Hepatic Energy Fluxes in NASH and NAS Patients
Recruiting
Diseases along the nonalcoholic fatty liver disease spectrum, which are tightly coupled to the obesity epidemic, are soon to become the commonest indication for liver transplantation in the United States. Bariatric surgery shows great promise in the treatment of these diseases. The studies proposed herein will be the first to measure in humans the relationships among (i) the liver's ability to burn fat and make glucose, two of its primary functions; (ii) the severity of nonalcoholic fatty liver... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 40 years and 67 years
Trial Updated:
09/13/2023
Locations: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Conditions: NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis, NAS, Overweight or Obesity, Weight Loss, Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Low-level Laser and Lifestyle Modifications
Recruiting
The purpose of this research study is to evaulate the effectiveness of Low Level Laser Therapy in combination with Lifestyle Modifications in helping people reduce the extra weight and size in the central body region
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/06/2023
Locations: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
Conditions: Overweight and Obesity, Weight Loss
Observational Study of Wearable Health Monitoring Device
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to better understand the use of Healthdot devices on bariatric patients in the USA. Healthdot is a wearable monitoring device that can collect data on heart rate, respiration rate, posture, and activity. This device can be worn at the hospital and at home. The Healthdot will be able to send data and have good connectivity in a place where there is network coverage(4G/5G).
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 22 years and 60 years
Trial Updated:
03/13/2023
Locations: Karl Akiki, Rochester, Minnesota
Conditions: Weight Loss