Plain-English translation of NCT06869941 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Read our Obesity research guide →Researchers are trying to understand how fat tissue in your body and the bacteria living in your gut may affect your brain function, memory, and thinking ability. This study will collect tissue samples, blood, and gut bacteria samples from 100 people—some with obesity and some without—to look for connections between these body systems and how your brain works.
Studies in animals have shown that changes in fat tissue can affect memory and brain function, and scientists believe gut bacteria also play an important role in how well we think and remember. This research may help doctors develop new ways to diagnose and treat thinking and memory problems in people with obesity.
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If you qualify and join this study, you will have your fat tissue sample collected during your scheduled surgery. You will also provide blood samples and provide samples of your gut bacteria (typically a stool sample). Researchers will then use advanced technology to analyze these samples and look for connections to your brain function, memory, sleep, activity level, and blood sugar control. The study will compare results between men and women, and between people with and without obesity.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 13, 2026 · Not medical advice
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