Clinical trials
Obese Patients With Bariatric Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting obese patients with bariatric surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 153 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT05569785Recruiting
Bariatric surgery and exercise to study muscle changes
This study looks at how exercise and bariatric surgery (gastric bypass or sleeve) affect your muscle strength and health. You may be eligible if you are an adult with obesity who is planning one of these surgeries.
DerbyAges 18–70 - NCT05859022Recruiting
Bariatric treatment methods compared for diabetes and metabolism
This trial compares a less invasive heart/artery-based bariatric treatment (bariatric arterial embolization) with standard weight-loss surgery to see how they affect metabolism and type 2 diabetes. You might be considered if you have obesity with type 2 diabetes and have not had prior bariatric surgery.
LisbonAges 18–75 - NCT05966727Recruiting
Cholestyramine to lower stored pollutants in obese women
This study tests whether cholestyramine can lower blood levels of certain stored environmental pollutants (“POPs”) in women preparing for weight-loss surgery. If it works, it may help reduce pollutant levels that can build up in the body over time.
Nice, Alpes-MritimesAges 18–45 - NCT05987631Recruiting
Predicting weight loss and health after weight loss surgery
This study looks at why some people lose more weight and improve their health more than others after bariatric surgery. It also has a subgroup that specifically studies people who are insulin resistant (a sign of prediabetes) to see how surgery affects their metabolism.
Gouda, South HollandAges 18–75 - NCT06169033Recruiting
Can belly fat scans predict weight-loss surgery success?
This study looks at how fat around your belly and inside your abdomen, seen on a CT scan, can predict how well bariatric (weight-loss) surgery will work for people with type 2 diabetes.
BeijingAges 16–70 - NCT06192693RecruitingPhase 3
Fecal transplant to improve diabetes after weight loss surgery
This trial tests whether transferring healthy stool bacteria from a lean donor can help improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes who still have high blood sugar 1-5 years after weight loss surgery.
ParisAges 18–65 - NCT06226194Recruiting
Genes and weight loss after bariatric surgery
This study looks at how your genes might affect how much weight you lose after gastric sleeve or gastric bypass surgery. You may be able to help doctors better predict weight loss results for future patients.
Lleida, LeidaAges 18–65 - NCT06275061Recruiting
Obesity and metabolic surgery database study
This trial is building a database of people with obesity who have had or are planning to have weight loss surgery (metabolic or bariatric surgery). It helps doctors learn more about long-term results and safety.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges Any age - NCT06278285Recruiting
GLP-1 drug effect on fat tissue before bariatric surgery
This study looks at how taking a GLP-1 medicine (like Ozempic or Wegovy) affects your fat tissue before bariatric surgery. It compares people who have taken a GLP-1 for at least 3 months to those who never have.
Nice, Alpes-maritimesAges 18 years+ - NCT06372015Recruiting
Diet program vs bariatric surgery for liver health
This study compares two ways to help people with obesity and liver problems: a special diet program or weight-loss surgery. Researchers will look at changes in fats, immune system, and genetic markers to see which approach works better.
Castellana Grotte, BariAges 18 years+ - NCT06413264Recruiting
Ultrasound-Guided Gas Insertion for Laparoscopic Surgery in Severe Obesity
This study tests if using ultrasound to guide the insertion of gas (pneumoperitoneum) during laparoscopic surgery helps people with severe obesity. It aims to make the procedure safer and more precise.
Bhubaneswar, OdishaAges 18–65 - NCT06538948Recruiting
Eating behavior after weight loss surgery
This study measures how people eat and how their gut hormones change after weight loss surgery. It compares different groups to understand differences between men and women.
Männedorf, Canton of ZurichAges 18 years+ - NCT06547515Recruiting
Bone and muscle health after sleeve gastrectomy
This study looks at how sleeve gastrectomy surgery affects bone and muscle health in men and women at different life stages (before and after menopause). It compares people having the surgery with those who qualify but don't have it.
QuébecAges 18 years+ - NCT06597617Recruiting
Exercise Program After Weight Loss Surgery
This study looks at how a personalized exercise program after weight loss surgery might reduce the impact of long-lasting environmental chemicals (called persistent organic pollutants) that are stored in body fat. It may help you lose weight more safely and improve your health after surgery.
NiceAges 18–55 - NCT06599047Recruiting
Fat tissue study in type 2 diabetes surgery patients
This study looks at fat tissue in people with type 2 diabetes who are having abdominal surgery. It aims to understand how fat differs in people with diabetes compared to those without, which may help improve future treatments.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT06617689Recruiting
Education on drinking and oral health after weight loss surgery
This study tests whether a patient education program can help people having weight loss surgery improve their drinking habits and oral hygiene.
TrondheimAges 18 years+ - NCT06661174Recruiting
Weight loss surgery study for diabetes with kidney problems
This study tests if bariatric surgery can help people whose diabetes is quickly damaging their kidneys. It may slow down kidney disease and improve health.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT06680492Recruiting
Nutrition and muscle health after weight loss surgery
This study looks at how nutrition affects muscle strength and function in people who have bariatric surgery. It may help you understand how to keep your muscles healthy after surgery.
Montreal, QuebecAges 18–65 - NCT06721507RecruitingPhase 4
Tirzepatide after weight loss surgery
This study tests whether giving tirzepatide (a medicine that helps with weight and blood sugar) right after weight loss surgery can improve results. It is for people who are already scheduled for sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass at UK HealthCare.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT06756789Recruiting
Comparing standard vs. tailored limb lengths in gastric bypass
This study compares two different ways of measuring the length of the small intestine during a type of weight loss surgery called gastric bypass. If you are eligible, you may help determine which approach leads to better weight loss results.
Coimbatore, Tamil NaduAges 18–65 - NCT06759623Recruiting
Lung function and anesthesia in bariatric surgery
This study checks how well your lungs work after you receive anesthesia (sleep medicine) for weight-loss surgery. It will help doctors choose the best anesthetic for people with obesity.
GdanskAges 18 years+ - NCT06781229Recruiting
Gum bacteria in people preparing for weight loss surgery
This trial looks at the bacteria in the mouths of people with a BMI of 30 or higher who are scheduled for weight-loss surgery. The goal is to understand how gum health and body weight are connected.
ToulouseAges 18 years+ - NCT06874309Recruiting
Brain stimulation before weight-loss surgery for better eating control
This trial tests if gentle electrical brain stimulation (called tDCS) before weight-loss surgery can help you gain better control over your eating habits. It's designed for people with severe obesity who struggle with overeating.
Brno, CzechiaAges 18–65 - NCT06915558Recruiting
Reducing inflammation in weight loss surgery
This trial tests a method to control inflammation during bariatric surgery. It may help patients recover better and have fewer complications.
Barcelona, BarcelonaAges 18–65
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for obese patients with bariatric surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 153 recruiting obese patients with bariatric surgery studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a obese patients with bariatric surgery trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a obese patients with bariatric surgery trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.