The Effect of Gastric Bypass on the Pharmacokinetics of Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors

NCT ID: NCT01317147

Last Updated: 2011-03-17

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

12 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2007-08-31

Study Completion Date

2010-08-31

Brief Summary

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The morbidly obese frequently present with mood and anxiety disorders, which are often treated with serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SRI) antidepressant drugs. The investigators hypothesized that gastric bypass surgery would decrease the absorption of SRI. The investigators also wished to determine whether a reduction in SRI levels would increase the likelihood of worsening depressive symptoms.

Detailed Description

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Twelve RYGB candidates who were successfully treated with an SRI for primary mood or anxiety disorders were studied prospectively. Blood samples for SRI plasma levels were drawn immediately after dose for pharmacokinetic studies (PK) preoperatively. Maximum concentration (CMAX), time to CMAX (TMAX), and Area Under Concentration/Time curve (AUC) were determined. PK studies were repeated at one, six, and twelve months post-operatively. PK data were corrected for dose at each study time point. The Structured Interview Guide for the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale- Atypical Depression Symptom Version was used to quantify depressive symptoms.

Conditions

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Gastric Bypass Depression Anxiety Disorder

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

CASE_ONLY

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Gastric bypass patients

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP)

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Interventions

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Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGBP)

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Able to tolerate general anesthesia
* Able to document prior unsuccessful attempts at weight loss under medical supervision during the last 6 months
* Able to provide informed consent
* Cleared for surgery by primary care MD, dietician, and psychiatrist
* SRI treatment specifically for depression for ≥6 wks at constant dose for last 2 out of 6 wks

Exclusion Criteria

* pregnancy
* Unwilling or unable to comply with postoperative requirements for diet, supplements, exercise, or followup
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

University of Pittsburgh

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Principal Investigators

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Giselle Hamad, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of Pittsburgh

Locations

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University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

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Other Identifiers

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PRO07120162

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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