Scientists probe gut bugs for clues to diabetes improvement after surgery

NCT ID NCT05325736

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Weizmann Institute of Science Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how gut bacteria affect blood sugar control after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. Researchers will compare patients having sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gallbladder removal, or pancreas sampling. By analyzing stool and blood samples, they hope to understand why blood sugar often improves after surgery. The goal is to gather knowledge, not to test a new treatment.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If successful, this could reveal how gut bacteria help improve blood sugar after bariatric surgery, pointing toward new non-surgical treatments for diabetes.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test a new therapy, and results may not lead to immediate medical advances.

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Souraski medical center
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Tel Aviv, Israel

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Rehovot, Israel

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