Status:
UNKNOWN
Changes in Body- and Liver-composition During Low Calorie Diet in Morbidly Obese
Lead Sponsor:
Uppsala University
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
FEMALE
20-60 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine what changes occur in body- and liver-composition during four weeks of low calorie diet in morbidly obese females
Detailed Description
Preoperative weight loss prior to laparoscopic gastric bypass is desirable as this reduces liver volume and thus facilitates the visualization of the gastro-esophageal junction. Weight loss is often a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Awaiting laparoscopic gastric bypass
- Residing near Uppsala
Exclusion
- Weight above 140 kg
- Metal implants such as pacemaker or intracerebral clips
- Failure to understand or comply with study protocol
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2012
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01842425
Start Date
October 1 2012
End Date
December 1 2015
Last Update
April 30 2013
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Department of surgery, Akademiska sjukhuset
Uppsala, Sweden, S-75185