Scientists collect tissue samples to unlock Obesity's secrets
NCT ID NCT03538210
First seen Apr 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This completed study collected blood, stomach, liver, intestine, and fat tissue samples from 360 severely obese adults undergoing bariatric surgery. The goal was to better understand how obesity and surgery affect the body, especially the digestive system. Researchers hope this knowledge will lead to improved treatments for obesity and alternatives to surgery.
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Locations
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Hôpital Lousi Mourier (HUPNVS)
Colombes, Île-de-France Region, 92700, France
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this research could point toward new treatments for severe obesity that don't require surgery.
What could go wrong
This is an observational biobank study, not a treatment trial. It may not lead directly to any new therapies.
Conditions
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