abnormal thirst pathological thirst sensation
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Informed consent signed by all healthy probands and patients 2. Male and female probands and patients, age 18 - 65 years 3. For obese patients with a history of Bariatric Surgery: Pre-BS BMI >27 Kg/m2 4. For obese patients without a history of BS: BMI >27 Kg/m2 5. For obese patients with a history of BS: operation at least 2 years ago, stable weight for at least a year
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Unwillingness to cooperate with the study procedures 2. History of an active malignancy 3. No written informed consent 4. Pregnancy 5. Breastfeeding 6. Urinary tract obstruction like benign prostate hyperplasia, or patients otherwise unable to void 7. (A history of) electrolyte disturbances or renal failure 8. Diabetes mellitus (as this can cause pseudohyponatraemia) 9. Lactose- or galactose intolerance 10. Clinical signs of dehydration 11. Failure to meet the inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main objective of this study is to determine the effects of BS, heart failure and diabetes insipidus on thirst sensation as measured on a visual analogue scale (VAS). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary objectives of this study are to determine the relation between AVP2R genotype and thirst sensation. | — |
Countries
Netherlands