The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Insulin Sensitivity and Energy Metabolism

Recruiting Observational Study
Obesity Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part. No Study Drug Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
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At a Glance
Age
20 – 70
Sex
Any
Study type
Observational
Participants needed
450 (estimated)
Sponsor
German Diabetes Center · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is: 1. To explore to what extent insulin sensitivity, energy metabolism and ectopic lipid storage can be improved by bariatric surgery 2. To explore to what extent hepatic and muscular disorders of energy metabolism occur in patients with obesity (degree 2-3) 3. To explore whether the steato liver occurring in patients with obesity (degree 2-3) is associated with the deg…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged ≥ 20 years- ≤ 70 years * BMI 20- 25 kg/m 2 normal- weight group * BMI 35- 39,9 kg/m 2 (Obesity grade 2) * BMI \>40 kg/m 2 (Obesity grade 3) Exclusion Criteria: * Acute illness 2 weeks before start of examination * Autoimmune or Immune disorder diseases (Leukozyten \< 50…
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Sabine Kahl, MD

0049211-3382

sabine.kahl@ddz.de

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