Plain-English translation of NCT04613791 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Obesity research guide →This French research study is looking at a pattern doctors have noticed: some people being treated for obesity—especially those who have weight-loss surgery—develop new addictions, particularly to alcohol. The researchers want to understand why this happens and how to help prevent it. By gathering information from 800 patients at a major hospital, this will be the first study of its kind to examine addiction issues across different obesity treatments.
Doctors have observed that people struggling with overeating sometimes switch to other addictive behaviors after their obesity treatment, but no one has studied this carefully in France or internationally. Understanding this pattern could help medical teams spot these problems earlier and provide better, more complete care that addresses both weight and addiction.
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As a participant, you would meet with the research team at the hospital during your regular obesity treatment visits. They will ask you questions about your eating habits, any substance use (especially alcohol), and your general health—either during a full hospital stay, outpatient visits, or a single consultation, depending on your treatment plan. The study simply gathers this information over time to see how addictive behaviors may change during and after obesity treatment.
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