Bariatric Surgery Effects on Brain Function
WISE-2B Brain Study (Weight Loss Intervention Surgical Effects on Brain Function)
- Age
- 20 – 75
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 120 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Florida · Other
This trial is looking for people aged 20 to 75 who are overweight and have diabetes. Participants will undergo bariatric surgery and possibly a small nerve stimulation treatment to see how it affects brain function.
You may be able to join if
- I am between 20 and 75 years old
- I speak English
- I can move around physically
- I have a body mass index (BMI) over 35
- I can have an MRI scan
- I am willing to provide a small blood sample
- I can give informed consent
You may not be able to join if
- I have a current or past neurological disorder
- I have a major psychiatric disturbance
- I have unstable medical conditions like cancer
- I cannot have an MRI due to claustrophobia or metal implants
- My waist or torso circumference is too large
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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Answer three quick questions written from this study's own rules to see if you may qualify. No account needed to find out.
Check Your EligibilityThe goal of the study to understand the effects of weight loss and improvements in diabetes following bariatric surgery on brain function and thinking. This study will also examine whether non-invasive transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation (tVNS) intervention initiated 30 days post-surgery improves brain function and thinking. The study does NOT cover any costs associated with bariatric surgery.
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