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Microbes and Bariatric Surgery

The recruitment status of this study is unknown because the information has not been verified recently.
Verified May 2010 by State University of New York - Upstate Medical University.
Recruitment status was  Recruiting
Sponsor:
Information provided by:
State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01130207
First received: May 24, 2010
Last updated: April 26, 2011
Last verified: May 2010
History of Changes
  Purpose

The investigators will study people who are obese and will be treated by bariatric surgery. The investigators will test the hypothesis that some of the features of obesity are related to the bacteria in the gastro-intestinal tract.


Condition
Obesity
Diabetes
Periodontal Disease

Study Type: Observational
Study Design: Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title: Effects of Bariatric Surgery on the Gastro-intestinal Microflora

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U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by State University of New York - Upstate Medical University:

Biospecimen Retention:   Samples With DNA

Bacterial samples from dental plaque and feces, and serum


Estimated Enrollment: 100
Study Start Date: May 2010
  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 65 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Sampling Method:   Non-Probability Sample
Study Population

Patients with obesity who are already accepted for treatment by bariatric surgery in Syracuse NY

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ages 18-65
  • Will undergo bariatric surgery for treatment of obesity in Syracuse NY
  • Willingness to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any previous gastrointestinal surgery
  • Use of antibiotics in the previous 3 months
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01130207

Contacts
Contact: Edward J Shillitoe, BDS, PhD 315-464-7659 shillite@upstate.edu

Locations
United States, New York
Upstate Medical University Recruiting
Syracuse, New York, United States, 13210
Contact: Edward J Shillitoe, BDS, PhD     315-464-7659     shillite@upstate.edu    
Principal Investigator: Edward J Shillitoe, BDS, PhD            
Sponsors and Collaborators
State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
  More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party: Edward J Shillitoe, SUNY Upstate Medical University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01130207     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: Microbes and Bariatric Surgery
Study First Received: May 24, 2010
Last Updated: April 26, 2011
Health Authority: United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by State University of New York - Upstate Medical University:
Obesity
Diabetes
Periodontal disease

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Diabetes Mellitus
Obesity
Periodontal Diseases
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Endocrine System Diseases
Overnutrition
 Nutrition Disorders
Overweight
Body Weight
Signs and Symptoms
Mouth Diseases
Stomatognathic Diseases

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 22, 2013