Shedding pounds, saving spines: study tracks back pain after bariatric surgery
NCT ID NCT04893954
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 30 times
Summary
This study follows 80 obese patients who are planning to have bariatric surgery (gastric sleeve or bypass). Researchers want to see how major weight loss changes back pain, spine alignment, and fat around the spine. Participants will get X-rays and MRIs before and after surgery, and report their pain levels over one year.
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could help doctors understand how weight loss surgery impacts spine health and back pain, potentially guiding future treatments.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures changes and cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients.
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