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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal pathophysiology2025

Gastric motility and its association with adiposity and metabolic health in a cohort of Sri Lankan office workers.

Pradeepa Isurumali Basnayake, Dulani Kottahachchi, Dinu Santha Chandran, Kushan Medagoda, Niranga Manjuri Devanarayana

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Pradeepa Isurumali BasnayakeDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Ratnapura 70012, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka.
Dulani KottahachchiDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama 11010, Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Dinu Santha ChandranDepartment of Physiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
Kushan MedagodaDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama 11010, Western Province, Sri Lanka.
Niranga Manjuri DevanarayanaDepartment of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama 11010, Western Province, Sri Lanka. niranga@kln.ac.lk.

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Abstract

backgroundGastric motility is an essential gastrointestinal function. It can be influenced by age, gender, body composition, and metabolic status. However, published data on these associations remains limited.

aimTo assess the relationship between gastric motility and adiposity, and metabolic indicators in a cohort of Sri Lankan office workers.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among 130 office workers (58.5% females) aged 20-50 years (mean 36.81, SD 8.85 years) of the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. Gastric motility was assessed by real-time ultrasonography, using a previously validated method. Fasting antral area (FAA), postprandial antral areas at 1 minutes and 15 minutes (AA1, AA15), and antral contraction frequency (FAC) were measured, and gastric emptying rate (GER) and antral motility index were calculated. Anthropometric parameters were obtained using sensitive scales. Glycated hemoglobin, lipid profile, and liver enzyme levels were measured at an accredited laboratory.

resultsThe mean body mass index (BMI) was 24.36 (SD 4.09) kg/m

conclusionGastric motility parameters showed weak associations with metabolic indicators, particularly lipid profiles, and to a lesser extent, with adiposity indicators. The greater number of correlations observed in females suggests the possibility of sex-specific differences in these associations. These findings highlight potential relationships that require confirmation through longitudinal studies.

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Antral areaBody fatBody mass indexGastric emptyingGastric motilityLipid profileMetabolic healthOffice workersSri Lanka

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