Plain-English translation of NCT03532477 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to understand how weight loss surgery affects the way your body absorbs and uses , an antidepressant medication. When you have gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy surgery, the structure and function of your digestive system changes—and this may affect how medications work in your body. This study will help doctors know whether patients need dose adjustments after these surgeries.
Very little is known about how gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy change the way your body processes this medication. By studying this now, researchers hope to make sure people taking this treatment get the right dose after weight loss surgery to keep their depression well-controlled.
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The study will track how your body processes the medication before and after your weight loss surgery. You'll likely have blood samples taken and questionnaires completed at different time points around your surgery to measure medication levels. The exact visits and timeline will be explained by the research team once you enroll.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 1, 2026 · Not medical advice
Norway
Collaborators
St. Olavs Hospital, Volvat Medisinsk Senter Stokkan
Enrollment target
~12 participants
Started
November 2016
Primary completion
October 2026
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2025.
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Central contact
Magnus Strømmen, MSc
St. Olavs Hospital
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