glucose tolerance Microvascular dysfunction
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. age 18-55 years 2. BMI > 35 3. Eligible for adjustable gastric banding
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. cardiovascular disease (stroke, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, heart failure) 2. pulmonary disease 3. diabetes mellitus (FPG > 7.8 mmol/l) 4. renal failure 5. smoking 6. alcohol use > 4 U/day 7. use of medication (antihypertensive drugs, lipid lowering drugs, corticosteroids, NSAIDs, ciclosporin A, rifampicin) 8. pregnancy 9. insufficient knowledge of the Dutch language.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| -Change in the vasomotion signal -Change in endothelial response to acetylcholine -Change in glucose-tolerance, as measured by OGTT | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| none | — |
Countries
Netherlands