Study uses MRI to see inside pancreas after Weight-Loss surgery

NCT ID NCT07464223

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 50 obese patients who are having weight-loss surgery (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy). Researchers use MRI scans and blood tests before surgery and at 1, 3, and 6 months after to measure changes in pancreatic fat and insulin function. The goal is to see if losing weight helps the pancreas work better and improves type 2 diabetes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (weight-loss surgery)

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help doctors understand how weight-loss surgery improves metabolic health and guide better post-surgery care.

What could go wrong

This is a small observational study (50 people) with no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. It only measures changes, not tests a new treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Insulin Resistance Obesity obesity disorder Overweight type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital

    Qingdao, Shandong, 266003, China