Scalp Hair Metabolomics in Severe Obesity
Recruiting · NCT07368842 · Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment) · Lead sponsor: Singapore General Hospital
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →What this trial is about
The purpose of this research study is to investigate how body weight and weight-loss surgery affect the natural chemicals found in scalp hair over time. We will also find out how common and severe hair thinning/hair loss and muscle loss are in the first 6 months after bariatric surgery.
Who can take part
Age range
21 Years to 70 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not specified
Study type
Observational (researchers observe without assigning treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- All subjects:
- Age 21-70 years
- Ability to provide informed consent
- Healthy weight controls:
- BMI of 18.5-24.9 kg/m2
- No chronic disease
- No long-term medications
- Severe obesity:
- BMI of \> 32.5 kg/m2
- Scheduled to undergo bariatric surgery
Exclusion criteria
- Pregnancy
- Any factors likely to limit adherence to study protocol
- Any history of autoimmune or scarring alopecia (eg. alopecia areata, discoid lupus, lichen planopilaris)
Where it is running
1 location listed.
- Singapore General Hospital - Singapore, Singapore