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Short exercise boost after Weight-Loss surgery shows promise

NCT ID NCT07423780

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Autónoma de Chile Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a 5-week program of aerobic and resistance exercises can improve muscle quality, body composition, and quality of life in 84 adults who recently had bariatric surgery. Participants are split into an exercise group and a usual-care group. The goal is to see if early exercise helps recovery and guides better rehabilitation plans.

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Active substance
Concurrent exercise program (aerobic and resistance training)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a short exercise program soon after bariatric surgery helps improve muscle quality and overall recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, non-randomized early-stage trial with only 84 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the 5-week program may not be enough to produce lasting benefits.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 84 people

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Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Voluntarily agree to participate and sign informed consent. * Men and women aged 18 to 60 years. * Have undergone bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass) at BUPA Clinic Santiago. * Have a medical indication for metabolic rehabilitation. * May present associated comorbidities such as insulin resistance syndrome, dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension, and/or hypothyroidism. Exclusion Criteria * Diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. * Severe musculoskeletal disorders that impair ambulation or limit participation in the exercise program. * History of a cardiovascular event. * Severe cardiorespiratory diseases that significantly reduce physical capacity or cause dyspnea at rest or with minimal exertion. * Dependence on supplemental oxygen. * Bariatric surgery-related complications, including: * Staple line leak or fistula * Hemorrhage/bleeding * Stenosis or gastric narrowing/stricture * Intra-abdominal abscess * Hypersensitivity (as clinically determined). * Hepatic and/or renal insufficiency.

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Conditions

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Obesity obesity disorder Overweight

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Obesity & overweight Post-bariatric surgery

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clínica BUPA, Santiago

    RECRUITING

    Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan, 7820830, Chile

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