Morbid Obesity
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-01-03Clinical Trial Update: Cefazolin Subcutaneous Microdialysis in Morbidly Obese Patients
A clinical trial evaluated Cefazolin delivered via subcutaneous microdialysis in morbidly obese patients to study pharmacokinetics. The stud…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2013-01-03Clinical Trial Update: DIT After RYGB - A Prospective Study [NA]
A completed prospective study evaluating DIT after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in individuals with obesity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-12-20Clinical Trial Update: Intraoperative Measuring of Small Bowel Length Compared to Measuring by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in Morbid Obese Patients
The clinical trial comparing intraoperative measurement of small bowel length to MRI measurement in morbidly obese patients has been termina…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-12-12Clinical Trial Update: Very Low Calorie Liquid Diet for Pre op Patients [NA]
Completed clinical trial evaluating a very low calorie liquid diet as a preoperative regimen for adults with morbid obesity and hepatic stea…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-11-26Clinical Trial Update: European Union (EU) Post-Market Study on Easyband®
EU post-market study of the Easyband adjustable gastric band for morbid obesity has completed, with results posted in November 2012.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-11-20Clinical Trial Update: Behaviour of Intravenous Solutions in Obese Patients Under General Anesthesia [NA]
Clinical trial update on the behavior of intravenous solutions in obese patients under general anesthesia. The study status is currently UNK…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-11-12Clinical Trial Update: Laryngeal Masks for Bariatric Surgery [Phase 3]
This entry documents a Phase 3 trial evaluating laryngeal masks for bariatric surgery in morbid obesity, sponsored by the University of Pado…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-11-12Clinical Trial Update: Ketamine in Bariatric Surgery [Phase 3]
A Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the use of ketamine in bariatric surgery for patients with morbid obesity; the current status of the tri…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-10-16Clinical Trial Update: Bariatric Surgery and HDL-cholesterol [NA]
A clinical trial investigating the effect of bariatric surgery on HDL cholesterol in people with morbid obesity has completed.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-10-04Clinical Trial Update: Evaluation of the Effects of Laying Early a Gastric Band on the Prevention of Morbid Obesity Randomized Checked Against Standard Management of Obesity in This Population. [Phase 4]
Phase 4 randomized trial evaluating early gastric band placement to prevent progression to morbid obesity compared with standard obesity man…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-28Clinical Trial Update: Use of Flaxseed(Alpha Linolenic Acid) Powder in Morbidly Obese Patients With Systemic Inflammation [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial investigating flaxseed powder containing alpha-linolenic acid in morbidly obese patients with systemic inflammation. …
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-20Clinical Trial Update: Study to Determine Incidence of Hypoventilation in Patients Who Have Undergone Gastric Bypass
A University of South Florida–sponsored study assessed the incidence of hypoventilation in patients after gastric bypass (bariatric) surgery…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-14Clinical Trial Update: Single Anastomosis Duodeno-Ileal Bypass vs Standard Duodenal Switch as a Second Step After Sleeve Gastrectomy in the Super-Morbid Obese Patient
A clinical trial update comparing single anastomosis duodeno-ileal bypass with the standard duodenal switch as a second operation after slee…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-09-13Clinical Trial Update: Obesity-related Genes in Taiwanese Undergoing Weight Loss
This clinical trial update reports on obesity-related gene research in Taiwanese individuals undergoing weight loss, with the study (NCT0168…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-09-10Clinical Trial Update: Respiratory Quotient in Post Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Patients
A completed clinical trial evaluating respiratory quotient in patients after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass for morbid obesity.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-08-24Clinical Trial Update: Assessment of Insulin Resistance, NAFLD, Predictors of CV Morbidity, and Subcutaneous Adipose and Visceral Adipose Gene Expression in Patients Undergoing Gastric Bypass Surgery
This clinical trial update reports on assessing insulin resistance, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, predictors of cardiovascular morbidit…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-08-20Clinical Trial Update: Incidence of Hypercapnea in Morbidly Obese Post-Surgical Bariatric Patients Using the Sen Tec Transcutaneous PCO2 Monitor
This clinical trial update reports the incidence of hypercapnia in morbidly obese patients after bariatric surgery who were monitored with t…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-08-17Clinical Trial Update: GLP-1 Therapy for Weight Loss and Improved Glucose Tolerance in Obese Children [Phase 2]
A Phase 2 clinical trial update reports results of GLP-1 therapy for weight loss and improved glucose tolerance in obese children.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-08-07Clinical Trial Update: Randomized Trial of Preoperative Diets Before Bariatric Surgery [NA]
The update describes a randomized trial evaluating preoperative diets before bariatric surgery, sponsored by Lievensberg Ziekenhuis. The tri…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-07-02Clinical Trial Update: Laparoscopic Versus Transabdominal Ultrasound in Morbidly Obese Patients
A completed clinical trial comparing laparoscopic versus transabdominal ultrasound in morbidly obese patients, with results posted in 2012.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS other · 2012-06-27Clinical Trial Update: Comparative Study of Sugammadex Versus Neostigmine for Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade in Morbidly Obese Patients [Phase 2, Phase 3]
Clinical Trial Update comparing sugammadex versus neostigmine for reversal of neuromuscular blockade in morbidly obese patients, spanning Ph…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-06-11Clinical Trial Update: Effect of Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Versus Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band Operations on Resistin, Apelin and Visfatin Peptides
This update notes a completed clinical trial comparing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass with laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding in morbid obesi…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS research · 2012-05-31Clinical Trial Update: Virtual Environments For Supporting Obesity Treatment [Phase 1]
This document provides a Phase 1 clinical trial update on using virtual environments to support obesity treatment.
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-05-25Clinical Trial Update: Enhanced Recovery After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy - a Randomised Controlled Trial [NA]
This randomized controlled trial evaluated enhanced recovery protocols after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity. The study h…
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CLINICAL_TRIALS trial_result · 2012-05-10Clinical Trial Update: Clinical Proposal for the Comparison of Intraperitoneal Anesthetic to Injected Local Anesthetic [Phase 2]
Phase 2 clinical trial comparing intraperitoneal anesthetic with injected local anesthetic for postoperative pain; the study has completed.