Solid foods and infant growth
Your baby may be eligible if they are: - Exclusively breastfed - Younger than six months of age - Full term (> 37-weeks’ gestation) - Have not yet been introduced to solid foods This is a 7-month long study, with visits occurring once every month. The first visit, 9-month visit, an... Protocol #: 19-0546 |
Salmon intake and gut health in adults
You may be eligible if: - You are between 30 and 70 years old - Your BMI is between 25 and 40 (check with this BMI calculator https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmi-m.htm) - Exercise 3 hours/week or less - Not on any glucose lowering medications This study co... Protocol #: 20-1033 |
Blueberry intake and infant gut health
Your breastfed baby may be eligible if they are: - Younger than six months of age - Exclusively breastfed - Full term (> 37-weeks’ gestation) - Have not yet been introduced to solid foods This is a 7-month long study, with visits occurring once every other month. The first and last ... Protocol #: 20-1659 |
Early iron exposure on the gut microbiota in young infants
This is a four month-long study, beginning at birth. The first study visit is conducted at the University of Colorado Hospital and the last visit takes place at Children’s Hospital Colorado. The other four visits are conducted in your home. Formula is provided to all study participants for... Protocol #: 18-1317 |
Does When You Exercise Matter? A Randomized Trial Comparing the Effect of Morning versus Evening Aerobic Exercise on Weight Loss and Compensatory Behaviors
If you join the study, you will undergo screening evaluations to see if you are eligible to be in the study. If you are eligible to be in the study, you will be randomized to one of two study groups. Which group you are assigned to will be chosen by chance by a procedure similar to the t... Protocol #: 21-3094 |
The Influence of Combined Oral Contraceptives on Weight: A 6-month Observational Study
Approximately 15 million women of reproductive age women in the United States have overweight or obesity and use the combined estrogen and progestin oral contraceptive pill (COC). Although many women report weight gain as a side effect of COCs, a conclusive link between COC use and weight ... Protocol #: 21-3969 Location: CTRC-adult, University of Colorado Hospital |
Tissue-specific effects of insufficient sleep
The proposed project is a within-subject consecutive design examining 14 healthy individuals after baseline and after 4 nights of insufficient sleep. Following 7 days of at-home habitual sleep of 9 hours/night and a 3-day lead-in energy balanced diet, participants will be admitted for a 6-... Protocol #: 17-0533 Location: CTRC Inpatient, CTRC-UC Boulder, University of Colorado Hospital |
Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy of a Reverse Diet as a Novel Weight Loss Maintenance Strategy for Weight-Reduced Adults with Overweight/Obesity
In this study, we will be evaluating the effects of a reverse-diet compared to standard weight loss maintenance advice.... Protocol #: 17-1726 Location: Outpatient CTRC, Outpatient CTRC, University of Colorado Hospital |
Surgical or Medical Treatment for Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes
Surgical or Medical Treatment for Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes (STOMP-T2D) is a prospective, open-label, controlled clinical trial funded by the National Institutes of Health for a period of 5 years. We propose to study 90 participants who are 13-19 years of age and have type 2 diabetes (T2D)... Protocol #: 19-1978 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado Hospital |
Breaking up sedentary time to improve glucose control in a population at risk for developing type 2 diabetes
This randomized control trial examines differences in glycemia and insulin sensitivity, acute and 1-month glucose fluctuations and 1-month glucose disposal pathways between two physical activity strategies: BREAK and ONE. The BREAK strategy consists of 5-minute bouts of brisk walking perf... Protocol #: 20-1900 Location: Outpatient CTRC, University of Colorado Hospital |
Disordered Eating, Energy Availability, and Quality of Life in Adolescent Athletes
Participants will receive a DEXA scan and will wear a FitBit for a week to track HR, sleep, and exercise. The participant will also log their food intake for the week. Compensation included. ... Protocol #: 20-1681 Location: Childrens Hospital Colorado, Outpatient CTRC, Outpatient CTRC, University of Colorado Hospital |
Neuronal and behavioral effects of an implicit priming approach to improve eating behaviors in obesity
Study participants: -Will watch pictures of food during MRI recording, to measure brain responses to the pictures. -Will complete questionnaires related to food, activity, and mood. -Will complete a once-weekly intervention for 12 weeks that involves viewing food or food images. ... Protocol #: 20-2821 Location: Outpatient CTRC, Outpatient CTRC, University of Colorado Hospital |
Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Depression and Insulin Resistance in Adolescents
Protocol #: 20-2649 Location: Children's Hospital National (CHN), Children's Hospital National (CHN), Childrens Hospital Colorado, Colorado State University, Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS), Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USUHS) |
Harnessing Cells from Human Milk; Linking Lactation to Metabolism
In this study: - Participants will complete 2 study visits (in late pregnancy & 2 wks postpartum) - Participants will have their milk production measured and provide blood and breastmilk samples If you join the study, you will be part of the study for up to a month and a half, lasting... Protocol #: 21-2835 Location: CTRC Inpatient, Outpatient CTRC, Outpatient CTRC, University of Colorado Hospital |