Weight loss surgery may unlock secrets to heart health
NCT ID NCT07131605
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how obesity affects the heart and blood vessels, and how these change after bariatric surgery. Researchers will collect blood, urine, stool, and fat tissue samples from 85 adults before and after surgery. They aim to understand how fat tissue and gut bacteria influence blood vessel function and heart disease risk over 12 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
bariatric surgery (mini-gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could reveal how weight loss surgery improves heart health and identify early markers of vascular problems in obesity.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new therapy. Results may not apply to all people with obesity.
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Maria Cecilia Hospital
RECRUITINGCotignola, Ravenna, 48033, Italy
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