Clinical trials: Metabolic Surgery
Obesity
Harmonic Versus Electro Surgery in Lower Body Lift Procedures
The objective of this study is to determine if the use of The Harmonic™ (an ultrasonic surgical instrument) in Lower Body Lift procedures reduces volume and duration of wound drainage after surgery when compared to Electro…
- Trial name
- LBL (NCT00522171)
- Testing
- The Harmonic™ ultrasonic scalpel
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Obesity
StomaphyX Versus Sham for Revisional Surgery in Post-Roux-en-Y Patients to Reduce Regained Weight
The Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RNYGB) is a weight loss surgery that involves the creation of a small gastric pouch and rearrangement of the small intestine.
- Trial name
- NCT00939055
- Testing
- StomaphyX
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- EndoGastric Solutions
Type 2 Diabetes
Glargine U300 Hospital Trial
The purpose of this study is to find out if treatment with Glargine U300 when compared to Glargine U100 will result in similar sugar control in patients with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), who are admitted to the hospital and then…
- Trial name
- NCT03013985
- Testing
- Glargine U300, Glargine U100, Glulisine Insulin
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 247 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Hip Surgery Corrective
Fluid and Nutrition in Elective Hip Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether fluid or glucose administration before hip replacement surgery minimizes postoperative muscle breakdown (catabolism), fatigue and disturbances in carbohydrate metabolism.
- Trial name
- NCT01211184
- Testing
- Water administration, carbohydrate drink, Fasting.
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sodertalje Hospital
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
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
Morbid Obesity
Bariatric Embolization of Arteries for the Treatment of Obesity
The purpose of this study is evaluate the safety and effectiveness of bariatric embolization as a minimally-invasive image-guided procedure for morbid obesity.
- Trial name
- BEAT Obesity (NCT02165124)
- Testing
- Artificial Embolization Device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Morbid Obesity, Surgery
Oxygen Reserve Index: Utility as Early Warning for Desaturation in Morbidly Obese Patients
The Oxygen Reserve Index (ORi) is a reference that could help clinicians with their assessments of normoxic and hyperoxic states by scaling the measured absorption information between 0.00 and 1.00.
- Trial name
- NCT03021551
- Testing
- Rainbow sensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Masimo Corporation
Obesity
Evaluation of EndoZip System in Obese Patients Who Failed to Reduce Weight With Non-surgical Weight-loss Methods
A multicenter, prospective, single-arm, open-label, controlled clinical trial aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the EndoZip system procedure, coupled with lifestyle modifications, for weight reduction in obese…
- Trial name
- NCT04773795
- Testing
- EndoZip System
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nitinotes Surgical Ltd.
Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain
Patients-Controlled Epidural Analgesia After Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity Using Morphine-Levobupivacaine Regimens
Adequate postoperative analgesia can facilitate recovery following gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity. The efficacy and safety of intravenous patient - controlled analgesia has been studied, but up to date no data are…
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Bowel Function, Postoperative Ambulation
- Trial name
- NCT01249872
- Testing
- GROUP A : 0 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP B : 1 mg MORPHINE- 0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP C : 2 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University of Patras
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.
Arterial Embolization, Other Surgical Procedures
Gastric Artery Embolization Trial for Lessening Appetite Nonsurgically
The purpose of this pilot study is to achieve the collection of safety and efficacy data in patients undergoing left gastric artery embolization for morbid obesity in the United States.
- Conditions
- Arterial Embolization, Other Surgical Procedures, Obesity
- Trial name
- GETLEAN (NCT02248688)
- Testing
- BeadBlock 300 - 500 Micron, Left Gastric Artery Embolization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dayton Interventional Radiology
Hypoglycemia, Complications of Bariatric Procedures
Delivery of G-Pump™ (Glucagon Infusion) From an OmniPod® to Prevent Hypoglycemia in Post-Bariatric Surgery Patients
The primary objective of this study is to test an optimized control system for sensor-guided (physician administered) delivery of glucagon, and test Proof-of-Concept (POC) in a clinical setting in patients with severe…
- Trial name
- NCT02733588
- Testing
- G-Pump™ (glucagon infusion)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Xeris Pharmaceuticals
Obesity
Multivitamin Adherence Following Bariatric Surgery
Additional micronutrient supplementation is required due to the changes in the gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology following bariatric surgery along with decreased dietary intake and rapid weight loss.
- Trial name
- NCT02124889
- Testing
- Weekly Internet surveys
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes and Gastric By- Pass
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the mechanisms leading to rapid postoperative improvement in diabetes following Gastric By-Pass surgery for obesity.We will evaluate and compare the changes in glucose level, beta-cell…
- Trial name
- NCT01153516
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Osteoarthritis, Cardiovascular Disease
Risk Factor Control Before Orthopedic Surgery
This trial is designed to determine the best preoperative management strategy for patients undergoing orthopedic surgery.
- Trial name
- OPTMIZE-OS (NCT01837069)
- Testing
- Metoprolol, Lisinopril, Atorvastatin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 198 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Hypoglycemia, Evidence of Previous Gastric Surgery
Pramlintide (Symlin) for the Treatment of Hypoglycemia Following Gastric Bypass Surgery
The purpose of this study is to determine whether pramlintide (Symlin) will help to reduce the frequency and severity of hypoglycemia in individuals who have had gastric bypass surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01841359
- Testing
- Pramlintide
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- Joslin Diabetes Center
Obesity
EMPOWER Clinical Trial: Vagal Blocking for Obesity Control
This is a randomized multi-center study being done to measure the ability of a new medical device, Maestro System, to safely reduce body weight over five years in people who are considered obese.
- Trial name
- EMPOWER (NCT00521079)
- Testing
- Therapy ON, Therapy OFF
- Where
- 15 sites in United States, Australia
- Volunteers
- 294 people
- Sponsor
- ReShape Lifesciences
Obesity, Pain
Intravenous Acetaminophen Use With Bariatric Surgery on Morbidly Obese Patients
Bariatric patients usually require the use of either intravenous or oral opioid medications. The use of opioids, however, is often associated with side-effects such as nausea, sedation pruritus, urinary retention and respiratory…
- Trial name
- NCT01527942
- Testing
- Acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Trinity Health Of New England
Bariatric Surgery
Gaining Optimism After Weight Loss Surgery (GOALS) I
This study examines the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of an adapted positive psychology-motivational interviewing (PP-MI) intervention for physical activity among patients who have recently undergone…
- Trial name
- GOALS (NCT04867902)
- Testing
- Positive Psychology-Motivational Interviewing Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital