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COMPLETED Phase 1

PET Imaging and Bariatric Surgery

NCT00801827 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to look at certain areas of the brain that are related to addictive behaviors, such as overeating. These areas are called 'dopamine type 2 receptors' (DRD2/3) and other studies have shown that obese people have less of these. We propose that low DRD2/3 availability seen in morbidly obese subjects will change with weight loss associated with bariatric surgery.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • DRUG F-18 (fallypride)

Study Locations (1)

Tennessee

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 7 participants
Start Date 2007-01
Est. Completion 2012-06
Phase Phase 1

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00801827

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00801827 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 1, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 7 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 695 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity, Morbid appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which F-18 (fallypride) is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00801827 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Tennessee. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00801827 about?

NCT00801827 is a clinical study titled "PET Imaging and Bariatric Surgery". The purpose of this study is to look at certain areas of the brain that are related to addictive behaviors, such as overeating. These areas are called 'dopamine type 2 receptors' (DRD2/3) and other studies have shown that obese people have less of these. We propose that low DRD2/3 availability seen ...

What is the current status of trial NCT00801827?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 7 participants. The study started on 2007-01. Estimated completion is 2012-06.

What conditions does trial NCT00801827 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Morbid. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00801827?

The interventions under investigation include: F-18 (fallypride) (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00801827?

This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 695 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT00801827 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Tennessee. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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