Scientists track mysterious hunger hormone in obese women before and after surgery
NCT ID NCT01982019
First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This study measured levels of a recently discovered hormone called 26RFa in 62 women. Researchers compared obese women with or without type 2 diabetes to healthy-weight volunteers. They also checked how the hormone changed after weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy). The goal was to learn more about how this hormone affects appetite and blood sugar control.
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University Hospital Rouen
Rouen, Haute Normandie, 76000, France
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