Gum bacteria in people preparing for weight loss surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial looks at the bacteria in the mouths of people with a BMI of 30 or higher who are scheduled for weight-loss surgery. The goal is to understand how gum health and body weight are connected.
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Who can take part
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher
- You are scheduled for weight-loss surgery
- You can understand and speak French well enough to give informed consent
- You have not taken antibiotics, probiotics, or prebiotics in the past month
- You do not have any serious infections like HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or mononucleosis
- You still have some natural teeth (you are not completely toothless)
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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