Weight loss and smoking cessation before bariatric surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a program that helps people lose weight and quit smoking before bariatric surgery. It uses counseling and two medications (naltrexone and bupropion) to support these changes.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are thinking about having bariatric surgery.
- You smoke at least 5 cigarettes each day for the past 3 months.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher.
- You are not taking medications that interact with naltrexone or bupropion (such as opioids or benzodiazepines).
- You do not have a history of seizures, uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart problems, or eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia.
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