Low-impact laparoscopy for weight loss surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial compares a newer, less invasive laparoscopic technique to the standard method for sleeve gastrectomy, a type of weight-loss surgery. It aims to see if the low-impact approach reduces pain and speeds recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 35 and 45
- You are scheduled to have sleeve gastrectomy surgery
- You do not have an ongoing neurological or psychiatric condition
- You do not have chronic pain syndrome
- You have not had open surgery in your upper belly area
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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