Genes and metabolism after weight loss surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study looks at how your genes and metabolism affect changes in body composition after weight loss surgery. It aims to understand why some people lose more weight or gain muscle differently than others.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your BMI is between 35 and 65.
- You are scheduled to have bariatric (weight loss) surgery at UTMB.
- You can read and speak English.
- You have not had cancer in the last 5 years, are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and have not used steroid medications for more than a week in the last 6 months.
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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