Study comparing special vs. standard vitamins after weight-loss surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special brand of bariatric vitamins works better than standard multivitamins for people who have had weight-loss surgery. It aims to find the best way to prevent vitamin deficiencies after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are scheduled for your first weight-loss surgery (gastric bypass, sleeve, or band).
- You are willing to take vitamins and attend follow-up visits for 12 months.
- You do not have chronic health problems like kidney disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or liver disease.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
- You have not taken any experimental drugs or supplements in the past 30 days.
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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