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The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Spermatogenesis

NCT03725696 · Status: TERMINATED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 25

Last updated 2021-04-09

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Little is known about the effects of weight loss surgery on male reproductive health. This study will investigate the effect of bariatric surgery on male infertility by evaluating sexual health, blood hormone levels, and semen parameters before and after roux-en-y bariatric surgery.

Conditions

  • Bariatric Surgery Candidate
  • Sexual Function and Fertility Disorders

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Semen Analysis

Sperm counts will be determined by semen analysis.

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Hormonal panel

Blood test for LH, FSH, testosterone, and estradiol

PROCEDURE

RYGB Gastric Bypass

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

IIEF Survey

International Index of Erectile Function is a validated 5-question survey examining sexual health in men

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • The Cleveland Clinic

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Scott Lundy, MD PhD · The Cleveland Clinic

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2018-11-01
Primary Completion
2019-07-31
Completion
2020-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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