Dietary Intake and Eating Behaviors in Adolescents Who Undergo Bariatric Surgery

Overview

to study the dietary intake and eating behaviors of adolescents who undergo bariatric surgery

Study Type

  • Study Type: Observational
  • Study Design
    • Time Perspective: Prospective
  • Study Primary Completion Date: July 2016

Detailed Description

The dietary and eating behavior outcomes for adolescents who undergo bariatric surgery are virtually unknown. The main trial of the Teen-LABS consortium is not studying dietary intake and eating behavior before and after bariatric surgery. The consortium, however, provides a unique opportunity to investigate these issues in a large and diverse sample through the context of the proposed ancillary study.

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • 1
    • Surgery group
  • 2
    • Control – Lifestyle modification program

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • dietary intake
    • Time Frame: BL, 3, 6, 12, and 24 mo
  • eating behavior
    • Time Frame: BL, 3, 6, 12, and 24 mo

Secondary Measures

  • nausea, vomiting, and gastric dumping
    • Time Frame: BL, 3, 6, 12 and 24 mo

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • 19 years old or younger – have a BMI > 30 kg/m2 – have attained or nearly attained physical maturity and have a history of unsuccessful, organized attempts at weight management. – must demonstrate reasonable decision making abilities – must also fit the following criteria: (1) no prior bariatric surgical procedure, (2) no physical illness not due to obesity, and (3) no full-time special education (due to the high reading demand of study participation). – Participants will be from all racial and ethnic groups and be both male and female. Exclusion Criteria:

  • We will not exclude participants from this trial based on health status or medication usage. Instead, we will track medical conditions and medication usage at every assessment point throughout the investigation to assess the possible influence of these variables on changes in weight, dietary intake, and eating behavior.

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 14 Years

Maximum Age: 19 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • University of Pennsylvania
  • Collaborator
    • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Sponsor

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