Weight loss showdown: GLP-1 drugs vs. surgery for pelvic floor health
NCT ID NCT07175805
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will follow 200 women who are either taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs or undergoing bariatric surgery. Researchers want to see how these treatments change pelvic floor symptoms like incontinence and prolapse. Participants do not need to have any pelvic floor symptoms to join. The goal is to help doctors recommend the best weight loss option for women with these issues.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- GLP-1 receptor agonist (e.g., semaglutide) or bariatric surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors choose the best weight loss treatment for women with pelvic floor issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will only measure symptoms, not prove cause and effect.
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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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Hartford Hospital
Hartford, Connecticut, 06106, United States
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