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NCT02068872 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Gastric Sleeve Pilot Study in Morbidly Obese Undergoing Liver Transplantation

A Phase 1 study, sponsored by Northwestern University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
1
Enrollment target

NCT02068872 is a Phase 1 study that has completed, run by Northwestern University. The registered enrollment target is 1 participants.

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The verdict

NCT02068872, a Phase 1 study, has completed, sponsored by Northwestern University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
1 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The rapid rise in obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2) in the US over the past decade is responsible for more disease and death than any other single factor. Severe obesity is associated with numerous co-morbidities contributing to increased mortality risk, including end stage liver disease. Liver transplantation is a life-saving procedure for patients with end stage liver disease and obesity is becoming increasingly prevalent in this population. In one study, 54% of patients undergoing orthotopic liver transplant (OLT) were either overweight or obese \[body mass index (BMI) \>25 kg/m2\], and 7% were severely or morbidly obese (BMI \> 35 kg/m2). In addition, weight gain after solid organ transplantation is common because of steroid-containing immunosuppression and physical inactivity from decreased exercise tolerance. Obesity has been shown to increase the surgical morbidity, including wound infections, wound dehiscence, and hernias after transplantation. More significantly, excess pretransplant body weight hinders the rate of improvement in health-related quality of life after liver transplantation\[7\]. One possible approach for treating obesity after a liver transplant is to use bariatric surgery. Currently, bariatric surgery is established as the most effective means for both weight loss and resolution of metabolic disease in the morbidly obese. Recent publications emphasize the usefulness of bariatric surgery in the reduction of long-term cardiometabolic risk, cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality, and the management of uncontrolled type 2 diabetes (T2DM). In addition, it decreases mortality and improves both social functioning and quality of life. Bariatric surgery may improve eligibility for transplant in patients previously excluded due to excessive weight. Bariatric procedures, such as sleeve gastrectomy, allow for significant weight loss over time that greatly reduces or eliminates obesity related illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pr

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Sleeve Gastrectomy

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 1 participants
Start Date 2014-02
Est. Completion 2015-05
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

Northwestern University

1,209 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02068872

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02068872 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 1 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Sleeve Gastrectomy is the first listed.

NCT02068872 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02068872 about?

NCT02068872 is a clinical study titled "Gastric Sleeve Pilot Study in Morbidly Obese Undergoing Liver Transplantation". The rapid rise in obesity (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2) in the US over the past decade is responsible for more disease and death than any other single factor. Severe obesity is associated with numerous co-morbidities contributing to increased mortality risk, including end stage liver disease. L...

What is the current status of trial NCT02068872?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 1 participants. The study started on 2014-02. Estimated completion is 2015-05.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02068872?

The interventions under investigation include: Sleeve Gastrectomy (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02068872?

This trial is sponsored by Northwestern University, which has 1,209 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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