Brain scans before and after weight-loss surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses brain imaging (MRI) to see how obesity and bariatric surgery affect the brain. If you are planning to have weight-loss surgery, participating could help researchers understand the brain changes that come with weight loss and might lead to better care.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 20 years old.
- You are scheduled to have bariatric (weight-loss) surgery.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 37.5 or higher, or at least 27 with an obesity-related condition like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, or sleep apnea.
- You have no diagnosed brain or mental health conditions, and you are not taking medication for them.
- You have no cancer, major digestive diseases, or prior major abdominal surgery.
- You have no metal implants in your body, are not claustrophobic, and are not pregnant.
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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