Impact of posture and meal volume on gastric emptying and gut hormones after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB)

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Normal oral and gastrointestinal development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000541000
• Lead Sponsor: Royal Adelaide Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-07-06
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

Inclusion Criteria

Gastric bypass surgery at least 3 months prior to the intital physiological study.

Exclusion Criteria

- History of severe respiratory, cardiovascular, hepatic and/or renal disease, chronic alcohol abuse or epilepsy
- Medication known to affect gastrointestinal function
- Diabetes mellitus requiring oral hypoglycaemic medication and/or insulin
- Exposure to ionising radiation for research purposes in the past 12 months
- Female patients not using appropriate contraceptive method
- Pregnant and/or breastfeeding mothers
- Smoking > 10 cigarettes/day
- Alcohol consumption > 20 g/day

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified