Outcomes Questionnaire (IPOQ)?

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18–60Learn more →
  • Eczema / atopic dermatitis

    Dupilumab De-escalation in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis

    Testing whether stopping or lowering eczema treatment works for kids

    📍 Johns Hopkins Univerisity · Baltimore, MD · Get directions →

    This is a pilot investigator-blinded, randomized clinical trial to assess the feasibility of dupilumab treatment discontinuation or dose-reduction in children aged 1-17 years who have achieved sustained atopic dermatitis (AD) control on dupilumab.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 1–17Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweightHigh blood pressure

    Impact GLP-1 Agonists Following Bariatric

    Testing whether GLP-1 medicines after bariatric surgery affect weight and blood sugar

    📍 University of Missouri Hospital · Columbia, MO · Get directions →

    Glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) is a hormone that helps regulate blood glucose levels through improved insulin sensitivity and release of insulin from the pancreas, control hunger, induce satiety and plays a role in the metabolic health of a person. GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) have been shown to be effective in achieving weight loss in patients with type 2 diabetes while improving blood glucose control.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18+Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    Tirzepatide's Role in Postmenopausal HR+ Breast Cancer Survivors

    Testing a weekly shot to see if it is practical and helps weight in some postmenopausal breast

    📍 Weill Cornell Medicine · New York, NY · Get directions →

    This study will explore whether tirzepatide is a practical and acceptable treatment for postmenopausal females with a history of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer and obesity. The investigators aim to understand whether participants are willing and able to take this medication once weekly for 6 months and whether it may help improve weight and overall health.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18+WomenLearn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    📍 Medical Dermatology Specialists · Phoenix, AZ · +39 more US sites · Get directions →

    The main purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of adding tirzepatide to ixekizumab therapy in standard clinical practice in participants with moderate-to-severe plaque PsO and obesity or overweight with at least 1 weight-related comorbidity. The study will last up to 12 months.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18+Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweightFatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)

    Fibrosis Lessens After Metabolic Surgery

    Testing whether metabolic surgery can reduce liver scarring in obesity

    💵 May compensate

    📍 Banner Health Center · Phoenix, AZ · +3 more US sites · Get directions →

    Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a major global public health concern, is commonly associated with obesity, diabetes, and dyslipidemia. MASLD is currently the most common cause of chronic liver disease affecting about 80% of people with obesity, ranging from simple fat deposits in the liver to Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), cellular injury, advanced fibrosis, cirrhosis, or hepatocellular carcinoma.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18–75Learn more →
  • Eczema / atopic dermatitis

    Lebrikizumab in Moderate-to-severe Atopic Dermatitis

    Testing a medicine called lebrikizumab for long-term improvement in eczema

    📍 Physioseq USA - CA · Folsom, CA · +1 more US site · Get directions →

    This research is studying a drug already approved for the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD). This research collects health-related information and blood and skin samples to understand if the study drug, lebrikizumab, leads to long-term improvement in AD skin.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18+Learn more →
  • Sickle cell disease

    Prophylactic Transfusion In Pregnant in Women With Sickle Cell Disease

    Testing whether routine red blood cell transfusions in pregnancy reduce sickle cell flare-ups or

    📍 Grady Health System · Atlanta, GA · Get directions →

    The goal of this study is to determine if there is a positive effect of prophylactic red blood cell (RBC) transfusion of leukoreduced, ABO, Rh (D/Cc/Ee) and Kell matched blood compared to standard of care on the number of episodes of acute sickle cell disease (SCD) manifestations or pregnancy-related complications requiring acute health care encounters (acute care/ER/Hospital visits) or resulting in death over the entirety of pregnancy until 2 months post-partum in women with SCD. RBC transfusion is the only disease-modifying therapy for pregnant women with SCD, and it is considered a standard treatment option however, there exists no consensus on the role of transfusion therapy in preventing SCD-related pregnancy complications.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18+WomenLearn more →
  • Eczema / atopic dermatitis

    Ethnic Differences in Mechanisms of Action of Dupilumab

    Studying how a common eczema treatment works differently by race

    📍 University of Michigan · Ann Arbor, MI · Get directions →

    Previous research has shown that Asian and African Americans are more likely to develop atopic dermatitis (AD) than their Caucasian counterparts. However, limited information is known about AD in Asian and African American populations because most molecular studies have focused on Caucasians with AD.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18+Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweightHigh blood pressure

    Optimizing Portal Hypertension With TIPS and Interval Metabolic Surgery for Advanced Liver Disease

    Testing treatments to lower high pressure in liver veins in people with advanced liver disease and

    💵 May compensate

    📍 Cleveland Clinic Main Campus · Cleveland, OH · Get directions →

    Cirrhosis is a form of advanced liver disease that can lead to serious complications, especially when combined with severe obesity. Many patients with cirrhosis also develop a condition called clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH), which is increased pressure in the veins of the liver.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18–70Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    GLP-1R Actions on Muscle and the Skeleton

