Scientists dig into Obesity's secrets with tissue samples
NCT ID NCT03538210
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study collected blood, stomach, liver, intestine, and fat tissue from 360 severely obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery. The goal was to better understand how obesity and surgery affect the body, especially the digestive system. Researchers hope this knowledge will lead to improved obesity treatments and alternatives 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 point toward new treatments for obesity that don't require surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly help patients. The findings may not lead to new therapies.
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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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Hôpital Lousi Mourier (HUPNVS)
Colombes, Île-de-France Region, 92700, France
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