The Effects of Sleeve Gastrectomy on Fractalkine (NCT07655739) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Effects of Sleeve Gastrectomy on Fractalkine
Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2025-09-04
Plain-language summary
Fractalkine (CX3CL1) is a unique chemokine involved in leukocyte adhesion, migration, and obesity-associated adipose tissue inflammation. Although bariatric surgery results in substantial weight loss and metabolic improvement, the temporal pattern of circulating CX3CL1 levels following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) remains poorly understood. This study aimed to evaluate longitudinal changes in serum CX3CL1 levels after LSG and to investigate their association with postoperative weight loss.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* • Age ≥18 years
* • Elective laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
* • Provision of written informed consent for study participation and scheduled follow-up assessments
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Active infection or acute inflammatory condition
* • Autoimmune or chronic inflammatory disease
* • History of malignancy
* • Chronic liver or kidney disease
* • Pregnancy or lactation
* • Corticosteroid or immunosuppressive therapy
* • Major postoperative complications
* • Missing data or incomplete sampling
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Fractalcine levels changes after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy