Predicting weight loss after gastric bypass surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at whether measuring muscle mass before gastric bypass surgery can predict how much weight you'll lose afterward. Understanding this connection may help doctors better prepare patients for surgery and set realistic goals.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- Your BMI (body mass index) is 35 or higher, and you've tried weight-loss programs for at least 2 years without success
- You are scheduled for or have already had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (a weight-loss surgery) at Geneva Hospital
- You understand French and are able to commit to lifelong follow-up care after surgery
- You are willing and able to give consent and understand the need for major lifestyle and eating changes
- You do not have serious health conditions that would make surgery unsafe (such as severe kidney disease, active cancer, Crohn's disease, or untreated psychiatric illness)
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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