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The Effects of Probiotic Supplementation on the Results of Gastric Bypass Surgery

Phase 2
Conditions
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Registration Number
NCT02708589
Lead Sponsor
National Nutrition and Food Technology Institute
Brief Summary

In this study, patients undergoing the bariatric surgery will be assigned to take either probiotic capsules or placebos from 1 month before surgery to 3 months after the surgery. Their anthropometric and biochemical measurements will be assessed every 3-6 months, and will be compared in two groups.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
UNKNOWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • BMI> 40 or >35 plus other morbidities
  • Undergoing the gastric bypass surgery
  • Willing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • History of any chronic GI or kidney disorders, malignancies, or immune deficiencies
  • Taking any immunomodulatory or immunosuppressor medications
  • Taking Antibiotics from 4 weeks before and during the intervention
  • Being on special diet such as vegetarian diet
  • Doing as a professional Athlete
  • Pregnancy and Lactation

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
weigh of the participants will be measured in Kg.3 months after surgery
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
serum level of vitamin D(ng/ml)3 months after surgery
serum level of vitamin D (ng/ml)12 months after surgery
serum level of vitamin B12 (mg/dl)12 months after surgery

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

NNFTRI clinic

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Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

NNFTRI clinic
🇮🇷Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

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