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The effect of an encapsulated nutrient mixture on ileal brake activation: A double-blind randomized study to investigate the effects on body weight, food intake and satiety

First part of study (Phase 1)Aim: To evaluate the efficacy of ileal brake activation, by ingestion of an encapsulated nutrient mixture delivered to the stomach (placebo) or distal small intestine (active) analysed by the amount of food consumed…

An advanced configuration (the third generation) of the DIAMOND System for the treatment of T2DM patiënts- A randomized double blind study "Ruby Study".

In previous studies, the chronic effect, up to 6 months, of the one gastric lead continuous stimulation was demonstrated resulting in an improvement in blood glucose levels. The present hypothesis is that this effect is mediated by either a…

Effect of Fecal Transplantation on Satiety, Sarcopenia, Inflammation and Chemotherapy Toxicity in patients with Metastasized Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer.

Primary objective:Effect of fecal transplantation (from healthy obese donors) on faecel microbiota composition in relation to satiety (questionnaires, biomarkers) and metabolism (REE ) in patients with metastasized or locally advanced oesophageal or…

Effect of weight status and different weight-loss methods on gut-brain interactions

The current study aims to investigate the effect of a) caloric restriction (very low calorie diet (VLCD)); b) caloric restriction with mechanical restriction and physiological changes through malapsorption (Roux- en- Y bypass (RYGB) surgery); and c…

The effect of orally applied encapsulated lipids in yoghurt on satiety and food intake: a randomized single-blind study with cross-over design

To explore the ability of encapsulation of orally applied lipids in a yoghurt snack to modify ad libitum food intake and satiety, without GI symptoms.

Anamorelin HCl in the Treatment of
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Cachexia (NSCLC-C):
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled,
Multicenter, Phase III Study to Evaluate the
Safety and Efficacy of Anamorelin HCl
in Patients with NSCLC-C

Based on the data available, Anamorelin HCl produces an increase in total body weight and Lean Body Mass in patients with advanced cancer, and specifically in patients with NSCLC, in addition to increasing muscle strength and improving quality of…

Protein and lifestyle intervention to preserve muscle mass in obese older type 2 diabetes patients - a 13-week randomised, controlled exploratory study with a 24-week follow-up period.

Primary: To investigate the effect on leg muscle mass in the test group compared to the control group in older obese type 2 diabetes patients after 13 weeks of interventionSecondary: - To investigate the effect on glycemic control in the test group…

Enteral versus parenteral feeding in adult stem cell transplantation patients with chemotherapy-induced gastro-intestinal mucositis.

In this study, we will test which of two feeding strategies for adults during chemotherapy-induced mucositis is optimal with regards to maintaining an optimal body weight, nutritional status, gut mucosal barrier and treatment outcome (including…

*Omega-3 fatty acids in bariatric gastric bypass surgery: effects on liver volume, immune response and erythrocyte function*

Our primary objective is to compare pre-treatment with the standard low calorie diet with pre-treatment with supplemental omega-3 fatty acids on liver volume. Secondary objectives are patient satisfaction about different dietary pre-treatments, the…

Neuroimaging of childhood obesity: a case control study

To demonstrate differences in neuronal structure and neuronal function in brain regions that control eating behaviour between obese and normal weight adolescents.

A double blind, placebo controlled, randomized, cross-over study to assess the effects of polydextrose on appetite suppression and its mechanisms of action in healthy women with a normal weight and overweight female participants

The main objective is to evaluate the appetite suppressive effect of polydextrose, measured as the Energy Intake at ad libitum lunch (T=240 min) on normal weight and overweight women consuming 12.5 g of polydextrose or placebo in a low-fat yogurt as…

A 20-week, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial to assess the safety and efficacy of HM11260C on body weight in obese subjects without diabetes

Primary objective• To assess the effect of HM11260C, in combination with a hypocaloric diet, on body weight over the 20 weeks from baseline in obese subjectsSecondary objectives• To assess the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of HM11260C, in…

The effect of repetitive ileal brake activation on food intake, satiety, gastrointestinal peptide release, gastric emptying and gallbladder volume

Aim: To determine the effect of repetitive ileal brake activation on food intake, satiety, gastrointestinal peptide release (CCK, GLP-1, PYY, glucose and insulin) and gut motilityHypothesis: We hypothesize that after repetitive ileal infusion of…

The effect of intestinal brake activation at different locations in the gut on food intake and hormone release

Study A:Aim: To investigate the location specific differences (duodenum, jejunum and ileum) of casein infusion on ad libitum food intake, satiety scores and the release of gastrointestinal peptides , associated with food intake and satiety (CCK, GLP…

Behavioral and physiological responses to sensory-specific satiety

To investigate responses of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and facial expressions to sensory-specific satiety.

Active Care After Transplantation: ACT for the future

The proposed randomized controlled lifestyle intervention studies the effects of an exercise and nutrition intervention in the first year after transplantation on: 1. Exercise capacity, muscle strength, diet, quality of life and social participation…

Investigating the link between taste perception and circulating levels of of insulin (and related metabolic hormones): a pilot study.

We propose that there will be a link between taste sensitivity and overall metabolic function. We hypothesize that non-tasters, medium-tasters and super-tasters will have different levels of metabolic hormones in their general circulation. Our study…

Epithelial barrier in obesity

The aim of this study is to assess differences between lean and morbidly obese subjects in gut permeability, gut microbiota and mucosal inflammation and to assess the effects of weight loss after sleeve gastrectomy on gut permeability, microbiota…

Randomised controlled trial to evaluate tolerance, intake and safety of a new high-energy high-protein oral nutritional supplement in elderly subjects in need of oral nutritional support.

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate tolerance of a new high-energy high-protein oral nutritional supplement compared to a commercially available high-energy high-protein oral nutritional supplement in elderly subjects in need of oral…

Evaluation of compliance with two different ONS formats in hospitalised geriatric patients with (or at risk of) malnutrition.

The aim of this study is to evaluate compliance with two different ONS formats in hospitalised geriatric patients with (or at risk of) malnutrition.