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Gastric BypassNCT01317147

The Effect of Gastric Bypass on the Pharmacokinetics of Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

An observational study of Gastric Bypass and Depression, run by University of Pittsburgh 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

The morbidly obese frequently present with mood and anxiety disorders, which are often treated with serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRI) antidepressant drugs. The investigators hypothesized that gastric bypass surgery would decrease the absorption of SRI. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 70 years
Conditions the study is for
Gastric Bypass, Depression, Anxiety Disorder
What is being tested?
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP)
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
12 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Aug 2007to Aug 2010
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

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 to 70 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Bariatric surgery clinic- Morbidly obese patients seeking RYGB who met criteria for bariatric surgery (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 or ≥ 35 kg/m2 with severe obesity-related comorbidities) and were received maintenance treatment with an SRI for primary mood or anxiety disorder.

Who may be able to join

  • Able to tolerate general anesthesia
  • Able to document prior unsuccessful attempts at weight loss under medical supervision during the last 6 months
  • Able to provide informed consent
  • Cleared for surgery by primary care MD, dietician, and psychiatrist
  • SRI treatment specifically for depression for ≥6 wks at constant dose for last 2 out of 6 wks

Who cannot join

  • pregnancy
  • Unwilling or unable to comply with postoperative requirements for diet, supplements, exercise, or followup

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University of Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213

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About this study

The morbidly obese frequently present with mood and anxiety disorders, which are often treated with serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRI) antidepressant drugs. The investigators hypothesized that gastric bypass surgery would decrease the absorption of SRI. The investigators also wished to determine whether a reduction in SRI levels would increase the likelihood of worsening depressive symptoms.

Read the detailed description

Twelve RYGB candidates who were successfully treated with an SRI for primary mood or anxiety disorders were studied prospectively. Blood samples for SRI plasma levels were drawn immediately after dose for pharmacokinetic studies (PK) preoperatively. Maximum concentration (CMAX), time to CMAX (TMAX), and Area Under Concentration/Time curve (AUC) were determined. PK studies were repeated at one, six, and twelve months post-operatively. PK data were corrected for dose at each study time point. The Structured Interview Guide for the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale- Atypical Depression Symptom Version was used to quantify depressive symptoms.

Being tested
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP)
Keywords
pharmacokinetics, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, gastric bypass, depression, bioavailability, drug absorption, area under curve
Medical subject headings
Depression, Anxiety Disorders

What participants receive

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

  • Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP)Procedure or surgery

Study groups in NCT01317147
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Gastric bypass patientsNot described
Receives: Procedure: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted17 Mar 2011 (estimated)
  2. Study startAug 2007
  3. Study completionAug 2010

Resources

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
12 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01317147
Sponsor's protocol ID
PRO07120162
Status last verified
Mar 2011
First submitted
15 Mar 2011
Last updated
17 Mar 2011
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Onyike CU, Crum RM, Lee HB, Lyketsos CG, Eaton WW. Is obesity associated with major depression? Results from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Am J Epidemiol. 2003 Dec 15;158(12):1139-47. doi: 10.1093/aje/kwg275.

    PubMed 14652298
  • Sarwer DB, Cohn NI, Gibbons LM, Magee L, Crerand CE, Raper SE, Rosato EF, Williams NN, Wadden TA. Psychiatric diagnoses and psychiatric treatment among bariatric surgery candidates. Obes Surg. 2004 Oct;14(9):1148-56. doi: 10.1381/0960892042386922.

    PubMed 15527626
  • Alciati A, D'Ambrosio A, Foschi D, Corsi F, Mellado C, Angst J. Bipolar spectrum disorders in severely obese patients seeking surgical treatment. J Affect Disord. 2007 Aug;101(1-3):131-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2006.11.008. Epub 2007 Jan 16.

    PubMed 17229468
  • Ali MR, Rasmussen JJ, Monash JB, Fuller WD. Depression is associated with increased severity of co-morbidities in bariatric surgical candidates. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2009 Sep-Oct;5(5):559-64. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2008.10.015. Epub 2008 Nov 21.

    PubMed 19342306
  • Serretti A, Mandelli L. Antidepressants and body weight: a comprehensive review and meta-analysis. J Clin Psychiatry. 2010 Oct;71(10):1259-72. doi: 10.4088/JCP.09r05346blu.

    PubMed 21062615
  • Malinowski SS. Nutritional and metabolic complications of bariatric surgery. Am J Med Sci. 2006 Apr;331(4):219-25. doi: 10.1097/00000441-200604000-00009.

    PubMed 16617238
  • Miller AD, Smith KM. Medication and nutrient administration considerations after bariatric surgery. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2006 Oct 1;63(19):1852-7. doi: 10.2146/ajhp060033.

    PubMed 16990631
  • Pihlajamaki J, Gronlund S, Simonen M, Kakela P, Moilanen L, Paakkonen M, Pirinen E, Kolehmainen M, Karja V, Kainulainen S, Uusitupa M, Alhava E, Miettinen TA, Gylling H. Cholesterol absorption decreases after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass but not after gastric banding. Metabolism. 2010 Jun;59(6):866-72. doi: 10.1016/j.metabol.2009.10.004. Epub 2009 Dec 16.

    PubMed 20015521
  • Ruz M, Carrasco F, Rojas P, Codoceo J, Inostroza J, Rebolledo A, Basfi-fer K, Csendes A, Papapietro K, Pizarro F, Olivares M, Sian L, Westcott JL, Hambidge KM, Krebs NF. Iron absorption and iron status are reduced after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Am J Clin Nutr. 2009 Sep;90(3):527-32. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.2009.27699. Epub 2009 Jul 22.

    PubMed 19625680
  • Roerig JL, Steffen K, Zimmerman C, Mitchell JE, Crosby RD, Cao L. Preliminary comparison of sertraline levels in postbariatric surgery patients versus matched nonsurgical cohort. Surg Obes Relat Dis. 2012 Jan-Feb;8(1):62-6. doi: 10.1016/j.soard.2010.12.003. Epub 2010 Dec 15.

    PubMed 21256091
  • Skottheim IB, Stormark K, Christensen H, Jakobsen GS, Hjelmesaeth J, Jenssen T, Reubsaet JL, Sandbu R, Asberg A. Significantly altered systemic exposure to atorvastatin acid following gastric bypass surgery in morbidly obese patients. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2009 Sep;86(3):311-8. doi: 10.1038/clpt.2009.82. Epub 2009 Jun 3.

    PubMed 19494810
  • Brolin RE. Update: NIH consensus conference. Gastrointestinal surgery for severe obesity. Nutrition. 1996 Jun;12(6):403-4. doi: 10.1016/s0899-9007(96)00154-2.

    PubMed 8875533
  • First MB, Spitzer RL, Gibbon M, Williams JBW. Structured clinical interview for DSM-IV axis I disorders-patient edition. : New York State Psychiatric Institute; 1996.

  • Williams JBW, Terman M. Structured Interview Guide for the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale with Ayptical Depression Supplement (SIGH-ADS). New York: New York State Psychiatric Institute; 2003.

  • Schauer PR, Ikramuddin S, Gourash W, Ramanathan R, Luketich J. Outcomes after laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity. Ann Surg. 2000 Oct;232(4):515-29. doi: 10.1097/00000658-200010000-00007.

    PubMed 10998650

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Gastric Bypass and Depression, run by University of Pittsburgh 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 2 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 17 Mar 2011. 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?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

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.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT01317147, which also lists 31 linked publications.

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 17 Mar 2011.

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