How the body changes after bariatric surgery
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how metabolism (how your body handles food and energy) responds after weight-loss surgery. It may help researchers understand what changes to expect in people with diabetes or prediabetes and cholesterol problems.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 55 years old
- You meet standard NIH criteria for weight-loss (bariatric) surgery
- Your cholesterol problems (dyslipidemia) are controlled with medication
- You have problems with blood sugar regulation, such as prediabetes or type 2 diabetes
- Your diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol must NOT be poorly controlled
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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