Study Description:
This NIH-funded study tracks body composition changes in a surgery group before and after surgery, and examines effects of protein supplementation and strength training. The study also tracks body composition changes in a control group. Hormones related to appetite are also being measured.

Criteria for Participation:
Considering Gastric Bypass Surgery for Obesity
Age: 18 - 52
Relative Good Health Except for Obesity
Live in New York Metro Area

Procedures:
Measurements of body composition, resting metabolic rate, blood levels

Benefits and/or Compensation:
Weekly nutritional counseling, weight training, up to $225 in compensation

Time frame of study:
5 months

Time frame of participation:
Open

Number of participants needed:
Open

Location of Study:
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital
114th St. and Amsterdam Ave
NY NY 10025

Principal Investigator:
Allan Geliebter, PhD
email: ag58@columbia.edu

Contact Name:
Magarita Lorence
phone: 212-523-1845
email: MLorence@chpnet.org