Surgery versus lifestyle changes for obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to help adults with obesity lose weight: weight-loss surgery (either sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass) versus lifestyle changes like diet and exercise. If you qualify, you'll be assigned to one of these groups to see which approach works better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older.
- Your BMI (body mass index) is 30 or higher.
- You have not had weight-loss surgery before.
- You have not taken antibiotics or probiotics in the past 3 months.
- You do not have inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis).
- You do not have severe liver or kidney problems.
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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