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Obesity treatment may trigger new addictions, study warns

NCT ID NCT04613791

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tracks 800 obese patients at Nîmes University Hospital to see if they develop alcohol or other addictions during obesity treatment, especially after bariatric surgery. Researchers will use questionnaires and blood tests to understand these behaviors. The goal is to improve care by involving addiction specialists early.

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 could help doctors better understand and manage addiction risks in obese patients, especially after weight-loss surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct changes in care, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 800 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2021

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

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.

Who is studied

The target population for this study corresponds to all patients being managed for obesity (Body Mass Index ≥ 30 kg.m-²). The source population for this study corresponds to all patients being managed by the obesity clinic at Nîmes University Hospital for obesity with a BMI ≥ 30 kg.m-² at the time of their first visit (complete hospitalization outpatients or consultation) for initiation to management (incident subjects).

Ages

18 years and older

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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* Patient being managed for the first time at Nîmes University Hospital Obesity Clinic ( complete hospitalization, outpatients' or consultation). * Patient being managed for obesity defined by a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg.m-² or over * Patient affiliated to or covered by a health insurance scheme. * Adult patient (≥ 18 years). Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with psychiatric disorder reducing capacity for comprehension. * Patient in an exclusion period determined by another study. * Patient under legal guardianship, tutorship or curatorship. * Patient to whom it is impossible to give clear information * Patient who is pregnant, about to give birth or breastfeeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Obesity

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nimes

    RECRUITING

    Nîmes, France

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