The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Spermatogenesis

Stopped early

Conditions studied: Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Sexual Function and Fertility Disorders

In brief

Little is known about the effects of weight loss surgery on male reproductive health. This study will investigate the effect of bariatric surgery on male infertility by evaluating sexual health, blood hormone levels, and semen parameters before and after roux-en-y bariatric surgery.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03725696

Run by

The Cleveland Clinic

People needed

25

Starts

2018-11-01

Expected to finish

2020-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2021-04-09

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 55. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Men aged 18-55
• Undergoing Roux-en-Y bariatric surgery

You may not qualify if…

• History of undescended testes
• Prior scrotal surgery
• Known karyotypic abnormalities

Where it is running

• Cleveland Clinic Foundation — Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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