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Effects of Obesity Surgery on Renal Function

Effects of Obesity Surgery on Renal Function

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01507350
Enrollment
9
Registered
2012-01-10
Start date
2011-06-30
Completion date
2016-08-01
Last updated
2020-11-19

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Impaired Renal Function

Keywords

obesity related glmerulopathy, 51 Cr-EDTA clearance, impaired renal function, gastric band, GFR measurement, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy

Brief summary

Increasing risk of impaired renal function as a result of obesity is well known. Early data has postulated that weight loss might improve kidney function, but the evidence is rather limited due to the difficulties in measuring glomerular filtration rate(GFR) after weight loss. Cystatin C, GFR measurement using Cockcroft-Gault (CCG) and Modification of Diet in Renal Disease (MDRD) equations, have all yield conflicting results after weight loss surgery. The study aim to assess: 1. use of 51Cr-EDTA Clearance as the methodological gold standard in evaluating changes in renal function before and after weight loss surgery. 2. the reliability of using MDRD, CCG and Cystatin C in measuring GFR after weight loss surgery 3. the differences in alterations in renal function dependent on the surgical procedures( gastric bypass, gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy). 4. the use of urine albumin/creatinine ratio in detecting alterations in microalbuminuria.

Detailed description

This is a prospective study on obese human subjects undergoing bariatric surgery. Forty-five patients due to undergo gastric bypass (n=15), gastric banding (n=15), and gastric sleeve surgery (n=15) will be recruited. Subjects will be screened prior to entry into the study with full history, examination, routine bloods (FBC, U+E, liver function tests, and glucose). 1. Blood samples and 24h urine specimens are taken at four time points: preoperatively as well 6 weeks, 6 and 12 months postoperatively. 2. The following methods of GFR assessment will be executed the same time point: measurement of serum creatinine concentration, calculation of the abbreviated and extended MDRD formulae, CCG, creatinine clearance, serum Cystatin C concentration and the 51Chromium-EDTA clearance. Inclusion criteria 1. Patients with a BMI of \>35kg/m2 approved for obesity surgery based on the NICE criteria. 2. Patients with a GFR \<60 mL/min/1.73 Exclusion criteria 1\. Allergy to chromium

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

Imperial College London
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients with a BMI of \>35kg/m2 approved for obesity surgery based on the NICE criteria. * Patients with a GFR \<60 mL/min/1.73 m2

Exclusion criteria

* Allergy to chromium

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Changes in Glomerular Renal Function After Weight Loss Surgery as Measured by 51Cr-EDTA Clearance12 monthsThe outcome measure is reported as the number of participants who achieved a change in the glomerular renal function after weight loss surgery as measured by 51Cr-EDTA Clearance. 51Cr-EDTA GFR was ascertained using bolus injection of 1.46-2.66 MBq 51Cr-EDTA, with between 6 and 8 venous blood samples were collected at approximately 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, and 300 min to assess 51Cr-EDTA clearance. 51Cr-EDTA GFR was calculated using the Bi-exponential Fitting Method described in the British Nuclear Medicine Society guidelines. The prepared standard and patient samples were counted for 15 and 60 mins respectively using a Wallac 1470 Wizard Gamma Counter (Perkin Elmer Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts, USA). The measured GFR was scaled to BSA in order to maintain uniformity in comparison to reported eGFR.

Countries

United Kingdom

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Obesity Surgery
Patients having gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass will have blood and urine tests, and 51 Cr-EDTA clearance to assess renal function. These are taken before and after the surgery at 6 weeks , 6 months and 12 months.
9
Total9

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicObesity Surgery
Age, Continuous62.0 years
BMI (kg/m^2)45.5 kg/m^2
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
2 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
6 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
5 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 9
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 9
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 9

Outcome results

Primary

Changes in Glomerular Renal Function After Weight Loss Surgery as Measured by 51Cr-EDTA Clearance

The outcome measure is reported as the number of participants who achieved a change in the glomerular renal function after weight loss surgery as measured by 51Cr-EDTA Clearance. 51Cr-EDTA GFR was ascertained using bolus injection of 1.46-2.66 MBq 51Cr-EDTA, with between 6 and 8 venous blood samples were collected at approximately 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, and 300 min to assess 51Cr-EDTA clearance. 51Cr-EDTA GFR was calculated using the Bi-exponential Fitting Method described in the British Nuclear Medicine Society guidelines. The prepared standard and patient samples were counted for 15 and 60 mins respectively using a Wallac 1470 Wizard Gamma Counter (Perkin Elmer Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts, USA). The measured GFR was scaled to BSA in order to maintain uniformity in comparison to reported eGFR.

Time frame: 12 months

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Obesity SurgeryChanges in Glomerular Renal Function After Weight Loss Surgery as Measured by 51Cr-EDTA Clearance0 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 22, 2026