Balance and inner ear function in obesity
Part of Ear, nose & throat, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how obesity affects your sense of balance (vestibular function). It compares people with obesity who are candidates for weight-loss surgery to people without obesity, to see if weight affects balance.
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Who can take part
- Your native language must be Turkish.
- You must be between 18 and 60 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be 40 or higher, and you must be eligible for weight-loss surgery.
- You must not have any past or present balance or inner ear disorders.
- You must not have any joint, muscle, or walking 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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