SLEEVE GASTRECTOMY

This study tests a modified version of sleeve gastrectomy (a common weight-loss surgery) to see if it can reduce acid reflux, a frequent side effect. About 44 adults with obesity and GERD will be randomly assigned to the standard or modified surgery. Researchers will measure chan…

This study tests whether the da Vinci Xi robot is safe and effective for children aged 6-21 needing various surgeries (like gallbladder removal or lung repair). About 250 participants will be tracked for complications and quality of life. The goal is to see if robotic surgery can…

This study looks at whether taking extra iron pills after sleeve gastrectomy surgery can prevent iron deficiency anemia better than a standard multivitamin alone. About 66 adults having the surgery will be split into two groups: one gets an extra daily iron pill plus a multivitam…

This study tests whether foot reflexology can reduce nausea and vomiting in the first day after sleeve gastrectomy (a type of weight-loss surgery). About 60 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either foot reflexology or standard care. The goal is to se…

This study is testing a new powered stapler (AEON) used during sleeve gastrectomy, a common weight-loss surgery. The goal is to see if it reduces serious complications like bleeding or leaks after surgery. About 100 adults having their first sleeve gastrectomy will take part, and…

This study looks at how two types of weight-loss surgery—gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy—change the way the body handles sugar after a meal. Researchers will measure insulin levels in 200 people, including those who had surgery and healthy volunteers. The goal is to underst…

This study looks at whether a special probe can predict who will develop acid reflux after a common weight-loss surgery called sleeve gastrectomy. Researchers will follow 200 adults to see if the probe's measurements can identify those at risk. The goal is to help doctors prevent…

This study looks at how tiny communication points inside liver cells (called MAMs) might be linked to a serious liver condition called MASH. Researchers will study 20 adults having weight-loss surgery to see if these cell changes affect disease progression. The goal is to better …

This study looks at how the stomach and intestines digest food after bariatric surgery (like gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy) in people with obesity. Researchers will collect gut samples and have participants swallow a small capsule that measures things like pH and transit t…