Effect of Protein Supplementation After Bariatric Surgery

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2012-12-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

Obese patients, who underwent bariatric surgery, are at risk to develop protein malnutrition. The aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of postoperative protein supplementation on weight reduction, body composition and protein status.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: University of Hohenheim

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age between 18 and 65 years

• BMI of 35 kg/m2 or more

• Indication for laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en Y gastric bypass

Exclusion Criteria:

• Renal disease

• Type 2 diabetes