How weight-loss surgery affects heart health and inflammation
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how weight-loss surgery affects heart health by checking markers of inflammation in the blood and how blood vessels work. It may help understand why surgery lowers heart risk for people with obesity.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have obesity, meaning a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher.
- You are scheduled to have weight-loss surgery (either mini-gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy).
- You are willing to attend follow-up visits and complete all tests needed for the study.
- You are free from active inflammatory diseases (like Crohn's disease or rheumatoid arthritis), serious infections, anemia, bleeding disorders, kidney disease, or cancer.
Quick eligibility check
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