Comparing two surgical methods for severe obesity weight loss
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests two different surgical ways to help the body absorb fewer calories for people with severe obesity who are planning weight-loss surgery. It may help find a safer or more effective technique for long-term weight loss and health outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are age 18 to 64
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 45 and 50
- You are a candidate for bariatric (weight-loss) surgery and are cleared for laparoscopic surgery (keyhole surgery)
- You can sign the study informed consent
- You have not had weight-loss surgery before
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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