How gut health and fat tissue are linked in the brain
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how the bacteria in your gut might affect your fat tissue and brain. You may be able to join if you are scheduled to have surgery to remove fat tissue and are willing to sign a consent form.
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Who can take part
- You are 20 years or older.
- You are scheduled for surgery to remove fat tissue.
- You do not have serious health conditions like cancer, severe kidney or liver disease, or chronic infections.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have not had an infection or taken antibiotics/antifungals/antivirals in the past 3 months.
- You do not have a history of excessive alcohol use or drug abuse.
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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