Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Cardiorespiratory Function
Launched by ST GEORGE'S, UNIVERSITY OF LONDON · Jun 25, 2014
Trial Information
Current as of May 15, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
No description provided
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Ages 18 years to 50 years
- • Patients enrolled in the bariatric surgery program of St George's Hospital with BMI \> 40 kg/m2, or 35-40 kg/m2 in the presence of other obesity-related comorbidities such as hypertension or type- 2 diabetes
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Locomotor difficulties which would prevent participants from completing the cardiopulmonary exercise testing
- • Weight \> 190 kg (due to weight restrictions of equipment used to transfer patients in the event of medical emergencies)
- • Cognitive impairment
- • Patients unable to follow instructions in English
About St George's, University Of London
St George's, University of London is a leading academic institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and education. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, the university leverages its expertise in biomedical sciences, medicine, and health professions to conduct rigorous clinical studies aimed at improving patient outcomes. With a commitment to ethical practices and collaboration across disciplines, St George's fosters an environment that encourages groundbreaking discoveries and the translation of research findings into clinical applications, ultimately enhancing the quality of care in diverse medical fields.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
London, , United Kingdom
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Marcia S Volpe
Principal Investigator
Universidade Federal Triangulo Mineiro
Dimitra Nikoletou
Study Chair
Kingston University and St George's University of London
Marcus Reddy
Study Director
St George's Healthcare NHS Trust
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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