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NCT03999632 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Effects of Wolffia Globosa (Mankai) in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery.

A NA study of Bariatric Surgery Candidate and Diet Modification, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Florida.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
3
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT03999632: Completed NA study of Bariatric Surgery Candidate and Diet Modification, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Florida.

NCT03999632 is a NA study of Bariatric Surgery Candidate and Diet Modification that has completed, run by Cleveland Clinic Florida. The registered enrollment target is 3 participants, below the 113-participant average among 28 other Bariatric Surgery Candidate trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03999632, a NA study of Bariatric Surgery Candidate and Diet Modification, has completed, sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Florida.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
3 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Candidates to bariatric surgery at The Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Cleveland Clinic Florida are prescribed a high protein liquid diet for two weeks preoperatively and 2 weeks postoperatively. Whether Wolffia Globosa (Mankai), a plant based wholesome food, can serve as a natural alternative to liquid diet during the 2 week pre-operation and 2 weeks postoperation liquid based diet, is unknown. The investigators aim to address the effect of daily Wolffia Globosa (Mankai) administration on morbid/severely-obese patients during the 2 week pre-operative period and 2 weeks postoperatively as compared to iso protein-iso caloric shake source on the following parameters

Primary Outcome

QUALITY OF ALIMENTATION QUESTIONNAIRE is a questionnaire with 1 open ended question, 4 yes/no questions, and three 0-5 questions with 5 being the highest level

Conditions Studied

Bariatric Surgery Candidate Diet Modification

Interventions

  • OTHER Dietary modification with introduction of Mankai

Study Locations (1)

Florida

  • Cleveland Clinic Florida - Weston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 3 participants
Start Date 2019-08-01
Est. Completion 2020-12-01
Phase NA
Cleveland Clinic Florida

7 total trials

What the finished NCT03999632 record still lists

NCT03999632 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 3 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 113-participant average among 28 other Bariatric Surgery Candidate trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Bariatric Surgery Candidate appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Dietary modification with introduction of Mankai is the first listed.

NCT03999632 reports a single indexed study location in Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03999632 about?

NCT03999632 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Wolffia Globosa (Mankai) in Patients Undergoing Bariatric Surgery.". Candidates to bariatric surgery at The Bariatric and Metabolic Institute at Cleveland Clinic Florida are prescribed a high protein liquid diet for two weeks preoperatively and 2 weeks postoperatively. Whether Wolffia Globosa (Mankai), a plant based wholesome food, can serve as a natural alternative ...

What is the current status of trial NCT03999632?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 3 participants. The study started on 2019-08-01. Estimated completion is 2020-12-01.

What conditions does trial NCT03999632 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Diet Modification.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03999632?

The interventions under investigation include: Dietary modification with introduction of Mankai (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03999632?

This trial is sponsored by Cleveland Clinic Florida, which has 7 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03999632 being conducted?

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

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Where NCT03999632's enrollment target sits among peer trials

3 29th of 28 the lowest of 28 other Bariatric Surgery Candidate trials

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03999632, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT03999632 (small enrollment · single site footprint · completed) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.