Obesity Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- Adults between 18 and 65 years old who are already scheduled to have a type of weight-loss surgery called laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (a procedure that reduces the size of the stomach using keyhole surgery).
- People who are able to understand the study information and agree in writing to take part.
- People who are able and willing to attend follow-up appointments at the weight-loss surgery clinic for 6 months after the operation.
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have previously had major surgery on their digestive system (such as removal of part of the bowel or stomach) that could affect how the body absorbs iron.
- People who already have a condition that affects how the body absorbs nutrients, such as inflammatory bowel disease or coeliac disease.
- People who have already been diagnosed with another type of anaemia (low red blood cell count caused by something other than iron deficiency), such as thalassemia, vitamin B12 deficiency, folate deficiency, or anaemia related to a long-term illness.
- People who have any other health condition that the trial doctor believes could interfere with taking part fully or could put the person at significant risk (confirm with trial site).
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.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Aziz, Cairo University
Phone: +201127060844
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Incidence of Iron Deficiency Anemia (IDA) at 6 Months
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 14 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.