Morbid Obesity
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-06-17Clinical Trial Update: ECG Triggered Dual Source CT for Non-invasive Pre-operative Cardiac Imaging in Morbid Obese Patients [NA]
A completed clinical trial evaluating ECG-triggered dual-source CT for non-invasive pre-operative cardiac imaging in morbidly obese patients…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-06-16Clinical Trial Update: Plantar Callosities and the Validity of Body Composition Assessment by Bio-impedance in Severely Obese Persons [NA]
A clinical trial examining plantar callosities and the validity of bio-impedance body composition assessment in morbid obesity has completed…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2016-06-13Clinical Trial Update: Omega-3 Fatty Acid Status in Morbid Obesity Before and After Surgical Treatment
The clinical trial investigating omega-3 fatty acid status in morbid obesity before and after surgical treatment has been withdrawn.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-06-07Clinical Trial Update: Bariatric Arterial Embolization for Morbid Obesity [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 clinical trial assessing bariatric arterial embolization for morbid obesity is listed, but the current trial status is unknown.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-06-03Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Long Biliopancreatic Limb RYGB on Weight Loss and Comorbidities [NA]
A completed clinical trial assessing the impact of long biliopancreatic limb Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on weight loss and comorbidities in mo…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2016-05-09Clinical Trial Update: Ultrasound in Airway Assessment of Morbidly Obese Patients
Clinical trial update describing a study on using ultrasound to assess the airway in morbidly obese patients under general anesthesia.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-05-06Clinical Trial Update: Prevalence and Outcome of Brachial Artery Endothelial Function in Morbidly Obese Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
This terminated clinical trial evaluated brachial artery endothelial function in morbidly obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-16Clinical Trial Update: n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Obesity [Phase 2]
Phase 2 study evaluating omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in obesity has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-16Clinical Trial Update: Sonographic Evaluation of Visceral Fat After Bariatric Surgery
A completed clinical trial evaluating visceral fat using ultrasound after bariatric surgery in adults with morbid obesity; results were post…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-09Clinical Trial Update: Comparative Effectiveness of Intubating Devices in the Morbidly Obese [Phase 4]
This Phase 4 trial compares the effectiveness of different intubating devices in morbidly obese patients, with results posted in 2016.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-03-09Clinical Trial Update: Post Implantation/Post Market Evaluation of the Swedish Adjustable Gastric Band [Phase 4]
Phase 4 post-market evaluation of the Swedish Adjustable Gastric Band for morbid obesity completed, with results posted in 2016.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-02-29Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Endoscopic Gastric Balloon Insertion on Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients With Morbid Obesity [NA]
This completed trial studied the effect of endoscopic gastric balloon insertion on obstructive sleep apnea in patients with morbid obesity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS withdrawal · 2016-02-23Clinical Trial Update: Study to Determine Effective Dosing of Fondaparinux in Obese Persons [Phase 1]
This clinical trial update indicates that a Phase 1 study to determine effective dosing of fondaparinux in adults with morbid obesity was wi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-02-11Clinical Trial Update: Correlation of Neck Circumference With Difficult Mask Ventilation and Difficult Laryngoscopy in Morbidly Obese Patients
A completed clinical trial assessing the correlation between neck circumference and difficult mask ventilation or laryngoscopy in morbidly o…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-02-08Clinical Trial Update: Effects of Preoperative Respiratory Physical Therapy on Postoperative Respiratory Function After Bariatric Surgery [NA]
A completed clinical trial assessing whether preoperative respiratory physical therapy improves postoperative respiratory function in morbid…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-02-05Clinical Trial Update: Does Residual Muscular Weakness Lead to an Increase in Respiratory Complications in Bariatric Patients? [NA]
This completed clinical trial evaluated whether residual muscular weakness increases respiratory complications in bariatric patients with mo…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-02-02Clinical Trial Update: Laparoscopic Gastric Plication Operation for Patients With Severe or Morbid Obesity [NA]
This clinical trial update indicates that a study evaluating laparoscopic gastric plication for morbid obesity has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-01-28Clinical Trial Update: Endotoxin and Intestinal Flora Before and After Gastric Bypass or Banding in Diabetics
Completed clinical trial examined how endotoxin levels and intestinal flora change in morbidly obese patients with Type 2 diabetes before an…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-01-20Clinical Trial Update: Gut Hormone Profiling in Obese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (MK-0000-134)
This clinical trial update notes that the study evaluating gut hormone profiling in adults with morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes has compl…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2016-01-14Clinical Trial Update: Weight Loss & Comorbidity Resolution With LAGB Alone vs. LAGB With Gastric Plication [NA]
Completed clinical trial comparing weight loss and comorbidity resolution between laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding alone and with gas…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-23Clinical Trial Update: Effect of RING on Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD) After RYGBP [NA]
A terminated clinical trial investigated the effect of RING on gastroesophageal reflux disease after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-14Clinical Trial Update: Wound Repair and Body Contouring Surgery After Gastric Bypass
This clinical trial update discusses wound repair and body contouring surgery after gastric bypass in patients with morbid obesity; the tria…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-10Clinical Trial Update: Clinical and Health Economic Impact of Robot-assisted Surgery vs Conventional Laparoscopy : the Case of Gastric Bypass [NA]
A completed clinical trial comparing robot-assisted surgery vs conventional laparoscopy for gastric bypass, evaluating clinical outcomes and…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-12-04Clinical Trial Update: The Effect of a Gastric Bypass on Type 2 Diabetes in the Morbidly Obese Patient
A completed clinical trial evaluating the impact of gastric bypass surgery on type 2 diabetes in morbidly obese patients.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2015-11-23Clinical Trial Update: Comparing Anti-XA Levels in Post-Cesarean Patients Undergoing Enoxaparin Thromboprophylaxis [Phase 1]
This Phase 1 clinical trial reports results comparing anti-XA levels in women after cesarean delivery who received enoxaparin thromboprophyl…