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New device aims to make weight loss surgery safer and more effective
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new tool called the SFM Anastomosis Device, which helps surgeons connect parts of the intestine during weight loss surgery. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well for people with severe obesity. About 28 adults aged 18 to 65 with a BMI of 35 to 55…
Matched conditions: MORBID OBESITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GI Windows, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 08:16 UTC
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Obesity treatment study pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to see if blocking certain stomach blood vessels with tiny beads could help people with severe obesity lose weight safely. It was planned for adults who could not have weight-loss surgery. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no res…
Matched conditions: MORBID OBESITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IHU Strasbourg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 17, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Keto diet showdown: can extreme Low-Calorie plan beat mediterranean for Long-Term weight loss?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) to a standard Mediterranean diet in 100 adults with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome. Researchers will track weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and artery health over 36 months to see which diet lea…
Matched conditions: MORBID OBESITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Auxologico Italiano • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 12, 2026 13:41 UTC
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Exercise after Weight-Loss surgery: a boost for recovery?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looks at whether different exercise programs can help people who have had bariatric surgery improve their body fat, muscle mass, heart function, and quality of life. About 75 adults who had the surgery will take part. The goal is to find out which type of exercise work…
Matched conditions: MORBID OBESITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad Católica del Maule • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:56 UTC
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Which Weight-Loss surgery causes fewer side effects? new study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two types of weight-loss surgery—sleeve gastrectomy alone versus sleeve gastrectomy with transit bipartition—to see which leads to fewer digestive problems (dumping syndrome) and better quality of life. About 200 adults with obesity will be followed for 6 mont…
Matched conditions: MORBID OBESITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mina Kamal Gergis Erian • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 01, 2026 15:56 UTC
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New anesthesia method aims to cut opioid use after surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a different anesthesia method can reduce the need for strong opioid painkillers after weight-loss surgery. Researchers are comparing a combination of two non-opioid drugs against a standard opioid-based approach in obese patients. The goal is to see …
Matched conditions: MORBID OBESITY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 22, 2026 15:59 UTC
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8-Year study reveals lasting impact of gastric bypass vs. sleeve on heartburn
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 75 people who had either sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass surgery for weight loss. Researchers want to see how these surgeries affect acid reflux over 8 years. Participants are checked with questionnaires, cameras down the throat, and other tests. No new tr…
Matched conditions: MORBID OBESITY
Sponsor: Clinica Gastrobese • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Obesity lung pressure study pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to measure lung pressure in people with severe obesity (BMI over 40) compared to those with normal weight. Researchers planned to use a small balloon in the esophagus and chest CT scans to understand how obesity affects breathing. The study was withdrawn b…
Matched conditions: MORBID OBESITY
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:54 UTC