Scientists dig into fat tissue to unlock secrets of obesity surgery
NCT ID NCT02024542
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at genetic and chemical markers in fat tissue from 500 people with severe obesity who are having weight-loss surgery. Researchers collect a small amount of belly fat during the operation and take blood samples afterward. The goal is to understand why some patients have more health problems like diabetes than others, and how the body responds to surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help doctors better predict who will benefit most from bariatric surgery and why.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It collects data during surgery but does not test a new therapy, so direct patient benefits are uncertain.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California Davis Medical Center
RECRUITINGSacramento, California, 95817, United States
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