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Obesity Clinical Trial in Tallahassee, FL

Access cutting-edge obesity treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Tallahassee. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Florida State University

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  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Tallahassee

    Convenient for FL residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

Simple Process

  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Tallahassee site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Obesity Study in Tallahassee

Millions of adults in America have too much body fat, resulting in obesity. Obesity is detrimental to health and causes disease. Obesity reduces brain health, which causes the brain to function less effectively. Additionally, a lack of exercise contributes to poorer brain health. Most individuals feel they do not have time to exercise. There is a need for a quicker type of training that improves brain health. Newly developed breathing exercises could be a time-efficient, cost-effective, and home-based practice to increase brain health. This practice acts as weightlifting for breathing muscles. These new breathing exercises have already been shown to increase heart health. Heart health is linked to brain health; if an intervention helps the heart, it is likely to also help the brain. It is currently unknown if breathing training can improve brain health in younger adults with obesity. The investigators will utilize the same 8-week program shown to improve heart health. Testing will be conducted before and after the breathing training. The first part of the study will determine if breathing exercises help brain health. Obesity also causes inflammation. This is measured via blood but affects the entire body. It is thought to cause some of the negative outcomes of obesity. By lowering inflammation, it is likely to improve overall health. Breathing exercises may reduce inflammation, but more research is required. The second part of this study will determine whether breathing exercises help reduce inflammation. This study will determine if brain health can be improved in adults with obesity. This could help 40% of American adults with obesity to live longer and healthier lives.

Sponsor: Florida State University

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Body mass index greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2
Waist circumference greater or equal to 88 cm for females and greater than or equal to 102 cm for males

Exclusion Criteria

Not weight stable (\<5% change in body mass over the past six months)
Overt cardiovascular, neurological, renal, liver, and/or metabolic illness (e.g., diabetes mellitus)
Current, or history of uncontrolled, Stage 2 hypertension (blood pressure \>140 / 90 mmHg; anti-hypertensive medications are permitted)
Diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea
Previous bariatric surgery
Diagnosis or signs (e.g., values below the lower limit of normal) of overt airway disease(s)
Current or recent (regular use within the past 6 months) use of tobacco or nicotine products (e.g., cigarettes, vaping)
Pregnant (self-reported and confirmed via urine pregnancy test), lactating (self-reported), or post-menopausal (self-reported) females
Prisoners Per the POWERbreathe® company:
Patients who have undergone recent abdominal surgery and those with abdominal hernia.
Asthma patients who have a very low symptom perception and suffer from frequent, severe exacerbations or with an abnormally low perception of dyspnea.
If a patient is suffering from a ruptured eardrum or any other condition of the ear.
Patients with marked elevated left ventricular end-diastolic volume and pressure.
Patients with worsening heart failure signs and symptoms after training. If an individual is suffering from a cold, sinusitis or respiratory tract infection, it is advised that they do not use the POWERbreathe device.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Tallahassee?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT07406295) has an active research site in Tallahassee, FL that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Obesity Treatment Options in Tallahassee, FL

If you're searching for obesity treatment options in Tallahassee, FL, this clinical trial (NCT07406295) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Tallahassee research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced obesity specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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