Clinical Research Directory

Weight Loss Via Intelligent Guidance in Patients With Coronary Heart Disease and Obesity: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is an ischemic heart disease caused by coronary atherosclerosis, and it is the leading cause of death from cardiovascular diseases worldwide. Weight loss in obese patients can significantly improve metabolic indicators such as dyslipidemia and insulin resistance; therefore, weight loss may become a target for improving the prognosis of obese patients with coronary heart disease. This study is a multicenter, randomized controlled clinical trial aimed at evaluating the effect of software-based healthy weight loss guidance (personalized diet + exercise intervention) in obese patients with coronary heart disease. It is expected that 136 patients will be enrolled in hospitals including Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, with a total study duration of 1 year.

Pistachio Snacking and Metabolic Flexibility

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of pistachio snacking on metabolic flexibility (at rest, during exercise, and in post-exercise recovery) in healthy overweight and obese adults. Secondary goals include evaluating effects on changes in diet quality, sleep characteristics, physical activity, and hormonal health in women. In randomized order, participants will complete four days of pistachio snacking and four days of normal dietary habits (control). For both conditions, primary outcomes of resting substrate metabolism, metabolic flexibility during exercise, and post-exercise substrate metabolism will be measured pre-post intervention via indirect calorimetry. Secondary outcome of diet quality (kcal, carb, fat, protein) will be measured pre-post intervention via diet log. Exploratory outcomes of daily physical activity (steps, intensity), nightly sleep characteristics (quantity, quality, latency, efficiency), and daytime sleepiness and hunger.

A Study of CT-388 in Participants Who Are Overweight or Obese With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

This is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel group dose-finding study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of CT-388 at low, middle, and high doses in participants who are overweight or obese with Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).

Tirzepatide Combined With Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and Overweight/Obesity (OOB)

The investigators approach is to conduct a Phase II Double-Blind randomised controlled trial with individuals with co-occurring Alcohol Use Disorder and overweight/obesity (AUD-OOB) to receive either a sub-cutaneous injection of Tirzepatide (2.5 mg for 4 weeks followed by 5 mg for 4 weeks) or visually matched sham saline injection, in combination with a structured behavioural intervention (Take Control CBT Module). The primary aim of the study is evaluate the efficacy of the intervention on the number of heavy drinking days (defined as 5+ standard drinks for men, 4+ standard drinks for women) during the final month of treatment (weeks 5 to 8) compared to baseline. The secondary aim of the study is to assess treatment effects on alcohol related (e.g. number drinks consumed per day, abstinent days) and cardio-metabolic outcomes (e.g. body weight in kg, waist circumference, blood pressure, HbA1c, total cholesterol etc...), and summarise safety outcomes associated with use (e.g. frequency and severity of side effects, number of serious adverse events, treatment related discontinuations). The study will also include neurobiological assessments such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and lab-based psychophysiology to assess the impact of tirzepatide on change in brain activity and autonomic responses to alcohol and food cues.

Phase II Study of THDBH120 Injection in Overweight or Obese Subjects

To assess the efficacy and safety of THDBH120 injection compared with placebo in weight reduction in overweight or obese subjects after 26 weeks of treatment.

A Trial With EMP16 in Preparation for Late Phase Studies

The goal of this clinical trial is to explore the impact of dietary fibre supplement in the form of Vi-Siblin® S (ispaghula seed coats), together with advice on proper healthy diet, on tolerability during dose-escalation of EMP16 in preparation for upcoming Phase III trials. It will also learn about the safety of EMP16. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How does the combination of EMP16 plus Vi-Siblin® S compare with the combination of conventional orlistat plus placebo dietary fibre supplementation on tolerability during dose-escalation * What medical problems do participants have when taking EMP16 plus Vi-Siblin® S? Researchers will compare EMP16 combined with Vi-Siblin® S or conventional orlistat combined with placebo (a look-alike substance that contains no Vi-Siblin ® S) dietary fibre supplement. Participants will: * Take EMP16 combined with Vi-Siblin® S or conventional orlistat combined with placebo every day for 39 days * Come to one screening visit and then visit the clinic 6 times for checkups and tests * Keep an electronic diary to record specific GI tolerability event (GITE) such as oily spotting, faecal incontinence (including flatulence with discharge) and diarrhoea

A Study to Evaluate MWN109 Injection in Healthy Subjects

This study is a Phase1, randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled study. In each cohort, enrolled participants will be randomized to receive either placebo or MWN109.