Survey for teens seeking weight-loss surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study is a health and survey project for teenagers who are considering bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. It aims to better understand the teen experience and support needs before surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Ages 14 to 20 and you are asking for bariatric (weight-loss) surgery
- Your body mass index (BMI) is very high: BMI 40 or higher, or BMI 35 or higher with serious weight-related health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea
- You do not have an unstable mental health condition that is currently not well controlled
- You have no medical/anesthesia reasons that would make surgery unsafe
- You have completed at least 6 months of the pre-surgery program and you can give consent (and your parent/relative can consent if needed)
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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