Plain-English translation of NCT06169033 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Obesity research guide →Researchers are studying whether special computer analysis of abdominal imaging scans can predict how successful weight loss surgery will be for you. If you are planning to have bariatric surgery (either sleeve gastrectomy or gastric bypass), this study will collect your CT scan before surgery and follow your progress for up to 5 years afterward to see if the scan patterns can accurately forecast weight loss and diabetes improvement.
Weight loss surgery works differently for different people, and doctors currently cannot reliably predict who will have the best results. This research aims to develop a tool that uses imaging patterns to forecast your individual success, which could help surgeons and patients make more informed decisions about treatment.
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You would have an abdominal CT scan before your scheduled weight loss surgery, which takes about 10–15 minutes. Researchers will then analyze these images using special computer software to look for patterns in your body's fat distribution. After your surgery, you will be followed for up to 5 years with regular visits to measure your weight loss and diabetes control, allowing researchers to compare their predictions with your actual results.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 28, 2026 · Not medical advice
China
Enrollment target
~800 participants
Started
January 2024
Primary completion
December 2026
Age range
16 Years – 70 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in August 2025.
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Central contact
Yuntao Nie, M.D.
China-Japan Friendship Hospital
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