Morbid Obesity
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-03-07Clinical Trial Update: Prospective, Randomised Study: Metabolic and Functional Effects of Bariatric Surgery Accessed Using PET and MRI. [NA]
A completed randomized trial examined the metabolic and functional effects of bariatric surgery using PET and MRI imaging.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2017-03-06Clinical Trial Update: The Influence of Significant Weight Lost on the Quality of Voice
A clinical trial update from Kaplan Medical Center examines whether significant weight loss influences voice quality in individuals with mor…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2017-03-03Clinical Trial Update: Safety of an Early Discharge Protocol After Sleeve Gastrectomy [NA]
This clinical trial update assesses the safety of discharging patients early after sleeve gastrectomy, with the current status listed as unk…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-02-23Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Exercise Before Gastric Bypass [NA]
A completed clinical trial examining the effects of exercise before gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-02-20Clinical Trial Update: Gastric Plication and Banding [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial of gastric plication and gastric banding for morbid obesity has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS other · 2017-02-13Clinical Trial Update: Prophylactic Post-Cesarean Incisional Negative-pressure Wound Therapy in Morbidly Obese Patients [NA]
Clinical trial update about prophylactic post-cesarean incisional negative-pressure wound therapy in morbidly obese patients; trial status i…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-02-07Clinical Trial Update: Bariatric Surgery and Reactive Hypoglycemia [NA]
Completed clinical trial investigating the relationship between bariatric surgery and reactive hypoglycemia in individuals with obesity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-02-03Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Deep Neuromuscular Block on Surgical Conditions in Morbidly Obese Patients [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial evaluating whether deep neuromuscular blockade improves surgical conditions in morbidly obese patients; results were posted af…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-02-01Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Number of Meals on Metabolism After Weight Loss Surgery [NA]
This update describes a completed clinical trial evaluating how the number of meals affects metabolism after weight loss surgery in individu…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-31Clinical Trial Update: Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Stomaphyx for Transoral Incisionless Reduction of the Enlarged Gastric Pouch and Stoma [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Stomaphyx device for transoral incisionless reduction of an enlarged g…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-24Clinical Trial Update: Micro-nutritional Status and Gut Microbiota in Morbidly Obese Patients Before and After Gastric Bypass [NA]
A clinical trial evaluating micronutritional status and gut microbiota in morbidly obese patients before and after gastric bypass, which has…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2017-01-19Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Positive End Expiratory Pressure at the Time of Induction in Morbidly Obese Patients [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating whether applying positive end-expiratory pressure at induction affects outcomes in morbidly obese pati…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2017-01-16Clinical Trial Update: Safe and Easy Access Technique for the First Trocar in Laparoscopic Obesity Surgery
This entry reports an update on a clinical trial evaluating a safe and easy access technique for the first trocar in laparoscopic obesity su…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-12-30Clinical Trial Update: Subcutaneous NTG for US Radial Artery Cannulation [NA]
Completed trial update evaluating subcutaneous nitroglycerin to assist ultrasound-guided radial artery cannulation.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-12-19Clinical Trial Update: May Preoperative Waist to Height Ratio Predict Postoperative Weight Loss in Bariatric Patients? [NA]
Clinical trial update evaluating whether preoperative waist-to-height ratio predicts postoperative weight loss in bariatric surgery candidat…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2016-11-01Clinical Trial Update: Study of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI) to Prevent Strictures After Gastric Bypass Surgery [Phase 4]
Phase 4 trial evaluating proton pump inhibitors to prevent anastomotic strictures after gastric bypass surgery was withdrawn.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-10-26Clinical Trial Update: Characteristics of Dendritic Cells Before and After Gastric Banding
This clinical trial update examines dendritic cell characteristics in morbid obesity before and after gastric banding, in the context of hyp…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-10-17Clinical Trial Update: Comparing a Randomised Controlled Intervention With Observational Data. [NA]
A completed clinical trial comparing a randomized controlled intervention with observational data in individuals with morbid obesity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-10-13Clinical Trial Update: A Decade of Sleeve Gastrectomy: Analysis of Short and Long-term Outcome of 562 Patients
A decade-long analysis of sleeve gastrectomy outcomes in 562 patients, reporting short- and long-term results and effects on obesity-related…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-10-12Clinical Trial Update: Sugammadex Dosage Based on Ideal Body Weight for Profound Rocuronium-induced Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal in Morbidly Obese Patients [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 trial investigates using ideal body weight to guide sugammadex dosing for reversing profound rocuronium-induced neuromuscular bloc…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-05Clinical Trial Update: Monitoring Obese Patients : Impact on the Frequency of Monitoring Weight [NA]
This clinical trial update reports the completion of a study evaluating the impact of different weight-monitoring schedules on obesity manag…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-09-02Clinical Trial Update: Prospective Study of the Impact of Sleeve Gastrectomy on Gastro-esophageal Junction Function [NA]
A prospective study assessing the impact of sleeve gastrectomy on the gastro-esophageal junction function in people with morbid obesity; the…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-08-25Clinical Trial Update: The Effect of Postoperative Incentive Spirometry on Pulmonary Function and Pulmonary Complications in Bariatric Surgery [NA]
A completed bariatric surgery trial evaluated whether postoperative incentive spirometry improves pulmonary function and reduces pulmonary c…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-08-12Clinical Trial Update: Laparoscopic Revision of an Enlarged Gastric Outlet After Gastric Bypass [NA]
This clinical trial update reports the termination of a study evaluating laparoscopic revision of an enlarged gastric outlet after gastric b…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-07-26Clinical Trial Update: Does Bariatric Surgery Changes Eating Habits and Addiction in Morbid Obesity?
This clinical trial investigates whether bariatric surgery changes eating habits and addictive behaviors in individuals with obesity; the st…