BARIATRIC SURGERY

This study tests whether patients can safely go home within 6 hours of bariatric surgery instead of staying overnight. 200 adults with obesity will be randomly assigned to same-day discharge or overnight stay. The main goal is to see how many need emergency care within a week.

This study compares two blood-thinning injections (tinzaparin and enoxaparin) to prevent dangerous blood clots after weight loss surgery. About 180 adults having laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass will be randomly assigned to one of the two drugs for 21 days after …

This study tests whether adding 3D reconstruction and virtual reality to standard body image counselling helps patients feel better about their body after weight-loss surgery. 80 adults on the waiting list for bariatric surgery will be split into two groups: one gets traditional …

This study tests two different drugs—dexmedetomidine and low-dose ketamine—given during weight-loss surgery to see which one reduces pain and the need for morphine afterward. Ninety adults having bariatric surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two drugs or a placebo. Th…

This study tests if giving the asthma drug salbutamol during weight-loss surgery can improve breathing in obese patients. Researchers will measure lung function during surgery and check for breathing problems afterward. The goal is to see if this simple addition can reduce compli…

This study tests whether listening to a guided imagery recording can reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress, and improve sleep quality in people recovering from bariatric surgery. Seventy adults will be randomly assigned to either listen to the recording or receive standard care.…

This study tests whether watching a 20-minute virtual reality video of a calming forest can reduce pain, anxiety, fear, and stress, and improve sleep in people having bariatric surgery. Seventy patients will be randomly assigned to either the VR experience or standard care. Resea…

This study investigates whether two specific gene variants (ABCG8 and UGT1A1) are linked to gallstone disease that requires gallbladder removal after bariatric surgery. Researchers compare adults who had weight-loss surgery and later needed their gallbladder removed with those wh…

This study follows 40 adults who recently had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for obesity. Over 6 months, researchers will measure changes in blood sugar, cholesterol, gut barrier markers, and digestive symptoms. The goal is to understand how the surgery affects gut health and me…

This study follows 40 people who recently had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy to see how their eating behavior, nutrition, and appetite-regulating hormones change over 6 months. Researchers will measure hormones like ghrelin, GLP-1, and PYY, along with dietary intake and eating a…

This study looks at whether a special digital follow-up system plus nurse-led education can help people feel better and stay active after weight-loss surgery. About 52 adults who have had bariatric surgery will take part. Half will get the extra digital support and exercise progr…

This study will follow 200 women who are either taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs or undergoing bariatric surgery. Researchers want to see how these treatments change pelvic floor symptoms like incontinence and prolapse. Participants do not need to have any pelvic floor symptoms to …