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Obesity & OverweightNCT07335549

Istmin Levels in Laparoscopik Sleeve Gastrectomy

An observational study of Obesity & Overweight and Sleeve Gastrectomy, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Obesity is a multifactorial disease which has become a public health problem with increasing frequency, especially in recent years. Obesity causes many health problems with its negative effects on organs, systems, and psychosocial status. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Preoperative Serum Isthmin Levels, Postoperative Third Month's Serum Isthmin Levels and Preoperative BMI
How many people
40 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Jul 2025to 1 Jan 2026
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 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: BMI > 40 kg/m2 without comorbidity who are planned for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Who may be able to join

  • Being over 18 years of age
  • Being diagnosed with severe obesity
  • Patients who do not wish to participate in the study

Who cannot join

  • Patients under 18 years of age
  • Overweight patients with a Body Mass Index <40 kg/m2 and no comorbidities
  • Patients with rheumatological diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, SLE, etc.)
  • Patients with chronic kidney and liver failure
  • Patients diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus
  • Patients with malignancy
  • Patients who do not wish to participate in the study

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Elazig Fethi Sekin City Hospital

    Elâzığ, 23100

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Effect of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Blood Isthmın Levels: A Prospective Cohort Study

Obesity is a multifactorial disease which has become a public health problem with increasing frequency, especially in recent years. Obesity causes many health problems with its negative effects on organs, systems, and psychosocial status. It is a serious risk factor for many diseases and also causes a significant increase in morbidity and mortality in these diseases.

Although dietary treatments and medical treatment options are frequently used, surgical options are still the most effective treatment. Bariatric and metabolic surgical techniques are frequently applied, especially in patients with advanced obesity and obesity-related comorbidities. The most commonly applied bariatric metabolic surgical techniques, as in our clinic, are laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and Roux-en-y gastric bypass procedures.

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The role of adipokines, secreted from adipose tissue and thought to play a role in the development of obesity, is quite important in the obesity mechanism, as they are effective not only in energy processes but also in metabolic processes. These adipokines secreted by adipose tissue play an active role in many mechanisms in the body, including vasoactivity, oxidative processes, immunity, lipid and glucose metabolism. Adipokines function actively in many target organs such as the pancreas, liver, and brain.

Isthmin, a relatively new adipokine expressed from brown and white adipocytes, also affects many systems like other adipokines. Studies have shown that Isthmin plays an active role in glucose and lipid metabolism, and it has been reported to play a role in many metabolic processes, from insulin resistance to hepatic steatosis.

The aim of this study is to investigate whether isthmin levels change before and after surgery in patients undergoing LSG for severe obesity, given that isthmin is thought to be associated with obesity and insulin resistance, particularly by affecting the appetite center in metabolism.

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Obesity is a multifactorial disease caused by genetic, environmental, and psychiatric factors. Having existed for hundreds of years, obesity has become a public health problem with increasing frequency, especially in recent years. According to WHO data, in 2016 there were 1.9 billion overweight and 650 million obese patients worldwide, and in 2022, there were 2.5 billion overweight and 890 million obese patients. This massive increase in obesity incidence in such a short time highlights that obesity is a very serious problem worldwide. According to this data, approximately 43% of the adult population over 18 years of age is overweight. This data reiterates the fact that obesity is a widespread problem with a rapidly increasing trend globally.

Obesity causes many health problems with its negative effects on organs, systems, and psychosocial status. It is a serious risk factor for many diseases and also causes a significant increase in morbidity and mortality in these diseases. Studies estimate that approximately 5 million people die worldwide due to non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, neurological disorders, chronic respiratory diseases, and digestive disorders related to obesity.

Today, many treatment methods are available for obesity. Although dietary treatments and medical treatment options are frequently used, surgical options are still the most effective treatment. Bariatric and metabolic surgical techniques are frequently applied, especially in patients with advanced obesity and obesity-related comorbidities. For this purpose, numerous bariatric metabolic surgical techniques have been developed. Currently, the most commonly applied bariatric metabolic surgical techniques, as in our clinic, are laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) and Roux-en-y gastric bypass procedures.

The role of adipokines, secreted from adipose tissue and thought to play a role in the development of obesity, is quite important in the obesity mechanism, as they are effective not only in energy processes but also in metabolic processes. These adipokines secreted by adipose tissue play an active role in many mechanisms in the body, including vasoactivity, oxidative processes, immunity, lipid and glucose metabolism. They exert their effects through paracrine and autocrine pathways. Adipokines function actively in many target organs such as the pancreas, liver, and brain.

Isthmin, a relatively new adipokine expressed from brown and white adipocytes, also affects many systems like other adipokines. Studies have shown that Isthmin plays an active role in glucose and lipid metabolism, and it has been reported to play a role in many metabolic processes, from insulin resistance to hepatic steatosis.

