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Metabolic Responses to Bariatric Surgery
Genetic and Biochemical Characteristics of Medically-Complicated Obesity and Response to Bariatric Surgery
About This Trial
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.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- Meet NIH Criteria for Bariatric Surgery
- Between the Age of 18-55
- Dyslipidemia controlled with medication
- Impaired glucose metabolism or type 2 diabetes
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Uncontrolled Metabolic syndrome (uncontrolled diabetes, htn, dyslipidemia), one or all conditions.
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Meet NIH Criteria for Bariatric Surgery
* Between the Age of 18-55
* Dyslipidemia controlled with medication
* Impaired glucose metabolism or type 2 diabetes
Exclusion Criteria:
* Uncontrolled Metabolic syndrome (uncontrolled diabetes, htn, dyslipidemia), one or all conditions.
Treatments Being Tested
OTHER
Surgery
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.
Locations (1)
University of California Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California, United States