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The Effects of Bariatric Surgeries on Glucose Metabolism
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Summary
The purpose of this study is learn the effect of gastric bypass surgery and sleeve gastrectomy on glucose metabolism mediated by neural and hormonal factors initiated after eating.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2015-07
Completion Date
2027-08
Last Updated
2025-09-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Exendin-(9-39)
A physiological study to evaluate the role of GLP-1 on glucose metabolism and insulin secretin after glucose and protein ingestion.
Atropine
A physiological study to evaluate the effect of neural activation on insulin secretion and glucose metabolism.
Locations (2)
Texas Diabetes Institute - University Health System
San Antonio, Texas, United States
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
San Antonio, Texas, United States