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Stomach Study
About the Research
We are recruiting volunteers to donate tissue removed during sleeve gastrectomy towards research at the Western Sydney University. This study will investigate an elusive population of stomach specific cells, Interstitial Cells of Cajal (ICC), responsible for gastrointestinal pace-making. ICC are essential to healthy gut motility yet have not be extensively studied to date. We plan to isolate and characterise ICC from donated tissue to better understand their role in human health and disease.
Eligibility Criteria
Age: Must be 18 years old or over
Condition: Patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy wtih Dr Ali Zarrouk. Participants can be diagnosed with diabetes or NOT diagnosed with diabetes are both eligible to take part in this study.
Requirement: Consent to the use of any tissue removed during operation for scientific research
Getting Involved
This study is entirely voluntary. Your decision to participate or not to participate will not affect the quality of your surgery or treatment. If you wish to consent to this study, please complete the online consent form.
Documentations
Consent Form (PDF, 257KB) (opens in a new window)
Patient information Sheet (PDF, 477KB) (opens in a new window)
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Daphne
Email: D.Foong@westernsydney.edu.au
Phone: 0401 663 638
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