Weight loss surgery may boost sex life and mood, new study hopes to prove
NCT ID NCT07446972
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 40 women with severe obesity who are scheduled for weight loss surgery. Researchers will measure changes in sexual function, sex hormone levels, mood, and quality of life before surgery and 6 months after. Partners will also report on their own sexual health. The goal is to understand how surgery affects overall well-being, not just weight.
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
- If successful, this study could help doctors better counsel patients about improvements in sexual health and quality of life after weight loss surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It measures changes at 6 months, so long-term effects are unknown.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Medicine Cairo University
RECRUITINGCairo, Al-Manial Cairo, 11956, Egypt
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