Obesity Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People who are having a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (a type of weight-loss stomach surgery) for the first time.
• People with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher, which is a standard measure of body weight relative to height.
• People who have been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions such as high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and excess body fat) or type 2 diabetes, based on standard medical criteria.
• People between 18 and 60 years of age (inclusive).
• People who are willing to take part and have signed a consent form agreeing to participate.

Who may not be able to join:

• People who have used a type of medication called GLP-1 receptor agonists (such as medications used for diabetes or weight loss) in the six months before surgery.
• People who have previously had any type of weight-loss or metabolic surgery.
• People who experience serious complications after surgery that require a second operation, such as significant bleeding or a leak at a surgical join.
• People who do not meet the standard medical criteria for weight-loss surgery.
• People with severe liver or kidney disease (confirm with trial site for specific test results).
• People with an active cancer diagnosis, with the exception of certain common skin cancers.
• People with autoimmune conditions that require medication to suppress the immune system.
• People with psychiatric conditions that are not well controlled, such as active psychosis or severe depression.

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.