Before the knife: new study probes hidden struggles of obesity surgery candidates

NCT ID NCT07175142

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study will check for stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and bad breath in 110 adults with obesity who are getting ready for weight-loss surgery. Participants will fill out questionnaires and use a portable breath tester. The goal is to learn more about these issues so doctors can offer better support before 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 study could help doctors better understand and address mental health, sleep problems, and bad breath in people preparing for weight-loss surgery.

What could go wrong

This is an early observational study with only 110 participants, so findings may not apply to all patients. It does not test any treatment, so no direct health benefits are expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Halitosis Obesity obesity disorder sleep disorder sleep-wake disorder Stress, Psychological

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.