Kidney health after weight-loss surgery
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how often kidney problems happen after weight-loss surgery and what might increase the risk. If you are having this surgery and meet the health requirements, joining can help doctors better protect your kidneys during recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must be having weight-loss (bariatric) surgery.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be 30 or higher.
- You must not have any past kidney disease, such as acute kidney injury or chronic kidney disease.
- You must be healthy enough for surgery (no serious heart or liver problems).
- You must not be taking ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or NSAIDs (like ibuprofen) before the trial.
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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