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HypoglycemiaNCT00998374

Comparison Between Pyloric Preserving and Non-Pyloric Preserving Bariatric Surgery With Glucose Challenge

An observational study of Hypoglycemia and Obesity, run by Medtronic - MITG at 1 site in United States.

Completed

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 will compare glucose and simple carbohydrate sensitivity. The hypothesis is that rapid emptying of high-glycemic index foods after Roux-En-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) causes reactive hypoglycemia. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 19 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Hypoglycemia, Obesity
How many people
62 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Sep 2009to Apr 2013
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 19 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Patients >18 years of age BMI greater than or equal to 35

Who may be able to join

  • The patient is greater than 18 years old;
  • The patient has a BMI > 35;
  • Patient meets standards for bariatric surgery;

Who cannot join

  • The patient has an incurable malignant or debilitating disease;
  • The patient has been diagnosed with a severe eating disorder;
  • The patient is currently pregnant (pregnancy test required for confirmation for those of child bearing years);
  • The patient is unable to comply with the study requirements, follow-up schedule, or to give valid informed consent

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • Lenox Hill Hospital 186 E76th Street, 1st Floor

    New York, New York, 10021

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About this study

This study will compare glucose and simple carbohydrate sensitivity. The hypothesis is that rapid emptying of high-glycemic index foods after Roux-En-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) causes reactive hypoglycemia. It is believed that the controlled release offered by an intact pylorus will be advantageous for long term results in bariatric surgery. This study can provide a scientific rationale, in a short duration of time, for why pylorus sparing surgery, such as the sleeve gastrectomy or duodenal switch, may offer therapeutic advantages, as compared to non-pyloric sparing surgery, namely the gastric bypass.

Read the detailed description

Clinical Trial Objective:

The objective of this clinical trial is to determine whether an intact pylorus prevents reactive hypoglycemia following challenge with liquid glucose preparation and/or solid load made of refined flour product that is a simple carbohydrate.

Clinical Trial Design:

This is a prospective, non-randomized, clinical trial.

Medical subject headings
Hypoglycemia, Obesity

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT00998374
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Pyloric-sparing vs. non-pyloric sparingPyloric: SG \& DS Non-pyloric: RYGB

What is being measured

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

  1. Mean Serum Glucose Levels

    Serum glucose levels measured to assess reactive hypoglycemia status

    Measured: 30, 60, and 120 minutes at 6, 9, and 12 months post-operatively

  2. Reactive Hypoglycemia Status

    Postoperative reactive hypoglycemia was defined as either

    • serum glucose <60 mg/dL at least 1 hour after initiation of glucose tolerance testing
    • serum glucose decrease ≥100 mg/dL within 1 hour after initiation of glucose tolerance testing

    Measured: 6 months, 9 months, 12 months post-op

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Insulin Resistance

    Measured by levels of post prandial insulin

    Measured: 6, 9, and 12 months post-operatively

  2. Subjective Symptoms of Hypoglycemia During Glucose Tolerance Testing

    Subjective symptoms of hypoglycemia during glucose tolerance testing measured by patients' responses to a questionnaire about symptoms of Weakness, Nausea, Hunger, Headache, Dizziness, Diaphoresis graded on a yes/no response

    Measured: 6, 9, and 12 months post-op

Timeline

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

  1. First posted20 Oct 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startSep 2009
  3. Primary completionJan 2013
  4. Study completionApr 2013

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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
62 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00998374
Sponsor's protocol ID
AS08018
Status last verified
Mar 2014
First submitted
15 Oct 2009
Last updated
21 Apr 2014
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Hypoglycemia and Obesity, run by Medtronic - MITG 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 3 inclusion and 4 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 21 Apr 2014. 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 21 Apr 2014). 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?

Mean Serum Glucose Levels (time frame: 30, 60, and 120 minutes at 6, 9, and 12 months post-operatively). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. 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 21 Apr 2014.

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