Overview

Bone Metabolism After Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery (BABS)

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2014-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
Bariatric surgery leads to rapid weight loss in female and male patients. Less data are available about its impact on bone metabolism. The aim of this study is the investigation of changes in bone mineral density,bone histomorphometric changes, serum bone turnover markers and changes in body fat and muscle composition in patients after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery.
Phase:
Phase 2
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Medical University of Vienna
Treatments:
Calcium
Calcium Carbonate
Calcium, Dietary
Cholecalciferol
Ergocalciferols
Vitamin D
Vitamins