How weight-loss surgery affects heart disease risk
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study looks at how weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery) affects the chances of developing heart disease or dying early. It may help you if you have obesity but have never had heart problems or cancer before.
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Who can take part
- You are a man or woman of reproductive age (generally under 50)
- You have been diagnosed with obesity (severe overweight)
- You have never had heart disease, stroke, or cancer
- You do not have any reason why weight-loss surgery would be unsafe for you
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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