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Gut Hormone Profiling in Obese Patients With Type 2 Diabetes (MK-0000-134)

Completed
Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Obesity, Morbid
Registration Number
NCT00957957
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Brief Summary

This study will examine changes in various gut-derived hormones in obese type 2 diabetic patients before and after elective bariatric surgery.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
22
Inclusion Criteria
  • Documented type 2 diabetes with total disease duration ≤10 years
  • BMI of at least 35 kg/m^2
  • Patient is a surgical candidate for either RYGBP, GBS or vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG)
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Any illness that might confound the results of the study or pose additional risk to the patient by participation
  • History of stroke, seizures, or other major neurological disorder
  • History of cancer
  • Patient uses or has used any medication that can alter body weight
  • Patient is unwilling or unable to follow study procedures
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline in PYY (Peptide YY) measured by ELISA 4 weeks after RYGBPBaseline and Week 4
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Change from baseline in PYY measured by dMS 4 weeks after RYGBPBaseline and week 4
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