BARIATRIC SURGERY CANDIDATE

This phase 2 trial tests whether dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, can reduce dangerous blood sugar highs and lows in people who have had bariatric surgery. The study will enroll 30 participants, both with and without type 2 diabetes, and monitor glucose levels continuously for 12 …

This study compares two approaches for treating type 2 diabetes in teenagers: weight-loss surgery (vertical sleeve gastrectomy) versus intensive medical therapy (including metformin and other drugs). The goal is to see which method provides better blood sugar control and reduces …

This study will follow 5,000 adults who have had endoscopic procedures for weight loss, such as stomach stapling through a scope or gastric balloons. Researchers will track weight, blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol for up to 10 years to see how well these procedures work …

This study was designed to find the best dose of intravenous lidocaine for controlling pain after bariatric bowel surgery. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that may reduce the need for opioids, which can cause nausea and other side effects. The trial planned to compare two doses i…

This study looks at how losing weight affects sexual function and sperm quality in men with severe obesity. About 59 men will either have weight-loss surgery or follow a standard diet plan. Researchers will measure changes in sexual health, hormone levels, and sperm quality to se…

This study tests whether virtual reality sessions with a psychologist can improve body image dissatisfaction in people who had bariatric surgery 18 to 30 months ago. Eleven participants will either receive 10 weekly VR sessions or standard follow-up care. The main goal is to see …

This study looks at how the liver burns fat and makes sugar in people with NASH (a serious liver disease linked to obesity) who are planning to have weight-loss surgery. Researchers will use special scans to measure liver function before and after surgery in 30 adults. The goal i…

This study was designed to see if giving a carbohydrate drink before bariatric surgery helps control blood sugar after the operation, compared to the standard fasting approach. It planned to enroll patients with high blood sugar who were scheduled for weight-loss surgery. However…

This study tests whether a swallowable camera capsule, controlled by magnets from outside the body, can safely and effectively examine the stomach and esophagus in 30 people preparing for weight loss surgery. Participants swallow the capsule after fasting, and a surgeon guides it…

This study aims to understand how bariatric surgery affects the body's tissues, like fat, muscle, and liver, and how it improves insulin sensitivity. Researchers will collect tissue and blood samples from 500 adults undergoing surgery or other procedures. The goal is to learn the…

This study looks at how weight-loss (bariatric) surgery might change memory and thinking skills in people with obesity who also have cognitive decline. Researchers will test memory and thinking before and after surgery in up to 9,500 participants. The goal is to understand if los…

This study looks at whether the way your gut absorbs sugar can predict how much weight you lose after bariatric surgery. Researchers will take small tissue samples from the intestine before and one year after surgery in 52 obese patients. They will check for changes in sugar abso…