Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Peripheral Nerve Function and Axonal Regeneration
Lead Sponsor:
University of Utah
Collaborating Sponsors:
American Diabetes Association
Conditions:
Peripheral Neuropathy
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Brief Summary
The goal of this research is understand if obesity is a major factor for neuropathy development in patients with and without Type 2 diabetes. This study will examine the relationship between weight, m...
Detailed Description
Peripheral neuropathy causes progressive injury to the longest nerves of the body, starting in the toes, then progressing slowly up the leg. Neuropathy often causes pain, numbness, and weakness if the...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18-80 years old
- Subjects must fulfill criteria for bariatric surgery.
Exclusion
- History of foot ulceration or neurogenic arthropathy
- Family history of non-diabetic neuropathy in a first-degree family member.
- Presence of any disease known to be associated with peripheral neuropathy including but not limited to vitamin deficiency, toxin exposure, paraproteinemia, heavy alcohol use, hepatitis C, HIV.
- Coumadin use.
- Inability to understand or cooperate with the procedures of the trial.
- Known history of sensitivity to capsaicin products.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2012
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
205 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02218866
Start Date
January 1 2012
End Date
December 31 2017
Last Update
April 10 2018
Active Locations (1)
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84132