BARIATRIC SURGERY CANDIDATE

This study tested whether adding a psychological therapy program before weight loss surgery could help patients. 94 adults preparing for surgery were randomly assigned to receive either the therapy or standard care. The goal was to see if the therapy helped patients develop healt…

This study tested if the drug gabapentin could help protect kidney function in obese patients undergoing weight loss surgery. Researchers compared kidney health in 90 patients, measuring specific markers in the blood and urine before and after surgery. The goal was to see if usin…

This study tested whether high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and weight-loss surgery could prevent or reduce nerve damage (neuropathy) in obese patients. Researchers followed 140 people from bariatric surgery clinics for two years, comparing a special exercise program to sta…

This study tested if having a support person, like a partner or friend, attend medical appointments with patients getting weight loss surgery could help. Researchers wanted to see if this support led to better weight loss, healthier eating, and more exercise after surgery compare…

This study looked at whether weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) could improve the health of the pancreas, kidneys, and heart in young people (ages 12-21) with type 2 diabetes. Researchers measured organ function in about 50 participants before and after surgery to understan…

This study tested whether mindfulness training could help adults who had recently lost weight keep it off. Researchers worked with 48 people, including some who had bariatric surgery, to see if learning mindful awareness of eating behaviors would prevent weight regain over 6 mont…

This study tested whether a medication called tranexamic acid (TXA) can safely reduce bleeding during and after weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. Researchers gave 132 patients either TXA or a placebo (saltwater) just before surgery to see which group had less blood loss. The goal …

This study tested whether a drug called denosumab could prevent bone loss that often happens after weight loss surgery. Researchers gave the drug or a placebo to 36 older adults who had either gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy surgery. The main goal was to see if the drug help…

This study tested whether adding a smartphone app to the standard preparation process helps people get ready for weight-loss surgery. Forty people planning to have surgery were randomly assigned to either use the educational app along with their usual dietitian meetings or to jus…

This study tested if giving a numbing medicine called lidocaine during weight loss surgery helps patients recover faster. Researchers compared lidocaine to a placebo in 180 patients having bariatric surgery. They measured how much strong pain medicine patients needed afterward, t…

This study tested whether adults could safely recover at home immediately after weight loss surgery, instead of staying in the hospital. Researchers compared two groups of patients to see if home recovery was just as good as hospital care. They looked at how long patients were ho…

This study aimed to understand how diabetes changes the bacteria in the mouth, and how weight loss (bariatric) surgery might affect these bacteria. Researchers followed 102 people having this surgery, some with diabetes and some without, collecting blood and mouth samples over ab…

This research study aimed to understand how weight-loss surgery affects liver fat and metabolism in obese teenagers. Researchers followed 20 adolescents aged 13-20 before and one year after their surgery, measuring liver fat, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic markers. The study …

This large study looked at nearly 100,000 patients to understand if having weight loss surgery before a knee replacement affects how long the new knee lasts. Researchers analyzed national health records to see if patients who had weight loss surgery needed fewer follow-up surgeri…

This study aimed to understand how weight loss surgery might affect dental health. Researchers compared 61 adults with obesity who had the surgery to those who didn't, checking for tooth wear, cavities, and gum disease. The goal was to gather information to help future patients a…

This study looked back at medical records to see if using a lower flow of anesthesia gas during weight-loss surgery affects the body's stress and inflammation response. Researchers compared 155 patients who had either a low-flow or standard-flow method. They checked blood markers…

This study aimed to find out how often obese patients having weight-loss surgery experience difficulty when doctors need to place a breathing tube for anesthesia. Researchers observed 1,290 patients to measure how common this problem is and what factors make it more likely. The g…