Robot-Assisted weight loss surgery under the microscope
NCT ID NCT05540314
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study collects and stores medical data from adults who had robotic bariatric surgery between 2018 and 2019. The goal is to build a database that helps doctors understand how well this type of surgery works for weight loss and related health issues. By analyzing real-world outcomes, researchers hope to improve care for future patients considering surgical weight loss.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- robotic bariatric surgery
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this database could help doctors identify the best surgical approaches for long-term weight loss and better patient outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational database study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients or surgical techniques.
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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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Methodist Charlton Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75237, United States
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