Microbes and Bariatric Surgery

November 17, 2014 updated by: Edward J. Shillitoe, State University of New York - Upstate Medical University

Effects of Bariatric Surgery on the Gastro-intestinal Microflora

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

34

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • New York
      • Syracuse, New York, United States, 13210
        • Upstate Medical University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

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

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in microflora after bariatric surgery
Time Frame: Six months
Specific differences were measured in oral and intestinal bacteria immediately after surgery.
Six months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

State University of New York - Upstate Medical University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 24, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 24, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

May 25, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 19, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 17, 2014

Last Verified

November 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Microbes and Bariatric Surgery

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