Can shedding pounds sharpen your mind? huge study investigates
NCT ID NCT05215886
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how weight-loss (bariatric) surgery might change memory and thinking skills in people with obesity who also have cognitive decline. 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 protect or improve brain function.
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University of California Davis Medical Center
Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
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