Predicting weight loss from obesity treatments
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how people lose weight after medication or surgery for obesity. It helps predict which treatment might work best for you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have obesity and your doctor has recommended bariatric surgery (if you choose the surgical option).
- You are in good physical and mental health and can understand and agree to the study.
- You speak French.
- You do not have certain health conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease or poorly controlled diabetes, and you do not drink more than 2 small glasses of alcohol per day.
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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