Teens' liver health after weight-loss surgery: a closer look
NCT ID NCT03587727
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 20 teens aged 13-20 with severe obesity 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 the surgery affects liver health and metabolism.
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University of Colorado Anshutz Medical Campus/Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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