Psychological traits in adults preparing for weight-loss surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at the psychological and emotional traits of people with severe obesity who are preparing for weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. The goal is to understand how mental health factors might relate to surgery outcomes, which could help improve care.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be 35 or higher.
- You need to have been evaluated by a team of specialists who recommended weight-loss surgery.
- You must be willing to answer psychological questionnaires and sign a consent form.
- This trial is not for people with certain neurological disorders, and women cannot be pregnant or breastfeeding.
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