BARIATRIC SURGERY

This study is comparing two different weight-loss surgeries for people who are obese and also suffer from chronic acid reflux (GERD). Researchers want to see if a newer procedure, which reshapes the stomach and adds a valve to prevent reflux, works as well as the current standard…

This study is testing if adding daily protein supplements and a weekly supervised strength training session to standard care helps people keep more muscle after bariatric surgery. About 400 patients scheduled for surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care a…

This study is testing whether taking the weight loss medication tirzepatide for three months before bariatric surgery improves patient outcomes. Researchers want to see if the drug reduces body-wide inflammation, which could lead to better weight loss, fewer complications, and im…

This study is testing whether a supervised exercise program after weight loss surgery helps patients maintain muscle mass and bone density. Researchers will compare 54 patients who do the exercise program with those who don't. The goal is to see if exercise can prevent common sid…

This study is testing a new follow-up plan for people who had weight-loss surgery. Instead of standard yearly check-ups, patients will use a connected scale at home to track their weight. Their care team will then schedule appointments based on this data, aiming to help them keep…

This study is testing if adding a collagen supplement to a standard protein drink and exercise routine can help people keep their muscle after weight-loss surgery. Researchers will compare four groups of 35 adults to see which combination of protein and exercise works best. The g…

This study aims to understand why teens and young adults respond differently to weight loss surgery and to see if adding the medication semaglutide can help those who don't lose enough weight after surgery. It will enroll 40 people aged 12-24. Researchers will first observe body …

This study is testing a personalized version of a weight loss surgery called SADI-S. Surgeons will measure each patient's small intestine during the operation and adjust the procedure length based on their specific anatomy. The goal is to see if this tailored approach leads to be…

This study compares two surgical approaches for patients needing revision weight-loss surgery. Researchers will track 200 patients to see if robotic surgery leads to fewer complications, less pain, and better recovery than traditional laparoscopic surgery. The study focuses on sa…

This study is testing a new version of a common weight loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) to see if it can better control severe acid reflux disease (GERD). Researchers will compare the new surgical technique to the standard one in 44 patients who already have GERD. They will meas…

This study is testing whether training the breathing muscles helps people who have recently had weight loss surgery. Researchers want to see if this training, done alone or with exercise, improves heart health, sleep quality, blood sugar, fitness, and overall well-being. The 12-w…

This study is testing a new, less invasive procedure that uses magnets to reroute part of the small intestine. The goal is to see if this approach can help control type 2 diabetes and weight in obese patients. Doctors will place magnets inside the intestine using scopes and then …

This study is testing whether giving an intravenous (IV) iron supplement before weight-loss surgery can prevent anemia and improve recovery afterward. Researchers will compare the IV iron treatment to a placebo in 200 obese patients who have low iron levels. The goal is to see if…

This study is testing which of two pain-relieving drugs, lidocaine or dexmedetomidine, works better for pain control after weight loss surgery. The goal is to improve patient comfort and recovery while reducing the need for strong opioid painkillers. The study will involve 40 adu…

This study is testing a specific nerve-blocking injection to see if it can better manage pain after a common weight loss surgery. The goal is to reduce how much strong opioid pain medication patients need in the first day after their operation, which could help them recover faste…

This study aims to understand what affects recovery and pain after weight-loss surgery. Researchers will follow 2,000 patients for up to 5 years, collecting information on their pain levels, side effects, and how surgery impacts their daily life and quality of life. The goal is t…

This study aims to find out if the natural chemicals in a person's scalp hair can serve as a new sign of poor metabolic health in people with severe obesity. Researchers will compare 60 people—30 with severe obesity scheduled for weight-loss surgery and 30 healthy-weight individu…

This study aims to understand how the stomach and intestines work after weight loss surgery. Researchers will enroll 51 adults who have had surgery or are living with obesity. Participants will have two visits: one to collect fluid samples from their gut and another to swallow a …

This study aims to find out which of two common breathing machine settings works better for patients during weight loss surgery. Researchers will compare how well each method maintains oxygen levels and manages pressure in the lungs of 40 adult patients with obesity. The goal is …