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NCT03138382 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effect of Vestibular Stimulation on Fat Consumption and Energy Expenditure as Assessed Using Indirect Calorimetry
A NA study of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03138382 is a NA study of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome that has completed, run by University of California, San Diego. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT03138382, a NA study of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome, has completed, sponsored by University of California, San Diego.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
There is an ongoing and worsening problem with obesity in the developed, and much of the developing world. Although it has long been realized that Western diets that are rich in sugar and fat play an important role in this, it has only recently been realized that exposure to these diets, particularly in childhood, can damage the part of the brain that determines how much fat there is in the body. The result of this damage is that the so-called "set-point" for fat in this part of the brain is pushed upwards. There is a lot of evidence from animals that activating the brain's balance (vestibular) system pushes this set-point for fat downwards to cause fat loss, probably because this "tricks" the brain into thinking that there is increased physical activity. The aim of this study is to see whether non-invasive electrical stimulation of the vestibular system in human participants causes a change in metabolism of fat and/or energy expenditure, which, if regulated upwards, would suggest this could be used as a means of reducing body fat in humans.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Vestibular Nerve Stimulator
- DEVICE Sham stimulator
Study Locations (1)
California
- UC San Diego - San Diego
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-08-25 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-03-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03138382
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03138382 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). The listed sponsor is University of California, San Diego, which has 775 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Vestibular Nerve Stimulator is the first listed.
NCT03138382 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03138382 about?
NCT03138382 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Vestibular Stimulation on Fat Consumption and Energy Expenditure as Assessed Using Indirect Calorimetry". There is an ongoing and worsening problem with obesity in the developed, and much of the developing world. Although it has long been realized that Western diets that are rich in sugar and fat play an important role in this, it has only recently been realized that exposure to these diets, particularl...
What is the current status of trial NCT03138382?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2017-08-25. Estimated completion is 2018-03-01.
What conditions does trial NCT03138382 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Metabolic Syndrome.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03138382?
The interventions under investigation include: Vestibular Nerve Stimulator (DEVICE), Sham stimulator (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03138382?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, San Diego, which has 775 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03138382 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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