Clinical trials: Metabolic Surgery
Obesity
Effect of Weight Loss on Myocardial Metabolism and Cardiac Relaxation in Obese Adults
Obesity adversely affects myocardial (muscular heart tissue) metabolism, efficiency, and diastolic function. The objective of this study was to determine if weight loss could improve obesity-related myocardial metabolism and…
- Trial name
- NCT00572624
- Testing
- Diet, Gastric bypass surgery
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 51 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Severe Obesity, Hypoxia
Use of Non-Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilation in Patients With Severe Obesity Undergoing Upper Endoscopy Procedures
The study evaluated the effect of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) to decrease the incidence of desaturation events in patients with severe obesity undergoing upper endoscopy.
- Trial name
- NCT03529461
- Testing
- Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation through nasal mask, Rescue non-invasive positive pressure ventilation through nasal mask, Secondary rescue maneuvers
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bristol Hospital
Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity
Metabolomic Analysis of Hepatic Insulin Resistance
This is a pilot study to show that it is possible to identify the specific types of fats in blood, adipose tissue, and liver tissue.
- Trial name
- NCT01833403
- Testing
- Hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamp
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Obesity
Ketamine vs Hydromorphone
This study will help to determine if investigators can minimize narcotic use in laparoscopic gastric bypass patients while maintaining adequate pain control.
- Conditions
- Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass, Obesity, Pain, Postoperative
- Trial name
- NCT03001843
- Testing
- Ketamine, Narcotics, pain scale
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Stress Hyperglycemia
Metabolic Phenotyping During Stress Hyperglycemia in Cardiac Surgery Patients
This study is a prospective randomized study to examine the effects of exposure to dulaglutide on the prevention of stress-hyperglycemia and the metabolic inflammatory response in the perioperative period.
- Trial name
- NCT03743025
- Testing
- Dulaglutide Injection, Saline Injection
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Type 2 Diabetes
Exenatide Inpatient Trial: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial on the Safety and Efficacy of Exenatide (Byetta®) Therapy for the Inpatient Management of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
The purpose of this study is to try and achieve similar glycemic control in general non-Intensive Care Unit (non-ICU) patients with Type 2 Diabetes with exenatide alone or in combination with basal insulin as compared to…
- Trial name
- NCT02455076
- Testing
- Exenatide, Glargine, Rapid-acting insulin analogs
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Morbid Obesity
Taste Perception Pre and Post Bariatric Surgery
The investigators wish to study the effects of three forms of bariatric surgery, gastric bypass lap banding, and sleeve gastrectomy. The surgery is not part of the clinical trial.
- Trial name
- RBtaste (NCT01536197)
- Testing
- Gastric bypass, Gastric banding, Sleeve gastrectomy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Bone Loss
Healthy Body, Healthy Bones After Bariatric Surgery Trial
One in three adults in the United States suffers from obesity. Bariatric surgery is an increasingly utilized and effective treatment for obesity and obesity-related comorbidities, however, the massive weight loss associated with…
- Conditions
- Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Bone Loss, Bone Resorption
- Trial name
- NCT04279392
- Testing
- Zoledronic Acid 5 mg/Bag 100 ml Inj
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nebraska
Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Influence of the Sleep Pattern in Patients Submitted to Bariatric Surgery
The present study has a prospective, longitudinal and observational character, will be performed with patients attending a private clinic specialized in the treatment of obesity and bariatric surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03485352
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 122 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Uberlandia
Pain, Obesity
The Effect of Pre-Operative Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block in the Post Operative Opioid Consumption in Morbid Obese Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery: A Prospective,Randomized, Blinded Study
The use of preoperative TAP block in laparoscopic bariatric surgery can improve the postoperative pain and quality of recovery in patients undergoing these procedures.
- Conditions
- Pain, Obesity, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT01075087
- Testing
- (study group) will receive a bilateral TAP block using 20 cc of 0.5% ropivacaine on each side.
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 19 people
- Sponsor
- Northwestern University
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity
Resolution of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Intensive vs. Conventional Glycaemic Control After Obesity Surgery
Obesity surgery is very effective in improving or even curing Type 2 Diabetes in patients with obesity. Many patients stop or reduce their medication after surgery and this can happen fairly quickly.
- Trial name
- GLUCOSURG1 (NCT01257087)
- Testing
- Insulin
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Imperial College London
Obesity
Psychopathology, Disordered Eating, and Impulsivity as Predictors of Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery
This study will evaluate the relationship between psychopathology, disordered eating, and impulsivity (measured by clinical interview, self-report measures, and objective testing) on changes in weight and psychosocial status in…
- Trial name
- SIDE-BAR (NCT02775071)
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Obesity, Morbid, Complications of Bariatric Procedures
The Effect of Postoperative Incentive Spirometry on Pulmonary Function and Pulmonary Complications in Bariatric Surgery
This study evaluates the omission of incentive spirometry use following bariatric surgery. Half of participants will receive an incentive spirometer while the other half will not.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Morbid, Complications of Bariatric Procedures, Pulmonary Atelectasis, Pneumonia
- Trial name
- NCT02431455
- Testing
- Incentive spirometer, No incentive spirometer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 224 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lahey Clinic
Obesity
Study for Short Term Weight Loss in Candidates for Bariatric Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the GI Endobarrier Liner is safe and effective.
- Trial name
- NCT00985491
- Testing
- Endobarrier Liner
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Morphic Medical Inc.
NASH - Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis; NAFLD - Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Biomarkers of Liver Pathology in Patients With Presumed Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis Following Bariatric Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate imaging and other biomarkers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease before and after bariatric surgery.
- Trial name
- BARI (NCT03294850)
- Testing
- Bariatric surgery, HepQuant SHUNT Dual Cholate Liver Diagnostic Kit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- AdventHealth Translational Research Institute
Morbid Obesity, High BMI
Efficacy Of Quadratus Lumborum II Block For Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
The QL 2 block is a novel fascial plane block recently described by Blanco and colleagues in which local anesthetic is deposited adjacent to the antero-lateral aspect of the quadratus lumborum muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT04073056
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Opioid Use, Unspecified, Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Effect of Opioid Free Anesthetic on Post-Operative Opioid Consumption After Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
A comparison of post-operative opioid use in laparoscopic bariatric surgery patients receiving opioid or opioid-free anesthesia.
- Conditions
- Opioid Use, Unspecified, Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT04081545
- Testing
- Opioid Anesthetics, Non Opioid Analgesics
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 181 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christine Oryhan
Morbid Obesity
Clinical and Economic Outcomes in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Versus Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery
Study objectives: 1. generate local clinical, health-related quality-of-life and health economic data to evaluate the benefits of two types of minimally invasive weight-loss surgery 2.
- Trial name
- OPTIMIZE (NCT01754194)
- Testing
- Gastric Sleeve Resection, Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Where
- 18 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 293 people
- Sponsor
- Medtronic - MITG
Orthostatic Intolerance
Orthostatic Intolerance After Bariatric Surgery
More than 78 million adults in the U.S. are obese. Bariatric surgery is the only modality that results in sustained weight loss along with reversal of diabetes mellitus, and a decrease in cardiovascular events.
- Trial name
- RYGB (NCT03808740)
- Testing
- Atomoxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Post-Surgical Hypoparathyroidism
PTH-independent Effects of Encaleret
Background: Parathyroid glands in the neck make a hormone that keeps blood calcium levels stable. Sometimes these glands are damaged or removed during neck surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT05735015
- Testing
- encaleret
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)