Can shedding pounds sharpen your mind? huge study tracks memory after bariatric surgery

NCT ID NCT05215886

First seen Dec 10, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looks at how weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) affects memory and thinking skills in people with obesity who also have memory problems or dementia. Researchers will test memory and thinking before and after surgery in up to 9,500 participants. The goal is to understand if losing weight can help slow or improve cognitive decline.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California Davis Medical Center

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States

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