    Studying how GLP-1 weight loss affects muscles and bones in people with obesity

    📍 Pennington Biomedical Research Center · Baton Rouge, LA · Get directions →

    The GRAMS study objectives are to assess the musculoskeletal changes that occur after weight loss using GLP-1 based therapy. A lifestyle intervention with diet and exercise is included to assess any mitigating effects are provided, versus a control group with regular exercise and diet.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18–50Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    Metabolic and Behavioural Effects of CONTRAVE as Potential Mechanisms of Weight Loss in Adults With Obesity

    Testing how CONTRAVE affects body and behavior changes linked to weight loss in adults with obesity

    📍 LEAF Weight Managment Clinic · Ottawa, Ontario · Get directions →

    Obesity is a common chronic disease linked with increased risk for other illnesses and earlier death. Our team and others have shown that many bodily and psychological changes occur when individuals are on calorie-restricted diets.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18–64Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweightKidney disease

    Obesity Management for Kidney TRANSPLANTation: OK-TRANSPLANT 2

    Studying weight-loss support for people with obesity and kidney disease who want a kidney transplant

    📍 London Health Sciences Centre · London, Ontario · Get directions →

    OK-TRANSPLANT 2 is a vanguard study for a large randomized, pragmatic, open-label trial. We will randomize participants with obesity, high-risk CKD/dialysis who are hoping for lose weight for the purpose of kidney transplant.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18+Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    JOULE - Metabolic Adaptation to Weight Loss in Response to a Behavioural Lifestyle Program With or Without Semaglutide in Adolescents With Obesity

    Testing how weight-loss lifestyle changes affect metabolism in teens with obesity, with or without

    📍 McMaster University · Hamilton, Ontario · Get directions →

    The Joule MARS study is a single center, randomized, open label clinical trial aiming to explore the metabolic adaptations that occur in response to weight management in adolescents with obesity. Behavioural lifestyle intervention with and without a pharmacological intervention - semaglutide- will be studied.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 12–17Learn more →
  • Sickle cell disease

    Effectiveness of Nontraditional Hydroxyurea Algorithms: Novel and Clinical Evaluations (ENHANCE)

    Testing different ways to use hydroxyurea for treating sickle cell anemia

    📍 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center · Cincinnati, OH · Get directions →

    The main reason for this research study is to learn more about hydroxyurea and the treatment of sickle cell anemia (SCA). Hydroxyurea is a medication that has been studied for many years and has been shown to provide benefits for people with SCA.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 1+Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    Improving Efficacity of Sleeve Gastrectomy With Naltrexone/Bupropion Extended-release Tablet

    Testing whether naltrexone and bupropion tablets after sleeve

    📍 Criucpq-Ul · Québec, Quebec · Get directions →

    The goal of this clinical trial is to assess the impact of combination therapy with Naltrexone-Bupropion (NB) in the post-operative period of sleeve gastrectomy (SG). on a) weight loss, b) resolution of comorbidities and c) eating behaviors.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18–65Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    Individualized Pharmacological Approach to Obesity in Patients With Bipolar Disorder

    Testing how to choose weight-loss medicines for people with bipolar disorder

    💵 May compensate

    📍 Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN · Get directions →

    The goal of this clinical trial is to identify the specific characteristics (phenotypes) that may be useful to help select the right medication for weight loss, and to study the effect of individualized guided medication in patients with bipolar disorder ages 18-65. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can the investigators compare the distribution of obesity characteristics (hungry brain, hungry gut, emotional hunger) between bipolar patients and non-bipolar participants (comparing from IRB #24-002375)?

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18–65Learn more →
  • Sickle cell disease

    Clinical and Biomarker Effects of Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate in Females With Sickle Cell Disease

    Testing an injectable birth control shot to reduce pain in women with sickle cell disease

    📍 Emory University · Atlanta, GA · +1 more US site · Get directions →

    This research is being conducted to see if using an injectable contraception, Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo-Provera), can reduce the pain experienced by women with sickle cell disease. Participants in this study will be adult women with sickle cell disease who regularly experience sickle cell pain.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18–50WomenLearn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    The Effect of Tirzepatide on Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms and Biological Aging in Post-menopausal Women With Obesity

    Testing tirzepatide for hot flashes in post-menopausal women with obesity

    📍 Mayo Clinic in Florida · Jacksonville, FL · Get directions →

    The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of tirzepatide on vasomotor symptoms and on measures of biological aging.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 46–60WomenLearn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    2024 Tirzepatide-Bariatric Surgery

    Testing whether taking tirzepatide before bariatric surgery helps outcomes for people with obesity

    📍 University of Kentucky · Lexington, KY · Get directions →

    This clinical trial will test whether preoperative tirzepatide treatment improves outcomes after bariatric surgery. The outcome of this study could impact therapeutic guidelines for the multimodal treatment of obesity.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18+Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    Effects of Semaglutide on Clinical Outcomes and Metabolic Inflammation in Psoriasis

    Testing oral semaglutide plus psoriasis skin creams to see effects on symptoms and inflammation

    📍 Hospital Universitario Dr. José E. González · Monterrey, N.L. · Get directions →

