Sleeve gastrectomy may change key metabolic protein levels

NCT ID NCT07335549

First seen Jan 15, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study looked at 40 adults with severe obesity who had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a common weight-loss surgery. Researchers measured blood levels of isthmin, a protein involved in metabolism, before and after surgery. The goal was to see if isthmin levels change after the procedure, which could help understand how the surgery improves health beyond weight loss.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Elazig Fethi Sekin City Hospital

    Elâzığ, 23100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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