Can shedding pounds sharpen your mind? huge study investigates

NCT ID NCT05215886

First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท 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.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary โ€” we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for DEMENTIA are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alzheimer disease dementia morbid obesity Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California Davis Medical Center

    Sacramento, California, 95817, United States