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ObesityNCT00840307

Changes in Ectopic Fat Following Surgically Induced Weight Loss

An observational study of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, run by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at 1 site in United States.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study evaluates how ectopic fat (in the pancreas, heart, liver and skeletal muscle), visceral fat, and subcutaneous fat changes following surgically induced weight loss using gastric banding. The investigators also evaluate whether changes in pancreatic fat content correlate with improvement in beta-cell function. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Aug 2008to Dec 2012
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients already scheduled to undergo gastric banding within 1-2 months. This study does NOT pay for the bariatric surgery, eligible participants must already be scheduled to have the surgery performed by their own physician

Who may be able to join

  • Greater than 18 years old
  • Fully understanding and willing to undergo study procedures
  • Available for follow-up
  • Understand and willing to sign informed consent
  • Pharmacologic agents with the potential to change ectopic fat content (i.e. pioglitazone) are allowed if the patient has been on a stable dose for at least 3 months and plans to continue the same dose for the duration of the study

Who cannot join

  • Contraindication to MRI (i.e. metallic implants, severe claustrophobia, weight above 320lb)
  • Contraindication to phlebotomy (i.e. no accessible veins, hemoglobin <10 mg/dL)
  • History of pancreatic disease other than diabetes
  • Regular use of more than 2 alcoholic drinks per day
  • Pregnancy
  • Non-English speaking

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Texas Southwestern

    Dallas, Texas, 75390

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About this study

Official title: Changes in Ectopic Fat Following Surgically Induced Weight Loss: Does it Explain the Resolution of Diabetes?

This study evaluates how ectopic fat (in the pancreas, heart, liver and skeletal muscle), visceral fat, and subcutaneous fat changes following surgically induced weight loss using gastric banding. The investigators also evaluate whether changes in pancreatic fat content correlate with improvement in beta-cell function.

Read the detailed description

We are looking for volunteers for this study,wich involves 7 visits over a period of 13 months, the first visit taking place about 2 weeks prior to the planned surgery.

Visit 1 - baseline, before starting your pre-operative diet Visit 2 - just before the surgery Visit 3 - around the time your first band inflation occurs Visit 4 - 1 month after the band inflation Visit 5 - 3 months after the first band inflation Visit 6 - 6 months after the first band inflation Visit 7 - 12 months after the first band inflation

At each visit we do the following tests:

  1. MRS to measure your fat in the liver, pancreas, heart, muscle (leg), subcutaneous fat and visceral fat.
  2. Frequently sampled intravenous glucose tolerance test - it is a 3.5 hrs test which determines the amount of insulin your body produces and how well your own insulin is being used by the body
  3. Body measurements (waist, hip circumference), cholesterol panel, liver function tests, HbA1c (to monitor diabetes control), blood pressure, weight.

We also do an oral glucose tolerance test to check for diabetes on 3 occasions: visit 1, visit 5 and at the end, visit 7.

Keywords
Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, Gastric Banding
Medical subject headings
Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Pancreatic and Liver Triglyceride (Fat) Content

    Pancreatic triglyceride (fat) content measured by the magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) technique in volunteers with a wide range of body mass index (BMI).

    Measured: months after the first band inflation

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Feb 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2008
  3. Primary completionDec 2012
  4. Study completionDec 2012

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00840307
Sponsor's protocol ID
072008-039
Other IDs
NIH Grant: 1K23RR024470-01
Status last verified
Nov 2017
First submitted
6 Feb 2009
Last updated
13 Dec 2017
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes, run by University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Dec 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 20 Nov 2017). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Pancreatic and Liver Triglyceride (Fat) Content (time frame: months after the first band inflation). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Dec 2017.

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