Tiny study aims to unlock why Weight-Loss surgery works differently for everyone

NCT ID NCT02757638

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Texas A&M University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at how the body digests and uses food during weight loss from bariatric surgery. Researchers used advanced 'omics' techniques to track nutrients in 7 participants. The goal was to understand why weight loss varies between people and to generate ideas for more personalized treatments.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: stable isotope infusion (glycerol, D2O, tyrosine, phenylalanine, glucose, arginine, citrulline)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors personalize weight-loss treatments based on individual metabolism.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early-stage study (only 7 participants) that aims to generate hypotheses, not prove a treatment works. Results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

morbid obesity Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OBESITY SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Texas A&M University-CTRAL

College Station, Texas, 77843, United States

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