The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Peripheral Nerve Function and Axonal Regeneration

Completed

Conditions studied: Peripheral Neuropathy, Obesity

In brief

The goal of this research is understand if obesity is a major factor for neuropathy development in patients with and without Type 2 diabetes. This study will examine the relationship between weight, metabolism, and nerve function and regeneration.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02218866

Run by

University of Utah

People needed

205

Starts

2012-01-01

Expected to finish

2017-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2018-04-10

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 18-80 years old
• Subjects must fulfill criteria for bariatric surgery.

You may not qualify if…

• History of foot ulceration or neurogenic arthropathy
• Family history of non-diabetic neuropathy in a first-degree family member.
• Presence of any disease known to be associated with peripheral neuropathy including but not limited to vitamin deficiency, toxin exposure, paraproteinemia, heavy alcohol use, hepatitis C, HIV.
• Coumadin use.
• Inability to understand or cooperate with the procedures of the trial.
• Known history of sensitivity to capsaicin products.

Where it is running

• University of Utah — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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