Teens' liver health transformed after weight-loss surgery, study reveals

NCT ID NCT03587727

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 39 times

Summary

This study looked at 20 obese teenagers aged 13-20 who were scheduled for bariatric surgery. Researchers measured liver fat and how the body processes energy before and one year after surgery. The goal was to understand how surgery affects liver health and metabolism.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Colorado Anshutz Medical Campus/Children's Hospital Colorado

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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