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Pennington Biomedical Research Center
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Global Leader in Obesity
Global Leader in Childhood Obesity
Conducts research for Motor Skills
Conducts research for Insulin Resistance
Conducts research for Type 2 Diabetes
301 reported clinical trials
10 medical researchers
Summary
Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a medical facility located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This center is recognized for care of Obesity, Childhood Obesity, Motor Skills, Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes and other specialties. Pennington Biomedical Research Center is involved with conducting 301 clinical trials across 255 conditions. There are 10 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Frank L Greenway, MD, Leanne M Redman, Ph.D., Eric Ravussin, PhD, and Robert L Newton, Jr., PhD.Top PIs
Frank L Greenway, MDPennington Biomedical Research Center4 years of reported clinical research
Studies Childhood Obesity
Studies Obesity
6 reported clinical trials
7 drugs studied
Leanne M Redman, Ph.D.Pennington Biomedical Research Center9 years of reported clinical research
Studies Obesity
Studies Gestational Weight Gain
6 reported clinical trials
6 drugs studied
Eric Ravussin, PhDPennington Biomedical Research Center4 years of reported clinical research
Studies Insulin Resistance
Studies Nutritional Disorders
4 reported clinical trials
4 drugs studied
Robert L Newton, Jr., PhDPennington Biomedical Research Center3 years of reported clinical research
Studies Motor Skills
Studies Alzheimer's Dementia
4 reported clinical trials
7 drugs studied
Clinical Trials running at Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Obesity
Insulin Resistance
Childhood Obesity
Health Behaviors
Type 2 Diabetes
High Blood Pressure
Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia
Malnutrition
Diabetes
Overfeeding Effects on Obesity
for undefined
Adipose, or fat, tissue is a plastic organ that retains the ability to expand and store excess calories during positive energy balance in humans. The capacity of subcutaneous (subQ) adipose tissue to expand and remodel is an important determinant of obesity-related health complications, and impaired expansion of subQ fat tissue is thought to contribute to the risk of diseases such as the Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). The objectives of the study are to evaluate the changes and mechanisms of (subQ) adipose tissue expandability that occur as a result of short-term weight gain and to investigate the effects on cardio-metabolic health outcomes. Findings from this study will provide new insight into the dynamics of adipose expansion and remodeling during changes in energy balance and how this may impact future fat tissue function and metabolic health.
Recruiting1 award N/A8 criteria
Endurance Exercise
for Obesity
The purpose of this research study is to study the effects of endurance exercise training on adipose (fat) tissue quality and insulin sensitivity in men and women.
Recruiting1 award N/A2 criteria
Fasting-Refedding Cycle
for Obesity
The regulation of human body weight and fatness is not fully understood. Although some models of regulation have been proposed (set point, dual-intervention point, others), no studies have been designed to test their predictions. In this pilot and feasibility study, the investigators will implement an experimental approach to test the predictions of models of body weight regulation in humans. Men and women with either low body weight or obesity will be exposed to a 2-day fasting followed by a 2-day ad-libitum refeeding. During the entire fasting-refeeding period, energy intake and expenditure will be accurately measured within metabolic chambers. The investigators will therefore determine the compensatory responses to fasting elicited to prevent weight loss. The results will serve to design and power future studies to better understand body weight regulation.
Recruiting1 award N/A3 criteria
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Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a medical facility located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This center is recognized for care of Obesity, Childhood Obesity, Motor Skills, Insulin Resistance, Type 2 Diabetes and other specialties. Pennington Biomedical Research Center is involved with conducting 301 clinical trials across 255 conditions. There are 10 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Frank L Greenway, MD, Leanne M Redman, Ph.D., Eric Ravussin, PhD, and Robert L Newton, Jr., PhD.
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Your Data Stays Your DataWe only share your information with the clinical trials you're trying to access.
Verified Trials OnlyAll of our trials are run by licensed doctors, researchers, and healthcare companies.