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New treatment option for Bariatric Surgery Candidate
Official title Ketogenic Diet Prior to Bariatric Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06850493
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Standard dietary regiments for bariatric are advised prior to surgery. The most used diet is a very low calorie diet (VLCD).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Eligible for bariatric surgery (≥35 kg/m2 with obesity-related comorbidities, or a BMI of
- 40 kg/m2 with or without comorbidities)
- Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass (RYGB)
You likely can't join if
- Weighing over 150kg because this amount is a limitation by the DXA device
- Diabetes mellitus type 1
- Allergic to milk proteins
- A recent history of a heart attack (\< 12 months), heart failure or cardiac arrhythmias
- Kidney and/or liver failure (creatinine levels \>1.3 mg/dl or liver enzyme levels (AST, ALT, GGT)) less than three times over the upper normal...
- Current infectious, sepsis or malignant disease
See the full eligibility criteria
- Eligible for bariatric surgery (≥35 kg/m2 with obesity-related comorbidities, or a BMI of
- 40 kg/m2 with or without comorbidities)
- Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass (RYGB)
- Weighing over 150kg because this amount is a limitation by the DXA device
- Diabetes mellitus type 1
- Allergic to milk proteins
- A recent history of a heart attack (\< 12 months), heart failure or cardiac arrhythmias
- Kidney and/or liver failure (creatinine levels \>1.3 mg/dl or liver enzyme levels (AST, ALT, GGT)) less than three times over the upper normal threshold
- Current infectious, sepsis or malignant disease
- Rare condition like galactosemia, phenylketonuria or porphyria
- Persistent diarrhoea
- Hypokalaemia, chronic therapies with diuretics as furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide
- Pregnancy or plans to get pregnant in the coming months
- Patients who did not meet criteria to be eligible for bariatric surgery (BMI \<35, psychological or unstable psychiatric disorders, inadequate dietary regimen or inadequate exercise pattern which can't be resolved in...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Veldhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Veldhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.