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Recruiting EARLY_Phase 1 NCT02823665

NCT02823665 The Effects of Bariatric Surgeries on Glucose Metabolism

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NCT ID NCT02823665
Status Recruiting
Phase EARLY_Phase 1
Sponsor The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Condition Post Bariatric Surgery
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 200 participants
Start Date 2015-07
Primary Completion 2026-08

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 65 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Exendin-(9-39)Atropine

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

Phase 1 is the earliest stage of human testing — safety and dosage are the primary focus. Visits are frequent and medical supervision is intensive. You will be among the first people to receive this treatment.

This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2015-07 with a primary completion date of 2026-08.

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Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is learn the effect of gastric bypass surgery and sleeve gastrectomy on glucose metabolism mediated by neural and hormonal factors initiated after eating.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Hypoglycemic RYGB patients with documented blood glucose level \<50 mg/dl * Asymptomatic individuals with bariatric surgery * Healthy non-surgical patients with no personal history of diabetes * Subjects must physically be able to come to our clinical research center Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Exclusion Criteria: * Active heart, lung, liver, gastrointestinal or kidney disease; unable to give informed consent; pregnancy; uncontrolled high blood pressure or high cholesterol; significant anemia (hemoglobin \<11g/dL); prisoners or institutionalized individuals; type 2 diabetes mellitis; development of any serious medical or psychiatric illness during recruitment or studies; * RYGB patients will be disqualified if they have gastric outlet obstruction or severe diarrhea. * Healthy non-surgical patients with personal history of diabetes For administration of atropine, the following exclusions also apply: * History of glaucoma * Uncontrolled hypertension (any subjects with BP\>140/90 and history of dyslipidemia * Taking any medication that might interact with atropine and cannot be stopped will be excluded from the study) * Myasthenia gravis * Brain pathology * Enlarged prostate in men

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Marzieh Salehi, MD MS

✉ salehi@uthscsa.edu

📞 210-567-6691

Principal Investigator

Marzieh Salehi, MD, MS

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT02823665 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 65 Years, studying Post Bariatric Surgery. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

What phase is the NCT02823665 trial and what does that mean for participants?

Phase 1 trials are the first stage of human testing. The primary goal is to assess safety and determine appropriate dosage levels. Participants are closely monitored. These trials typically involve a small number of volunteers.

Is NCT02823665 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT02823665 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at salehi@uthscsa.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT02823665 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at San Antonio, United States, San Antonio, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT02823665 clinical trial?

NCT02823665 is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The principal investigator is Marzieh Salehi, MD, MS at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.

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