NCT05903521

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to better understand the impact of weight-loss surgery on telomere length. Telomeres are a key marker of biological aging of cells. Telomere shortening is a natural process of aging. Several pathologies and lifestyles are associated with premature telomere shortening, such as obesity, diabetes mellitus or sedentary lifestyle. New evidence supports that telomere shortening can be partially reversed by lifestyle changes such as healthy diet, reduced stress, or increased physical activity.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
120

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2023

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
terminated

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 6, 2023

Completed
6 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 12, 2023

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 15, 2023

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 20, 2025

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 20, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

October 24, 2025

Status Verified

October 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1.6 years

First QC Date

June 6, 2023

Last Update Submit

October 22, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

Telomere lengthMetabolic and bariatric surgery

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Telomere length

    Difference in terms of telomere length between patients with obesity class II or more (Body Mass Index \[BMI\] ≥ 35kg/m2) and patients after metabolic and bariatric surgery.

    1 day

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Metabolic disease remission (hypertension and type 2 diabetes remission versus no remission)

    1 day

  • Excessive weight loss (Weight loss [kg] / excess body weight [kg]) x 100 = Percent of excess body weight loss)

    1 day

  • Lifestyle (Simple Lifestyle Indicator Questionnaire)

    1 day

  • Oxidative stress (Interleukin-1β, Interleukin-6, TNF-α)

    1 day

Study Arms (2)

Control group

BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 without previous bariatric surgery

Treatment group

Having had Sleeve Gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass more than 12 months ago and without a weight regain of ≥ 15% of nadir weight

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

The population will be divided in two groups; the control group (with obesity) and the treatment group (after Sleeve Gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass).

You may qualify if:

  • BMI ≥ 35 kg/m2 without previous bariatric surgery (control group) OR
  • Having had Sleeve Gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass more than 12 months ago and without a weight regain of ≥ 15% of nadir weight (treatment group)

You may not qualify if:

  • under 18 years of age
  • no informed consent

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Cleveland Clinic Florida

Weston, Florida, 33331, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity, Morbid

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ObesityOverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE CONTROL
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Prof.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 6, 2023

First Posted

June 15, 2023

Study Start

June 12, 2023

Primary Completion

January 20, 2025

Study Completion

January 20, 2025

Last Updated

October 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-10

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations