Identification of In-vivo Probe Based Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy Cellular Characteristics in Obese Women

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Previous studies have shown that histological changes in the gastric mucosa between obese and non-obese individuals do exist. Understanding these histological differences (between obese and non-obese individuals) might elucidate obesity pathophysiology. However, the data is scarce and even contradictory. Even less is known about the histological characteristics of the duodenal mucosa in obesity and lean states, but several studies already performed hint for some differences. These differences might influence gut hormones composition and function and play a crucial role in the development of obesity and metabolic syndrome. To our best knowledge, in-vivo, human, real-time cellular level comparison of gastric and duodenal mucosa has never been done. This can be now accomplished with pCLE. pCLE, is composed from a miniature microscope assembled in the tip of an optical fiber. This optic fiber is then inserted through the working channel of a standard endoscope, bringing the microscope at the tip of the fiber to close proximity with the tissue. The system applies a blue-light laser that after staining with fluorescein (IV 2.5 ml, 10% fluorescein, once) provides a cellular-level, in-vivo, real time images: the concept of so called optical biopsies. The system has been used as an auxiliary tool in GI-endoscopy in recent years. This technology has been shown to be useful in identifying objective histological features and even intramucosal bacteria in different tissues.

Detailed Description
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Previous studies have shown that histological changes in the gastric mucosa between obese and non-obese individuals do exist, mainly in the cells producing the hormone ghrelin, but also in other gut hormones. Understanding these histological differences (between obese and non-obese individuals) might elucidate obesity pathophysiology, however, the data is scarce and even contradictory. Even less is known about the histological characteristics of the duodenal mucosa in obesity and lean states, but several studies already performed hint for some differences.. In conclusion, the investigators assume that obese and non-obese individuals may have gastric and/or duodenal histological differences. These differences might influence gut hormones composition and function and play a crucial role in the development of obesity and metabolic syndrome. To our best knowledge, in-vivo, human, real-time cellular level comparison of gastric and duodenal mucosa as well as differences in the microbiome of the stomach and duodenum between obese and non-obese individuals has never been done. This can be now accomplished with pCLE. pCLE, is composed from a miniature microscope assembled in the tip of an optical fiber. This optic fiber is then inserted through the working channel of a standard endoscope, bringing the microscope at the tip of the fiber to close proximity with the tissue. The system applies a blue-light laser that after staining with fluorescein (IV 2.5 ml, 10% fluorescein, once) provides a cellular-level, in-vivo, real time images: the concept of so called optical biopsies. The system has been used as an auxiliary tool in GI-endoscopy in recent years. This technology has been shown to be useful in identifying objective histological features and even intramucosal bacteria in different tissues.

Official Title
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Identification of In-vivo Probe Based Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy (pCLE) Gastric & Duodenal Cellular Characteristics in Obese Women Before & After Weight Reduction

Conditions
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Obesity

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: cellvizio


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: >18 years BMI>= 35 with MS or BMI>=40 without MS Exclusion Criteria: HIV infection Active Helicobacter Pylori infection CELIAC disease Autoimmune gastritis as defined by B12 deficiency and the presence of anti-intrinsic factor/ anti-parietal Ab's Concomitant disease with potential upper GI involvement Pregnancy Participation in another clinical trial Declined to sign an informed consent

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 75 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Intervention/Treatment |
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|Other: cellvizio|pCLE during gastroscopy|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| tissue morphology | pCLE morphological characteristics of gastric and duodenal cells in obese individuals, before and after sleeve gastrectomy (when weight loss is achieved) | 3 months |