BARIATRIC SURGERY CANDIDATE

This study tests whether weight-loss surgery is better than intensive medical treatment for controlling type 2 diabetes in teenagers aged 13 to 19.9. The goal is to see which approach leads to better blood sugar control and fewer health problems. The study involves 88 participant…

This study tests whether the drug dapagliflozin can help control blood sugar levels in people who have had bariatric surgery, both those with and without type 2 diabetes. Researchers will use a continuous glucose monitor to track blood sugar highs and lows over time. The goal is …

This study looks at how losing weight through either bariatric surgery or a standard diet program affects sexual function and sperm quality in men with severe obesity. About 59 men with a BMI over 25 will take part. The goal is to see which approach leads to better sexual health …

This study tests whether virtual reality exposure therapy can improve how people feel about their body after bariatric surgery. It involves 11 patients who are 18 to 30 months past surgery and unhappy with their body image. Participants use VR to address body concerns, and result…

This study looks at how the liver burns fat and makes sugar in people with NASH (a serious liver disease linked to obesity) before and after a type of weight-loss surgery called sleeve gastrectomy. About 30 adults who are overweight and have NASH or prediabetes will take part. Th…

This study was designed to see if giving a carbohydrate drink before weight-loss surgery helps control blood sugar better than the standard fasting approach. It focused on patients with high blood sugar who were scheduled for bariatric surgery. However, the study was withdrawn be…

This study will follow 5,000 adults who have had an endoscopic procedure for weight loss or to fix a previous weight-loss surgery. Researchers will track changes in weight, blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol for up to 10 years. The goal is to learn how well these procedure…

This study aims to understand how bariatric surgery improves the way the body handles sugar and fat. Researchers will collect tissue and blood samples from 500 people having weight-loss surgery or other procedures. By studying these samples, they hope to learn the molecular signa…

This study looks at how weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) might change memory and thinking skills in people with obesity and cognitive decline. Researchers will test memory and thinking before and after surgery in up to 9,500 participants. The goal is to understand if losin…

This study aims to see if how the small intestine absorbs sugar can predict how much weight people lose after bariatric surgery. Researchers will compare obese patients scheduled for surgery with lean individuals. They will also check for gene changes that might affect sugar abso…