Shedding pounds, easing back pain? new study investigates spine changes after weight loss surgery
NCT ID NCT04893954
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study follows 80 obese patients who are planning to have bariatric surgery. Researchers will measure back pain, spine alignment, and spinal fat before and after significant weight loss. The goal is to understand how losing a lot of weight affects the spine and whether it helps reduce low back pain.
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 clarify how weight loss after bariatric surgery impacts back pain and spine health, potentially guiding future treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study with no intervention being tested, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hopital Européen Georges Pompidou
RECRUITINGParis, 75015, France
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