MORBID OBESITY

This early study is testing the safety and function of a new magnetic device used during weight loss surgery. The device connects different parts of the intestine to help people with severe obesity lose weight and improve related health conditions. Researchers are enrolling 28 ad…

This study compares two types of weight loss surgery to see which one leads to fewer digestive problems and a better quality of life. Researchers are following 200 adults with severe obesity for six months after their surgery. They want to know if adding a step called 'transit bi…

This study compares two dietary approaches over three years to see which works better for long-term weight control and improving heart health factors in adults with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome. One hundred participants aged 55-75 will be randomly assigned to follow eith…

This study follows 75 people for eight years after they had weight loss surgery to see how it affects their acid reflux disease. Researchers are not giving any new treatments; they are only checking in to measure symptoms and perform tests. The goal is to understand the long-term…

This study aimed to better understand how severe obesity affects pressures inside the chest during breathing. Researchers planned to compare measurements from two small groups of people: those with severe obesity and those with a normal weight. The goal was to gather basic knowle…