How body awareness changes after weight-loss surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how people perceive their bodies and eating habits before and after bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. Researchers want to understand how surgery affects the way you sense hunger, fullness, and your relationship with food.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have severe obesity (BMI of 35 or higher with related health conditions, or BMI of 40 or higher)
- Your doctor has recommended bariatric surgery and you're being evaluated by a team of specialists
- You can read and fill out questionnaires (surveys) in the study language
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You do not have neurological conditions that affect your thinking or ability to understand questions
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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