Omega-3 Fatty Acid Status in Morbid Obesity Before and After Surgical Treatment

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Conditions studied: Morbid Obesity, Cardiovascular Disease, Fatty Acid Levels

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine the concentration of omega-3 fatty acids in plasma, blood and abdominal fat before and after bariatric surgery to provide guidance for future studies.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00558532

Run by

University of Cincinnati

People needed

0

Starts

2007-10-01

Expected to finish

2008-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-06-13

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Surgical group candidates must be undergoing surgery for morbid obesity, abdominoplasty or other abdominal operation.
• Must have adequate venous access.

You may not qualify if…

• Insufficient venous access

Where it is running

• The Christ Hospital — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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