MORBID OBESITY

This study is testing a new tool called the SFM Anastomosis Device, which helps surgeons connect parts of the intestine during weight loss surgery. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well for people with severe obesity. About 28 adults aged 18 to 65 with a BMI between 35 …

This study planned to test a procedure called bariatric embolization for people with severe obesity who cannot have weight-loss surgery. Tiny particles would be injected into blood vessels near the stomach to reduce appetite. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any …

This study compares a very-low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) to a standard Mediterranean diet in 100 adults with severe obesity and metabolic syndrome. Researchers will track weight, blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, and artery health over 36 months to see which diet lea…

This study looks at how two different exercise programs affect body fat, muscle, heart health, and quality of life in people who have had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. About 75 adults who are recovering well from surgery will take part. The goal is to find out which type of ex…

This study tests whether a drug combination called ketodex can reduce the need for strong painkillers after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy in obese patients. Eight adults with a BMI over 35 will be randomly assigned to receive either ketodex or standard opioid anesthesia. The ma…

This study compares two types of weight-loss surgery—sleeve gastrectomy alone versus sleeve gastrectomy with transit bipartition—to see which leads to fewer digestive issues (dumping syndrome) and better quality of life. About 200 adults with obesity will be followed for 6 months…

This study follows 75 people who had either sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass surgery for severe obesity. Researchers want to see how these surgeries affect gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) over 8 years. Participants are checked with questionnaires, cameras down the thro…

This study was designed to measure pressure inside the lungs of people with severe obesity using a small balloon in the esophagus and a CT scan. It aimed to compare these measurements between people with a BMI over 40 and those with a normal BMI. The study was withdrawn before en…