Weight loss surgery study for diabetes with kidney problems
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if bariatric surgery can help people whose diabetes is quickly damaging their kidneys. It may slow down kidney disease and improve health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have a body mass index (BMI) over 25 or carry extra weight around your belly (waist over 90 cm for men, 85 cm for women)
- Your kidneys are not working well (eGFR less than 30 or urine microalbumin at least 300 mg/g with eGFR less than 60)
- You are not taking steroid medications like prednisone
- You do not have cancer or an autoimmune disease
- Your blood albumin level is 25 g/L or higher
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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