Muscle loss after Weight-Loss surgery: a closer look

NCT ID NCT07717333

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 80 adults before and after bariatric surgery to see how their muscle mass, strength, and physical function change over time. Researchers use ultrasound to measure thigh muscle thickness and simple tests like handgrip strength and walking speed. The goal is to better understand the risk of sarcopenia—age-related muscle loss—in people undergoing rapid weight loss from 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 identify patients at risk of muscle loss after bariatric surgery and guide better post-surgery care.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it will not test any intervention. Results may not apply to all bariatric surgery patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder Sarcopenia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BARIATRIC SURGERY OBESITY SARCOPENIA

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Contact

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Locations

Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Education and Research Hospital
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Istanbul, KÜÇÜKÇEKMECE, 34307, Turkey (Türkiye)

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