Weight loss and smoking cessation before weight-loss surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a program that combines weight loss support and help to quit smoking for people who are preparing for weight-loss surgery. It uses two approved medications, naltrexone and bupropion, along with counseling to help you reach your health goals before surgery.
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Who can take part
- Be between 18 and 65 years old.
- Be thinking about having weight-loss surgery (bariatric surgery).
- Smoke at least 5 cigarettes a day for the past 3 months.
- Have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.
- Not be taking certain medications or have certain health problems (like heart disease or a seizure disorder) that could be risky with the study drugs.
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