Iron levels in people with obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how obesity affects iron levels in the body. It involves people scheduled for weight loss surgery (gastric sleeve or gastric banding) and aims to understand how iron metabolism changes.
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Who can take part
- Women must not have gone through menopause and must not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Body mass index (BMI) between 35 and 45
- Scheduled to have gastric sleeve or gastric band surgery
- No heavy alcohol use (14 drinks a week or less for women, 21 for men)
- No serious medical conditions (like cancer, kidney disease, or inflammatory bowel disease)
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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