BARIATRIC SURGERY CANDIDATE

This study is testing if a single diet workshop given 15 days after weight loss surgery helps patients eat enough protein over the next year. It aims to prevent muscle loss and undernutrition, which are common problems after these operations. Researchers will follow 88 patients f…

This study aims to determine whether weight-loss surgeries provide better long-term control of type 2 diabetes and related health problems compared to standard medical care. Researchers will follow 408 obese patients with diabetes who receive either one of three surgical procedur…

This study is testing if following a specific low-calorie, high-protein diet for about a month before weight-loss (bariatric) surgery makes the operation easier and safer. The diet aims to shrink the liver and reduce belly fat, which can help the surgeon during the procedure. Res…

This study aims to find the best second surgery for people who have regained weight after an initial gastric sleeve procedure. Researchers will compare three different types of follow-up surgeries in 234 participants to see which one leads to the most weight loss, the fewest comp…

This study is testing whether weight loss surgery is better than medication and lifestyle changes at preventing serious heart problems in people who are severely obese and already have heart disease. Researchers will compare the rates of heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related …

This study is testing if providing ready-to-eat meals helps people follow their pre-surgery diet better than the standard liquid meal shakes. Researchers will compare two groups of 70 people each, all preparing for weight loss surgery, to see which diet plan they stick to more cl…

This study aims to see if using a robotic system to perform sleeve gastrectomy (a common weight loss surgery) causes less pain right after surgery compared to the standard laparoscopic (keyhole) method. It will involve 91 patients at the Cleveland Clinic who are eligible for this…

This study aims to understand how a 12-week high-intensity exercise program changes brain activity related to appetite and weight control. It will involve 15 adults with obesity, including some who have regained weight after bariatric surgery. Researchers will use brain scans, bl…

This study aims to understand how weight loss surgery changes the bacteria in your gut and how those changes might improve heart health and diabetes. Researchers will follow 300 patients for up to 10 years after their surgery, collecting blood and stool samples to look for patter…

This study aims to understand why weight loss surgery works well for some people long-term but not for others. Researchers will follow 1,000 patients for at least five years after their surgery to track their weight loss and health. The goal is to learn which surgical procedures …