Small bowel diversion surgery for obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a surgery called small bowel diversion to help people with obesity lose weight. It may also improve blood sugar control for those with type 2 diabetes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your BMI is between 30 and 50 (meaning you have obesity).
- If you have type 2 diabetes, your blood sugar levels meet specific ranges.
- You do not have serious health problems like liver disease, pancreatitis, heart disease, or active cancer.
- You have not had an eating disorder in the past 5 years.
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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