BARIATRIC SURGERY

This trial investigates whether adding hypnosis sessions to standard dietary monitoring can help people lose weight after bariatric surgery has not worked. About 25% of patients do not achieve lasting weight loss from surgery alone. The study enrolls 60 adults aged 18-65 with obe…

This study looked at whether a supervised exercise program, started 3 months after bariatric surgery, helps improve body composition, muscle strength, and insulin resistance. 61 adults with severe obesity took part. Participants were randomly assigned to either an exercise group …

This study looked at whether liraglutide, a drug used for diabetes and weight loss, can help people who are still obese 6 months after metabolic surgery lose more weight. 100 participants received liraglutide injections for 24 weeks along with diet and exercise guidance. The goal…

This study tested whether a special nerve block (erector spinae plane block) could reduce the chance of lung collapse after weight-loss surgery. 138 patients having laparoscopic bariatric surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or standard pain medicine. …

This study followed 1,581 adults with metabolic syndrome who had bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy). Researchers tracked weight, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol for up to 10 years to see if surgery provides lasting health benefits. The goal is t…

This study tested whether a single infusion of zoledronic acid can prevent bone and muscle loss in adults aged 35 and older who are undergoing bariatric surgery. Fifty-nine participants were randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal was to measure c…

This study tests whether liquid or pill acetaminophen works better for pain after gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. Surgery changes how the stomach absorbs medication, so the form of the drug could affect pain relief. Adults who had one of these procedures will receive either…

This study tested whether using a lower amount of fresh gas during anesthesia (low-flow) could reduce lung collapse (atelectasis) after laparoscopic weight-loss surgery. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to receive either low-flow or normal-flow anesthesia. The researchers meas…

This study tested whether a short educational video watched before bariatric surgery could lower patients' fear and improve their recovery. Fifty-one adults having weight-loss surgery were randomly assigned to either watch the video or receive standard care. Researchers measured …

This study tested whether avoiding opioids during weight-loss surgery leads to less pain and fewer side effects like nausea. Sixty adults having laparoscopic bariatric surgery were randomly assigned to receive either opioid-free anesthesia (using other drugs) or standard opioid-b…

This study tested whether taking oral collagen supplements can increase collagen in the skin of people who had weight-loss or tummy-tuck surgery. 102 participants received either collagen peptides or a placebo for several weeks. Researchers then compared skin biopsies and scar qu…

This study tested a 10-week phone-based program that combines positive psychology and motivational interviewing to help people become more active after bariatric surgery. Twelve adults who had surgery 6-12 months earlier and were not very active took part. The goal was to see if …

This study looked at the safety of giving lidocaine through a vein during weight-loss surgery. Fifty adults having laparoscopic bariatric surgery received lidocaine, and their blood levels were measured at several points. The goal was to confirm that using a dose based on adjuste…

This study tested whether using virtual reality glasses for discharge education helps patients better care for themselves after bariatric surgery. Sixty adults who had laparoscopic weight-loss surgery were split into two groups: one received standard care, the other watched a 15-…

This study tested whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a therapy that involves tapping on specific body points, could reduce kinesiophobia (fear of movement) and pressure sore risk in 148 adults who had obesity surgery. Participants received EFT sessions, and researchers me…

This completed trial tested whether a nerve block called erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can reduce pain and opioid use in super obese patients (BMI over 50) after laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Sixty participants received either the ESPB or standard local anesthetic at the in…

This study looks at how two different ways of managing pain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy affect lung function. One method uses an epidural catheter to deliver numbing medicine near the spine, while the other uses pain medicine given through an IV. Researchers measure bre…

This study looked at how a 12-week exercise program affects body composition and metabolism in women who had sleeve gastrectomy surgery at least 3 months earlier. Twenty women participated, doing either aerobic exercise alone or a mix of aerobic and strength training. The goal wa…

This study looked at 18 women who had sleeve gastrectomy surgery 2-3 years earlier. Researchers compared stomach emptying rates between those who lost a lot of weight (over 35% of total weight) and those who lost little (under 25%). They used MRI and a special scan to measure how…

This study collected blood, stomach, liver, intestine, and fat tissue from 360 severely obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery. The goal was to better understand how obesity and surgery affect the body, especially the digestive system. Researchers hope this knowledge will le…

This study tested a 10-week program that combined positive psychology and motivational interviewing to help people become more physically active after bariatric surgery. 58 adults who had surgery 6-12 months earlier and wanted to move more took part. The program aimed to see if i…

This study looked at 1500 people with obesity (BMI 25 or higher) to find out what helps diabetes go away and other health issues improve after weight-loss surgery. Researchers collected health data before and after surgery, including weight, blood sugar, and quality of life. The …

This study looked at how safe and effective the easyEndo™ powered stapler is when used in weight-loss surgery. Researchers checked if the stapler worked correctly during and after surgery in 60 patients. The goal was to see if the device is reliable for cutting and sealing tissue…

This completed study tracked 290 people who had sleeve gastrectomy surgery to see how their eating habits in the first year after surgery affected weight loss. Participants recorded their diet before surgery and at 2, 6, and 12 months after. The main goal was to measure changes i…

This study tested a new scoring system called BARSCORE to predict how much vitamin, mineral, and protein supplementation patients need after bariatric surgery. Researchers analyzed data from over 4,500 patients who had surgery between 2015 and 2021. The goal was to create a simpl…

This study looked at how the blood thinner rivaroxaban behaves in people with severe obesity or after bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy). Researchers gave 67 participants rivaroxaban daily for 8 days and measured drug levels and blood clotting. The goal is t…

This completed study observed 563 patients who had weight-loss (bariatric) surgery and received extra oxygen during their first night in the hospital. Researchers tracked how often oxygen levels fell below 90% and what actions nurses took, like adjusting the oxygen flow or reposi…

This study looked at 46 obese men aged 18 to 50 who were scheduled for weight-loss surgery (gastric banding, bypass, or sleeve gastrectomy). Researchers measured changes in sperm quality and other fertility-related factors before and after surgery. The goal was to understand if l…

This study followed 1100 adults with severe obesity who took WEGOVY (semaglutide) for 12 months. Researchers collected data on weight, eating habits, and blood markers to see how the drug worked in different groups. The goal is to use this information, along with artificial intel…