    This study will evaluate the effects of oral semaglutide in combination with topical corticosteroid/calcipotriol on clinical outcomes and metabolic inflammation in patients with plaque psoriasis and overweight/obesity and/or type 2 diabetes mellitus. A total of 62 participants will be randomized to receive either semaglutide plus topical corticosteroid/calcipotriol or placebo plus topical corticosteroid/calcipotriol for 12 weeks.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18+Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweightType 2 diabetesHeart / cardiovascular disease

    Pioglitazone on Heart Failure in Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Participants

    Testing the diabetes medicine pioglitazone in people with type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart

    📍 Texas Diabetes Institute/UH · San Antonio, TX · Get directions →

    Our goal of the study is to learn the effects of the diabetes medication named Pioglitazone, in type-2 diabetic obese participants with Heart failure. The main question it aims to answer are: 1.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 30–70Learn more →
  • Sickle cell disease

    Rollover Study for Patients With Sickle Cell Disease Who Have Completed a Prior Novartis-Sponsored Crizanlizumab Study

    Study allowing people with sickle cell disease who finished a prior treatment study to keep getting

    📍 University Of Alabama · Birmingham, AL · +6 more US sites · Get directions →

    This is a multi-center multi-national rollover study to allow continued access to crizanlizumab for patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) who are on crizanlizumab treatment in a Novartis-sponsored study (parent study) and are benefiting from the treatment as judged by the investigator.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 1–100Learn more →
  • Eczema / atopic dermatitis

    Using Dupilumab to Improve Circadian Function, Sleep and Pruritus in Children With Moderate/Severe Atopic Dermatitis

    Testing how dupilumab affects sleep, itching, and body clock in children with moderate to severe

    📍 Lurie Children's Hospital/Northwestern University · Chicago, IL · Get directions →

    Single center, prospective, Open label study of sleep, pruritus and circadian function pre/post 12-weeks of dupilumab treatment in children 6-17 years old

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 6–17Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    The Effects of Mirabegron and Tadalafil on Glucose Tolerance in Prediabetics

    Testing whether two drugs for bladder and erections affect blood sugar in people with prediabetes

    📍 University of Kentucky · Lexington, KY · Get directions →

    The investigator hypothesizes that treatment with the ß3 agonist mirabegron results in improved glucose metabolism, including a reversal of prediabetes in obese, insulin-resistant human research participants, and this is further improved by combination therapy with tadalafil. The investigator will comprehensively analyze glucose homeostasis in prediabetic patients treated for 14 weeks with mirabegron, tadalafil or both drugs as compared to a placebo.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 35–65Learn more →
  • Eczema / atopic dermatitis

    Dupixent and Narrowband UVB for Atopic Dermatitis

    Testing dupilumab plus narrowband UVB light for eczema over 24 weeks

    📍 Eczema Treatment Center of New Jersey · East Windsor, NJ · Get directions →

    24 weeks open-label study with dupilumab and narrowband UVB phototherapy three times weekly for 12 weeks followed by 12 weeks of dupilumab monotherapy.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18+Learn more →
  • Type 2 diabetesFatty liver disease (NASH/MASH)

    Quantifying Hepatic Mitochondrial Fluxes in Humans

    Measuring liver energy activity in people with type 2 diabetes before and after 16 weeks of insulin

    📍 Texas Diabetes Institute - University Health System · San Antonio, TX · +1 more US site · Get directions →

    In this study the investigators will quantitate hepatic mitochondrial fluxes in T2D patients with NAFL and NASH before and after 16-weeks treatment with the insulin sensitizer pioglitazone

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18–80Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    Metformin for Antipsychotic-induced Weight Gain in Adults With Intellectual Disability

    Testing metformin for weight gain caused by antipsychotic drugs in adults with intellectual

    💵 May compensate

    📍 Centre for Addiction and Mental Health · Toronto, Ontario · Get directions →

    People with IDD (intellectual and developmental disability) have very high rates of obesity and die prematurely from cardiometabolic disease. While antipsychotics contribute to this problem, their use is necessary and appropriate in a significant subgroup of individuals with IDD.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 16–65Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    📍 AARA Clinical Research - Arizona Arthritis & Rheumatology Associates - Avondale · Avondale, AZ · +39 more US sites · Get directions →

    The main purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of adding tirzepatide to ixekizumab therapy in standard clinical practice in participants with active PsA and obesity or overweight with at least 1 weight-related comorbidity. The study will last up to 12 months.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18+Learn more →
  • Obesity / overweight

    Tirzepatide in PWS, HO and GNSO

    Testing a weight loss medication in young adults with Prader-Willi or hypothalamic obesity

    📍 Children's Minnesota · Saint Paul, MN · +2 more US sites · Get directions →

    This research study is comparing the effectiveness of a weight loss medication called Tirzepatide in young adults with Prader-Willi Syndrome and/or hypothalamic obesity, as compared to young adults with obesity that is unrelated to a genetic syndrome or underlying medical cause. These groups will be given medication for 1 year to see how weight and other health factors are effected by the medication.

    ✓ Study care freePhase 4Ages 18–26Learn more →