Surgery vs. medicine: the race to lose weight for safer joint replacements
Disease control
Terminated
This study aimed to find the best way to help very obese patients lose weight before hip or knee replacement surgery. It compared weight-loss surgery, medical weight loss programs, and standard doctor advice. The goal was to see which method was most effective at helping patients…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:15 UTC