Could a Pre-Surgery diet boost weight loss?
NCT ID NCT05291741
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether following a very low calorie diet before bariatric surgery helps patients lose more weight and feel more satisfied. 85 adults who were eligible for surgery took part. Researchers compared the very low calorie diet to standard dietary advice.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
very low calorie diet (VLCD)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could show that a very low calorie diet before bariatric surgery helps patients lose more weight and feel better about the process.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply to everyone. The diet is very restrictive and may be hard to follow.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Steno Diabetes Center Aarhus
Aarhus, Denmark