Widespread pain after rapid weight loss in Black and Hispanic adults
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at whether rapid weight loss from bariatric surgery leads to long-term widespread pain in Black and Hispanic adults. The goal is to understand how weight loss affects pain and find better ways to help people manage it.
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Who can take part
- You identify as Black/African American or Hispanic/Latino
- You are planning or eligible for weight loss surgery (BMI 40+ or 35+ with a related health problem)
- You have had chronic widespread pain (pain in at least 3 body areas, on both sides, for more than 6 weeks) with a pain level of 3 or higher out of 10
- You speak English or Spanish well enough to have a conversation
- You can walk on your own or with a cane (not a walker or wheelchair)
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