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Bariatric Surgery for Obesity
Study Summary
This trial will examine how the brain responds to food before and after weight-loss surgery, and will compare those results to a control group.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I am between 18 and 65 years old.You drink more than three alcoholic beverages a day.Your weight has changed by more than 5% in the last 3 months.You are a smoker or have quit smoking within the past year.You are left-handed.You must understand and speak English well.My BMI is between 40 and 50.I have a condition like diabetes.You use your right hand dominantly.
- Group 1: Gastric Banding
- Group 2: Formula Diet Weight-Loss
- Group 3: Roux-En Y Gastric Bypass
- Group 4: No Treatment
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there availability for enrollment in this clinical examination?
"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this research endeavor is no longer recruiting participants; the original listing was posted on January 1st 2008 and last updated on March 8th 2013. In its stead, 955 other medical trials are accepting enrollments presently."
Does the study accept participants who are in their senior years?
"Participants eligible to join this medical trial must be in the age bracket of 18 and 65 years."
What is the aptitude criteria for this clinical trial?
"The requirements to take part in this investigation necessitate that the applicant have a body mass index of 30 or higher and be within 18-65 years old. Approximately 120 participants are being accepted across multiple sites."
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