Institut D'investigació Biomèdica De Girona Dr. Josep Trueta

This study aims to understand how body fat and gut bacteria might influence brain function, memory, and thinking in people with and without obesity. Researchers will collect tissue, blood, and gut bacteria samples from 60 participants who are already scheduled for fat removal sur…

This study aims to understand how communication between gut bacteria and the brain might contribute to a loss of control over eating in people with obesity. Researchers will compare 108 adults with and without obesity, collecting data on their gut bacteria, blood markers, brain s…

This study aims to understand the connection between gut health and brain function in older adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will follow 136 participants for a year to see if the common diabetes medication metformin changes the mix of gut bacteria and, in turn, affects me…

This study aims to understand the connections between obesity, iron buildup in the brain, gut bacteria, blood sugar levels, and thinking skills like memory. Researchers will compare people with and without obesity, and follow some participants for a year after weight loss. They w…