MORBID OBESITY

This study aimed to see if blocking blood vessels to part of the stomach (bariatric embolization) could help super obese patients lose weight before sleeve gastrectomy surgery, potentially lowering surgical risks. It planned to enroll patients with a BMI over 50 and at least thre…

This study planned to test a procedure called bariatric embolization for people with morbid obesity who cannot have standard weight-loss surgery. The procedure involves injecting tiny particles into blood vessels near the stomach to reduce blood flow, which may lower hunger hormo…

This study tests a new magnetic device that creates connections between parts of the gut during weight-loss surgery. The goal is to see if it is safe and works as intended in 28 adults with severe obesity. If successful, it may offer a simpler way to perform these surgeries.

This study looks at whether a very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) helps people with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome lose more weight and improve heart health over three years compared to a standard Mediterranean diet. About 100 adults aged 55-75 will be randomly assigne…

This study looks at whether two types of exercise training can improve body composition, heart and lung function, and quality of life in people who have had bariatric surgery. Researchers will compare high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous train…

This study tests whether a mix of ketamine and dexmedetomidine (ketodex) can reduce the need for strong painkillers after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients. Eight adults with a BMI over 35 are randomly assigned to receive either ketodex or standard opioid-based an…

This study compares two types of weight-loss surgery—sleeve gastrectomy alone versus sleeve gastrectomy with transit bipartition—to see which leads to fewer cases of dumping syndrome (nausea, diarrhea, dizziness after eating) and better quality of life. Researchers will follow 20…

This study looks at how head and neck position (sniffing vs. ramped) and the type of blade used on a video laryngoscope affect how quickly a breathing tube can be placed in 140 severely obese patients (BMI 40 or higher) undergoing elective surgery. The goal is to find the best co…

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 aimed to measure pressure inside the chest (pleural pressure) in people with morbid obesity using a low-dose CT scan and a thin balloon placed in the esophagus. Researchers planned to compare 6 people with a BMI over 40 to 6 people with a BMI under 30. The study was wi…

This study looks at how two types of weight-loss surgery affect bone health in teenagers and young adults aged 13-21. Researchers will measure changes in bone density and strength over two years in 240 participants, comparing those who had surgery with those who did not. The goal…

This study follows 75 people who had either sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass for severe obesity. Researchers track acid reflux symptoms, esophageal damage, and other measures for 8 years using tests like endoscopy and pH monitoring. No new treatments are given—it's purely obs…