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Study identifier: NCT01477957 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Insulin Sensitivity and Energy Metabolism

Condition: Obesity · Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2  ·  Sponsor: German Diabetes Center

PhaseN/A
Planned participants450
Who can joinAll sexes, 20 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

The purpose of this study is: 1. To explore to what extent insulin sensitivity, energy metabolism and ectopic lipid storage can be improved by bariatric surgery 2. To explore to what extent hepatic and muscular disorders of energy metabolism occur in patients with obesity (degree 2-3) 3. To explore whether the steato liver occurring in patients with obesity (degree 2-3) is associated with the degree of liver inflammation

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Sabine Kahl, MD  ·  0049211-3382  ·  sabine.kahl@ddz.de

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Locations (1)

German Diabetes CenterDüsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyRecruiting

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