Teen Weight-Loss surgery study reveals liver changes
NCT ID NCT03587727
Summary
This research study aimed to understand how weight-loss surgery affects liver fat and metabolism in obese teenagers. Researchers followed 20 adolescents aged 13-20 before and one year after their surgery, measuring liver fat, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic markers. The study used MRI scans, blood tests, and tissue samples to track changes in liver health and energy processing.
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University of Colorado Anshutz Medical Campus/Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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