Intensive diet vs. surgery for severe obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two programs for people with severe obesity: an intensive weight-loss diet and a weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery). It aims to see which approach works better for long-term health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 60 years old.
- You have a BMI of 35 or higher with a weight-related health problem, or a BMI of 40 or higher.
- You are willing to have weight-loss surgery and are healthy enough for the procedure.
- You have not had weight-loss surgery before.
- You have not used weight-loss medications (including some diabetes drugs) in the last 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
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