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Will shedding pounds heal the pancreas? MRI scans seek answers

NCT ID NCT04746703

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study uses advanced MRI scans to see if bariatric surgery (weight-loss surgery) can improve the health of the pancreas in people with severe obesity. Researchers will scan the pancreas before surgery and again six months after, measuring fat content, tissue stiffness, and other markers. The goal is to understand how rapid weight loss affects pancreatic lesions and overall pancreatic health.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that bariatric surgery improves pancreatic health, potentially guiding better monitoring and treatment for obesity-related pancreatic issues.
What could go wrong
This is a small exploratory study, so results may not be conclusive. MRI measures are indirect markers, and changes may not reflect true clinical improvement.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

25 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2021

Finished

Sep 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (aged 18 to 65 years) with a planned for bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) according to HAS criteria * Patients with severe obesity (BMI≥35) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with problem of alcohol abuse (previous or current) * Patients with problems of understanding * Patients with previous acute or chronic pancreatitis * Patients with contraindication to MRI (active implantable medical devices, pacemaker, claustrophobia …) * Inability to undergo MRI due to weight excess * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman * Absence of free and informed consent * Non affiliation to a social security regime or CMU (Universal health coverage) * Patient under AME (State medical aid) * Patient deprived of freedom, subject under a legal protective measure * Patients who have already had bariatric surgery Secondary exclusion criteria : * Patients who have undergone bariatric surgery other than a sleeve gastrectomy

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

morbid obesity

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Bariatric surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centre d'obésité et de physiologie

    Colombes, France, 92700, France

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