Scalp Hair Metabolomics in Severe Obesity

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age21-70
SponsorSingapore General Hospital

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age 21-70 years

Ability to provide informed consent

BMI of 18.5-24.9 kg/m2

No chronic disease

Disqualifiers

Pregnancy

Any factors likely to limit adherence to study protocol

Any history of autoimmune or scarring alopecia (eg. alopecia areata, discoid lupus, lichen planopilaris)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

60 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groups

Sponsors and collaborators