Iron metabolism in obesity before and after bariatric surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how iron levels change in people with obesity who are having weight-loss surgery. It aims to understand iron metabolism to help improve care for patients with obesity.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old.
- You are scheduled for gastric sleeve or gastric banding surgery.
- Your BMI is between 35 and 45.
- You are willing to maintain your usual diet and avoid iron supplements during the study.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding during the study.
- You have not had significant weight loss recently or other obesity surgery.
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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