Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Weight Loss Surgery on Stem Cells.
Lead Sponsor:
Unity Health Toronto
Collaborating Sponsors:
Humber River Hospital
University of Western Ontario, Canada
Conditions:
Obesity, Morbid
Stem Cells
Eligibility:
All Genders
19-60 years
Brief Summary
Obesity and diabetes are linked to increased risk for health problems such as heart attack, stroke, and death. At the cellular level, obesity and diabetes increase levels of harmful inflammatory cells...
Detailed Description
The escalating pandemics of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are among the most devastating health crises worldwide. The prevalence of obesity (body mass index (BMI) \> 30kg/m\^2) is nearly...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Individuals undergoing bariatric surgery
- Must be able to provide two visits, before and after surgery
Exclusion
- Unable to provide written consent
- Unable to provide two visits for blood collection
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2018
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 13 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
38 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04132531
Start Date
May 1 2018
End Date
August 13 2019
Last Update
October 18 2019
Active Locations (1)
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St. Michael's Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 1W8