Status:
COMPLETED
Functional MRI Evaluation of Brain Response to Visual Food Stimulation in Morbidly Obese Patients Before and After Bariatric Surgery
Lead Sponsor:
Sheba Medical Center
Conditions:
Morbid Obesity
Satiety
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Aim of study: To evaluate changes in feeding-related neural activity after different bariatric procedures in morbidly obese patients. Relationship of gut hormone levels will be assessed as well.
Detailed Description
Bariatric surgery mediates weight-loss via one or several mechanisms inherent to each technique used. Surgical restriction is the "lowest common denominator" shared, to various extent, by all procedur...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Morbidly obese
- Having passed standard preoperative, multidisciplinary evaluation and deemed acceptable for surgery
Exclusion
- Claustrophobic
- Having other cotnraindication for MRI testing (metalic implants, etc.)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2011
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01140711
Start Date
January 1 2011
End Date
February 1 2018
Last Update
February 6 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Sheba Medical Center
Tel Litwinsky, Israel, 52621