Stomach ultrasound before bariatric surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses an ultrasound to look at the stomach before weight-loss surgery. The goal is to see if ultrasound can help doctors plan the surgery more safely, which might lower the risk of complications.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 85 years old.
- You are scheduled to have weight-loss (bariatric) surgery.
- You have not had any surgery on your belly (abdomen) before.
- You do not have severe health issues (classified as ASA 4 or higher).
- Your surgery is not urgent or emergency.
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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