Gastric Bypass with or without Vagal Nerve Transection for Gastric Bypass

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen bySugong Chen, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Sanford Health

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?Evaluation of serum gastrin levels and their effect on marginal ulcer formation.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for adults over 18 with obesity or metabolic disorders who are already planning to have gastric bypass surgery. They must be able to give informed consent. It's not for those under 18, women who are or want to become pregnant soon, or anyone ineligible for the surgery.

Inclusion Criteria

I am able to understand and sign the consent form.

I am 18 years old or older.

I am diagnosed with obesity or a metabolic disorder and am undergoing gastric bypass surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant women or women actively seeking to become pregnant.

I am under 18 years old.

I cannot have gastric bypass surgery.

Participant Groups

The study compares two types of gastric bypass surgeries: one where vagal nerves are cut and one where they're left intact. The goal is to see how these methods affect gastrin levels in the blood and if they influence ulcer formation after surgery.

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Placebo Group

Group I: Gastric Bypass with Transection of Vagal NervesActive Control1 Intervention

Group II: Gastric Bypass Without Transection of Vagal NervesPlacebo Group1 Intervention