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Microenvironment of Adipose Tissue in Endocannabinoid System

Completed
Conditions
Obesity
Registration Number
NCT00978289
Lead Sponsor
Vanderbilt University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is examine the relationship between adipose tissue inflammation and activation of the endocannabinoid system before and after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. The investigators hypothesize that the metabolic improvements and weight loss are due to mechanisms that antagonize the endocannabinoid system.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • BMI>35 kg/m2
  • Age 20-60 yrs
  • Approved and scheduled for gastric bypass surgery
  • Stable body weight for past 3 months
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Positive pregnancy test
  • Previous gastric surgeries
  • Intercurrent infections
  • History of ketoacidosis or current metabolic acidosis
  • Serum creatinine or liver function tests > 2 times upper limits of normal
  • Taking drugs that are known to affect carbohydrate or lipid metabolism other than anti-diabetes mediations.
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Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States

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