We will assess whether undesirable loss of lean tissue following gastric bypass surgery for obesity can be minimized by protein supplementation and exercise training.

Official Title

Conditions

– Obesity

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Active Control, Factorial Assignment, Efficacy Study

Further Details

Study Start

Eligibility & Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study: 18 Years – 52 Years, Genders Eligible for Study: Female Accepts Healthy VolunteersCriteria clinically severe obesity candidate for bypass sugery new york city local address willing to visit hospital weekly

Total Enrolment

36

Contact Details

[1] National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) (US)

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