Brain and metabolism changes after weight-loss surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial looks at how bariatric surgery affects your brain, thinking, and metabolism. It aims to understand the health benefits beyond weight loss.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You qualify for bariatric surgery (BMI over 30 with serious health problems, or BMI over 35)
- You are not pregnant
- You have not had any previous stomach, esophagus, brain, or weight-loss surgery
- You do not have liver cirrhosis or active gastrointestinal diseases
- You can have an MRI (no metal implants or claustrophobia)
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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