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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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Colorado Anshutz Medical Campus/Children's Hospital Colorado

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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