Microbes and Bariatric Surgery

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

34 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2010-05-31

Study Completion Date

2013-08-31

Brief Summary

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The investigators will study people who are obese and will be treated by bariatric surgery. The investigators will test the hypothesis that some of the features of obesity are related to the bacteria in the gastro-intestinal tract.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Obesity Diabetes Periodontal Disease

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Ages 18-65
* Will undergo bariatric surgery for treatment of obesity in Syracuse NY
* Willingness to participate

Exclusion Criteria

* Any previous gastrointestinal surgery
* Use of antibiotics in the previous 3 months

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Responsible Party

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Edward J. Shillitoe

Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, New York, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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