RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03868592

Long-term, Substantial Weight Loss and Insulin Regulation of Lipolysis


Sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Enrollment

30 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2019

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

It is not known how much improvement in insulin regulated lipolysis (the breakdown of triglycerides) occurs following substantial, sustained weight loss. Researchers will test the effects of inflammation and lipolysis regulation in people before and after bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) to answer these questions.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

  • BMI 40 - 50 kg/m2.
  • Mo active physical illness that would interfere with mobility or weight loss after bariatric surgery

Exclusion Criteria8

  • Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes diagnosis or fasting plasma glucose ≥126 mg/dL
  • Active coronary artery disease
  • Participation in structured exercise (\>2 times per week for 30 minutes or longer)
  • Smoking
  • Medications known to affect adipose tissue metabolism (e.g., beta blockers, corticosteroids)
  • Renal insufficiency (serum creatinine \> 1.5mg/dl)
  • Chronic active liver disease (Bilirubin \> 17mmol/L, AST \> 144 IU/L, or ALT\>165IU/L)
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREGastric sleeve/bariatric surgery

weight loss


Locations(1)

Mayo Clinic

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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