Study Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Recruit Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Long-term Impact of Surgically Induced Rapid Weight Loss on Telomere Length and Its Potential Implications in the Genesis and Prevention of Neoplastic Disease Processes in Subjects With Severe Obesity
Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to better understand the impact of weight-loss surgery on telomere length.
Telomeres are a key marker of biological aging of cells.
Telomere shortening is a natural process of aging.
Several pathologies and lifestyles are associated with premature telomere shortening, such as obesity, diabetes mellitus or sedentary lifestyle.
New evidence supports that telomere shortening can be partially reversed by lifestyle changes such as healthy diet, reduced stress, or increased physical activity.