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NCT02557438 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Effects of Weight Loss Surgery on Bone Health in Adolescents
A clinical trial of Obesity and Surgery, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Active
- Registry status
- 240
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02557438: Active study of Obesity and Surgery, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
NCT02557438 is a study of Obesity and Surgery that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 240 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (71% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02557438, a study of Obesity and Surgery, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- 240 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of weight-loss surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) on bone outcomes in girls and boys ages 13-21. This study will also examine a group of overweight boys and girls who are not scheduled or planned for surgery for comparison of these outcomes. Obese adults who undergo weight-loss surgery are at risk for bone loss and decreased bone strength. The investigators do not know the effects of such surgery on bone in teenagers and young adults. The purpose of this study is to find out how different types of weight loss surgery affect bone density and strength in teenagers and young adults and compare these results to obese teenagers and young adults who are not undergoing weight-loss surgery.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- PROCEDURE Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 240 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-06-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-03-31 |
What the registry record for NCT02557438 still lists
NCT02557438 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 240 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (71% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is the first listed.
NCT02557438 reports a single indexed study location in Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02557438 about?
NCT02557438 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Weight Loss Surgery on Bone Health in Adolescents". The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of weight-loss surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy) on bone outcomes in girls and boys ages 13-21. This study will also examine a group of overweight boys and girls who are not scheduled or planned for surgery for compar...
What is the current status of trial NCT02557438?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. The enrollment target is 240 participants. The study started on 2015-06-01. Estimated completion is 2027-03-31.
What conditions does trial NCT02557438 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Surgery.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02557438?
The interventions under investigation include: Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass (PROCEDURE), Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02557438?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02557438 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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