Bariatric Surgery's hidden impact on bone health revealed

NCT ID NCT05005039

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how two types of bariatric surgery (RYGB and SG) change bone marrow fat and bone loss in 40 postmenopausal women with obesity. Researchers will measure bone marrow fat before and after surgery and check for links to hormones, blood sugar, and bone markers. The goal is to understand why bone loss happens after surgery, not to test a new treatment.

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 clarify how different bariatric surgeries impact bone health, potentially guiding safer surgical choices for postmenopausal women.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early observational study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It aims to understand mechanisms, not test a treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Hopital Roger Salengro, CHU Lille

    RECRUITING

    Lille, France