Status:
TERMINATED
The Effect of Surgically Induced Weight Loss on Endocrine Function, Cardiovascular Function and Body Composition
Lead Sponsor:
Johns Hopkins University
Conditions:
Bariatric Surgery
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-65 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
This study is being conducted to evaluate changes in sugar, metabolism, heart function and changes in body composition as patients lose weight following bariatric surgery. The investigators will compa...
Detailed Description
The study will also examine the response of the pancreas (the insulin-producing organ) to a sugar load, as well as to a hormone called Glucagon Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1), which is released from your gut ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male and female volunteers 21-65 years.
- BMI \> 40.
- Preoperative hematocrit level of at least 34% for women and 38% for men.
- Postoperative hematocrit level of at least 34% for women and 36% for men.
Exclusion
- Volunteers whose hematocrit level does not meet the above criteria.
- Pregnant and or lactating females.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
51 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00686972
Start Date
May 1 2007
End Date
October 1 2010
Last Update
July 2 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21224