Metabolic Responses to Bariatric Surgery
Genetic and Biochemical Characteristics of Medically-Complicated Obesity and Response to Bariatric Surgery
University of California, Davis
500 participants
Feb 1, 2011
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Conditions
Summary
Research the genetic and biomechanical markers of human adipose tissue on patients with morbid obesity. Additional tissue/fluid collection is also gathered during the time of surgery.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Meet NIH Criteria for Bariatric Surgery
- Between the Age of 18-55
- Dyslipidemia controlled with medication
- Impaired glucose metabolism or type 2 diabetes
Exclusion Criteria1
- Uncontrolled Metabolic syndrome (uncontrolled diabetes, htn, dyslipidemia), one or all conditions.
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Interventions
Patients wishing to participate in the research will complete all necessary pre-operative work-up labs, testing \& counseling, complete and sign the informed consent. During weight loss surgery a small amount of subcutaneous and omental fat will be collected for analysis, with subsequent blood collection post surgery for analysis.
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NCT02024542