At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordPhase 1Completed· 10 enrolled
Drug / intervention
removal of omentumprocedure
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Omentectomy for Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
In Brief
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating removal of omentum for Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 10 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether laparoscopic removal of the omentum (thin layer of fat inside the abdomen) will significantly improve insulin resistance in patients with non-insulin dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsDiabetes Mellitus Type 2, Dyslipidemia, Hypercholesterolemia, Obesity
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsUnited States Surgical Corporation
Timeline
Phase 1CompletedFinished
2006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
First PostedDec 2005
Enrollment StartJan 2006
Primary CompletionJan 2007
Study CompletionMar 2007
TodayJul 2026
First PostedDec 26, 2005
Enrollment StartJan 1, 2006
Primary CompletionJan 1, 2007
Study CompletionMar 1, 2007
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1 yearPosted 20.5 years ago
Interventions
removal of omentumprocedure
patients with type 2 diabetes had their omentum removed