Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Metabolic Responses to Bariatric Surgery
Sponsor: University of California, Davis
Summary
Research the genetic and biomechanical markers of human adipose tissue on patients with morbid obesity. Additional tissue/fluid collection is also gathered during the time of surgery.
Official title: Genetic and Biochemical Characteristics of Medically-Complicated Obesity and Response to Bariatric Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
500
Start Date
2011-02
Completion Date
2035-04
Last Updated
2025-05-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Surgery
Patients wishing to participate in the research will complete all necessary pre-operative work-up labs, testing \& counseling, complete and sign the informed consent. During weight loss surgery a small amount of subcutaneous and omental fat will be collected for analysis, with subsequent blood collection post surgery for analysis.
Locations (1)
University of California Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California, United States