The aim of this study is to investigate whether isthmin levels change before and after surgery in patients undergoing LSG for severe obesity, given that isthmin is thought to be associated with obesity and insulin resistance, particularly by affecting the appetite center in metabolism.

Being tested
Preoperative Serum Isthmin Levels, Postoperative Third Month's Serum Isthmin Levels, Preoperative BMI, Postoperative BMI
Keywords
Severe Obesity, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Isthmin, Adipokines
Medical subject headings
Obesity, Overweight, Obesity, Morbid

What participants receive

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

  • Preoperative Serum Isthmin LevelsDiagnostic test

    Preoperative Serum Isthmin Levels

  • Postoperative Third Month's Serum Isthmin LevelsDiagnostic test

    Postoperative Third Month's Serum Isthmin Levels

  • Preoperative BMIOther

    Preoperative the height and the weight of the patient will record. After that BMI will be calculated as formula "The Body Weight (kg)/(The Height (meters)x The Height (meters))

  • Postoperative BMIOther

    Postoperative third month's the height and the weight of the patient will record. After that BMI will be calculated as formula "The Body Weight (kg)/(The Height (meters)x The Height (meters))

Study groups in NCT07335549
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Patients for Severe ObesityLaparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Patients for Severe Obesity
Receives: Diagnostic Test: Preoperative Serum Isthmin Levels; Diagnostic Test: Postoperative Third Month's Serum Isthmin Levels; Other: Preoperative BMI; Other: Postoperative BMI

What is being measured

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

  1. Serum Isthmin Levels' change

    Serum Isthmin Levels' change

    Measured: Preoperative and postoperative third month

Timeline

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

  1. First posted13 Jan 2026
  2. Study start1 Jul 2025
  3. Primary completion1 Jan 2026
  4. Study completion1 Jan 2026

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
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
40 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07335549
Sponsor's protocol ID
EFSCH1
Status last verified
Jan 2026
First submitted
2 Jan 2026
Last updated
13 Jan 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Lopez-Yus M, Casamayor C, Soriano-Godes JJ, Borlan S, Gonzalez-Irazabal Y, Garcia-Sobreviela MP, Garcia-Rodriguez B, Del Moral-Bergos R, Calmarza P, Artigas JM, Lorente-Cebrian S, Bernal-Monterde V, Sanz-Paris A, Arbones-Mainar JM. Isthmin-1 (ISM1), a novel adipokine that reflects abdominal adipose tissue distribution in individuals with obesity. Cardiovasc Diabetol. 2023 Dec 8;22(1):335. doi: 10.1186/s12933-023-02075-0.

    PubMed 38066623
  • Dunmore SJ. Of fat mice and men: the rise of the adipokines. J Endocrinol. 2013 Jan 2;216(1):E1-2. doi: 10.1530/JOE-12-0513. Print 2013 Jan. No abstract available.

    PubMed 23160965
  • Fasshauer M, Bluher M. Adipokines in health and disease. Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2015 Jul;36(7):461-70. doi: 10.1016/j.tips.2015.04.014. Epub 2015 May 25.

    PubMed 26022934
  • Peri K, Eisenberg M. Review on obesity management: bariatric surgery. BMJ Public Health. 2024 Nov 27;2(2):e000245. doi: 10.1136/bmjph-2023-000245. eCollection 2024 Dec.

    PubMed 41201062
  • Kirkil C, Aygen E, Korkmaz MF, Bozan MB. QUALITY OF LIFE AFTER LAPAROSCOPIC SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY USING BAROS SYSTEM. Arq Bras Cir Dig. 2018 Aug 16;31(3):e1385. doi: 10.1590/0102-672020180001e1385.

    PubMed 30133677
  • GBD 2019 Risk Factors Collaborators. Global burden of 87 risk factors in 204 countries and territories, 1990-2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Lancet. 2020 Oct 17;396(10258):1223-1249. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30752-2.

    PubMed 33069327
  • Jiang Z, Zhao M, Voilquin L, Jung Y, Aikio MA, Sahai T, Dou FY, Roche AM, Carcamo-Orive I, Knowles JW, Wabitsch M, Appel EA, Maikawa CL, Camporez JP, Shulman GI, Tsai L, Rosen ED, Gardner CD, Spiegelman BM, Svensson KJ. Isthmin-1 is an adipokine that promotes glucose uptake and improves glucose tolerance and hepatic steatosis. Cell Metab. 2021 Sep 7;33(9):1836-1852.e11. doi: 10.1016/j.cmet.2021.07.010. Epub 2021 Aug 3.

    PubMed 34348115

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Obesity & Overweight and Sleeve Gastrectomy, run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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 7 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 Jan 2026. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Serum Isthmin Levels' change (time frame: Preoperative and postoperative third month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07335549, which also lists 7 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 13 Jan 2026.

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