8,000 patient records reviewed to improve Weight-Loss surgery
NCT ID NCT01055054
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers are analyzing data from 8,000 patients who had bariatric surgery for severe obesity. The goal is to learn which procedures lead to the best weight loss and health improvements, while also tracking risks like complications and death. This study does not test a new treatment but aims to gather insights that could help future patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- This research could help doctors better predict which bariatric procedures work best for different patients, improving outcomes worldwide.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational analysis of existing data, not a controlled trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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VCU Health Systems
Richmond, Virginia, 23298, United States
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