Will shedding pounds heal the pancreas? MRI scans seek answers
NCT ID NCT04746703
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study uses advanced MRI scans to see if bariatric surgery (weight-loss surgery) can improve the health of the pancreas in people with severe obesity. Researchers will scan the pancreas before surgery and again six months after, measuring fat content, tissue stiffness, and other markers. The goal is to understand how rapid weight loss affects pancreatic lesions and overall pancreatic health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that bariatric surgery improves pancreatic health, potentially guiding better monitoring and treatment for obesity-related pancreatic issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small exploratory study, so results may not be conclusive. MRI measures are indirect markers, and changes may not reflect true clinical improvement.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre d'obésité et de physiologie
Colombes, France, 92700, France
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