Status:

COMPLETED

Observational Study on GER in Patients With Simple Obesity

Lead Sponsor:

Jing Ma

Conditions:

Obesity &Amp;Amp; Overweight

Gastric Emptying Time

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Brief Summary

Dear Patients, The investigators invite participants to take part in an observational study on gastric emptying rate in individuals with simple obesity. This study has been reviewed and approved by th...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Diagnostic criteria for obesity (BMI ≥ 28 kg/m²) and/or waist circumference ≥ 90 cm in adult males, ≥ 85 cm in adult females, or waist-to-hip ratio ≥ 0.9 in males and ≥ 0.85 in females;
  • Age 18-65 years;
  • Consent to undergo venous blood sampling, gastric emptying scintigraphy, and MRI examination with no contraindications to these procedures;
  • Consent to participate in this research project.

Exclusion

  • Diagnosed with secondary obesity, such as hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome, etc.;
  • Severe cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic or immune-mediated disorders;
  • Severe metabolic disorders, such as diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state, etc.;
  • Advanced malignant tumours;
  • History of medication known to affect glucose/lipid metabolism or gastric emptying rate, such as GLP-1 receptor agonists, glucocorticoids, antibiotics, anxiolytics or antidepressants;
  • Pregnancy or lactation;
  • Severe bleeding tendency or inability to undergo venous blood sampling;
  • Contraindications for gastric emptying scintigraphy, including pregnancy, lactation, severe gastrointestinal disorders such as acute gastrointestinal haemorrhage, intestinal obstruction or perforation, or allergy to components of the test meal;
  • Individuals with contraindications for MRI;
  • Patients refusing gastric emptying scintigraphy, MRI examination, or refusal to sign the informed consent form;
  • Other circumstances deemed unsuitable for the study by the investigator.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2025

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

163 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07188571

Start Date

June 1 2025

End Date

July 30 2025

Last Update

September 23 2025

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Ren Ji Hospital

Shanghai, Pudong New Area, China