Impact of bariatric surgery on lamotrigine absorption
Official title: Bariatric Surgery and Pharmacokinetics Lamotrigine: BAR-MEDS Lamotrigine
Run by Norwegian University of Science and Technology · NCT03497143 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how bariatric surgery affects the way the body absorbs lamotrigine, a medication for epilepsy and mood stabilization, in patients getting ready for these surgeries.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 12 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Norwegian University of Science and Technology Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Trondheim) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 2, 2016 |
| Main results expected | October 2026 |
| Study ends | October 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT03497143 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are Norwegian citizens preparing to undergo gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have previously undergone resections in the gastrointestinal tract may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how bariatric surgery, specifically gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy, affects the pharmacokinetics of lamotrigine, a medication used for epilepsy and mood stabilization. It aims to understand changes in gastric pH, gastric emptying time, and gastrointestinal transit-time that may influence the biological availability of lamotrigine post-surgery. The study is conducted in Central Norway and focuses on patients preparing for these surgical procedures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved medication management for patients undergoing bariatric surgery who require lamotrigine.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research on this specific interaction, studies on pharmacokinetics post-bariatric surgery have shown varying results, indicating a need for further investigation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Preparing to undergo gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy in Central Norway * Being a Norwegian citizen Exclusion Criteria: * Having previously undergone resections in the GI-tract
Where it's running
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St. Olavs University Hospital
Trondheim, Norway Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Magnus Strømmen, MSc — St. Olavs Hospital
- Study coordinator: Magnus Strømmen, MSc
- Email: magnus.strommen@stolav.no
- Phone: 0047 72829970
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.