OBESITY, MORBID

This study looked at whether adding dapagliflozin to metformin helps people with severe obesity (BMI 40+) and prediabetes or type 2 diabetes lose more weight than metformin alone. Over 12 months, researchers measured weight, blood pressure, and waist changes. The goal was to see …

This study tested a new surgical method called FundoRing, where surgeons wrap part of the stomach to prevent weight regain and bile reflux after gastric bypass. 1000 adults with obesity were randomly assigned to get either the new wrap or the standard bypass. The goal was to see …

This study looked at how tirzepatide, a medication already used for weight loss, works in real-world settings for two groups: people who regained weight after bariatric surgery and people with obesity preparing for surgery. Researchers tracked weight and metabolic changes over 6 …

This study tested a new magnetic device that creates connections between parts of the intestine to help people with severe obesity lose more weight. It was for people who either had a previous weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) and didn't lose enough weight, or were having …

This study tested whether adding a small repair (crural repair and gastropexy) to standard sleeve gastrectomy surgery could reduce acid reflux in people with severe obesity. Fifty patients were split into two groups: one got the standard surgery, the other got the standard surger…

This study compares two types of weight-loss surgery for people with severe obesity: a newer procedure called SADI-S and the standard RYGB. Researchers want to see if SADI-S leads to greater weight loss after two years. About 382 adults aged 18-65 with a BMI of 40 or higher (or 3…

This study tested whether using ultrasound to guide spinal anesthesia works better than the traditional touch-based method in super obese women (BMI 50 or higher) having a planned C-section. Sixty women took part, and the main goal was to see which method succeeded on the first n…

This study tested two different ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to manage pain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in 40 obese patients. The goal was to see which block provides longer pain relief and reduces the need for opioids, which can be risky in this group. Both blocks ai…

This study tested whether a special nerve block (RIB block) could reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a common weight-loss surgery. Fifty-six adults with severe obesity were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block plu…

This study tested whether having a romantic partner or a close friend/family member attend medical appointments with a patient improves outcomes after weight loss surgery. Researchers enrolled 63 adults preparing for bariatric surgery and randomly assigned some to bring a support…

This study looked at 36 adults with severe obesity who had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a type of weight-loss surgery. Researchers measured blood levels of Phoenixin-14, a hormone linked to appetite control, before and after surgery. The goal was to see if the surgery changes…

This study looked at how weight-loss surgery changes amino acid levels in the blood. Researchers measured these levels in 50 obese patients before surgery and at 1 and 3 months after, and compared them to 50 healthy people. The goal was to understand the metabolic changes that ha…

This study looked at 45 super obese women (BMI over 50) having a planned C-section to find the best dose of spinal anesthesia. The goal was to ensure the anesthesia worked well without needing extra pain medicine during surgery. The results help doctors give safer, more effective…