Obesity Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
AI generated eligibility summary. Written by an AI model from the official source data and checked on a sample basis. It can contain mistakes, so confirm anything important against the original source. How we use AI
Who might be able to join this trial:
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are scheduled for abdominal surgery, either open surgery (laparotomy) or keyhole surgery (laparoscopy), for weight-loss surgery, gallbladder removal, or abdominal wall repair
- You have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 35 or above AND have been diagnosed with diabetes based on blood sugar test results
- You have a BMI of 35 or above AND have blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet at diabetes level (sometimes called "pre-diabetes")
- You have a BMI of 35 or above AND have normal blood sugar levels with no diabetes
- You have a BMI below 27 AND have normal blood sugar levels with no diabetes
- You have a BMI between 27 and 35 AND have normal blood sugar levels with no diabetes
Who may not be able to join:
- You are not able to understand and receive clear information about the trial (confirm with trial site)
- You do not wish to sign the consent form agreeing to take part
- You have an additional health condition that, in the surgeon's opinion, could increase the risk of complications from having a tissue sample taken during surgery
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Study the influence of phenotypic characteristics on gene expression of tissues involved in glucose metabolism
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 23 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.