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Fiber Supplementation After Bariatric Surgery

Launched by DARTMOUTH-HITCHCOCK MEDICAL CENTER · Dec 14, 2022

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Trial Information

Current as of February 05, 2025

Completed

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ClinConnect Summary

Despite the successful weight loss associated with bariatric surgery, epidemiology studies have observed conflicting associations between bariatric surgery and incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC), potentially suggesting an increased risk of CRC post-surgery. The investigators have identified a potential mechanism between bariatric surgery and CRC via profiling dietary intake, gut microbiota colonization, and short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, including acetate, propionate, and butyrate. They have demonstrated a decrease in SCFA after bariatric surgery. As intestinal SCFAs inhibit co...

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • • Adults ≥ 18 years
  • • Bariatric surgery at Dartmouth Medical Center
  • • Daily protein intake ≥ 60 grams
  • • Daily fluid intake ≥ 48 fl oz.
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • • \> 550 lbs at bariatric surgery date.
  • • Allergies to potato starches.
  • • Surgical complications per bariatric team members
  • • Individuals who cannot speak and/or write in English.

About Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC) is a leading academic medical institution located in Lebanon, New Hampshire, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical excellence. As a major teaching hospital affiliated with the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, DHMC integrates cutting-edge clinical trials and translational research into its comprehensive patient care approach. The center emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, aiming to enhance patient outcomes through rigorous scientific investigation, education, and community engagement. With a focus on ethical practices and patient safety, DHMC is dedicated to contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and improving health care delivery.

Locations

Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States

Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States

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